Knowledge & Stories
Everything you need to know about LARP — start here
Beginner-friendly articles, background, and guides for parents, the curious, and anyone stepping into a character for the first time.
Sicherheit · 5 min read · Nils JäkelIT and OT: Staying in Play Without Breaking Immersion
The difference between character and person — and why it is the foundation of good LARP.
Read articleEinsteiger · 5 min readCharacter Creation & Building a BackstoryHow to turn an idea into a character that comes alive in play.Read →Mitmachen · 4 min readCommunity, Preparation & No-GosHow to prepare properly — and what is simply not acceptable in the LARP community.Read →Gear · 4 min readCostume & EquipmentWhat fits the setting doesn't have to be expensive — a great first kit is simpler than you think.Read →Ausrüstung · 3 min readEquipment: From Beginner to PrestigeWhat you actually need — and what only makes sense over time.Read →Einsteiger · 4 min readFAQ — Frequently Asked Questions about LARPThe most common questions about LARP and our events — answered briefly and honestly.Read →Nachschlagen · 4 min readGlossaryThe most important terms from the LARP scene, briefly explained.Read →Hintergrund · 3 min readLARP Worlds & Settings: From Fantasy to ApocalypseWhat game worlds exist — and what makes each of them distinctive.Read →Hintergrund · 3 min readPlot & Storytelling in LARPHow good stories emerge in LARP — and why that is never solely the game master's job.Read →Nachschlagen · 4 min readRoles in LARP: Player, NPC, GM & OrganiserWho does what — and why every role carries the game.Read →Hintergrund · 4 min readSocial LARP: Group Play, Politics & Camp LifeWhy the best LARP moments rarely happen in combat.Read →Sicherheit · 3 min readLARP Weapons & Safety RulesHow foam combat works — and why safety is anything but bureaucracy.Read →Beginners · 3 min readWhat is LARP?Roleplay you can touch — no dice, just real places and real moments.Read →
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