ArsMagicae.com - L.A.R.P.

L.A.R.P. is an acronym for Live-Action Role-Play. Think of a game like Dungeons and Dragons where instead of rolling dice, you actually dress in a costume and act as your character. I play boffer LARPs, which make use of foam and duct tape padded weapons to simulate combat. (There are also LARPs that use rock-paper-scissors for combat, but I find them dull.)

I have created this web site as a guide for all boffer LARPers, no matter what game they play. At the bottom of this page, you will find tutorials for constructing your own weapons and general advice that is useful for newer players. You should be aware that that my tutorials are created in accordance to NERO International rules, the strictest rules governing weapon safety. Weapons created correctly with my tutorials should be useable in any boffer game.


	I won an award for "Most Attention to Detail" in the Journeyman Division at the Arisia 2007 Masquerade for my Drizzt Do'Urden costume. I made the pants, vest, belt, pouch and scimitars.

Useful Tutorials

How to Build a Boffer Weapon This is a step-by-step tutorial and includes information on where to buy materials on-line.

How to Build a Shield Another step-by-step tutorial that includes shield templates.

How to Make a Combat-Safe Arrow This tutorial explains how to turn a target arrow into something that can be used in the game. Many games do not allow real arrows, so please check with your chapter before constructing these.

A Treatise on Traps Useful information about Traps. Written in an in-game manner by Plex, a.k.a. Todd Holiman.

What to Bring to a LARP A useful list of what to pack for your first few games.

Packing for Winter LARPs Even experienced players might be interested in some tips on staying warm.

New LARPer Advice Some tips for the first-time players.