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The party helps Nitty with some contractual agreements.Opening/Closing Music by: SunoDM: DuganPlayers: Priscilla, Audi, Cody & Kent

This is the first played Episode of New Star Crest, where our characters all meet for the first time during a bustling festival to take on work.Opening/Closing Music by: SunoDM: DuganPlayers: Audi, Cody, Priscilla, Kent

Welcome back to another episode of Denim Wrapped Nightmares, where Berly and LA dive into Supernatural Season 8, Episode 11: "LARP and the Real Girl" - and yes, it's exactly as nerdy as it sounds!What Went Down:Our episode kicks off with poor Ed the accountant getting literally torn apart by invisible horses (talk about a rough night!), followed by Lance projectile vomiting blood all over an interrogation room mirror. The Winchesters investigate and discover both deaths are connected to a LARPing group called Moondoor, where everyone dresses up as elves and orcs and takes their foam sword battles very seriously.The Good Stuff:Charlie's back! Our favorite hacker queen is now ruling over a bunch of LARPers and looking fabulous doing itDean gets fully costumed up and is way into it (that Braveheart speech though!)Sam meets a flirty elf in the tech tent (and maybe visits her tent later, according to Berly's headcanon)The mustache-sporting sheriff who's just happy to let the FBI handle the weird stuffThe Monster:Turns out the real villain is Boltar the Furious (and boy, is he ever furious), who's been using a captive fairy named Gilda to murder anyone who gets too close to his beloved Queen Charlie. His evil plan? Kill everyone, wipe Charlie's memory, and force her to make him king. Therapy would've been cheaper, buddy.The Resolution:Charlie saves the day by destroying the spell book, freeing Gilda and turning Boltar's real sword back into harmless foam. Dean promptly punches the creep's lights out because he was SO done with this whole situation. The fairy tribunal takes Boltar away (and honestly, we'd watch that episode), and our heroes join an epic LARPing battle because sometimes you just need to have a little fun.Gore Counter:2 blood splooges One extremely disturbing quartering sceneLance's face literally bleeding from every orifice (yikes!)The hosts loved the Dean-Charlie friendship, the surprisingly impressive Moondoor setup, and Dean's complete transformation from LARP-mocker to enthusiastic participant. A fun, lighter episode that proves even monster hunters need to let loose sometimes!"What I can't shut this down, it's good to be queen!" - Queen CharlieSources:https://supernatural.fandom.com/wiki/LARP_and_the_Real_Girl https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/12/19/are-fairies-real-origin/8121470001/https://www.awaywiththefairies.ie/how-do-you-attract-fairies-to-your-house/Send us your review!Support the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Please rate and review Denim-Wrapped Nightmares wherever you get your podcasts! Find social channels and more on our Linktree.

In an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical. This time we chat with the guys from The Carry Handle Podcast about gaming, firearms and grapey dolphins THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS Sights XS Sights - https://xssights.com/ 20% Discount with code LARP Books We Recommend: Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGX Triphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRu The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDW Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqp Follow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcast Email us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.com Find the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfire Intro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

