In game sexism

[athiel_draaick]

What do you do when somebody tells you not to do something? Don’t go there, it is dangerous. In real life, you might actually listen, but in larp, that would probably not be as much fun. I was confronted with this when a bomb was found at a gala event. Off course I wanted to see it and help defusing this imminent danger. In my pretty dress, without

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[steelweaver]

(sorry, this came out pretty long

[athiel_draaick]

Dealing with "weak" characters is difficult in larp, especially when played by introverts. I have to admit, even though I decided that Iris is very fond of her aunt Petra I think I barely spoke two sentences with you. I simply never had a reason to do so, so it did not happen.

It is also difficult in settings with a (strict) hierarchy. In two weeks I'll be an officer in a science fiction setting and I feel responsible for other people's fun because they call me Ma'am. But it is also hard, because I do not always know how to keep them entertained. Last year somebody asked me "Lieutenant, we're bored, what should we do?" I think I should have an answer, but I was also new to the setting and didn't know what kind of play they like. I hope I'll solve that puzzle.

[steelweaver]

(Happy late b-day)

You could make the question into play, give them permission to speak freely for the duration of a brainstorming session and then implement the suggestions that best fit your chars plans with the unit. Other possible activities: propaganda readings/'discussions', extra drills, sensitivity training/group therapy, show and tell, strategy/team building games or just normal games like various card games.

[woran]

Its ridiculous how some of those people reacted on facebook. We should do that beer you offered sometimes, have a good discussion.