Don’t Touch or I’ll Sue: American larp as national metaphor
How American larp both reflects and is influenced by American values. Notes for my talk, given at Solmukohta 2012, Gen Con 2012, and Wyrd Con.
How American larp both reflects and is influenced by American values. Notes for my talk, given at Solmukohta 2012, Gen Con 2012, and Wyrd Con.
Scandinavians get handsy at larps, while Americans don't touch each other (for the most part). I say a cultural tendency toward lawsuits should take part of the blame.
I went to a Danish larp convention. And it was awesome.