EP-120 Parental Warning - Accelerationists Ahead Hey parents, have you heard of O9A, 764, or CVLT? Not covered by mainstream media, but their work is demonstrated on a national scale. These are online groups hunting your children for exploitation, extortion, blackmail, and for the lulz. Their ideology and methodology are often tied to Satanism, but the Department of Justice has come up with a term that better describes these dangerous terror networks: Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE). The What: O9A: Order of Nine Angels. This is an international phenomenon that started in the 1990's, and can be said to have birthed modern Nihilistic Violent Extremist networks. The underpinning ideological foundation of the Order of Nine Angels is said to be esoteric and satanic, but often the search for why obscures the nihilistic absence of philosophy. The underlying ideological foundation could be seen as a mask covering the true nature, which is simply the wielding of the tools: using violence to accelerate societal destabilization. The tool is the foundation. Associations with neo-Nazis or Satanists merely shows the vehicles of influence. The Order of Nine Angels has an international footprint, but its influence on other domestic organizations is what I see as its legecy. 764: This group demonstrates the accelerationism and decentralization within the Nihilistic Violent Extremist terrorism superset. 764 was founded in Texas by teenagers, which adds even further to the complexity of the NVE problem, often children are the perpetrators of network expansion within their own age cohort. At this point 764 is an old marker, as these accelerationist operators change names to avoid detection. A decentralized terror network has been created. Some have dubbed this decentralized network as The Com. "764 is a violent online network that seeks to destroy civilized society through the corruption and exploitation of vulnerable populations, which often include minors. The 764 network's accelerationist goals include social unrest and the downfall of the current world order, including the U.S. Government." DOJ criminal complaint against the founders of 764 CVLT: Pronounced "cult", this group within the Nihilistic Violent Extremism network has been exposed in the last year through multiple arrests and federal charges. Within the charging documents the government states clearly, "CVLT members participated in their online child exploitation activities because they wanted to create an army of sadist followers." The first arrests were in Texas, but more followed across the country from New Jersey to Hawaii. Just as this podcast was being produced, a new NVE group under The Com umbrella named Purgatory has taken responsibility for swatting attacks on college campuses across the United States. The Where: Our modern digital world has replaced so much of what living life used to be in a community. Now, community resides all over the globe within the box in your home. Our children have access to these amazing tools that connect society in ways that has never existed. However, these tools of connected productivity, learning, and entertainment can also be the playground for nefarious actors. Broken and abused members of our society use these tools to facilitate and accelerate the percentage of abused and victimized cohort within our population base. Discord. Many parents know about this shared server system as a gathering spot for online gaming groups. The creative way communities can organize and communicate centered around gaming strategy and organization burst the platform into global popularity. However, this platform can be used by nefarious actors organizing for different games and purposes, and a child that simply sees the platform as a way to connect with others can be unaware of the nefarious characters lurking on the server systems. Roblox. Yes. A child can voice chat on the Roblox platform. The system requires a child to be 13 years old. Interestingly, 13 years old is the exact age where children are given privacy rights from their parents by the state for matters of health. PlayStation Network. As a parent, this was the first platform where I personally recognized the dangers of open online voice chats. Most often, these voice chats are not focused on gaming, but instead the community a child connects with. This occurred especially during the Covid era of canceled schools and mobility reluctance. The network randomly places people, including adults, into voice chats with children as they group-up for game play. These are just a few of the more popular "gaming centric" platforms where children and parents might be unaware of nefarious actors lurking for nihilistic violent purposes. "The how" could be any online organizing platform, and often times contact in one leads to invites to others. An innocent conversation on Roblox or PlayStation can lead a victim to a whole community of nefarious actors on a Discord server waiting to pounce. The Why: This is where my experience and opinion deviate from the simple labeling of law enforcement or the mainstream media. The hyperbolic labeling takes away from the systemic cause. "The neo-Nazi Satanists are coming for your children!" they say. But again, I see this outward facing ideology more as a mask of the underlying root. The flashy forbidden symbology of Nazis and Satanists are used more as shocking content vehicles more so than an adherence to a philosophical, political, or spiritual doctrine. At the heart is the possibility that the core perpetrators are victims of abuse themselves; but instead of finding safe pathways of love and healing, they become trapped in a vicious cycle of revenge that creates more victims. The revenge focused on society instead of the original perpetrator. "Nihilism is a philosophy characterized by a belief in the meaninglessness of life and existence, the absence of objective value, and the denial of knowledge or truth." Google Gemini definition "Nihilism" used by the Department of Justice cuts away the noise of the accelerationist tools, and cuts to a deeper meaning behind the violent groups. The likely possibility that those caught in the snare of accelerationist doctrine or behavior patterns believe the reality that surrounds them is without meaning or societal cohesion. Our shared reality becomes more of a playground for their predatory instincts. They see society as abandoning them, applying no value, so they then value society without worth. The lack of meaning and worth on a broad scale easily transforms down to the individual level where victims are prey, and the prey are turned into members. This further justifies the belief system, as groupthink is created through a false mirror or lens of reality. Nihilism also opens the door to something I have witnessed myself in cultures born in online settings. There is a possibility these packs of accelerationists do it for the lulz. The President of the United States Donald Trump once said in a speech, "We do a little trolling." Through an online culture of anonymous characters, a nihilistic viewpoint has developed where lying and deceit have become standard operating procedure. All of the tools used by these Nihilistic Violent Extremist groups can be traced back to an anonymous online culture of duplicity. Innocent trolling with memes that point out hypocrisy have morphed into people playing characters online for hidden goals and purposes. These LARPers (Live Action Role Play) mask themselves in a character. This allows them to behave in deceitful ways without remorse or consequence as they are playing a character and their identity is anonymous. This concept of LARPing seems to have 'accelerated' in recent years as more and more, people have dropped the veil of anonymity, choosing to live in reality as the LARP they constructed. No matter the probability of the possibilities discussed, Nihilistic Violent Extremist groups are a result of an abandoned segment of society that sees no value in reality. They are fueled by an accelerated tiered program of violence and control. The How: The pernicious nature of these extremist groups often resides in their age. The perpetrators are often in the same peer group as their victims. The founders of the 764 group were 15 and 16 when they started their venture into creating and accumulating child sexual abuse material. The tactics used by groups like 764 and CVLT within the superset of The Com are disturbing. The nihilistic predators find their victims in the open digital spaces. They target them through a tiered system of trust and exploitation, walking the victim through progressive steps toward ultimate violent ends. What starts with innocent or embarrassing progresses to abusive and illegal. Often the predators seek pornographic images or videos that they feed to their network for entertainment, but then turn back toward their victim for extortion and control. The process escalates from grooming to violent extorsion. A recent federal case resulted in a guilty plea from a Florida 19 year old man for possession of child sexual abuse material. He had in his possession 8,300 videos and images of exploitation. He had a folder on his computer dedicated to videos and images of victims that carved his online handle into their skin. This is just one of many examples. There are numerous federal cases where the tiered process of victimization led to bombing and murder attempts. The Department of Justice mentions nihilism, Satanism, and occult practices as the root philosophy or cause, but what is missed is the gamification of abuse. The predators become involved in a competition to create victims and earn "trophies". An ecosystem of abuse has been created where even the victims become wrapped up in the culture of the child sexual abuse material alternate reality game. Solutions In Our Digital Reality: One solution is easy for parents: Actively engage and monitor your children's online participation and networks. Speak clearly to them about the dangers and markers to watch out for. But honestly, that doesn't work. Kids from strong family structures is not what online groomers are looking for. These extremist groups prey on children without strong family structures. The core problem is at the intersection of privacy, digital anonymity, and children's rights. The core problem is our society. Good parents with strong family structures have looked away as the state gives rights to children to autonomously make health decisions. 13 years old has been designated as some quasi legal age for medical privacy and autonomous access to open internet platforms. More and more children are thrust into the role of mature decision maker in a world where predators have access to their spaces. In our modern digital age, the natural exploration of children within their peer group has been corrupted by the erosion of the bonds in our shared reality. The base corruption of our economic and bureaucratic systems has led to a crisis in accountability. The bond of societal norms has been degraded as individual realities exist outside of a shared environment, both for the successful and the neglected. Are the nihilists winning? Have we lost meaning in our reality where a rules based society and common rights and wrongs have been obscured past the point of no return? Accelerationists feed on a system of celebrity. Fame for the sake of fame regardless of right, wrong, or achievement. The constructed reality of fake celebrities has opened the door to this movement. As a society we must reject the constructs presented to us, and uplift those in our communities achieving meaningful contribution. Uplifting examples of local aspiration for good, and service to others, is one way we can stem the tide of the chaotic accelerationist's reality. Stable good parents must take on a larger role in society beyond their own family structure. An independent journalist, named Bx is at the tip of the spear covering this modern phenomenon of online accelerationism. You can find her reports on X here.

