In addition to developing new material, the many useful resources already available need to be brought to the fore and given the attention they deserve. Dragonfluff International accomplishes this by offering a Free LARP Resources section of the site that provides links to high quality online reference material, articles and other resources. The Links section will also be built up over time to connect people with tools, LARP organisers and LARP networks across the globe.
Currently, our major projects are Play it Live and Fantasy Food. Play it Live is an ambitious documentary project that portrays the people, culture and evens of the international LARP community. In contrast to previous documentaries, this one is made by experienced people from within the community. Fantasy Food is the international edition of the world's first LARP catering book. It has a new layout, expanded sections and significant discussion of LARP cultures and styles in addition to over 120 recipes.
I invite you to share my passion, have fun, learn from the resources available and follow the developments of the world's first international LARP resource business. Welcome!
A Short Introduction to the Live-action Roleplay (LARP) Concept
Live-Action Roleplay (LARP) is an interactive art form used primarily in gaming and education. It resembles improvisation theatre, sports and crafts, but has distinctly unique attributes that set it apart from other art forms.
Unlike passively experienced art forms such as film and literature, LARP is experienced through direct involvement and participation (role-taking and interaction).
A LARP experience (event) is created through the interaction of participants within a continuously evolving scenario. This scenario evolves based on the actions taken by the participants, a set of guidelines or rules and the facilitation of the organising team. This is in stark contrast to computer games and traditional roleplaying where the plot is far more distinct, scripted and controlled.
Due to its active and participatory nature, LARP can only be experienced while it is being created. Recording or observing an event turns it into a different art form and significant elements are lost in the translation.
LARP has a unique range of styles and genres that are different from those of other art forms. They can be applied to as many different scenarios and settings as the organisers can think of...
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