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Questions tagged [phys-repping]

For questions about challenges in phys-repping (PHYSically REPresenting) certain kinds of creatures, structures, etc in a LARP.

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How can we phys-repp breath/flame attacks or spells?

Our fantasy LARP would like to expand combat magic to include breath/flame/area-of-effect attacks/spells. How can we phys-repp such effects? Requirements: Must be reasonably1 safe for all ...
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As a non-smoker, how can I simulate smoking this pipe at a LARP?

I just bought a nice-looking smoking pipe for use as a character prop for LARPing. It's a working pipe and so I could use it for actually smoking tobacco in character, but I choose not to smoke, ...
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How could I phys-rep a swarm of flying creatures?

Suppose my referee friend wanted to send a swarm of bees, bats, crows, or some other small flying creatures at some players. How could he simulate something that'd evoke the right reactions? The ...
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How can I safely represent non-combat fire magic?

I'm looking for something to visually represent non-combat fire magic. It needs to be small enough to carry discretely, short range (to reduce the risk of setting people on fire), cool- flames and ...
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"Phys-repping" a large creature at a LARP?

A 'phys-rep' is something used by a LARP to phys-ically rep-resent something that isn't present at a game. For instance, in a local system I play in, a red hat "phys-reps" being invisible. (I don't ...
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