Larping
Teen Arrested for Synagogue Threats Wanted to ‘Curb Stomp’ LGBTQ People: FBI
Last week FBI issued a warning for all synagogues in New Jersey, and now they say the man arrested in connection claimed he was “larping” as a terrorist.
Meet the Polish LARPers Who Pretend to Be American
Roleplaying as people celebrating the 4th of July in Ohio is a unique take on LARP, to say the least.
These Vikings in the Blue Mountains Work Hard to Live Simply
We spent a day with the Europa Re-enactment Society to understand why they cook fish porridge and make tools out of antlers.
Wushu Watch: Advanced Ways to Get Stabbed to Death
Thousands of martial arts schools promise "self defense" and then delve into the art of disarming a knife wielding attacker. We look at some high level, and extremely stupid, ways to wrestle a knife from your attacker's clutches.
We Talked to the Guy Who's LARPing 'The Martian' in His Backyard
How Jeff Raymond is developing sustainable agriculture for communities on Earth and the Red Planet.
The Canadian LARPer Who Died Fighting ISIS
In June, Nazzareno Tassone left Alberta, Canada, telling his family he was going to teach English in Iraq. In December, he was killed trying to take back Raqqa from the Islamic State.
I Taught Divination at a Real-Life Wizard School
The blockbuster LARP New World Magischola offers hundreds of players the chance to live out their wizarding fantasies (and teaches the power of consensual play).
I Taught Divination at a Real-Life Wizard School
The blockbuster LARP New World Magischola offers hundreds of players the chance to live out their wizarding fantasies (and teaches the power of consensual play).
Finally, You Can Play Out Your Ghostbuster Fantasies in VR
Now you can fulfill all your Ghostbusters LARPer dreams in this VR experience at Madame Tussauds.
'I've Seen Women Kill Gods': Meet the Ladies Who LARP
LARPING, or live action role-playing, is more closely associated with socially awkward men in badly made cloaks. But female players say that it's also becoming a platform for women to shine, latex weaponry and all.
LARPing Saved My Life
In this episode of "Profiles by VICE" we meet Jon Gallagher, a LARPer with Asperger's syndrome who says live action role-playing has helped him make friends, learn social skills, and get a job.
How LARPing Grew from an Odd Hobby to an International Phenomenon
Beyond the stereotypes, live action role-playing is a vibrant scene that draws inspiration from tabletop games, drama, and performance art.