Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Worried about spending time with the family for Thanksgiving? Use this weekend to relieve stress by wailing on things.
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, November 18th and ending Sunday, November 20th. The game will be held at Camp Friedlander at the IG location of Beronis. It's $50 to PC ($45 with prepay) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their September battle this weekend on Sunday, November 20th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply. This will be the last Einherjar battle of the year.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
The Week In LARP - October 10th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Get in some LARP before winter hits!
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, October 14th and ending Sunday, October 16th. The game will be held at Camp Graham at the IG location of Ironpost. It's $50 to PC ($45 with prepay) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their September battle this weekend on Sunday, October 16th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
Independent
Vandlar will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, October 14th and ending Sunday, October 16th. The game will be held at Lewis Arboretum. It's $55 to PC ($40 with pre-registration) and is free to NPC, but all players must bring $10 extra for food.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Get in some LARP before winter hits!
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, October 14th and ending Sunday, October 16th. The game will be held at Camp Graham at the IG location of Ironpost. It's $50 to PC ($45 with prepay) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their September battle this weekend on Sunday, October 16th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
Independent
Vandlar will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, October 14th and ending Sunday, October 16th. The game will be held at Lewis Arboretum. It's $55 to PC ($40 with pre-registration) and is free to NPC, but all players must bring $10 extra for food.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Friday, September 30, 2011
YouTube Friday: Impromptu LARP
This might be a little deceiving due to production level and what's going on, but it's actually really amazing. In this video, a group of kids (not sure the age group) are presented with the opportunity to try LARPing and are not turned off. None of the common stereotypes are preventing them from taking the opportunity to take some shots on their friends, and as the person who shot the video said, he was well aware that they were LARPing.
This is something that's special about low level rules games like Dag, Bel, and Amt. It's so easy to learn the rules that people can be playing after a minute of explanation. And when given opportunities like this, you can get people to LARP without having to talk about hit points or making them dress up. Bravo to the group that arranged this.
Enjoy!
PS: If you know what group did this, post in the comments, as I'd like to give credit where credit's due.
This is something that's special about low level rules games like Dag, Bel, and Amt. It's so easy to learn the rules that people can be playing after a minute of explanation. And when given opportunities like this, you can get people to LARP without having to talk about hit points or making them dress up. Bravo to the group that arranged this.
Enjoy!
PS: If you know what group did this, post in the comments, as I'd like to give credit where credit's due.
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Week In LARP - September 12th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
It's fall, one of the best times to LARP.
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, September 16th and ending Sunday, September 18th. The game will be held at Camp Graham at the IG location of Ironpost. It's $50 to PC ($45 with prepay) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their September battle this weekend on Sunday, September 18th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
Independent
Exiles will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, September 16th and ending Sunday, September 18th. The game will be held at the Sycamore State Park group camping location at the IG location of Silver Springs. It's $40 to PC and is free to NPC.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
It's fall, one of the best times to LARP.
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, September 16th and ending Sunday, September 18th. The game will be held at Camp Graham at the IG location of Ironpost. It's $50 to PC ($45 with prepay) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their September battle this weekend on Sunday, September 18th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
Independent
Exiles will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, September 16th and ending Sunday, September 18th. The game will be held at the Sycamore State Park group camping location at the IG location of Silver Springs. It's $40 to PC and is free to NPC.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Week In LARP - August 8th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments! Also, did you want to see who won the Anniversary contest? Check it here!
This Week In LARP
Even though I'm in California this week doesn't mean I can't keep you up to date with LARPs in Ohio.
NERO
NERO Northlands will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, August 12th and ending Sunday, August 14th. The game will be held at the Rolling Hills lodges at the IG location of Redstone Village. It's $40 to PC ($35 with pre-reg) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 8th edition rules.
NERO SWV will be hosting a 1-day event this weekend on Saturday, August 13th. The game will be held at the Camp Cherokee (KY) at the IG location of the Stoneforge Highlands. It's $20 to PC and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their July battle this weekend on Sunday, July 15th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply. Note: This battle is not scheduled for the third Sunday in August.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments! Also, did you want to see who won the Anniversary contest? Check it here!
