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May 24, 2013 All Content, LARP Examiner

LARP spotlight: Twin Mask, Los Angeles, CA (Photos)

Looking for a medieval fantasy game in Southern California? Consider Twin Mask, an immserive game which runs in the Los Angeles area. The LARP Examiner interviewed John H. Basset about his game.Tara M. Clapper: What is the genre of...
LARP spotlight: Twin Mask, Los Angeles, CA (Photos)

May 15, 2013 All Content, LARP Examiner

Is ‘LARP queen’ an offensive and outdated term?

Many gamers use 'LARP queen' as a term to describe a player who uses her sexuality to socially dominate a live action role playing game. LARP queens can operate with this behavior in and out of character. While...
Ignoring 'LARP queen' behavior.

May 13, 2013 All Content, LARP Examiner

6 critical LARP design elements that encourage immersion

LARPing (live action role playing) is appealing to players and participants for many reasons. However, without cohesive, core game design elements, players will quickly become disillusioned or disinterested in game - whether it's a one-shot,...
6 critical LARP design elements that encourage immersion

May 13, 2013 All Content

Casting Carol Danvers: Who would play the iconic Ms. Marvel?

Like many comic book superheroes, Carol Danvers has a long and complicated history. She's appeared in multiple incarnations in the Marvel Universe, most notably recognized as Ms. Marvel. Often depicted as a feminist character, Carol Danvers...
Casting Carol Danvers: Who would play the iconic Ms. Marvel?

May 12, 2013 All Content

What we learn from new ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ TV spot (Video)

ABC aired a teaser for "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." during "Once Upon A Time" commercial time on Sunday evening. The teaser aired shortly after the network officially announced its inclusion of the...
Joss Whedon: Director of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Joss Whedon: Director of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

May 12, 2013 All Content, LARP Examiner

How to avoid LARP burnout

Do you like running or showing up to a LARP every time it runs, without fail? Committed LARPers are often the most enthusiastic - but they're also most susceptible to burnout. LARP burnout is similar to what you might...
Are you tired of doing the same old thing at your LARP?

Are you tired of doing the same old thing at your LARP?

May 12, 2013 All Content, Yahoo! Contributor Network

The Coronation

Creative work written from the perspective of a princess by marriage.

Contributor: Tara M. Clapper
Published: May 12, 2013

May 12, 2013 All Content, Yahoo! Contributor Network

The Concentration

A poem about finding inspiration despite daily routine.

Contributor: Tara M. Clapper
Published: May 12, 2013

May 11, 2013 All Content

Jaimie Alexander discusses ‘Thor: The Dark World’ Sif and Jane Foster scenes

Fact: 40% of the record-breaking audience for "The Avengers" was female. This undoubtedly contributed to the movie's success as it commanded the most successful movie opening ever. Marvel proved that it can respect female characters...
Jaimie Alexander