Author: Muriel Algayres
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Performing Dominant
Dominant characters come in different forms: authority figures (benevolent or not), antagonists, or outright villains. However, each of these figures presents the same challenges: establishing and displaying dominance in a credible manner, managing interactions with dominated characters, and balancing character domination with respect for player agency.
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The Impact of Social Capital on Larp Safety
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We cannot discuss exploring outside of our comfort zones in larp without taking into account imbalances of social capital, influence, and power.
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The Evolution of the Depiction of Rape in Larp
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Choosing to depict rape scenes can have a strong impact. This article discusses the evolution of representations of rape in French and international larps.
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From Winson Green Prison to Suffragette: Representations of First-Wave Feminists in Larps
In this article, I present feedback on my experience playing and writing on suffragettes in larps set in early 20th century Europe. I present the diverse angles through which the theme and characters were approached in these larps and contrast their differences. These games are set up at a time period with clearly separated gender
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Character-based Design and Narrative Tools in the French Style Romanesque Larp
This text aims to present the romanesque style larp in relation to other similar larp styles in Europe & establish some tools that are use to create them.