This Week In LARP
Even though I'm in California this week doesn't mean I can't keep you up to date with LARPs in Ohio.
NERO
NERO Northlands will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, August 12th and ending Sunday, August 14th. The game will be held at the Rolling Hills lodges at the IG location of Redstone Village. It's $40 to PC ($35 with pre-reg) and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 8th edition rules.
NERO SWV will be hosting a 1-day event this weekend on Saturday, August 13th. The game will be held at the Camp Cherokee (KY) at the IG location of the Stoneforge Highlands. It's $20 to PC and is free to NPC. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their July battle this weekend on Sunday, July 15th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply. Note: This battle is not scheduled for the third Sunday in August.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Friday, August 5, 2011
YouTube Friday: Hit Hard, Take Light
I always like it when I stumble upon a decent foam fighting video. I find that a lot of them either play everything in slow motion, play crappy music, or show a lot of down time.
This Dag video does none of the above.
This is the kind of video that someone might watch and think might be a lot of fun. I would be proud to show this video to someone who doesn't know what a LARP is.
Enjoy!
This Dag video does none of the above.
This is the kind of video that someone might watch and think might be a lot of fun. I would be proud to show this video to someone who doesn't know what a LARP is.
Enjoy!
Monday, July 11, 2011
The Week In LARP - July 11th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments! Also, did you want to see who won the Anniversary contest? Check it here!
This Week In LARP
It may be hot outside, but... well, it's damn hot outside.
NERO
NERO Elkins will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, July 15th and ending Sunday, July 17th. The game will be held at BSA Camp Mahonegon (WV) at the IG location of Oilios (formerly Freetown). It's $50 to PC and is $10 to NPC, but you get a $9 discount if you prepay. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their July battle this weekend on Sunday, July 16th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments! Also, did you want to see who won the Anniversary contest? Check it here!
This Week In LARP
It may be hot outside, but... well, it's damn hot outside.
NERO
NERO Elkins will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, July 15th and ending Sunday, July 17th. The game will be held at BSA Camp Mahonegon (WV) at the IG location of Oilios (formerly Freetown). It's $50 to PC and is $10 to NPC, but you get a $9 discount if you prepay. This game wll be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their July battle this weekend on Sunday, July 16th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Week In LARP - June 20th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments! Also, did you want to see who won the Anniversary contest? Check it here!
This Week In LARP
Happy Belated Father's day to all you fathers (and soon to be fathers).
Conventions
The Origins Game Fair, the annual gaming convention in Columbus will be held this week starting Wednesday, June 22nd and ending Sunday, June 26th. It will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For more information, visit the website.
As a note, yours truly will be there on Friday evening and Saturday, rocking a totally bitchin' press pass for, you guessed it, the LARP Ohio blog. Expect a review post on the blog next week.
NERO
PRO will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, June 24th and ending Sunday, June 26th. The game will be held at Raccoon State Park (PA) at the IG location of Vindale. It's $30 to PC ($20 with a good NPC ratio) and is $10 to NPC. I do not know what edition of Rules PRO is using.
NERO SWV will be hosting a 1-day event this weekend on Saturday, June 25th. The game will be held at Camp Cherokee (KY) at the IG location of Stoneforge Highlands. It's $20 to PC free to NPC. This event will be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their June battle this weekend on Sunday, June 26th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments! Also, did you want to see who won the Anniversary contest? Check it here!
This Week In LARP
Happy Belated Father's day to all you fathers (and soon to be fathers).
Conventions
The Origins Game Fair, the annual gaming convention in Columbus will be held this week starting Wednesday, June 22nd and ending Sunday, June 26th. It will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For more information, visit the website.
As a note, yours truly will be there on Friday evening and Saturday, rocking a totally bitchin' press pass for, you guessed it, the LARP Ohio blog. Expect a review post on the blog next week.
NERO
PRO will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, June 24th and ending Sunday, June 26th. The game will be held at Raccoon State Park (PA) at the IG location of Vindale. It's $30 to PC ($20 with a good NPC ratio) and is $10 to NPC. I do not know what edition of Rules PRO is using.
