LARPer
Fantasy scenario actor
A LARPer is someone who participates in live-action role-playing, acting out characters in costume rather than just describing actions at a table.
The term extends mockingly to people perceived as playing pretend in real life—adopting identities or ideologies performatively rather than authentically: These Twitter revolutionaries are just LARPers.
Organized effort toward goal
- chronicleOrdered historical record
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- fieldArea of specialty
- siteDesignated location
camping · scenario · session · run · game master · NPC · check-in · setup
Nature, symbol, or role
- personaAssumed public identity
- backstoryCharacter's past narrative
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
dialogue · narrative · plot · in-character · motivation · interaction · scene · conflict
Mythical small beings
- dragonsMythical fire-breathing reptiles
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- wizardryPractice of casting spells
quest · kingdoms · enchantment · paladin · ranger · dwarf · goblin · troll
Protective combat covering
- cloakSleeveless outer wrap
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
- doubletFitted Renaissance jacket
bracers · gauntlets · tabard · surcoat · hauberk · chainmail · pauldrons · greaves
Professional mutual-aid society
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- subcultureGroup with alternative norms
alliance · faction · clan · circle · network · enthusiasts · members · assembly
Bubble-filled substance
- sparringPractice combat training
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
sword · tournament · rules · safety · hit points · respawn · combat system · skirmish
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
site · camping · scenario · session · run · game master · NPC · check-in · setup · logistics
character
Nature, symbol, or role
- personaAssumed public identity
- backstoryCharacter's past narrative
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
characterization · dialogue · narrative · plot · in-character · motivation · interaction · scene · conflict · protagonist
elves
Mythical small beings
- dragonsMythical fire-breathing reptiles
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
wizardry · quest · kingdoms · enchantment · paladin · ranger · dwarf · goblin · troll · necromancer
armor
Protective combat covering
doublet · bracers · gauntlets · tabard · surcoat · hauberk · chainmail · pauldrons · greaves · coif
guild
Professional mutual-aid society
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
subculture · alliance · faction · clan · circle · network · enthusiasts · members · assembly · collective
foam
Bubble-filled substance
shield · sword · tournament · rules · safety · hit points · respawn · combat system · skirmish · battle
- playersathlete, competitor, gamer, participant, opponent
- enthusiastsenthusiasts, fans, devotee, enthusiast, buff
- Nerdsnerd, geek, dork, dweeb, brainiac
LARPerrealist
One accepting hard truths
normie · mundane · muggle · literalist · pragmatist
LARPerspectator
Observer at an event
viewer · couch potato · reader · binge-watcher · moviegoer