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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. | 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. | + | Although rules and practices vary considerably between Nordic larps and other larp traditions, Nordic larps have a general tendency towards honor systems, especially when compared to larps in most other countries. |
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Revision as of 18:42, 24 April 2013
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 other larp traditions, Nordic larps have a general tendency towards honor systems, especially when compared to larps in most other countries.
