Designing the Designer
Every aspect of larp can be designed for particular effect. This article argues that this applies to the person of the designer as well.
Larp Design
Player Limitations and Accessibility in Larp
Accessibility is about looking out for people. Thinking about accessibility signals to players that they are explicitly included.
Elements of Larp Design
What is it larp designers actually design? How do players actually respond to design decisions? Are there any truths that apply to all the different kinds of larp design? Eirik Fatland presents his unpublished yet influential mid-level theory.
Description of Larps using Textual Parameters
At The Smoke, larps submitted for the programme are described by answering a set of questions about various aspects of their design.
Documentation of Larp Design
Eight types of design-relevant larp documents with different purposes aimed at distinct audiences.
The Use of Music as a Magical Element for the Larp Experience
The experiences and thoughts of the Brazilian group Confraria des Ideias on the use of music as an element in larp design.
Dance Macabre Blueprint
Detailed explanation of the design and organization of the Dance Macabre larp, in which pairs of dancers attempt to overcome problems and fears around the subject of love.
Basics of Efficient Larp Production
An alternative mode of production to the Infinite Hours of labor often spent in larp organizing and volunteering.
Gendered Magic
Thoughts on how to gender larp magic systems with awareness and intention.
Review of Larp Design: Creating Role-Play Experiences
The gorgeous and impressive Larp Design book is a collection of practical and useful essays for beginners as well as experienced designers.