Difference between revisions of "Honor system"
(Created page with "A system that relies on common sense, trust and honour rather than explicit rules and authority is generally known as an "honor system" or "trust system". See: [http://en.wiki...") |
(No difference)
|
Revision as of 21:24, 22 April 2012
A system that relies on common sense, trust and honour rather than explicit rules and authority is generally known as an "honor system" or "trust system". See: Honour System (Wikipedia)
In Nordic larps, much intra-character conflict is resolved using an honor system rather than rules and game mechanics. For example, a boffer fight will be fought until one of the participants decides that his/her character has been wounded to the point of surrender. The lack of formal rules makes the player focus on being seen as a good role-player by his/her peers rather than fulfilling the technical requirements for victory.
Although rules and practices vary considerably between Nordic larps and larp traditions, Nordic larps have a general tendency towards honor systems, especially when compared to larps in most other countries.
