Freeform larps are interactive roleplaying games that involve anywhere from six to as many as eighty players, all with detailed character backgrounds.
Writing Freeform Larps is a 154-page book outlining a structured process for writing freeform larps, covering the initial concept through to running the game. Topics covered include writing plots and characters, character sheets, and rules and mechanics.
Contents
Introduction
A short explanation of freeform larps and why I wrote Writing Freeform Larps.
The process
The ten-step process I use to write my freeform larps. I may occasionally hop between sections, but this is the broad overall process.
Character sheets
A detailed look at freeform character sheets, their design and layout and what they contain.
Structure and events
How I structure my freeforms, from game start through to wrap. This includes the game timetable, and the beginning, middle and end of a freeform.
Plots
My approach for planning and writing plots. (I use plot in the book to cover anything that the players do in the game, so it's a very wide term.) This chapter includes using a plot matrix to balance your game, and includes a section on writing murder mysteries.
Characters
What makes a good freeform character?
Rules and mechanics
A discussion of freeform larp mechanics, including combat, romance, contingencies, crime and punishment, abilities—and more.
Running freeform larps
My approach to running a freeform larp, including venues, promotion, preparation, casting, and feedback.
Appendix A: Freeforms
Details of the freeforms mentioned in the text, along with links to those freeforms. Replicated on this page.
Appendix B: Abilities
Example abilities from several freeforms.
Appendix C: Other freeform styles
A discussion of other freeform larp styles, including horde games, workshop games and faction games. (The term is broad enough that if you like a freeform larp, you may well enjoy these larps as well.) Replicated on this page.
Appendix D: Where to find more
Links to other resources.
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