Old Larper thoughts yet again.

 If I may, I agree 100% with Jeff's take on it.  Sometimes the high level characters just need to sit in the rocking chairs and watch the goblins run amuck thru town while the lower level characters chase them down. I have done it myself more than once in the past out here in Indiana. I know I will get my chance to swing some foam sooner or later as a PC or as an NPC.  Now if a troll or Skeletal Warrior walks into town, sure I would be remiss if I didn't get off my duff and help with the problem; it's expected.

 The majority of newer players are attracted to LARPing because they get to have sword fights, not because they heard they could play dragon poker in the inn all weekend. So it's up to the older, experienced players to let them have that experience when it becomes available.

 If I may, I agree 100% with Jeff's take on it.  Sometimes the high level characters just need to sit in the rocking chairs and watch the goblins run amuck thru town while the lower level characters chase them down. I have done it myself more than once in the past out here in Indiana. I know I will get my chance to swing some foam sooner or later as a PC or as an NPC.  Now if a troll or Skeletal Warrior walks into town, sure I would be remiss if I didn't get off my duff and help with the problem; it's expected.

 The majority of newer players are attracted to LARPing because they get to have sword fights, not because they heard they could play dragon poker in the inn all weekend. So it's up to the older, experienced players to let them have that experience when it becomes available.

I would have to say that was worded perfectly and if they dont get it now they never will.

Nice summation Dave.  When I first entered KR, I ran to every confrontation.  Then I started walking.  Now I determine if my presence will really matter and sometimes just stroll to the site in case something unexpected occurred.  Its an evolution of attitude as well as relative strength.

  Thanks Charlie.  Just an FYI though, this is Jeff, Dave's GM out here at KanaraK  .

Gee I get mentioned in the same post as Balindor


Anyway I have only been LARPING for about five years now and each year I have more and more fun watching and helping the new players We have a few more this year for whom I have high hopes.  New enthusiams must be nurtured to grow, not blasted into oblivion by an undefeatable creation of someone's warped mind

Thanks Charlie, for helping me to get to know KR better.

Hope to see you in person again this year  earlier preferably

There will be room for you in Kaladonia, Dave.  Bring friends.