{"product_id":"writing-freeform-larps","title":"Writing Freeform Larps","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreeform larps are interactive roleplaying games involving anywhere from six to as many as eighty players, all with detailed character backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: A short explanation of freeform larps and why I wrote the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2 The process: The ten-step process I use to write my freeform larps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3 Character sheets: A detailed look at freeform character sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4 Structure and events: How I structure my freeforms, from game start through to wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5 Plots: My four-step process for planning and writing plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6 Characters: What makes a good freeform character?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e7 Rules and mechanics: A discussion of freeform larp mechanics, including combat, romance, contingencies, crime and punishment, abilitiesÑand more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e8 Running freeform larps: My approach to running a freeform larp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Freeforms: Details of the freeforms mentioned in the text, along with links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Abilities: Example abilities from several freeforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Other freeform styles: A discussion of other freeform styles, including horde games, workshop games and faction games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Where to find more: Links to other resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(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.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Hatherley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44228185194657,"sku":"9781111147517","price":33.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/4kgkye-front-shortedge-384_931f8949-7a05-4f68-b4fc-d590ef16b1d8.jpg?v=1747376863","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/writing-freeform-larps","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}