As the art form gets older, larp is increasingly moving from an oral tradition to a written one. That has consequences.
Siddhartha Mukherjee Endorses Pandora’s DNA
Advance praise for Pandora’s DNA: “An extraordinary book, written with passion and compassion, Pandora’s DNA illuminates a new world of science and medicine.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
Game Design: The Inside/Outside Story
Want to make your roleplaying game or larp more resonant? Here’s how the literary concept of inside and outside stories can help.
Game Design: Finding the Premise
Finding the premise is essential to designing a tight, narrative larp or freeform game. Come learn why it’s important, and how to do it.
Pandora’s DNA Bibliography
The full bibliography for Lizzie Stark’s book Pandora’s DNA: Tracing the Breast Cancer Genes Through History, Science, and One Family Tree.
How to Diversify Your Game, Larp, or Con
I get the question, “How do I get more diverse people to show up to my event?” a lot. Here’s my answer on how to foster inclusivity in gaming.
Three Ways to Organize a One-Shot Larp
Ever wanted to write and organize your own one-shot larp? Here are some different ways to structure the design team.
A Guide to Tipping for Nordicans in the US
The Nordicans wanted to know about this weird tipping thing we do in the US. Here’s my explanation.
An American’s Guide to Surviving in Nordica
Some things I wish I’d known about Nordica before I went.
5 Cute Things Nordicans Say (In English)
Nordicans speak great English. And some of their sayings are pretty darn cute.