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{{Stub}}A ''Nordic-style larp'', or '''Nordic larpLarp''' , is a term used to describe a tradition of [[larp ]] game design that is influenced emerged in the Nordic countries.==Nordic Larp Book==The term was widely popularized by the 2010 book [[Nordic Larp tradition and contributes to the ongoing (book)|Nordic Larp Discourse]], edited by [[Jaakko Stenros]] and [[Markus Montola]].<br><br>==Nordiclarp.org Definition=='''Or as a brand statement in 48 words This is the definition used by the [[Jaakko StenrosNordiclarp.org]]:websites. It'''<blockquote>''A tradition that views larp s less of an academic definition and more meant as a valid form statement to gather the scene around it in an inclusive manner. There is a longer explanation of expression, worthy of debate, analysis and continuous experimentation, 
which emerged around the Knutepunkt convention. It typically values thematic coherence, continuous illusion, action and immersion, while keeping term at the larp co-creative and its production uncommercial. Workshops and debriefs are commonsource link."</blockquote>

{{Quote|text=Nordic larp is a term for shared larp traditions in the Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. What sets the Nordic larp traditions apart from others is a strong emphasis on collaboration and collective creation, unobtrusive rules, as well as a rich variety of play styles and settings sometimes including heavy themes.|source=Video presentation{{URL|nordiclarp.org/what-is-nordic-larp/}}}} ==Jaakko Stenros 2013 Nordic Larp Talk Definition==Video presentation about For a [[Nordic Larp Talk]] in 2013 researcher and co-author of the book [[Nordic Larp Book|Nordic Larp]], [[Jaakko Stenros]] wrote a definition with help from [[Markus Montola]] and [[Bjarke Pedersen]].{{quote|text=A larp that is influenced by the Nordic Larp tradition or contributes to the ongoing Nordic larp discourse.|author=[[Jaakko Stenros]]}} For some this might seem to loose. As Stenros puts it:{{quote|text=This definition may seem disappointing, or even like a cop out. It does not arm you with analytical tools that you could use, disconnected from larp practice, to identify a Nordic Larp. But Nordic Larp is not a set of '''instructions. It is not even a coherent design philosophy, though that is a fairly common claim online. It is a movement.|author=[[Jaakko Stenros]]}} ===Brand statement===To perceive Nordic Larp''' with as brand. Stenros tried to confine it to a 48 word brand statement.{{quote|text=A tradition that views larp as a valid form of expression, worthy of debate, analysis and continuous experimentation, which emerged around the Knutepunkt convention. It typically values thematic coherence, continuous illusion, action and immersion, while keeping the larp co-creative and its production uncommercial. Workshops and debriefs are common.|author=[[Jaakko Stenros]] from }} ==Video=====Nordic Larp introduction===An introduction to Nordic Larp by [[Johanna Koljonen]] at [[Nordic Larp Talks]] 2010.{{#ev:youtube|fH_RLgR4DI4}} ===Nordic Larp defintion===A presentation by [[Jaakko Stenros]] with the ambition to define what Nordic Larp means at [[2013Nordic Larp Talks]]2013.

==External Linkslinks== * [http://nordiclarptalks.org/post/48230787098576668918/whatintroduction-doesto-nordic-larp-mean-jaakko-stenros The full keynote transcript of Jaakko Stenros Introduction to Nordic Larp], 2010 [[Nordic Larp Talk]] by [[Johanna Koljonen]].* [http://nordiclarptalks.org/post/48230787098/what-does-nordic-larp-mean-jaakko-stenros Jaakko Stenros What does Nordic Larp mean?], 2013 [[Nordic Larp Talk]] by [[Jaakko Stenros]].*[http: What //jaakkostenros.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/keynote-script-what-does -nordic-larp-mean/ Full keynote transcript of the 2013 Nordic Larp mean?Talk by Jaakko Stenros]

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