#live action role play

[kultofathena]

[amyristheprehensile]

Everyone liked that

[gracelyngrausamkeit]

As I've previously mentioned, I quite enjoy LARPing. At first, I got into it because of the "combat sports" element to it (the ones in Bulgaria at least can be somewhat competitive when it comes to that).

However, I eventually switched to a more RP-heavy role and founded an in-game lottery organization. We'd organize raffle-style events where we'd allow players to win stickers and other types of small merch. This is the lottery logo I did a while ago, we have it printed an it usually hangs next to our booth.

We hav to skip the big Bulgarian event last year but I hope to get back into it in 2024.

[env0writes]

Impure Pilgrimage, 5.5.24 “Nui Toa Rising"

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Isaro! How far, oh, will you go To bend on lent time from tomorrow Borrow The lives of these wizards Combatants of blizzards Atop their fire-breathing lizards

Swordsman! How far, oh, will fight war’s man You deign to speak of my grander plan? Sand Is what these lives account for All of the lords do not see the coming war Flee these phoenixed fires with blade-brandished boor

Isaro! Reshaper of the world on which we row Why are we cast adrift in space and sorrow? Sow Discordant seeds to rip the land asunder Allied yourself with the Lord of Wind and Thunder? My doubt? Unfounded? Truly, kin-of-mine what’s left to wonder?

Swordsman! Be shaped in the world on which we row anew, began You hold too fast to who you were with flame and blame and then Scan At the horizon of opportunities against the dark and light Shadows claw at destruction all in sight All things can burn, even you, against our legion’s might

Isaro! How far, oh, why oh, leave me to sigh To die Rely On you? I’d sooner cry at the Elemenai’s tower Where more than me, than you, holds power My Lord, I’d ask forgiveness – it is no longer yours to give to allow for

Swordsman! Set your sword away, Your actions, let me stay Sway Your thoughts that I have trained over years Reveled over beers Do not succumb to these doubts and fears

Isaro! No longer though Shall you show Go Far from this world you have brought us to No more are these views for you Betrayal is not in my blood, do not let yours stain me

[larperwithastaff]

just heard a coworker say

"I don't really look at the weather forecast, I just kinda go outside."

and if that ain't LARPers then idk what we are-

[shinsources]

if people love roleplaying so much and it's just a fun hobby, why is the rpc literally dead in 2024?

While the RPC is rather inactive and dead in 2024, at least here on Tumblr, there are multiple ways people roleplay. The reason I say this is because Tumblr isn't the only place where people roleplay. And I'll go into more detail here in a minute so bear with me.

Live Action Roleplayer, LARP for short, is actually one of the most active ways people roleplay. We have people who play Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, Pathfinder, Vampire: The Masquerade, and so on. In fact, there are many conventions that have panels and times for people to be able to do LARP. There are even rooms that allow people to play things such as Dungeons and Dragons.

Now when it comes to roleplaying with people over the internet? Again, you can technically play Dungeons and Dragons and all of those games with people online. You can do voice channels and whatnot on Discord, Wire, Zoom, Skype, over the phone, and whatnot to roleplay with them. You can even share your screen on Wire and Skype if you're scared of them cheating. The same is equally true that everyone can just video chat.

Another thing to keep in mind is that we have hundreds upon hundreds of forums dedicated entirely to roleplaying. In fact, they have been around for decades and they're still very much alive and kicking. And then there are people who roleplay on Facebook or MySpace or even Twitter. Do people roleplay on Mastodon? I wouldn't be surprised tbh. Good for them if they do.

And as surprising as this might sound but people actually roleplay via text. People also write letters and send notes back and forth roleplaying that way. These are great ways to interact with people if you're unable to do LARP and/or struggle with doing LARP for whatever given reason.

Saying that the RPC is "dead" in 2024 is very much opinionated and speculative. The reason I say this is because while it might be dead here on Tumblr it's not dead everywhere else. And while I do know that you meant "if people love roleplaying so much and it's just a fun hobby, why is the rpc literally dead in 2024 on tumblr?" doesn't mean that I, or anyone else, will know that you meant that — especially 24/7.