Send us a textIn an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical.This time we chat with the guys from The Carry Handle Podcast about gaming, firearms and grapey dolphins.FIND THE CARRY HANDLE PODCAST HEREhttps://rss.com/podcasts/the-carry-handle-podcast/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecarryhandlepodcast/?hl=enTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS SightsXS Sights - https://xssights.com/20% Discount with code LARPBooks We Recommend:Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGXTriphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRuThe Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDWTarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqpFollow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcastEmail us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.comFind the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfireIntro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

Alex und Tom haben Jeremias und Sally zum Thema allgemeine Sicherheitsmechaniken auf Con.

New Star Crest is a new series played in a D&D 3.5 setting. This episode is in part the initial setup and summary of the game and what the players should expect.DM-DuganPlayers-Audri, Priscilla, Cody & KentInto & Outro Music by: Suno

Welcome to the final episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, finish our discussion with Allison and spill the tea about our characters' possible interactions in our fanfic portion! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:31) - Finishing up how we thought character creation went for this game (00:07:00) - How does character creation in this game set expectations for play? (00:18:00) - Flaws and Strengths (00:24:59) - Fanfic! (00:34:32) - Take it up a level! (00:42:41) - Episode Closer (00:44:47) - Call to Action (00:56:03) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Farlanders came to post-apocalyptic constuming through some other LARP and costuming worlds, and on today's episode they're sharing their expertise along with some dos and don'ts to make sure you're looking your absolute worst in the wastes. Joining us is special guest co-host Winks of the Scam Bandits. The Farlanders are also sponsoring this Sept's Patch of the Month, so join today at Patreon.com/theapocalypsepost

Welcome to the third episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, we talk the business side of TTRPGs with Allison as well as starting to get into our thoughts on how the character creation process went for this game! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:27) - Reintroductions (00:07:30) - D20 for your thoughts? (00:17:34) - Personal preferences to avoid for character creation (00:22:12) - Working in a cooperative and getting art grants (00:36:34) - How did the character creation process go for this game? (00:48:39) - Call to Action (00:56:53) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical.This time we talk with the creator of the Revo Mag and why it will revolutionize the revolver market. FIND REVO MAG HERE - https://getrevomag.com/Discount Code - RevoLLL10THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS SightsXS Sights - https://xssights.com/20% Discount with code LARPBooks We Recommend:Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGXTriphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRuThe Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDWTarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqpFollow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcastEmail us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.comFind the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfireIntro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

