Traditionally, LARPing is when a bunch of nerds get together in a field or pasture and beat each other up with foam core swords. In the internet sense, it refers to people who put on a façade and lie about having lives that are far more interesting than they really are.
by my name is not billy November 18, 2020
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
LARPing, which stands for Live-Action Role-Playing, means exactly that, Live-Action Role-Playing. LARPS differ in many ways but usually they consist of hanging out in a "pub" or "tavern", or just swinging fake weapons at each other all day.
by Hardcore LARPer November 23, 2006
LARP stands for Live Action Roleplay. Originally intended for use for Roleplaying games that are played outside with other people, pretending to be their characters.
Can be used as a metaphor for people pretending to be something they are not, especially online. Examples are Wehraboos, people obsessed with the Wehrmacht, or Crusade-memers.
Can be used as a metaphor for people pretending to be something they are not, especially online. Examples are Wehraboos, people obsessed with the Wehrmacht, or Crusade-memers.
by Vitesz12 June 12, 2021
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 14, 2009
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 May 27, 2011
LARP means "LIVE ACTION ROLEPLAY".
However, in an all time low interview found on buzznet:
alltimelow.buzznet.com (LARPing video)
Jack and Alex turn it into a bad word xD
I think it should be a new slang word for jizz xP
Teehee ;3
So now instead of Jizz or Cum it is LARP ^_^
However, in an all time low interview found on buzznet:
alltimelow.buzznet.com (LARPing video)
Jack and Alex turn it into a bad word xD
I think it should be a new slang word for jizz xP
Teehee ;3
So now instead of Jizz or Cum it is LARP ^_^
Hai dude, I just larped all over you! :'D
Hey, Hey Derek.
What Bob?
I just larped!
You what?
*larrrpppp*
OHHHH LARPPP!
*Derek Larps With Bob*
I luf LARPing BOB! ;D
Hey, Hey Derek.
What Bob?
I just larped!
You what?
*larrrpppp*
OHHHH LARPPP!
*Derek Larps With Bob*
I luf LARPing BOB! ;D
by alltimelowistheshizzle May 03, 2011