Larp Realia - Analysis, Design, and Discussions of Nordic Larp

Each year, the Knutebooks have been in discussion with their earlier reincarnations. New games have sparked new thoughts and theories, and new interpretations of old games have helped us reflect on the development of the scene. Examining and re-examining our theories and interpretations of games have led to a vivid evolution of larp. The general Solmubook will proudly continue the tradition and join the discourse of reimagining the scene.

Articles

• Introduction by Jukka Särkijärvi and Mika Loponen

Analysis

• Baltic Warriors by Mike Pohjola
• Alfa/Omega by Josefin Westborg
• Mad About the Boy and It’s a Man’s World by Siri Sandqvist
• History, Characteristics and Design of the Psychodrama Scenario Larp Form by Nathan Hook
• Larp as an Inspirational Tool by José Castillo Meseguer
• Genre, Context, and Characters as Elements of Narrativity in the Larp Fillos do Trono by Laksmy Irigoyen Regueiro

Design

• Design Strategies for Discussion-Heavy Larps by Theo Axner and Susanne Vejdemo
• Introducing Physical Violence to Larps by Kamil Bartczak
• The Seven Steps Model by Anders Gredal Berner, Cécile Othon, Charles Bo Nielsen, and Claus Raasted Herløvsen
• Seven Phases for Character Creation by Anders Gredal Berner, Charles Bo Nielsen and Claus Raasted Herløvsen
• Chronological Act Structure in Finnish Historical Larps by Mikko Heimola & Minna Heimola
• Create Your Own Larp Adventure by Bartek Zioło
• Designing Against Experiential Uncertainty by Simo Järvelä
• Larp and Prejudice by Mo Holkar
• Happy Accidents in Space by Janou Brouwer/One Odd Orange

Ongoing Discussion

• “Pre-Bleed is totally a thing” by Martine Svanevik and Simon Brind
• Representation and Social Capital by Christopher Amherst
• Larp and Law by Sonja Karlsson
• Notes on Agency and Design by Jamie Harper
• Larp Is Like Hummus by Larson Kasper & Tina Leipoldt

Downloads

• Larp Realia - Analysis, Design, and Discussions of Nordic Larp (PDF)