Diary of a Croatian larper

Olive oil has been the lifeblood of Mediterranean for millenia, and its' trade has been one of the most important economic activities in the region since forever. That's not because people of this region had a particular thing for salads - olive oil was one of the most versatile and useful substances known to ancient man (that's why it was dubbed liquid gold), and it remains as useful for an average larper - especially of the fantasy, camping kind. It might seem expensive, but using it properly you will actually save money, packing space, you'll be more authentic and possibly engage other players and enjoy yourself more. The obvious uses for olive oil are for cooking and putting it on your food - these are the ones you probably heard about. It's healthy. It's good for you. And it's highly caloric and also sates you for quite a while. If you have good bread, you can also dunk it into olive oil and eat it with some salt. Authentic, quick, simple, tasty, f...

Let's face it - getting a strong LARP character is not simple. But first of all, let's define what strong means in LARP terms. First part of the puzzle is, of course, your character level. Or the skills your character has. Basically, something that's written on paper, which grows as your character experience grows, and it's represented in some manner by what your character can do. It's the most obvious "power" your character can gain in-game. Second is your physical condition. While it gives its most obvious benefit to fighter-type characters, everyone benefits from it. Sneaky characters require some physical skills to sneak around effectively. And casters need it too - it allows them to run faster and longer. The guy wearing armor and shield will tire sooner. Third and most powerful is your roleplay. Good roleplay is like a shining star, Alpha and Omega of everything your character does. There's a lot to write about that. It can ensure your su...