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A '''slow take-off''' is a technique for beginning a larp, often accompanied by a [[Slow Landing|slow landing]]. | A '''slow take-off''' is a technique for beginning a larp, often accompanied by a [[Slow Landing|slow landing]]. | ||
==Description == | ==Description == | ||
| − | At the onset of a larp, players do not begin role-playing immediately but take time exploring various states between "off-game" and "in-game". These may consist of role-playing flashbacks to the characters past, group meditative activities, receiving media input etc. | + | At the onset of a larp, players do not begin role-playing immediately (as in a [[flying start]]) but take time exploring various states between "off-game" and "in-game". These may consist of role-playing flashbacks to the characters past, group meditative activities, receiving media input etc. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | The slow take-off is intended to give players more time to prepare for role-playing, and may | + | The slow take-off is intended to give players more time to prepare for role-playing, and may also be used to introduce facts about the larp universe. |
==History and Examples== | ==History and Examples== | ||
While earlier examples can be found, the slow take-off was formally introduced along the [[Slow Landing]] at [[Europa]], where it included role-played scenes, meditative sessions and media. [[Kjærlighet i fornedringens tid]] begins with players silently listening to a song. | While earlier examples can be found, the slow take-off was formally introduced along the [[Slow Landing]] at [[Europa]], where it included role-played scenes, meditative sessions and media. [[Kjærlighet i fornedringens tid]] begins with players silently listening to a song. | ||
[[Category:Techniques]] | [[Category:Techniques]] | ||
Revision as of 19:18, 24 April 2012
A slow take-off is a technique for beginning a larp, often accompanied by a slow landing.
Description
At the onset of a larp, players do not begin role-playing immediately (as in a flying start) but take time exploring various states between "off-game" and "in-game". These may consist of role-playing flashbacks to the characters past, group meditative activities, receiving media input etc.
Uses
The slow take-off is intended to give players more time to prepare for role-playing, and may also be used to introduce facts about the larp universe.
History and Examples
While earlier examples can be found, the slow take-off was formally introduced along the Slow Landing at Europa, where it included role-played scenes, meditative sessions and media. Kjærlighet i fornedringens tid begins with players silently listening to a song.
