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Is larping apropriate for kids?

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It certainly can be. Larping is essentially imaginitive play.

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Does LARPing have to take place in a new setting, or can it take place in an existing fictional universe, such as Star Wars?

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LARPING can take place in any setting, be it made-up or existing. "LARP" stands for "Live Action Role Playing," so as long as there's some role playing and live action, you should be good.

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Can a child do LARP as well?

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Certainly! Anyone can LARP. The costumes for a children's might not be as sophisticated, but other than that, all the child has to do is make a creative backstory, find people who are willing to do it with him/her, and set a date and setting. An ideal setting for a children's LARP would be some kind of local park or a fellow LARPers backyard, provided that it is large enough.

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Can a LARP be in a neighborhood like how Stick of Truth was?

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I guess it could, just as long as you don't annoy anyone or do anything that could get you in trouble.

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Are there alternatives to hit-point systems?

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Yes. For example, you can have a one-hit kill system. You could also use a system in which you can disable select parts of opponents, such as head, legs, arms, hands, etc. when hit in battle. Your imagination is truly the limit!

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I am 16 years old. Can I join in on adult role-plays?

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That depends on the specific role-play and its set of rules. I'd recommend checking the rules of any individual game you're interested in to see if you're allowed.

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Can I legally use a school field to start a LARP? Can it be an animal LARP and can I legally post posters and such?

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Just ask the school authorities (like the principal or someone in the front office). There are usually rules against trespassing on school property and such, so you definitely want to get permission first.

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Are there LARPS made exclusively for teens?

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LARPs are for everyone, regardless of age. It may be difficult to find one made exclusively for teens, but you might be able to make one by asking teens if they would like to LARP with you.

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How much does it cost to play these kinds of games?

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Well, it could cost over hundreds of dollars for supplies for LARPing. But you can LARP with only a few supplies, and still have fun!

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How do I find a place to LARP?

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You can always look up "LARPs near me" or you can check on larping.org, though there may not be any close by, for some people, the closest LARP for the is 2 hours away.

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Would it be okay to LARP on a hiking trail? How do I recruit players if nobody's heard of LARPing in my area?

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Check the hiking trail to see if it’s available; if people come by that area, they could potentially interrupt, or you may have to move locations. If nobody knows what a LARP is in your area, try going to people who seem interested in playing pretend or fantasy universes and explain to them what it is. You never know, there might be a whole myriad of people in your area who are interested!

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