Bullet-proof plot design in Tampere larp

Pre-written characters taken to the next level: Introducing bullet-proof plot design. In this talk I will introduce some design principles and mechanics that are common in the local Tampere larp scene. The idea of this playstyle is to create thought-out and plot-heavy experiences where each character’s individual story arc is mostly pre-designed by the writers while still leaving room for improvisation and choices. The writers try to ensure already in the writing phase that the important things happen as planned even without run-time game mastering.