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01-27-2002, 08:09 AM

I'm starting to feel really left out on this forum [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I have no idea what LARP or PnP is. Am I missing something here?

Neb · 01-27-2002, 08:11 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Arledrian:
I'm starting to feel really left out on this forum [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I have no idea what LARP or PnP is. Am I missing something here?

Live Action Role Playing, Pen aNd Paper.

Barry the Sprout · 01-27-2002, 09:08 AM

The town I come from (back in leafy Surrey) has a battle renactment every year from the English Civil War. I have always been tempted by that, people seem to get very engrossed in the whole thing. But it is still much more fun to watch - a group of guys dressed as Roundheads and Cavaliers fighting in the highstreet with fake muskets. But that is probably not the same kind of thing really.

debiler · 01-27-2002, 07:30 PM

I am still doing LARP once or twice a year. And if you´re with the right party, it´s great fun. Last time we went as an order of warriors, singing war songs when we charged into battle. It was just impressive.

Durwyn · 01-27-2002, 08:00 PM

I tried it, and I think personally is way too additctive.

My Uncle as an example, LOVED D&D, man that guy that was crazy about this stuff. He used to make swords wrapped around with some cotton in them and duck tape or whatever you call that thing hehe, get some friends together and well he wasted half of his childhood doing that which ruined his college and a big part of his life hehe. So its really not worth it if you're trying to persue your career. Living in fantasy is not too good, we're in the real world here guys

Sazerac · 01-27-2002, 10:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Durwyn:
I tried it, and I think personally is way too additctive.

My Uncle as an example, LOVED D&D, man that guy that was crazy about this stuff. He used to make swords wrapped around with some cotton in them and duck tape or whatever you call that thing hehe, get some friends together and well he wasted half of his childhood doing that which ruined his college and a big part of his life hehe. So its really not worth it if you're trying to persue your career. Living in fantasy is not too good, we're in the real world here guys

I think you mean LARP, and not D&D?

D&D was, and still is, a table game (PnP) for the most part. LARP is actually getting dressed up and acting out the parts.

I guess any game can become too addictive if you get too involved in it, regardless of what type it is. I've seen die-hard table-top gamers that can talk of nothing else but the stuff, and SCA people who are in "character" even during their daily routines. Likewise, I've seen far more who treat it as a hobby and an important part of their lives, but not *totally* their life.

Cheers,

LennonCook · 01-27-2002, 11:18 PM

Ive never even heard of it before!! Then ofcourse I am VERY new to the ADND system, and have never even played PNP. Ill have to ask my brother about it next time I talk to him though (he lives in sydney so we dont talk too often), if anyone I know knows, then it will be him!!

Durwyn · 01-28-2002, 12:24 AM

Neg Saz [img]smile.gif[/img] , I meant exactly D&D, IE = Dwarfs, Trolls, the whole world of D&D is basically what I meant. So he basically played it with his friend. Dessed up and all, had like good 20-40 friends with him go to some woods, they had their plastic swords, all dressed, perfectly prepared for some quality time roleplaying and then they would clash like armies each consisting of 10-20 people and fight it out, not too harsh of course, but they actually had wooden plates of armor if you will, under their D&D-like shirts and clothes.

And in any case it becomes very addictive. Some people I heard even live like that, in a fantasy world, excluding the worries of outside world and well, being bankropts hehe.

Konfuzed and Zany · 01-28-2002, 12:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Durwyn:
Neg Saz [img]smile.gif[/img] , I meant exactly D&D, IE = Dwarfs, Trolls, the whole world of D&D is basically what I meant. So he basically played it with his friend. Dessed up and all, had like good 20-40 friends with him go to some woods, they had their plastic swords, all dressed, perfectly prepared for some quality time roleplaying and then they would clash like armies each consisting of 10-20 people and fight it out, not too harsh of course, but they actually had wooden plates of armor if you will, under their D&D-like shirts and clothes.

And in any case it becomes very addictive. Some people I heard even live like that, in a fantasy world, excluding the worries of outside world and well, being bankropts hehe.

But what about lavitation

LennonCook · 01-28-2002, 12:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Konfuzed and Zany:

But what about lavitation

Pause the game maybe ??

01-27-2002, 08:11 AM	#12
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: I'm starting to feel really left out on this forum [img]tongue.gif[/img] I have no idea what LARP or PnP is. Am I missing something here? Live Action Role Playing, Pen aNd Paper.