NERO SWV will be hosting a 1-day event this weekend on Saturday, June 25th. The game will be held at Camp Cherokee (KY) at the IG location of Stoneforge Highlands. It's $20 to PC free to NPC. This event will be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their June battle this weekend on Sunday, June 26th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Friday, June 17, 2011
YouTube Friday: Senegal's Finest
I felt it would be appropriate for me to put up a Dagorhir video, seeing as Ragnarok was this week. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with terrible videos that either involve slow music that doesn't fit the situation or slow motion video... 10 minutes of slow motion video.
Anyways, found this little gem that has an upbeat song and some good fighting, so props go out to the guys in Senegal.
Enjoy!
Anyways, found this little gem that has an upbeat song and some good fighting, so props go out to the guys in Senegal.
Enjoy!
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Week In LARP - June 13th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Celebrate the LARP Ohio anniversary by, well... LARPing!
NERO
NERO WAR will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, June 17th and ending Sunday, June 19th. The game will be held at Camp Giscowheco at the IG location of Lumberton. It's $50 to PC ($30 with a good NPC ratio) and is free to NPC. This event will be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Ragnarok started on June 12th and runs until Sunday, June 19th. The game will be held at Cooper's Lake Campground (PA). A weekly pass is $55 for ages 18+ and $35 for ages 3-17.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Celebrate the LARP Ohio anniversary by, well... LARPing!
NERO
NERO WAR will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, June 17th and ending Sunday, June 19th. The game will be held at Camp Giscowheco at the IG location of Lumberton. It's $50 to PC ($30 with a good NPC ratio) and is free to NPC. This event will be using 9th edition rules.
Dagorhir
Ragnarok started on June 12th and runs until Sunday, June 19th. The game will be held at Cooper's Lake Campground (PA). A weekly pass is $55 for ages 18+ and $35 for ages 3-17.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Week In LARP - May 9th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Happy Mother's Day Mom, Tucker wants me humping his shoulder!
NERO
NERO Elkins will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, May 13th and ending Sunday, May 15th. The game will be held at Camp Mahonegon (WV) at the IG location of New Antracitusia. It's $50 to PC ($41 if you pre-reg), and is $10 to PC ($1 if you pre-reg). This event will be using both 8th and 9th Edition rules, so bring both copies of your sheet.
NERO SWV will be hosting a 1-day event this weekend on Saturday, May 14th. The game will be held at Daniel's Place (KY) at the IG location of The Borderlands. It's free for both PCs and NPCs. I am not sure whether this is 8th or 9th edition rules. Please post in the comments if you know which one it is.
Alliance
Alliance South Michigan will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, May 13th and ending Sunday, May 15th. The game will be held at Camp Kiwanis (MI). I am not sure what the cost of this event will be.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their May battle this weekend on Sunday, May 15th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply. They are also hosting a Swap Meet where you can buy/sell/trade old equipment, which is free to attend.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Happy Mother's Day Mom, Tucker wants me humping his shoulder!
NERO
NERO Elkins will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, May 13th and ending Sunday, May 15th. The game will be held at Camp Mahonegon (WV) at the IG location of New Antracitusia. It's $50 to PC ($41 if you pre-reg), and is $10 to PC ($1 if you pre-reg). This event will be using both 8th and 9th Edition rules, so bring both copies of your sheet.
NERO SWV will be hosting a 1-day event this weekend on Saturday, May 14th. The game will be held at Daniel's Place (KY) at the IG location of The Borderlands. It's free for both PCs and NPCs. I am not sure whether this is 8th or 9th edition rules. Please post in the comments if you know which one it is.
Alliance
Alliance South Michigan will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, May 13th and ending Sunday, May 15th. The game will be held at Camp Kiwanis (MI). I am not sure what the cost of this event will be.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their May battle this weekend on Sunday, May 15th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply. They are also hosting a Swap Meet where you can buy/sell/trade old equipment, which is free to attend.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Week In LARP - April 11th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Looks like we might be past Winter. Except that I just jinxed us.
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, April 15th and ending Sunday, April 17th. The game will be held at Cub World at the IG location of Framingarlahan. It's $50 to PC (save $5 when you prepay by Wednesday) and it's free to NPC. This event will be using 8th Edition Rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their April battle this weekend on Sunday, April 17th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Looks like we might be past Winter. Except that I just jinxed us.
