Larping (or LARPing) is short for "Live Action Role-Playing". A live action role-playing game is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions. The players pursue their characters' goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world, while interacting with one another in character. The outcome of player actions may be mediated by game rules, or determined by consensus between players.
The first LARPs were run in the late 1970s, inspired by role-playing games and genre fiction. The activity gained international popularity during the 1980s, and has diversified into wide variety of styles. Play may be very game-like, or may be more concerned with dramatic or artistic expression. The fictional genres used vary greatly, from realistic modern or historical settings to fantastic or futuristic eras. Production values are sometimes minimal, but can involve elaborate venues and costumes. LARPs range in size from small private events lasting a few hours to huge public events with thousands of players lasting for several days.
The first LARPs were run in the late 1970s, inspired by role-playing games and genre fiction. The activity gained international popularity during the 1980s, and has diversified into wide variety of styles. Play may be very game-like, or may be more concerned with dramatic or artistic expression. The fictional genres used vary greatly, from realistic modern or historical settings to fantastic or futuristic eras. Production values are sometimes minimal, but can involve elaborate venues and costumes. LARPs range in size from small private events lasting a few hours to huge public events with thousands of players lasting for several days.
"I got a ton of exercise last weekend larping. It sure is more fun than sitting around playing videogames all day."
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The act of waiting several days before taking a shit. Making the turd “large”.
Part of a new health trend in California to save water.
Part of a new health trend in California to save water.
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Something that people on reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/ do all the time.
Something that people on reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/ do all the time.
"Where can I find good anime for learning the Osaka dialect? 藁う(means LOL in Japanese v^-^v)"
"Try actually learning regular Japanese first, you Language LARPing weeb"
"Try actually learning regular Japanese first, you Language LARPing weeb"
by nazicumfarts October 14, 2018
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by Meadow Soprano September 23, 2005
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Friend 2: Walking? Don't you mean larding up to the ATM?
Friend 2: Walking? Don't you mean larding up to the ATM?
by jomommascookies August 22, 2009
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You: BOY you dumb as a duck ! I’m finna get on you son ! That’s a neck !
Bestfriend: *dodges and runs away* 🏃
You: Don’t worry, imma catch you lacking.
Bestfriend: *walking down the hall, not paying attention*
You: *runs up and necks bsf*
You: I told you imma catch you lacking !
Bestfriend: I ain’t going out sad, i’ll catch you lacking one day ! Wait on it.
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Person 1: I was just walking down the street and I got mugged by that one barber i owe money to 🤦🏾 ♂️.
Person 2: Who told you not to be paying attention ! You got caught lacking so that’s on you ! Just take the L and go.
Person 1: They caught me lacking but i ain’t going out sad ! i’ll get my goons on him !
Person 2: Boy don’t turn this into a nigga moment . Like i said YOU got caught not paying attention so take your L and go.
Person 1: Mann whatever.
You: BOY you dumb as a duck ! I’m finna get on you son ! That’s a neck !
Bestfriend: *dodges and runs away* 🏃
You: Don’t worry, imma catch you lacking.
Bestfriend: *walking down the hall, not paying attention*
You: *runs up and necks bsf*
You: I told you imma catch you lacking !
Bestfriend: I ain’t going out sad, i’ll catch you lacking one day ! Wait on it.
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Person 1: I was just walking down the street and I got mugged by that one barber i owe money to 🤦🏾 ♂️.
Person 2: Who told you not to be paying attention ! You got caught lacking so that’s on you ! Just take the L and go.
Person 1: They caught me lacking but i ain’t going out sad ! i’ll get my goons on him !
Person 2: Boy don’t turn this into a nigga moment . Like i said YOU got caught not paying attention so take your L and go.
Person 1: Mann whatever.
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