For those of you who missed the launch, please allow Stephen of “Bloody Underrated” to give you a taste of what it was like. He also talks about his impressions of the episodes that have been released so far.

13Mar2014

Episode 3 Review & LARP Documentary

Posted in LARPs: The Blog, Reviews by elizabethneale

Another review is out, this time for Episode 3! I’ve posted an excerpt below but you can read the full article at Geeked Out Nation here. Many many thanks to Jideobi Odunze for writing it. Follow him on twitter @NewGenXMan!

LARPs: The Series “PvP” Review

POSITIVES

✔Humor
✔More effect of game on real lives and vice versa
✔Use of Evan’s bluntness
✔Balance of emotion and humor

NEGATIVES

✘ None

BOTTOM LINE

Great episode that shows how the characters interact with each other when the game has its influence over their actions.

TOTAL SCORE

B+

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Also, just came across this short documentary that addresses the question: “What is LARP?” The players discuss how accepting the LARPing community is, how it’s no longer strange to see women heavily involved, how LARPing helps give you a break from a mundane 9-5 job, and much more. I really enjoyed watching this. Check it out if you have a second:

“This is a documentary about Live Action Role Play and what it is from the players point of view. This was filmed at Dargarth First Kingdom in Seattle, WA but is a sample of LARP philosophy in general.”

Episode 4 out tomorrow!!!

11Mar2014

Post-launch madness!

Posted in Interviews, LARPs: The Blog, Reviews by elizabethneale

If I thought things would settle down after the launch I was sorely mistaken. Not that I’m complaining! Episodes 1 and 2 are out in the universe and the response has been great so far. Episode 3 tomorrow!

We also got some very timely press over the last few days:

First off, Diary of a Croatian larper interviewed several members of the cast. It’s great to read everybody’s different responses!
Secondly, Geeked Out Nation gave us a fantastic review of Episodes 1 and 2: “Overall LARPs: The Series is a series that everyone should watch. It’s something you can click, start seeing how fun, engaging and creative it is, then possibly feel the urge to want to play too. That is the best thing about this series, it is able to reach a wider audience. You don’t have to be a LARPer to enjoy what they do, in fact you’ll learn a lot from this if you had any misconceptions about what LARPing is up to this point…
BOTTOM LINE: Great start that proves to be entertaining for both LARPers and those unfamiliar of this hobby…Total Score: A.”

At some point this week I’m going to be making a post dedicated to art inspired by the series and its characters. There are some amazing pieces I can’t wait to share! Here’s a preview: