Freeform larps are interactive roleplaying games involving anywhere from six to as many as eighty players, all with detailed character backgrounds.
Writing Freeform Larps outlines a structured process for writing freeform larps, covering the initial concept through to running the game. Topics include writing plot and characters, character sheets, and rules and mechanics.
Contents
1 Introduction: A short explanation of freeform larps and why I wrote the book.
2 The process: The ten-step process I use to write my freeform larps.
3 Character sheets: A detailed look at freeform character sheets.
4 Structure and events: How I structure my freeforms, from game start through to wrap.
5 Plots: My four-step process for planning and writing plots.
6 Characters: What makes a good freeform character?
7 Rules and mechanics: A discussion of freeform larp mechanics, including combat, romance, contingencies, crime and punishment, abilitiesÑand more.
8 Running freeform larps: My approach to running a freeform larp.
Appendix A: Freeforms: Details of the freeforms mentioned in the text, along with links.
Appendix B: Abilities: Example abilities from several freeforms.
Appendix C: Other freeform styles: A discussion of other freeform styles, including horde games, workshop games and faction games.
Appendix D: Where to find more: Links to other resources.
(If you would like a pdf copy of Writing Freeform Larps, please drop me a line at sjhatherley at gmail dot com with your Lulu receipt and I will email you the pdf.)