What can LARP teach us about pedagogy, community, and collective world-making? artist, researcher, curator and mentor in Game Design, Carina Erdmann joins Miguel Prado & Mattin to talk games as art, hacking everyday platforms, the politics of play, and why we might need to train our social muscles for futures that don't yet exist. This conversation moves through conspiracy as collective thinking, the limits of empathy, and the careful work of attunement in collaborative play. Along the way, we touch on opacity and prefigurative practices, communal living experiments like the ones exercised at PAF, and what it means to rehearse for a revolution in these bleak conditions.

Alex und Tom haben Jeremias zum Thema Sicherheitsmechanismen in der konkreten Umsetzung.

In an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical. This time we talk with the creator of the Revo Mag and why it will revolutionize the revolver market. FIND REVO MAG HERE - https://getrevomag.com/ Discount Code - RevoLLL10 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS Sights XS Sights - https://xssights.com/ 20% Discount with code LARP Books We Recommend: Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGX Triphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRu The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDW Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqp Follow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcast Email us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.com Find the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfire Intro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

This week, Sam, Josh, and Cody eat some ice cream and talk about the Nintendo Partner and Indie Directs, old MS-DOS games, Kpop Demon Hunters sequels/spin-offs, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Hulk Hogan biopic being cancelled, Mass Effect, the next Fortnite season coming straight for Josh and Sam's wallets... AND MORE! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

In this week's episode, we chat with Garrett about highly effective cult leaders, a curse of potential unkillability, and a table of players that rotates GMing duties (and systems!) for each campaign. This was a really thoughtful conversation about short game sessions, building shared ownership of the world, and what it means to be a GM. Plus, three of the other members of Garrett's table shared their perspectives with us as well! Garrett has a wealth of knowledge about TTRPG systems. Here are some of the systems that Garrett mentions in this episode:Swords Without MasterArs MagicaNitrate CityMasksMonster of the WeekSpire: The City Must FallDungeon World, which we heard about from PrimBlades in the DarkBoondock CartomancyLasers and Feelings, of which we played a very fun hack called Radical Catgirl AnarchyKids on BikesWe hear about a LARP gone wrong in this episode. To hear about LARP gone right, check out our interviews with Andrew (who told us about Legacies LARP) and Rex (who told us about Gothic LARP). Garrett also publishes TTRPGs! Check out Garrett's Itch page for some fun creative GMless games, and also this (now-closed) Kickstarter for another system now under development.We also hear from some other members of the table! They're also extremely knowledgeable about TTRPG systems:Jason mentions Monster Hearts, Dungeon World, Questlandia, Girl by Moonlight, and City Planning Department. Jared mentions Always/Never/Now and Blister Critters. Jared publishes TTRPGs too! Check out Jared's Itch page for solo journalling games, micro games, and missions for The Company.Chris mentions Uranium Chef and Alas for the Awful Sea.A special thanks to Jason, Jared, and Chris for taking the time to share their experiences! We're very grateful to all of you for seeing a surprise email from a stranger about your home TTRPG game and still taking the time to record some audio for us. We reached out to all of the Bucket Buddies, but didn't hear back from the rest by release time. (Also, we checked out City Planning Department after we heard about it from Jason. We liked it so much that we'll be playing it in a episode later this season with a special guest! So an additional thanks for that recommendation.)Thanks to Ruckgar of Orc Style for providing this week's intro! If you like the music on the show, go check out more of Reilly's music.  You can also listen to Reilly's DJ sets on Mixcloud.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. You can also get episodes right from the source at our RSS feed. If you enjoy Campaign Spotlight, consider subscribing to our Patreon or supporting us on Ko-Fi. A special thanks to Hannah W, Jake K, Perry C, Elvin Prince, Jason K, and Smokie Derg for supporting us on Patreon!For more on the show, including links to all our social media, visit our website.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to the second episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, we finish creating our characters as well as our character's characters, as well as our character's character's made-up fandom series! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Want to help with our website and make a little extra cash every month? Contact us here, especially if you have experience with SquareSpace: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:17) - Introductions (00:03:46) - What's in a game? - Core Concept (00:11:44) - What materials do you need to play? (00:14:20) - What stories and themes does this game explore? (00:22:03) - What do you do as characters in this game? (00:26:46) - What sparked the creation of this game? (00:31:57) - History of the Game (00:37:03) - Terms and Concepts (00:38:14) - Let's make some people! - Picking a Fandom (00:53:02) - Safety Survey (00:59:57) - Our Teens - Names (01:04:29) - A/S/L (01:15:17) - Call to Action (01:23:12) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring: Ammosart, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen   Hey Folks! We are back after a week off, and like always, when that happens, we come back to a large stack of topics.  We start off talking about Hellclock and Grimshire, two great games that Grace has been playing quite a bit of.  From there, we discuss Kodra's adventures in GenCon as he talks about the various LARPs he played in and some exploration of the Starfinder 2 system.  Bel talks about how he has come to understand eSports through Path of Exile and discusses a bit about The Gauntlet event that is wrapping up.  Bel also talks about effectively trying to speed run several decades worth of advancements in wargaming as he juggles trying to figure out what paint range to invest in.  We briefly discuss our non-spoiler thoughts about The Fantastic Four movie, and then a few updates on the books we have been reading.   Topics Discussed: Hellclock Grimshire GenCon LARPS Starfinder 2 Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast Understanding eSports Path of Exile and The Gauntlet Speed Running Three Decades of Wargaming The Fantastic Four was Good Book Updates

