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''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_action_role-playing_game Larp]'' is originally an acronym for Live Action Role Playing, but today it’s used as name in itself. It refers to a type of interactive game or storytelling in which the players assume a role and act as a character within the set fiction. It can be described as theater without an audience or script.
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<span class="definition">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.</span>
  
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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. Nordic-style larp is traditionally different from larp in other parts of the world – here are a few examples of aims and ideals that are typical for this unique gaming scene:
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'''Immersion'''. Nordic larpers want to feel like they are “really there”. This includes creating a truly convincing illusion of physically being in a medieval village/on a space ship/WWII bunker, playing a character that is very close to your own physical appearance, as well as focusing on getting under the character’s skin to “feel their feelings”. Dreaming in character at night is seen by some nordic larpers as a sign of an appropriate level of immersion.
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[[File:Krigshjarta.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Picture from Swedish larp campaign [[Krigshjärta]] (Heart of War).]]
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'''Collaboration'''. Nordic-style larp is about creating an exciting and emotionally affecting story together, not measuring your strength. There is no winning, and many players intentionally let their characters fail in their objectives to create more interesting stories.
 
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'''Artistic vision'''. Many Nordic games are intended as more than entertainment – they make artistic or even political statements. The goal in these games is to affect the players long term, to perhaps change the way they see themselves or how they act in society.
 
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We recommend this great presentation from [[Nordic Larp Talks]] for more depth:
 
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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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You can also take part in the [http://nordiclarp.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=13 discussions about this wiki at the Nordic Larp Forum].
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Revision as of 18:56, 29 April 2013

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.

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.

Picture from Swedish larp campaign Krigshjärta (Heart of War).

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.

Contribute

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

You can also take part in the discussions about this wiki at the Nordic Larp Forum.


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