(2010) Journeys to another world

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Journeys

to another world Edited by Amber Eagar



Table of Contents Preface

1

Predictions for LARP

3

LARP is Simultaneous Action

11

Blurring the Boundaries 17

Creating Passionate Players

25



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Preface Beginnings of the Journey About the editor



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Currents

Predictions for LARP Rough Prognostication on the Future of Live Action Role Playing in the North America

Formal Gatherings


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Media


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Critical Theory

Computers and Technology


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LARP as a four-letter word

Predictions


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Conclusion


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Endnotes

References

About the author



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LARP is a Medium of Expression

LARP is Simultaneous Action


Journeys to another world What does simultaneous action look like?


Journeys to another world Don't ARGs have simultaneous action, though? What is not simultaneous action?


Journeys to another world What is bad about simultaneous action?

Why is simultaneous action a good thing?

How does a designer encourage simultaneous action?


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About the author

Why should a designer encourage simultaneous action?



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Blurring the Boundaries Structured Freeform in the Indie RPG Design Community


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The Jeep Arrives

Meet the New Boss


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We Go By Jeep


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See Emily Play


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Enduring (Structured) Freedom


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Baby Steps


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Conclusion

The Prospects for Structured Freeform


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About the author


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Identity

Creating Passionate Players Building an Audience for Your LARP Group

Marketing‌?


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Sidebar: When Things Go Wrong At The Last Minute

Expectations

There Is More Than One Way To Do It


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References

About the author




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