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So what are the big differences then? What to the do better/worse than us Brits? Which clubs on the web have good sites that I could have a look at?
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Wag
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| The reason I’m asking is that I’ve noticed a couple of posts about ‘Scandies’ and their view that UK LRP is just sitting in a field wearing a tabard. So I set off to investigate. I had a bit of a google. Do you know, I think those ‘Scandies’ may be right. They’ve got the jump on us. Those 'Scandies' and their continental neighbours have been busily beavering away knocking out various experimental games, they’ve been having think tank conventions, publishing papers on LRP theory. Damn, I thought that all you needed was a rubber sword and an Orc mask and you were good to go. Now I dropped out of LRP about 8 years ago because it all got a bit samey. All the events started to feel the same no matter what character I played. I would read a world background and think not that storyline again. It became like watching remakes of old films, some were fun, but you always new what was going to happen, no surprises. Have a look at this book: http://www.ropecon.fi/brap/brap.pdf (warning 12mb) I’ve just started browsing through it and it seems those ‘Scandies’ think we’re a bit backward in the roleplay world. Are they right?
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If we're a bit backward, then what are the Americans?
I'm of the opinion that, LRP is LRP, and its primarily about, y'know, having fun.
I think the 'Scandies' (which sounds like a slang term for underwear, so I heartily approve of the term) seem to have got the idea that LRP is Art, and that the enjoyment should come from creating something, rather than the more personal enjoyment that is prioritized in our LRPs.
I'm not saying that LRP is not art, but then again pro wrestling, Eastenders and the Crazy Frog are also art, and I think no-one can say any form is better than any other form, except in personal preference. Like, Van Gogh is higher quality than Banksy, but Banksy tries to get a message across... now which is better? I prefer Banksy myself.
Dragonbane was, without doubt, higher quality than the LT, but it would have been a waking nightmare for me, so I think the LT is better.
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| Yeah that's impressive- I'm going to try to read it , some of the academic references may help to convince the Welsh Assembly to fund the Cultural Exploration Project I'm putting together.
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| I know what you mean Mr Sandwich, the whole ‘ART LRP’ thing and the fun coming from creation not the playing isn’t something I’ve considered before. I wonder though if a few bits of theory could improve the fun in LRP. Analysing why LRP is fun couldn’t hurt. Identifying The bits of LRP that subconsciously push your buttons could help improve games. A couple of threads on Rules 7 here have bordered on a bit of research. The Pledge discussion being one of them. It has made me think of the differences in peoples approach to LRP and what they expect from it. Andy - It is an impressive piece of writing with some interesting points. Do have a read. I wonder if all this research has actually born any fruit though. Have games become better on the continent because someone has done all this work analysing LRP?
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| Yup fest events may well be described as sitting in a field with a tabbard on, however there are lots of smaller events that are as far from that as you can. If you want intense and content, its commonly accepted you go for a smaller event. I know for a fact my own event is far far removed from sitting in a field in costume.
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Cenobite (9/29/2006)
Yup fest events may well be described as sitting in a field witha tabbard on, however there are lots of smaller events that are as far from that as you can.
If you want intense and content, its commonly accepted you go for a smaller event. I know for a fact my own event is far far removed from sitting in a field in costume.
For some reason I can see four British LRPs sitting in wicker chairs smoking cigars and drinking Château La Fete.
Cenobite “You were lucky to have a field! We had to LRP in a farmhouse and forced to run Victoriana style LRP for 36 hours a day and when it was time out. Our players used to skin us alive and dance on our grave singing hallelujah.
Andy King: Luxury….
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| Personally, i believe alot of LARP in the UK is lower in look to our European brothers simply because of a will of effort, and further more comes down to who do it and people who set examples. A great example of fantastic costumed LARP in the UK though is Dummoni Chronicles, i really tip my hat off to them (although if i do say so myself, my costume is pretty spectacular myself) Dummoni Chronicles, not only have great costume, there setting is fantastic (the area they do it in / camp) and the people look determined to strive for good role play. I think it comes down to how much people are willing to pay for a LARP ticket, you also have to remember, looking at land rental and land cost over here, to buy, or rent land, price wise your looking at something dreadfully more expensive then Sweeden or Germany, so the prices just get more and more expensive from there. Its something which wont change over night, but it takes the organisation, and inspiration of people to lead the flag ship of larp in the right direction in this country. Unhappily i dont think LT has really done it, although i still love the system and think its got many good points anyway.
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