NERO
NERO Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, April 15th and ending Sunday, April 17th. The game will be held at Cub World at the IG location of Framingarlahan. It's $50 to PC (save $5 when you prepay by Wednesday) and it's free to NPC. This event will be using 8th Edition Rules.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their April battle this weekend on Sunday, April 17th at Plum Creek, South Side in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Week In LARP - March 14th
Edit: Updated the NERO SWV Event to show that they're using 9th Edition rules this weekend.
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
We probably won't have any more snow. Eh, maybe more like a 60% of no more snow.
NERO
NERO SWV will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, March 18th and ending Sunday, March 20th. The game will be held at Camp Chief Logan (WV) at the IG location of Haven. It is $40 to PC and is free to NPC. THIS EVENT WILL BE USING 9TH EDITION RULES.
OGRE will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, March 18th and ending Sunday, March 20th. The game will be held at Chief Logan Reservation at the IG location of Starlen's Crossing. It is $40 to PC and is $10 to NPC. I believe this event will be using 8th Edition rules.
Note: Both of these Events are being held at camps with "Chief Logan" in the name. NERO SWV is being held at Camp Chief Logan in WV, and OGRE is being held at the Chief Logan Reservation in OH. Don't mix them up!
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their opening battle for the year this weekend on Sunday, March 20th at the Green Leaf Park picnic area in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
We probably won't have any more snow. Eh, maybe more like a 60% of no more snow.
NERO
NERO SWV will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, March 18th and ending Sunday, March 20th. The game will be held at Camp Chief Logan (WV) at the IG location of Haven. It is $40 to PC and is free to NPC. THIS EVENT WILL BE USING 9TH EDITION RULES.
OGRE will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting on Friday, March 18th and ending Sunday, March 20th. The game will be held at Chief Logan Reservation at the IG location of Starlen's Crossing. It is $40 to PC and is $10 to NPC. I believe this event will be using 8th Edition rules.
Note: Both of these Events are being held at camps with "Chief Logan" in the name. NERO SWV is being held at Camp Chief Logan in WV, and OGRE is being held at the Chief Logan Reservation in OH. Don't mix them up!
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their opening battle for the year this weekend on Sunday, March 20th at the Green Leaf Park picnic area in Medina. Weapon Check starts at Noon and fighting starts at 1:00 PM. It's $3 and minimum garb rules apply.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Monday, November 15, 2010
The Week In LARP - November 15th
Last Week In LARP
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Host your own Unicorn City this weekend by attending your favorite LARPs!
NERO
WAR will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting Friday, Novemeber 19th and ending Sunday, November 21st. The game will be held at Camp Oyo at the IG location of Ashton. It's $50 to PC ($30 with a good NPC ratio) and is free to NPC.
Nero Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting Friday, Novemeber 19th and ending Sunday, November 21st. The game will be held at Camp Friedlander at the IG location of Beronis. It's $50 to PC and is free to NPC.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their Last Battle of the Year on Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 PM. The game will be held at the Green Leaf Park. It's $3 to play (which includes refreshment), but you are required to have full garb and weapons that pass safety check.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Did you attend a LARP event last weekend? Let us know how it was in the comments!
This Week In LARP
Host your own Unicorn City this weekend by attending your favorite LARPs!
NERO
WAR will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting Friday, Novemeber 19th and ending Sunday, November 21st. The game will be held at Camp Oyo at the IG location of Ashton. It's $50 to PC ($30 with a good NPC ratio) and is free to NPC.
Nero Cincinnati will be hosting a 2-day event this weekend starting Friday, Novemeber 19th and ending Sunday, November 21st. The game will be held at Camp Friedlander at the IG location of Beronis. It's $50 to PC and is free to NPC.
Dagorhir
Einherjar will be hosting their Last Battle of the Year on Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 PM. The game will be held at the Green Leaf Park. It's $3 to play (which includes refreshment), but you are required to have full garb and weapons that pass safety check.
