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Mudbowl LARPing
Jun. 12th, 2006 12:09 pmDespite the rain and the new terrain, our first Domaine du Createur game was a rousing success. I played my new Monk character named Ruffino: a kilt-clad, Italian-speaking, devotee of the all-powerful healing goddess known as Mithera. As soon as I get everything unpacked again, I'll take and post a picture of my new costume.
Gamewise, I found myself struggling with this new character. As a follower of Mithera, I'm supposed to value all life except for abberations of nature like demons, undead, or unnatural creatures). This forced me to evaluate each creature I came across and try to decide if I could attack it or if I was supposed to tolerate it's existence. Of course, if it attacked me, the gloves came off.
Instead, I found I had to hold myself back alot and act serene like a Monk is supposed to act. I spent part of the quiet time in the game meditating, which made for good roleplay and it got noticed. I also had fun making up prayers to Mithera when people came to me for healing. I need to expand on that more in the next game (maybe lead a meditation so that folks can get more spell energy (an extra spell stick).
But all in all, it was a great weekend. It'll be even better next time if it doesn't rain.
But after two days of being in costume, I've become quite attached to the wearing of the kilt. It's fabulously liberating and comfortable (not to mention damned sexy). I've decided that I must get a kilt of my own. I wonder how formal an event needs to be for me to wear the kilt appropriately?
Gamewise, I found myself struggling with this new character. As a follower of Mithera, I'm supposed to value all life except for abberations of nature like demons, undead, or unnatural creatures). This forced me to evaluate each creature I came across and try to decide if I could attack it or if I was supposed to tolerate it's existence. Of course, if it attacked me, the gloves came off.
Instead, I found I had to hold myself back alot and act serene like a Monk is supposed to act. I spent part of the quiet time in the game meditating, which made for good roleplay and it got noticed. I also had fun making up prayers to Mithera when people came to me for healing. I need to expand on that more in the next game (maybe lead a meditation so that folks can get more spell energy (an extra spell stick).
But all in all, it was a great weekend. It'll be even better next time if it doesn't rain.
But after two days of being in costume, I've become quite attached to the wearing of the kilt. It's fabulously liberating and comfortable (not to mention damned sexy). I've decided that I must get a kilt of my own. I wonder how formal an event needs to be for me to wear the kilt appropriately?