01-27-2002, 09:08 AM	#13
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 41 Posts: 1,815	The town I come from (back in leafy Surrey) has a battle renactment every year from the English Civil War. I have always been tempted by that, people seem to get very engrossed in the whole thing. But it is still much more fun to watch - a group of guys dressed as Roundheads and Cavaliers fighting in the highstreet with fake muskets. But that is probably not the same kind of thing really. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

01-27-2002, 07:30 PM	#14
debiler Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 6, 2001 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Age: 44 Posts: 811	I am still doing LARP once or twice a year. And if you´re with the right party, it´s great fun. Last time we went as an order of warriors, singing war songs when we charged into battle. It was just impressive. __________________ THE MIGHTY MALT BEER LORD IS BACK AGAIN!!! HAW HAW HAW! HAW! haw...where's my signature pic???

01-27-2002, 08:00 PM	#15
Durwyn Elminster Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 415	I tried it, and I think personally is way too additctive. My Uncle as an example, LOVED D&D, man that guy that was crazy about this stuff. He used to make swords wrapped around with some cotton in them and duck tape or whatever you call that thing hehe, get some friends together and well he wasted half of his childhood doing that which ruined his college and a big part of his life hehe. So its really not worth it if you're trying to persue your career. Living in fantasy is not too good, we're in the real world here guys __________________ <b>-Durwyn Foehammer</b><p><i>\"Don\'t you go a-meddling with old stone or cold wights or prying in their houses, unless you be strong folk with hearts that never faulter.\"</i> - J.R.R. Tolkien

01-27-2002, 10:55 PM	#16
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	quote: Originally posted by Durwyn: I tried it, and I think personally is way too additctive. My Uncle as an example, LOVED D&D, man that guy that was crazy about this stuff. He used to make swords wrapped around with some cotton in them and duck tape or whatever you call that thing hehe, get some friends together and well he wasted half of his childhood doing that which ruined his college and a big part of his life hehe. So its really not worth it if you're trying to persue your career. Living in fantasy is not too good, we're in the real world here guys I think you mean LARP, and not D&D? D&D was, and still is, a table game (PnP) for the most part. LARP is actually getting dressed up and acting out the parts. I guess any game can become too addictive if you get too involved in it, regardless of what type it is. I've seen die-hard table-top gamers that can talk of nothing else but the stuff, and SCA people who are in "character" even during their daily routines. Likewise, I've seen far more who treat it as a hobby and an important part of their lives, but not totally their life. Cheers, __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

01-27-2002, 08:09 AM	#11
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	I'm starting to feel really left out on this forum [img]tongue.gif[/img] I have no idea what LARP or PnP is. Am I missing something here?

01-27-2002, 11:18 PM	#17
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	Ive never even heard of it before!! Then ofcourse I am VERY new to the ADND system, and have never even played PNP. Ill have to ask my brother about it next time I talk to him though (he lives in sydney so we dont talk too often), if anyone I know knows, then it will be him!!

01-28-2002, 12:24 AM	#18
Durwyn Elminster Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 415	Neg Saz [img]smile.gif[/img] , I meant exactly D&D, IE = Dwarfs, Trolls, the whole world of D&D is basically what I meant. So he basically played it with his friend. Dessed up and all, had like good 20-40 friends with him go to some woods, they had their plastic swords, all dressed, perfectly prepared for some quality time roleplaying and then they would clash like armies each consisting of 10-20 people and fight it out, not too harsh of course, but they actually had wooden plates of armor if you will, under their D&D-like shirts and clothes. And in any case it becomes very addictive. Some people I heard even live like that, in a fantasy world, excluding the worries of outside world and well, being bankropts hehe. __________________ <b>-Durwyn Foehammer</b><p><i>\"Don\'t you go a-meddling with old stone or cold wights or prying in their houses, unless you be strong folk with hearts that never faulter.\"</i> - J.R.R. Tolkien

01-28-2002, 12:31 AM	#19
Konfuzed and Zany Manshoon Join Date: November 2, 2001 Location: Bed Posts: 247	quote: Originally posted by Durwyn: Neg Saz [img]smile.gif[/img] , I meant exactly D&D, IE = Dwarfs, Trolls, the whole world of D&D is basically what I meant. So he basically played it with his friend. Dessed up and all, had like good 20-40 friends with him go to some woods, they had their plastic swords, all dressed, perfectly prepared for some quality time roleplaying and then they would clash like armies each consisting of 10-20 people and fight it out, not too harsh of course, but they actually had wooden plates of armor if you will, under their D&D-like shirts and clothes. And in any case it becomes very addictive. Some people I heard even live like that, in a fantasy world, excluding the worries of outside world and well, being bankropts hehe. But what about lavitation __________________ I Am Flameboy<br />Watch me ehm.. Burn...

01-28-2002, 12:45 AM	#20
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	quote: Originally posted by Konfuzed and Zany: But what about lavitation Pause the game maybe ??

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