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."
by C. Don Wilson February 13, 2009
Get the Larping mug.People, usually weebs, who pretend to learn a language but don't actually learn anything, they just like to play pretend. People who Language LARP focus on things that they don't need to know, just because they think it's cool, then they get upset and cry when they have no clue what is going on, and stop learning the language altogether, only to say to people "I used to be fluent in (insert language), but I forgot!"
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
Get the Language LARPing mug.Live Action Role Play consisting of dressing and acting like middle-aged business men. This is usually done in large groups in corporate settings such as hotel bars or conference rooms.
by Bill from HR October 7, 2011
Get the Corporate LARPing mug.Used to just mean Live Action Role Playing, now it's also used figuratively and derogatorily in the context of online political discussion to describe people or activities involving absurd adherence to ideals, inflammatory messages, and elaborate outfits or accessories to deliver a sense of association with political groups often just for the social and visual experience of it all or due to a sanitized misunderstanding of activism in general born of the information age. Pairs good with gatekeeping.
Person 1: "I don't get it; how's Bernie Sanders sexist for just... feeling cold and being old or something?"
Person 2: "Oh. LARPers. Ignore them. Twitter is full of people LARPing like this. They don't really care about women or transfolk or any cause for that matter, they just want to make it look like they do."
Person 1: "Yeah. Side effects of leftism being popular, I guess. Also, we don't really live in the US so this doesn't even remotely concern us. We got better things to do and keeping track of all the dumb shit that happens there isn't even worth it for the fun value."
Person 2: "Holy shit."
Person 2: "Oh. LARPers. Ignore them. Twitter is full of people LARPing like this. They don't really care about women or transfolk or any cause for that matter, they just want to make it look like they do."
Person 1: "Yeah. Side effects of leftism being popular, I guess. Also, we don't really live in the US so this doesn't even remotely concern us. We got better things to do and keeping track of all the dumb shit that happens there isn't even worth it for the fun value."
Person 2: "Holy shit."
by amerika ist wunderbar January 24, 2021
Get the LARPing mug.A intelligent girl with some kind of unique talent. Wait's patiently at times. Grinds good. A rawr on the bed x big hearted,loving,caring,helpful.
by Who will know March 16, 2009
Get the Larraine mug.Person 1:Lets go LARPING at Harry Potter world!
Person 2: I didn't bring my robe with me, I have my wand though.
Person 1: Its okay, I have an extra, as long as you don't mind being a Slytherin for a day!
Person 2: I didn't bring my robe with me, I have my wand though.
Person 1: Its okay, I have an extra, as long as you don't mind being a Slytherin for a day!
by A Real Life Dinosaur Mage April 14, 2020
Get the LARPING mug.The act of behaving as if the most minor inconvenience, change in behavior, or act of equity is discriminatory or abuse, in order to obfuscate the actual abuse suffered by marginalized groups.
Bob: “I refuse to use that trans person’s new name! You are denying my free speech! This is tyranny!
Everyone: “This is oppression LARPing… ROBERT.”
Everyone: “This is oppression LARPing… ROBERT.”
by TheFloorIsMarlava November 5, 2022
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