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 that sitting around playing videogames all day."
by C. Don Wilson February 13, 2009
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Guy#1: "Oh great, "LARPing Leonard" decided to wear his cape again..."
Guy#2: "Why is he standing in the middle of the ring? and what is he screaming?"
LARPing Leonard "Do you want a Day of War, or A DAY OF RECKONING?!"
Guy #1 "........let's go home"
Guy#2: "Why is he standing in the middle of the ring? and what is he screaming?"
LARPing Leonard "Do you want a Day of War, or A DAY OF RECKONING?!"
Guy #1 "........let's go home"
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Pejorative term for a LARPer (Live Action Role Play) in which people (generally lacking in social skills and basic hygiene) can act out fastasy role-play scenarios generally consisting of running around in the woods or their parents' backyard.
They could be found early on in their lives playing D&D and Magic at the lunch table in school. Generally shy around normies. Most male LARPies have little to no contact with the opposite sex, or at least the normies of the opposite sex.
They could be found early on in their lives playing D&D and Magic at the lunch table in school. Generally shy around normies. Most male LARPies have little to no contact with the opposite sex, or at least the normies of the opposite sex.
"I live in a world of cold steel, and dungeons, and mighty foes.."
"I live in a world of dungeons, too. The dungeon we're taking you to is called the Reno County Jail."
"I'm wearing boots of escaping!"
"LARPies..."
"I live in a world of dungeons, too. The dungeon we're taking you to is called the Reno County Jail."
"I'm wearing boots of escaping!"
"LARPies..."
by nate July 10, 2006
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Get the lapitootle mug.(Adj.)~ The prefix “lar” refers to a guardian of the Roman Gods. Term simply means of one deserving the upmost respect due to their strong and protective attitude towards others.
by Fuckin’Commies December 24, 2018
Get the Lartitious mug.It doesn't mean adults who are larping. Adult larping is just like regular larping except real sex is included in the game play. It's a from of advanced sex games.
by leonardo draculay July 26, 2021
Get the Adult larping mug.LARPing basically stands for playing Life-Action-Role-Play.
It is a game usually played in the forest where you use weapons made out of foam and PVC.
In LARP you usually go back to the dark ages and you give yourself and others a role on the battle field.
That is in short what LARPing is and what it stands for.
It is a game usually played in the forest where you use weapons made out of foam and PVC.
In LARP you usually go back to the dark ages and you give yourself and others a role on the battle field.
That is in short what LARPing is and what it stands for.
by Muiz October 8, 2011
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