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'''Knutepunkt''' is an anual annual Nordic [[Larp con|role-playing conference on nordic style larp ]] which has been running since the first event in [[Norway]] in [[1997]]. It cycles through each of the nordic Nordic countries as hosts; in [[Sweden]] it's called '''Knutpunkt''', in [[Denmark]] '''Knudepunkt''' and in [[Finland]] '''Solmukohta'''. In English the translation would be ''meeting point'' or ''nodal point''.

== List of conferences ==*[[Knutepunkt 1997]] Oslo, [[Norway]]*[[Knutpunkt 1998]] Stockholm, [[Sweden]]*[[Knudepunkt 1999]] Copenhagen, [[Denmark]]*[[Solmukohta 2000]] Helsinki, [[Finland]]*[[Knutepunkt 2001]] Oslo, [[Norway]]*[[Knutpunkt 2002]] Stockholm, [[Sweden]]*[[Knudepunkt 2003]] Copenhagen, [[Denmark]] (Feb. [[2003]])*[[Solmukohta 2004]] Espoo, [[Finland]] Though the conference started out strictly as an event for larp (Feb. [[2004]]Live action role-playing)*[[Knutepunkt 2005]] Oslo, [[Norway]] (Feb. [[2005]])*[[Knutpunkt 2006]] Barnens Ö (Childrenand it's Island), [[Sweden]] (Apr. 3 founders [[2006Erlend Eidsem Hansen]])*[[Knudepunkt 2007]] Helsinge, [[DenmarkHanne Grasmo]]. (Feb. and [[2007Margrete Raaum]])*all were larp organisers of 360 degrees [[Solmukohta 2008Nordic Style]] Nurmijärvilarps, [[Finland]] (Apr. [[2008]])*[[Knutepunkt 2009]] Oslo, [[Norway]] (Aprhas since embraced role-playing games in a more general fashion. [[2009]])*[[Knutpunkt 2010]] Katrineholm, [[Sweden]] (Apr. [[2010]])*[[Knudepunkt 2011]] Helsinge, [[Denmark]]. (Feb. [[2011]])*[[Solmukohta 2012]] Nurmijärvi, [[Finland]] (Apr. [[2012]])*[[Knutepunkt 2013]] [[Norway]]

== The Knutepunkt-books ==Since [[2001]] (except [[2002]]) Today the Knutepunkt conferences have been accompanied by books conference still has an emphasis on larp , but programs devoted to educational larping, freeform, blackbox larps, game theory generally called the "[[Knutepunktand traditional tabletop role-books]]"playing are common.

==Knutepunkt Books==Since 2001 (except 2002) the Knutepunkt conferences have been accompanied by books on larp theory generally called the "[[Knutepunkt-books]]".  ==Knutepunkt Etiquette==Over the years, a number of etiquette conventions have been generally adopted by the Knutepunkt community.  '''Empty Chair Rule'''. When taking the last seat in a table, pull up a new empty chair to signify that more people are welcome to join you.  '''Official Language is English'''. If one foreigner joins your party, everyone should immediately switch to English. '''One-Hour Parties'''. It is customary that no room party lasts for more than 60 minutes, in order to make sure that the event is dynamic and people keep meeting new people. When Knutepunkt is held in larger cabins, this rule tends to be more relaxed. '''Deaf Applause'''. During panels, debates and presentations, deaf applause (waving your hands) is preferred over clapping, as it does not interrupt the speakers. '''Don't Repeat an Argument'''. In heated debates, it is very rarely necessary to repeat an argument expressed by another person. Instead, give room to new arguments.  '''Don't Talk About Your Character'''. While everyone loves to hear about interesting larps, going too subjective makes you a bore.  ==External Linkslinks== * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knutepunkt Knutepunkt @ Wikipedia] [[Category:Larp cons]][[Category:Meeting PlacesKnutepunkt]]