Adam and guest Amena dive into Laws of Ascension Companion, the last Mage live action role-playing game (LARP) book. From Technocracy quirks to oddball factions, wild rotes, and Umbra adventures, they cover what works, what's weird, and what's worth borrowing for your Chronicle. Plus, Amena shares how she built a thriving local LARP scene from scratch.Download the transcript for today's show here.Show Notes Overview of Laws of Ascension Companion — content, factions, rules, rotes. Technocracy chapter breakdown and faction quirks New groups like Wu-Nung; merits, flaws and LARP-usable skills Standout rotes and optional rules for PvP, paradox, crossover play Locations on Earth and in the Umbra for LARP use Amina's journey from online LARP to running live Sabbat and Mage games Tips for starting and sustaining a LARP community One Word by Night Amena's game

Good Monday Morning Girlboss! - It Was All a LARP Episode by Aaron Clarey

Star Trek is set in a utopian future where disabilities can be accomodated through futuristic technology. Does this starship piloting video game LARP experience manage to capture the same spirit with its level of accessibility accomodations?

Wir beantworten die zweite Fuhre eurer Fragen – dieses Mal rund um Themen wie BAP, Katholizismus, Tradwives und LARP.

Welcome to the first episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, we learn all about the history of this game and dive into character creation by picking our fandom and naming our teens! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:17) - Introductions (00:03:46) - What's in a game? - Core Concept (00:11:44) - What materials do you need to play? (00:14:20) - What stories and themes does this game explore? (00:22:03) - What do you do as characters in this game? (00:26:46) - What sparked the creation of this game? (00:31:57) - History of the Game (00:37:03) - Terms and Concepts (00:38:14) - Let's make some people! - Picking a Fandom (00:53:02) - Safety Survey (00:59:57) - Our Teens - Names (01:04:29) - A/S/L (01:15:17) - Call to Action (01:23:12) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lads are back, and you know what that means! We ramble on this week about Happy Gilmore 1, the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 demo, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the new Suikoden remaster, and Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up. Next up, they give their full, SPOILER-FILLED thought on James Gunn's Superman and a spoiler-free review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. BUT WAIT! We also have a cameo from Greg, giving us his fresh review of the Naked Gun reboot! CHECK IT OUT!! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

Send us a textIn an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical.This time Jake comes over to talk about the P320 and we go on a 'tism rantTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS SightsXS Sights - https://xssights.com/20% Discount with code LARPBooks We Recommend:Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGXTriphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRuThe Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDWTarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqpFollow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcastEmail us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.comFind the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfireIntro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

This is a preview of a bonus episode! You can find the rest on our Patreon, alongside hundreds of hours of interviews, TV, Movie, and Book reviews, as well as general musings. ------ This week, our pal November returns to the show to talk about going on her first Live Action Roleplay (LARP). She tells us about the hobby, what the LARP community looks like, and how it accommodates newbies and veterans. She tells us about the virtue of meeting your online friends in real life, and how these kinds of communities can provide a comforting, protective space, in part because of how it is deliberately removed from the social relations that mediate our online lives. But first, Phoebe has a wonderful new Goo to tell us about. You can read about November's experience on the LARP, here: https://novemberkel.ly/2025/07/06/wing-and-a-prayer/ ------ PALESTINE  AID LINKS You can donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians and other charities using the links below. Please also donate to the gofundmes of people trying to survive, or purchase ESIMs. These links are for if you need a well-respected name attached to a fund to feel comfortable sending money. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-israel-conflict -------- PHOEBE ALERT Okay, now that we have your attention; check out her Substack Here! Check out Masters of our Domain with Milo and Patrick, here! -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).