Something else to keep in mind is that there is a lot going on in the real world. Many of us have lives outside of Tumblr. Not everyone is on Tumblr 24/7. Not everyone is on their phones 24/7. Not everyone is on their laptop 24/7. Not everyone is in the mood to roleplay 24/7.

Roleplaying is a hobby, not a job.

[aonehattown]

My larp character never wears armor and they haven’t carried their old swords in a long time. But this weekend is The Event for them. So to make a dramatic entrance I’m showing up to game decked out in armor and with my old rapiers strapped to my hip.

When I started larping as Cade again I had 2 big goals that I thought I’d work towards. I bought myself a fancy bottle of mead and decided if I accomplished either one of them I’d drink it to celebrate. Somehow, through some divine writing in the stars both should be happening Friday night.

The stage is set. The players are in the wings. I’m flying closer to the sun then I have ever managed to before. Either Cade will land safely in victory or the wax in their wings will melt and it all comes crashing down. I’m ready. Let’s do this.

Hopefully come Sunday I’ll be having a drink.

[inebriatedprincess]

went to my first LARP weekend, fairy fae shiny gatherer was my character. still getting used to the whole thing, but very excited to go again! lovely group of extremely friendly people that didn’t mind my endless questions 🩷

plus i love being the passenger on a road trip, jams command is my life’s work

[ranfanblog]

LARP Gods are capricious and cruel. They taunt you. They test you. They try you.

You must persevere, for the pain is temporary, and the LARP is eternal.

[bethdoonerillustration]

Empire LRP: Highguard "The Empire is out destiny" The birthplace of the Imperial Faith and the First Empress, where virtue drives action in pursuit of the highest goals. Rise to the challenge and lead all humankind towards its manifest destiny. Concept art of the fantasy nation Highguard in the game Empire.

[gay-ace]

Me, high off my ass at 4 in the morning: now is the perfect time to write backstory for my new larp character

[kultofathena]

With all of this talk about chainmail, you’re probably wondering: what type is right for me? Swipe to see a curated selection of chainmail from Lord of Battles, available on Kult of Athena.

Dome Riveted: A method of riveting an open mail ring that uses a steel pin or thick wire which is then pressed and riveted to “mushroom” into a dome shape that holds the ring in place. This style of mail is common from Classical Antiquity until the later years of the High Medieval Period (Approx: 3rd Cent BC to 1300 AD)

Wedge Riveted: A method of riveting and open mail ring that uses a triangular wedge of metal which is then pressed to flatten and peen itself over the ring to hold the ring closed. Wedge-riveted mail has the advantage of the rivets having a flatter profile which is less likely to entrangle and catch on other rings and is less abrasive to any clothing or accessories worn over the mail. This style of mail becomes dominant in the later part of the High Middle Ages and the Late Medieval Period. ( Approx. 1300 to 1550 AD)

Butted: Butted Rings are Round or Flat rings which are not riveted closed, but instead have the open ends butted up and pressed against one another to close the ring. Not historically accurate.

[lordofthemushrooms]

Hey do any experienced LARPers have tips on the most efficient way to read a rule book. Like yeah obviously read all of it sure but like what do you think is best to look at first/best to focus on. It’s overwhelming.

[canuckianhawkbi]

recreating favourite larp pics over the years

[ultraheroix]

“Xera’s Quest” available now at ultraheroix.com!

[larperwithastaff]

Does anyone else think of their characters in generations?

I've been larping for 2 years now. i have 9 characters, either active or in the works. Gens don't go by years in my head, more like groups of characters I debuted when I had different levels of understanding how swordcraft works.

Nina (dark elf), Arissa (human) and Kitri (wood elf) are gen 1 - Lack of experience, lack of understanding of lore and how the game works, kinda just playing tropes I want to play.

Eris, Fiachra and Areia (all high elves) are gen 2 - Bit more experience, more understanding of how to help characters fit into the universe, working with people on kit, story, generally better-made characters that'll have stronger foundations to start on.

I have an unnamed (maybe) human tavern wench character that'll probably end up gen 3, my dark elf for night games, Datura, doesn't really fit into a generation because she doesn't have an ongoing story.

I love my silly little hobby and it's so fun to develop all these different characters!