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A '''slow take-off''' is a technique for beginning a larp, often accompanied by a [[Slow Landing|slow landing]].
 
A '''slow take-off''' is a technique for beginning a larp, often accompanied by a [[Slow Landing|slow landing]].
 
==Description ==
 
==Description ==
At the onset of a larp, players do not begin role-playing immediately but take time exploring various states between "off-game" and "in-game". These may consist of role-playing flashbacks to the characters past, group meditative activities, receiving media input etc.  
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At the onset of a larp, players do not begin role-playing immediately (as in a [[flying start]]) but take time exploring various states between "off-game" and "in-game". These may consist of role-playing flashbacks to the characters past, group meditative activities, receiving media input etc.  
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
The slow take-off is intended to give players more time to prepare for role-playing, and may additionally be used to introduce facts about the larp universe.  
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The slow take-off is intended to give players more time to prepare for role-playing, and may also be used to introduce facts about the larp universe.  
 
==History and Examples==
 
==History and Examples==
 
While earlier examples can be found, the slow take-off was formally introduced along the [[Slow Landing]] at [[Europa]], where it included role-played scenes, meditative sessions and media. [[Kjærlighet i fornedringens tid]] begins with players silently listening to a song.
 
While earlier examples can be found, the slow take-off was formally introduced along the [[Slow Landing]] at [[Europa]], where it included role-played scenes, meditative sessions and media. [[Kjærlighet i fornedringens tid]] begins with players silently listening to a song.
 
[[Category:Techniques]]
 
[[Category:Techniques]]

Revision as of 19:18, 24 April 2012

A slow take-off is a technique for beginning a larp, often accompanied by a slow landing.

Description

At the onset of a larp, players do not begin role-playing immediately (as in a flying start) but take time exploring various states between "off-game" and "in-game". These may consist of role-playing flashbacks to the characters past, group meditative activities, receiving media input etc.

Uses

The slow take-off is intended to give players more time to prepare for role-playing, and may also be used to introduce facts about the larp universe.

History and Examples

While earlier examples can be found, the slow take-off was formally introduced along the Slow Landing at Europa, where it included role-played scenes, meditative sessions and media. Kjærlighet i fornedringens tid begins with players silently listening to a song.