This week, Sam and Cody traverse through a Spoiler-Lite review of Superman (2025), a full look at Donkey Kong Bananza, then touch on some celebrity deaths, Ironmouse & the problems at Vshojo, and a handful of Comments and Corrections round out the week's Nerd Overload! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

Jackie and MJ are back for this week's Second Helpings! MJ talks about how they learned early that children's show lessons aren't based in reality, and Jackie FINALLY finishes explaining the finger claps! Buzzballz is starting to sell inflatable novelty pools, Jackie talks some "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" talk, MJ says the scene in "Enchanted" with the rats and pigeons rushing into an apartment hit too close to home, and Jackie gives her feedback on the OG "How to Train Your Dragon." Then it's onto breaking down the difference between cosplay and LARP while also apologizing to the campus LARPers she roasted back in her college days. The death of Hulk Hogan brings up memories of the of the wretched leaked Hulk Hogan sex tape, and the death of Ozzy has MJ and Jackie reflecting on "The Osbournes" being their first introduction to The Prince of Darkness, which then leads into a deeper discussion on the relationships the different generations hold to music. "Vanderpump Rules" is servin' up some classic early 2010's fits! MJ and Jackie discuss how the internet reacted to Jennifer Love Hewitt having the AUDACITY to get older, and the weird obsession with people wanting her to feud with Sarah Michelle Gellar. Winona Ryder is also back on the circuit and doesn't get why actresses be slicin' and dicin' their faces, ol' Gooper is above memoirs so she's goopin' out a biography, and Justin Timberlake is ruining the tour....the world tour... Bobby Flay says he's pissed no one brings food to his BBQs, that is except Jon "set a man on fire during a 1990 college hazing" Hamm's wife, and "Amy Bradley Is Missing" is another cruise doc but it's not about poop, but a 1980's missing person case, all that and even more on this week's Second Helpings!! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

What if your school week involved colonizing planets, fleeing Nazis, or negotiating with fantasy kingdoms—all while studying history and science?In this episode, we meet Mathias Granum, the founder of EPOS, a groundbreaking Danish boarding school where students learn through live-action role-play (LARP).Granum explains how EPOS transforms traditional subjects into immersive experiences that teach not just academic knowledge, but critical life skills like empathy, public speaking, and conflict resolution.He also shares the school's journey from idealism to realism, the importance of structure in creative education, and the surprising things he learned from Britain's strictest school.It's a story of costumes, creativity, and the courage to reimagine what learning can be.Visit epos.dk for more information.

This week, we're once again on location at the grand opening of Chance Encounter Games! We hear about a sham trial and a public execution at a LARP, very ambitious notetaking, and playing a nonmagical character in a very magical world. (Also, a little bit about Jake's long-running campaign.)This is the TTRPG store and gaming space that Dante told us about during our interview earlier this season. Thanks again to Dante for letting us record at your grand opening! Also, thanks to Alaria, N, Miller, Aidan, Kathrin, and Mario for taking the time to chat with us. If you haven't already heard it, go listen to the first half of our coverage.We hear about a very intense storyline at Legacies LARP in this episode. Last season, Andrew talked about the experience of writing storylines for Legacies.If you like the music on the show, go check out more of Reilly's music.  You can also listen to Reilly's DJ sets on Mixcloud.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. You can also get episodes right from the source at our RSS feed. If you enjoy Campaign Spotlight, consider subscribing to our Patreon or supporting us on Ko-Fi. A special thanks to Hannah W, Jake K, Perry C, Elvin Prince, Jason K, and Smokie Derg for supporting us on Patreon!For more on the show, including links to all our social media, visit our website.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a textIn an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical.Jefe and I chat with Jessica aka The Combat Midwife on how to be prepared for babies in an emergency. Find The Combat Midwife Here -> Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/combatmidwife/?hl=enWebsite - https://combatmidwife.com/THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS SightsXS Sights - https://xssights.com/20% Discount with code LARPBooks We Recommend:Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGXTriphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRuThe Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDWTarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqpFollow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcastEmail us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.comFind the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfireIntro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

This week, the Funn Boys are back to talk about the new King of the Hill revival trailer, Big Bang Theory's newest spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a Scurbs revival no one asked for, the return to the Land of the Lost, the Spider-Man '94 comic series... AND MORE! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

In this episode, Savannah shares with Julie the fact that her friends, when in town for the weekend, asked if all the male-to-female crossdressers in the room could be considered LARPers. Live Action Role Players embody fantasy and sci/fi characters of their own creation, coming together as a community to "live" out their fantasy realm in real life ... whether that be as a convention center, a city park, or at someone's residence. There are many contrasts and comparisons to the lives of cosplayers, crossplayers, LARPers, and gender expansion. At the end of the day, each allows the wearer of the identity to live more "out loud"!-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

