Karin Edman (b. 1980) is a Swedish larp designer with a love for the physicality of larp, and has written of larps like The Witches of Ästad Farm and Vedergällningen.
Heuristic techniques help us reduce the load of decision making. They’re especially useful when it’s not possible (or just not worth the time it would take) to find an optimal solution. They are mental shortcuts that are generally good enough.
This piece tries to provide a practical tool for overcoming machismo, internalized norms, and other patterns that can lead to physical injury to the player’s body.