Festival of the Larps
I went to Festival without being in the mood to LARP. In the weeks leading up to the con, I had a very hard time getting into things, waiting until the very last minute to deal with costuming, and doing no more then skimming my character sheets.
Having said that, I had a fantastic time! By the time each of my games started, I was having fun. A lot of that was having the chance to spend time talking to people and just in general relaxing and unwinding before games started. Also, all of my last minute costuming worked out, and everyone was very complimentary, which is always super nice.
On Saturday afternoon I played in High Tea, which was exactly what it sounds like, and also not exactly what you would expect. I had an AMAZING freaking time. I literally just fed off of the energy of the people I was playing across from, and I think we enhanced the story quite well!
On Saturday night I played in Folding the River. To be honest, this was the role I was most nervous about this weekend. I was given a very strong leader as my character, which is great, and exactly what I wanted, but all of a sudden I was concerned that I couldn't pull her off and might, in fact, let down the GMs and my fellow players. I think it is safe to say that didn't happen. I kind of just stood up straight, put my regal face and and I think I portrayed my character well enough. And I had fun doing it, which is the important part.
Sunday morning was the game that I signed up for not because I was particularly interested (a LARP within a LARP sounded overly complicated to me) but because I wanted an excuse to be at Festival on Sunday and by the time I signed up it was the last game with an opening. I can honestly say I am glad I played in it. The mechanics were surprisingly uncomplicated, and there was a serious amusement factor. I, again, played a very strong, regal character, and this time I knew I could pull it off, and I think I did. In the end, I died, which I also expected, and it was very fitting. So, yay, my story was told, and it felt right to me. Keep in mind, winning is not all that important to me, the social interactions, and the story I can tell afterwards is what I love. I again had the opportunity to play with some great people, so yay for that!
Then there was Dead Dog. Oh, how I love spending time with fun and interesting people. I talked, and laughed, and we got to tell stories about our various experiences, and it was fun times! I was also in a very touchy mood last night. By touchy, I mean I was wanting to touch, and pet people, and I did. Something abut LARPing does that to me.
Again, I had a great time, and am so glad I didn't miss out on the experience. Oh, and Cadence slept til 8:45 this morning. It was like she KNEW mommy needed more sleep. Amazing!
Having said that, I had a fantastic time! By the time each of my games started, I was having fun. A lot of that was having the chance to spend time talking to people and just in general relaxing and unwinding before games started. Also, all of my last minute costuming worked out, and everyone was very complimentary, which is always super nice.
On Saturday afternoon I played in High Tea, which was exactly what it sounds like, and also not exactly what you would expect. I had an AMAZING freaking time. I literally just fed off of the energy of the people I was playing across from, and I think we enhanced the story quite well!
On Saturday night I played in Folding the River. To be honest, this was the role I was most nervous about this weekend. I was given a very strong leader as my character, which is great, and exactly what I wanted, but all of a sudden I was concerned that I couldn't pull her off and might, in fact, let down the GMs and my fellow players. I think it is safe to say that didn't happen. I kind of just stood up straight, put my regal face and and I think I portrayed my character well enough. And I had fun doing it, which is the important part.
Sunday morning was the game that I signed up for not because I was particularly interested (a LARP within a LARP sounded overly complicated to me) but because I wanted an excuse to be at Festival on Sunday and by the time I signed up it was the last game with an opening. I can honestly say I am glad I played in it. The mechanics were surprisingly uncomplicated, and there was a serious amusement factor. I, again, played a very strong, regal character, and this time I knew I could pull it off, and I think I did. In the end, I died, which I also expected, and it was very fitting. So, yay, my story was told, and it felt right to me. Keep in mind, winning is not all that important to me, the social interactions, and the story I can tell afterwards is what I love. I again had the opportunity to play with some great people, so yay for that!
Then there was Dead Dog. Oh, how I love spending time with fun and interesting people. I talked, and laughed, and we got to tell stories about our various experiences, and it was fun times! I was also in a very touchy mood last night. By touchy, I mean I was wanting to touch, and pet people, and I did. Something abut LARPing does that to me.
Again, I had a great time, and am so glad I didn't miss out on the experience. Oh, and Cadence slept til 8:45 this morning. It was like she KNEW mommy needed more sleep. Amazing!