**Apologies for any issues with the audio or video - our regular podcast recording platform was experiencing an outage. **In this episode, hosts Phil and Mat discuss the upcoming Zone 37 - Morning Star LARP event, focusing on character creation, gear preparation, and the importance of immersion in role-playing. This event is a 40-hour continuous airsoft roleplaying event, set in a unique and persistent post-apocalyptic world, pitting mercenary factions against government forces and civilian factions.The ending of this episode also features Mat's review of Flamingo Custom Works products, highlighting their innovative approach to airsoft gear and the community's engagement with these products.To learn more about Zone 37: https://www.zone37airsoft.com/To learn more about Flamingo Custom Works: https://www.flamingocustomworks.ca/--- If you're looking to support the channel, check out our merch store here: https://stormriders.threadless.com/ And join our discord by following this link: https://discord.gg/ZdaftDDYaZ

What is going on this month? LARP. Time to pitch in. Actual complaints received by a travel agent. Speeding tickets. Miscellaneous facts.  

Lottery winner. Red flag. Bees in France. Spiders. What is going on this month? LARP. Time to pitch in. Actual complaints received by a travel agent. Interesting baby naming laws. Landon's ear problems. Difficult parenting decisions. Hot new dating trend. Khloe Kardashian reveals the work she's had done. Stop working out with your rings. A really expensive martini in Miami.

This week, Sam and Josh ramble about the start of Dandadan Season 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Fifth Element, The Thing with Two Heads, some new Street Figher movie casting, the mistake that is Very Young Frankenstein... AND MORE!! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

Das wunderschöne Almada. Im Süden des Mittelreichs grenzend an die große Wüste. Reich an Geschichten und Abenteuern. Juli und Koali sprechen diesmal mit dem "Kanzler" von Almada (zumindest im Briefspiel) Benny Briesemeister und fühlen der Region mal auf den Zahn. Was muss man denn über die Region wissen und warum sollte man ausgerechnet dort Abenteuer erleben oder Helden ansiedeln? Wenn ihr Themenvorschläge habt kontaktiert uns über die Kommentarfunktion auf Youtube oder per mail: koalispodcast@gmail.com

Adam and Bryce dive into Laws of Ascension, Mage's guide to live-action roleplaying! They chat rotes, rubber rats, and rock-paper-scissors magic, with plenty of laughs and a dash of heartfelt critique. Whether you're LARP-curious or just love mage lore, this one's for you. Also, Bryce shares news on a KULT: Divinity Lost deep dive over at Darker Days Radio. Truth until paradox, baby!Show Notes Adam and Bryce take on Laws of Ascension, Mage's core LARP rulebook for the Revised era. Bryce shares LARP anecdotes and kicks off the show with news on his KULT: Divinity Lost 4th Edition deep dive on Darker Days Radio. LARP 101: Mind's Eye Theater system explained—no dice, lots of rock-paper-scissors, and many index cards. Safety rules, public play etiquette, and why dressing up as your mage shouldn't get you arrested. Adam reflects on Nordic LARP vs. Laws of Ascension's American-style sandbox. Bryce volunteers to LARP in his backyard… as a ghost.

Send us a textIn an obtuse world Mark & Jefe are here to keep you vertical.Jefe and I chat with renown trainer Chuck Haggard on training, revolvers, police nunchucks and the history of gun battlesFind Chuck Haggard Here -> Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chuck_haggard/?hl=enWebsite - https://agiletactical.com/THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR XS SightsXS Sights - https://xssights.com/20% Discount with code LARPBooks We Recommend:Herbal Medic: https://amzn.to/3ArhUGXTriphasic Tactical Training Manual: https://a.co/d/0I1iYRuThe Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy : https://a.co/d/6jU0EDWTarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: https://a.co/d/fZm4jqpFollow us on Instagram @livelaughlarp_podcastEmail us questions/topics at live.laugh.larp.podcast@gmail.comFind the Fit'n Fire YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/fitnfireIntro/Outro Music: Elysium · Karl Casey

This week, we're joined by Greg from the show Longplay on WZMO (and, uhhh... also Sam's dad) as we talk about the prospect of Spaceballs 2, the newest Naked Gun trailer, the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, as well as writing for radio, the CAPA Summer Film Series, Pee Wee Herman, Robocop, watching questionable films as kids, Young Justice, Battlefield 5, Cult of the Lamb, and much, MUCH more! Don't miss it! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out! Special Guest: Greg Dunham.

