Even though we may not like to admit it, it is clear that larp is not the most inclusive hobby. Whether we’re talking financial inclusivity, accessibility, POC inclusiveness, cross-class inclusion, etc.; it’s clear that this conversation is intersectional, and that it’s becoming more necessary than ever to have it. So let’s start the exchange about how we, as designers, and as a hobby at large, can create events and a community that is more inclusive and more accessible. Can we create toolkits to this end? And can we identify the challenges, the pitfalls and the blind spots which we need to face in order to create realistic goals instead of gilded ideals?
Content warnings: Discussions about poverty, POC inclusivity, accessibility, criticism towards capitalism