If you've got a game running this week and we didn't mention you, either drop a comment here or shoot an email to larp.plot.tips@gmail.com, and we'll add you as soon as possible!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Now That I Have the Attention of Dagorhir...
This blog is looking to represent all of the foam combat games in Ohio, and unfortunately Tim and I can't be everywhere at once. If you are, or know someone, who is in the Ohio area and is interested in writing to the blog about Dag, Bel, or Amtgard, please let us know! Writers get amazing benefits, like an email account courtesy of google, as well as an infinite source of high fives*, not to mention the respect of being a writer for this blog!
Send your name, what and where you play, a sample of your writing (if possible) and a 300-500 word example post to LARP.Ohio@gmail.com. If we get a lot of responses that are good, we'll probably throw up the example posts and have the readers vote for the best.
*You have to pay for S&H of the high fives if you're not in the Cleveland area.
Send your name, what and where you play, a sample of your writing (if possible) and a 300-500 word example post to LARP.Ohio@gmail.com. If we get a lot of responses that are good, we'll probably throw up the example posts and have the readers vote for the best.
*You have to pay for S&H of the high fives if you're not in the Cleveland area.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Review: Lake County Dagorhir - The Dunedain
Tim had a halloween party this weekend that prevented us from attending any LARP events this weekend, but we had recently heard word of an Amtgard group in the area that runs practices on Sundays nearby, so we decided to check it out.
I'll start off with the fact that we did suspect something was up, simply because the Amtgard group hadn't updated it's character stuff since 2006, and Tim remembered talking to the guy who sent the email - about Dagorhir. We went out there anyways, because we were just looking for some foam fighting.
Sure enough, we were duped. The mercenary who we talked with (who was not actually part of the unit) apologized when we got there, but whatever. We'll give it a shot.
My biggest fears of Dagorhir were that the game was a bit more physical than I'm used to. I'm a short guy without a lot of strength, so as soon as games start to involve elements like shield bashing and grappling, I get a little worried. In some ways, it wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. In others, it was exactly what I expected.
The Unit - The Dunedain
I believe there were 4-6 people who were part of The Dunedain, a few independents, a mercenary and a member of the ravens (another group).
The members of the Dunedain were actually pretty cool. We never really received any grief for being NERO players (although they kept calling us Amtgard players, since we were looking for Amtgard). They've got a few fighters that were on par with our fighting, and a fair amount of newer fighters that were still green. None of those players got too physical, apologized when hits were in the head, and had pretty decent shot calibration (didn't hit too hard or too soft).
Now, the fighting did at times get a little hairy. The mercenary pretty much runs at one level of intensity all the time, and it shows. While he's a good fighter, he was definitely not shy about getting up and physical with his shield which is totally legal for Dag. However, he did give me a pretty nasty shield rim to the face when I was legged and there wasn't much I could do. In that situation, I don't see any value in shield rimming over shield bashing, other than inflicting physical damage on the down person.
Translation: It's a Douche Move.
I don't want to sound vain, but between that and a pretty solid shot to the face that rung my bell, I am kind of worried about losing some teeth.
I was also a little concerned about the training community there. There was a newer player who the mercenary called his "Noob," but he seemed more interested in teaching him by embarrassing and beating on him rather than actually teaching him how to fight. He actually went so far to tell us about a guy who swings way to hard just beating him to make him not fear getting hit. At one point, Tim and I helped him a little bit with single sword fighting, explaining the use of the off hand for hand blocking, and talking about putting his weight on his back foot for leg control, since he kept getting legged. After we said that, the merc said "You just have to keep telling him," yet I hadn't heard him give one hint about how to fight.
I think the big thing is that they look up to the mercenary, and they back down when he's around. The Dunedain seem like they like to help each other (based on their forums), but the merc's personality is pretty overwhelming.
Summary:
All and all, I think the group is a lot of fun and it would be great to be a part of it. It was fun playing with everyone, except for that mercenary. However, I think my concerns about the physicality of the fighting and fear of losing my teeth might prevent me from getting big into Dagorhir. Because even if the Dunedain guys are cool, there will always be a douche on the other side of the field that I can't account for.