Send us a text“Live Action Roleplaying, you've love it. We get together the first Saturday of the month and everybody is really cool.”“I don't know, I mean it's one thing to play around a table, but I'm not sure about getting all dressed up and acting it out.”“It's not like that. Dress however you want; nobody judges you and everybody is chill.”“Fine, I'll give it a try”That was the recruiting pitch I got for my first ever LARP. Live Action Roleplaying. The guy who was helping run the events was really enthusiastic and he convinced me to give it a try. I grabbed a rulebook, put together a character, got it approved, and then showed up for my first ever LARP.Now I am sure most LARPs out there could easily be described the way that guy pitched his LARP to me. Today, having the experience I have in a wide variety of games and conventions I know that most people will be welcoming, you will fit right in and I don't doubt you will have a great time.Not so much for my first one.You see it was a Vampire the Masquerade game and it was a crappy experience.The costume you wore did matter, everyone was clickier then a spoken word club on meth. And nobody was chill.That experience put me off LARPing for a long time, but over the years I have learned that I just had a bad first experience. LARPing has a lot going for it and a lot of permutations out there that might not seem like LARPing, but are.On this episode Mike, Christina and our special guest, Jen will be talking LARPing. What it means to LARP, what types of LARPs are out there and how to take advantage of this version of our great hobby.Mike, have you done a lot of LARPing?[Kick to Mike]How about you Christina, are you a LARP enthusiast?[Kick to Christina]Jen, You are the subject matter expert. Talk to us about Larping.[Kick to Jen]https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/channel/K450+Heroes_+Villains_+and+Kinesiology/195190183

In this jam-packed episode, host Stephen Duetzmann and the panel dive into the much-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, reflect on recent LARPing adventures, and share a mix of personal stories and parenting insights. From Mario Kart World to board games that combat summer slide, the episode blends humor, heart, and helpful recommendations for families who love to game together.

3-500 people LARP once a month. Jenni Powell (@jennipowell) plays. I learn many things but I ALSO ask about parking. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I'm Made of BEES. Are you? www.JackieKashianStore.com is the direct. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com have so many other things.  Extra TDF / standup and a storytelling album are available here: https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com/   Lots of stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/@JackieKashianInc And it's @jackiekashian on all the social mediaz. Audio and Video by Patrick Brady Music is by Mike Ruekberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An episode that took a fantasy and made it reality.In Episode 139 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon continues our journey through the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture with Dr. Scott Frasard, as we move onto Pillar 4 — World building. Dr. Scott Frasard is an autistic autism advocate who is a published author and an outspoken critic of operant conditioning approaches to change natural autistic behaviors to meet neuro-normative social expectations.Dr Scott Frasard decided he wasn't going to critique the status quo, he was going to build something new. His essay, ‘The World We Built: A Future Where Autistic People Are Respected, Not Repaired,' set in 2075, imagines a world where autism is no longer pathologized. Where the DSM is behind museum glass, and identity is co-created, not diagnosed.You can read it in full here.Here's what defines this core Autistic trait:*

This time around, Jordan is back as we talk about the final Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, Happy Gilmore 2, Del Toro's Frankenstein, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Street Fighter 6 Season 3 DLC, Scott Pilgrim EX, Diamond Distributors' closure... AND MORE!! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out! Special Guest: Jordan Taylor.

Perfectionism can feel like a badge of honor, but it often hides a deeper fear of being seen as not enough. You pour time and energy into every detail, hoping it'll protect you from judgment or failure, but all it really does is keep you stuck. There's always one more thing to fix, one more reason not to hit “go.” Eventually, progress slows to a crawl, and what started as high standards turns into quiet self-sabotage. It's exhausting chasing an idea of success that never lets you rest. Claus Raasted doesn't just talk about change—he's lived it. After leading the world's biggest LARP design studio, a major career reset pushed him to rebuild from the ground up. Now a consultant and educator, he helps people cut through perfectionism and self-sabotage to unlock what actually works. He emphasizes using your strengths, not fixing every flaw, and speaks honestly about the traps of overthinking and burnout. His message is clear: success isn't about doing everything—it's about doing you better. Stay tuned! Resources: Are you looking for an overpaid rockstar consultant to help you with GETTING SHIT DONE? Follow Claus Raasted on Facebook Connect with Claus Raasted on LinkedIn

Rebecca Jennings accompanies us to LARP Camp for a tale of dice, ghosts, and forbidden love. Pre-order Rebecca's book Be The Bombshell: What Love Island Teaches Us About Dating here and follow her on Instagram here. Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/Episode transcript here. Order Kelsey's book, You Didn't Hear This From Me, here!Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Rachelle Hampton (@heyydnae) and produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks (@seera_sharae) and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira). Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) is our Supervising Producer. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices