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Nordic Larp Wiki collects information about Nordic-style larp games and their design tools. The tools presented have been play-tested in games or presented in published articles.
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'''Nordic Larp Wiki''' collects information about Nordic-style larp games and their design tools. Only tools that have been actually play-tested in games or presented in published articles are presented, this is to keep the database coherent and accessible.
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=What is Nordic Larp?=
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[[Image:Next_Stop_Kymlinge.jpg|thumb|[[Next Stop: Kymlinge]] being played at [[Grenselandet]] 2013.|none]]
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Nordic-style larp ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_action_role-playing_game live action role-playing]) is term used to describe a school of larp game design that emerged in the Nordic countries. We recommend this great presentation from [[Nordic Larp Talks]] as a primer:
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Nordic-style larp, or Nordic Larp, is a term used to describe a tradition of larp game design that emerged in the Nordic countries. Some aims and ideals typical for this unique gaming scene include immersion, collaboration and artistic vision.
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You can read more on the [[Nordic Larp]] page.
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Here are some suggested starting places for browsing this wiki:
 
Here are some suggested starting places for browsing this wiki:
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* [[:Category:Games|Games]] - Nordic-style games or games using design tools covered by this wiki.
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* [[:Category:Meeting Places|Meeting Places]] - Other places where people meet to discuss and develop nordic larp game design.
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*[[:Category:Larps|Larps]] - Nordic-style larps or larps using design tools covered by this wiki.
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* [[:Category:Techniques|Techniques]] - Techniques and tools used before, during or after larp games.
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*[[:Category:Meeting places|Meeting places]] - Other places where people meet to discuss and develop Nordic larp game design.
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* [[:Category:Documentation|Documentation]] - Books, films and other publications about Nordic-style larp.
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*[[:Category:Techniques|Techniques]] - Techniques and tools used before, during or after larp games.
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* [[:Category:Concepts|Concepts]] - Concepts used to talk about Nordic-style larp.
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*[[:Category:Documentation|Documentation]] - Books, films and other publications about Nordic-style larp.
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*[[:Category:Concepts|Concepts]] - Concepts used to talk about Nordic-style larp.
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*[[:Category:Projects|Projects]] - Other projects not covered by the above categories.
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*[[:Category:Organizations|Organizations]] - Non-profits, groups, companies, larpwright collectives, NGO's and others.
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*[[:Category:People|People]] - Persons of interest in the Nordic Larp conversation.
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*[[Event Calendars]] - Upcoming Larps and events maintained by third parties.
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*[[:Category:Contents|All content]]
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== Getting started ==
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If you wish to contribute content to the Wiki, please check out the [[Nordic_Larp_Wiki:Community_portal|community portal]] for help and guidelines.
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Please help us fill this Wiki with any information we've missed. Here are some good places to start:
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* [[Special:WantedPages|Wanted pages]] - Pages that are linked to that doesn't exist yet.
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* [[Special:ShortPages|Short pages]] - Pages that could use fleshing out.
 
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==What This Is==
 
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* A '''concise database''' over game design tools, games, groups, movements, schools and conferences.
 
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* A '''relevant and useful toolbox''' for larp game designers. Pretty humorless.
 
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* A complete reference to anything ever thought or said about larp design.
 
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* A who's who of the Nordic scene, this wiki is about the work and persons are only referenced through attribution.
 
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=Who's Behind This=
 
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Nordic Larp Wiki is made by everyone and anyone who's makes the choice to contribute. No gods, no masters, just doers. It was started by [[Johannes Axner]] who also is the technical administrator of the site. It's run completely non-profit for the benefit of the Nordic larp scene.
 

Latest revision as of 08:54, 25 April 2024

Nordic Larp Wiki collects information about Nordic-style larp games and their design tools. The tools presented have been play-tested in games or presented in published articles.

Next Stop: Kymlinge being played at Grenselandet 2013.

What is Nordic Larp?

Nordic-style larp, or Nordic Larp, is a term used to describe a tradition of larp game design that emerged in the Nordic countries. Some aims and ideals typical for this unique gaming scene include immersion, collaboration and artistic vision.

You can read more on the Nordic Larp page.

Starting Places

Here are some suggested starting places for browsing this wiki:

  • Larps - Nordic-style larps or larps using design tools covered by this wiki.
  • Meeting places - Other places where people meet to discuss and develop Nordic larp game design.
  • Techniques - Techniques and tools used before, during or after larp games.
  • Documentation - Books, films and other publications about Nordic-style larp.
  • Concepts - Concepts used to talk about Nordic-style larp.
  • Projects - Other projects not covered by the above categories.
  • Organizations - Non-profits, groups, companies, larpwright collectives, NGO's and others.
  • People - Persons of interest in the Nordic Larp conversation.
  • Event Calendars - Upcoming Larps and events maintained by third parties.
  • All content

Contribute

If you wish to contribute content to the Wiki, please check out the community portal for help and guidelines.


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