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Turing Your Crank What do you want to talk about?

Poll: What do you want to see discussed in this forum? (13 member(s) have cast votes)

What do you want to see discussed in this forum?

Acting in MET (How to portray scary) (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
Advanced Techniques (Out of Sequence Scenes) (1 votes [7.69%])
Percentage of vote: 7.69%
Characters (How to make interesting PCs and NPCs) (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
Game Logistics (Room Rental, Props, Mood Lighting) (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
Game Theory (What makes a good game, STing styles) (6 votes [46.15%])
Percentage of vote: 46.15%
How to Play the Game (Understanding politics, boons, etc) (1 votes [7.69%])
Percentage of vote: 7.69%
How to Run a LARP (Plotting sessions, character approval) (1 votes [7.69%])
Percentage of vote: 7.69%
Newbie Help (Tips and tricks for new players and STs) (1 votes [7.69%])
Percentage of vote: 7.69%
Player Management (OOG Conflict Resolution, Recruiting) (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
Rules and Tweaks (House Rules, Clarifications, Errata) (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
War Stories (Best Character, Worst Experience) (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
I haven't really thought about it. (1 votes [7.69%])
Percentage of vote: 7.69%
I'm new to this MET thing and just trying to figure it out. (2 votes [15.38%])
Percentage of vote: 15.38%

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#1 Dolston

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Post icon Posted 27 July 2006 - 04:05 AM

I would to get a better idea about the kinds of things you find intersting to discuss about MET. Above you will see a number of choices with examples of what I mean in brackets.

For me, I like to talk about Game Theory and How to Run a Good LARP. But that is just me. Where do your interests lie? Do they lie somewhere other than the options I posted? If so, where?

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#2 _vamp

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Post icon Posted 28 July 2006 - 01:16 PM

I agree. Game Theory and How to Run a Good LARP. I'm going to host one soon, and I'll need all tips for this kind of stuff.

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Post icon Posted 28 July 2006 - 02:20 PM

Definitely Game Theory. The other stuff is important, but any game will fail if it doesn't capture the participants' imagination.

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Post icon Posted 28 July 2006 - 04:13 PM

First, I'd need a more robust LARP experience. I absolutely, 100% WANT to do this, but I just CAN'T. I'd need to find a place, and players... How do I convince my friends who were turned away from roleplaying thanks to a horrible experience, to participate in a LARP? How do I organize a LARP? How can I find an appropriate venue (Considering that I live in Mexico and here PEOPLE ARE CRAZY).

T_T Total Frustration.

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Post icon Posted 28 July 2006 - 07:42 PM

The best way to get people to try a LARP is to lean on your reputation as Storyteller. It means the world. I am sure you can get enough players (10 or so) to try a game based on people you know if you are already considered a good Storyteller.

As for a location, look at places to rent. Do not be afraid to spend a few dollars. For $5 a person (CDN) I am able to rent a private room in a bar for $150 a session and have a few bucks extra for supplies and a nice top up on any tips. But with a fewer dollars I can still get a private room in a community center.

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Post icon Posted 29 July 2006 - 03:51 AM

QUOTE(_vamp @ Jul 28 2006, 08:16 AM)

I agree. Game Theory and How to Run a Good LARP. I'm going to host one soon, and I'll need all tips for this kind of stuff.

You feel like starting up a new topic with what your plans are and where you'd like input?

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Post icon Posted 29 July 2006 - 05:48 AM

I'm kinda on board with a mix of the first 5 or so all mixed into one melting pot...

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Post icon Posted 30 July 2006 - 05:19 PM

QUOTE(Dolston @ Jul 29 2006, 03:51 AM)

You feel like starting up a new topic with what your plans are and where you'd like input?

Indeed I do!

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Smash all the street signs, erase all the maps
Forget my name, forget my face"
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