Edit: After some nice discussion on the Dag boards, the Dag community has pretty much agreed with my assessment that the guy was a douche. This give me hope for Dag. Activity like his is not the norm, and they don't condone that kind of activity.
I'll start off with the fact that we did suspect something was up, simply because the Amtgard group hadn't updated it's character stuff since 2006, and Tim remembered talking to the guy who sent the email - about Dagorhir. We went out there anyways, because we were just looking for some foam fighting.
Sure enough, we were duped. The mercenary who we talked with (who was not actually part of the unit) apologized when we got there, but whatever. We'll give it a shot.
My biggest fears of Dagorhir were that the game was a bit more physical than I'm used to. I'm a short guy without a lot of strength, so as soon as games start to involve elements like shield bashing and grappling, I get a little worried. In some ways, it wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. In others, it was exactly what I expected.
The Unit - The Dunedain
I believe there were 4-6 people who were part of The Dunedain, a few independents, a mercenary and a member of the ravens (another group).
The members of the Dunedain were actually pretty cool. We never really received any grief for being NERO players (although they kept calling us Amtgard players, since we were looking for Amtgard). They've got a few fighters that were on par with our fighting, and a fair amount of newer fighters that were still green. None of those players got too physical, apologized when hits were in the head, and had pretty decent shot calibration (didn't hit too hard or too soft).
Now, the fighting did at times get a little hairy. The mercenary pretty much runs at one level of intensity all the time, and it shows. While he's a good fighter, he was definitely not shy about getting up and physical with his shield which is totally legal for Dag. However, he did give me a pretty nasty shield rim to the face when I was legged and there wasn't much I could do. In that situation, I don't see any value in shield rimming over shield bashing, other than inflicting physical damage on the down person.
Translation: It's a Douche Move.
I don't want to sound vain, but between that and a pretty solid shot to the face that rung my bell, I am kind of worried about losing some teeth.
I was also a little concerned about the training community there. There was a newer player who the mercenary called his "Noob," but he seemed more interested in teaching him by embarrassing and beating on him rather than actually teaching him how to fight. He actually went so far to tell us about a guy who swings way to hard just beating him to make him not fear getting hit. At one point, Tim and I helped him a little bit with single sword fighting, explaining the use of the off hand for hand blocking, and talking about putting his weight on his back foot for leg control, since he kept getting legged. After we said that, the merc said "You just have to keep telling him," yet I hadn't heard him give one hint about how to fight.
I think the big thing is that they look up to the mercenary, and they back down when he's around. The Dunedain seem like they like to help each other (based on their forums), but the merc's personality is pretty overwhelming.
Summary:
All and all, I think the group is a lot of fun and it would be great to be a part of it. It was fun playing with everyone, except for that mercenary. However, I think my concerns about the physicality of the fighting and fear of losing my teeth might prevent me from getting big into Dagorhir. Because even if the Dunedain guys are cool, there will always be a douche on the other side of the field that I can't account for.
Edit: After some nice discussion on the Dag boards, the Dag community has pretty much agreed with my assessment that the guy was a douche. This give me hope for Dag. Activity like his is not the norm, and they don't condone that kind of activity.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
YouTube Thursday: Illinois Newscast
I had to do some digging into the archives for this week's video. Now, I know this is a bit old (a year plus), but I figured this is a very good example of positive press for LARPs in general.
While this video is primarily about Dagorhir and Belegarth, there is a healthy use of the word "LARP," and none of the people interviewed are sad, obsessive, or weird enough to make fun of LARPers. In addition, no one in the video tries to hide what they're doing or pretend that they're just doing it for the lulz. Thank you Medill Reports!
Edit: Apparently, the user dropped this video and I can't find any copies of it on YouTube. If you find a copy anywhere on the internet, drop the link in the comments.
While this video is primarily about Dagorhir and Belegarth, there is a healthy use of the word "LARP," and none of the people interviewed are sad, obsessive, or weird enough to make fun of LARPers. In addition, no one in the video tries to hide what they're doing or pretend that they're just doing it for the lulz. Thank you Medill Reports!
Edit: Apparently, the user dropped this video and I can't find any copies of it on YouTube. If you find a copy anywhere on the internet, drop the link in the comments.
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