The LARP Magazine Newsletter

A Monthly E-Publication

 Volume 03                                                               2006

Table of Contents

1. Subscribe / Unsubscribe Information

2. The LARP Magazine – Issue #1 Hits the Streets!

3. Update: Live Adventures Games Website

4. Update: The LARPY Awards

5. Update: ConQuest America

6. LARP Announcements

7. Help Wanted

8. Customers Wanted – Classified

9. Article:

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Section I.            Subscription Information

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Section II.           The LARP Magazine – Issue #1 Hits the Streets

On May 30, 2006, individuals in attendance at the LARPY Awards saw the very 1st Issue, a special Issue, of the LARP Magazine.

The LARP Magazine is an effort to provide information in a positive image about the LARP industry. We invite everyone to get involved in the magazine; as writers, advertisers, and reporters, contributing to the success of the magazine through submissions of articles about your LARP group.

The LARP Magazine enjoyed a printing of 1,000 publications, and began distribution on May 1, 2006 to Subscribers, LARPY Award attendees, Game Stores across America and at Game Conventions attended by NERO® International, its chapters, affiliates, and partners.

Though we encountered a few challenges, the LARP Magazine was present at the LARPY Awards, contains information about LARP both locally and abroad.

Advertising is being accepted for the LARP Magazine at very reasonable rates. 

Visit www.larpmag.com for more information and to read LARP Magazine articles.

Section III.         The LARPY Awards

            The LARPY Awards were held at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre, in Hollywood California, on April 30, 2006. Hosted by Bobbi Sue Luther, and with about two dozen celebrities presenting awards, the show was a success. The 501^st Garrison (Storm Troopers and Darth Vader) and other Star Wars Characters (R2-D2 & Chewbacca) attended the Pre-show party and Award Show.

For more information about the LARPY Awards and how you can submit an entry to the 2^nd Annual LARPY Awards, visit http://www.larpyawards.com

Section IV.         Convention Quest America

            ConQuest America is an annual event that is scheduled for July 18 to 22, 2007, in Earlville Illinois. It is an effort to unite the different LARP Groups in America and Canada in an effort to run a high quality live adventure game (LARP) with a thousand attendees.

It will focus on the storyline, interaction among the attendees and the cast, and defeating an adversary that threatens all of the people in the lands. The Game Rules will be a simple set of rules derived from all of the LARP games available. A commodity system and political system will be included to accommodate those players who thrive on role-play and political interaction.

All LARP Groups are encouraged to participate as Game Masters, Event Actors, and Players (Good guys or bad guys). For more information on how you and your group can come be a part of ConQuest America, visit http://www.ConQuestAmerica.com

Section V.           Live Adventure Games website

The website provides material that will focus on educating individuals who operate or play in LARP events. Currently being revamped to be the authority on and for the LARP industry, it will provide valuable information no matter if you are a LARP group, a Foam Fighting Society, or new to LARP. For more information, or to add your URL to the list of LARPS, visit www.LiveAdventureGames.com

Section VI.         LARP Announcements

·        NERO® International announced NERO New Hampshire.

·        NERO® International has announced its entry into the retail arena with a new store button added to www.nerolarp.com. Visit NERO LARP STORE to see the items currently available.

Section VII         Help Wanted!

·        Reporters Wanted! We are looking for a half dozen reporters that will write columns about LARP events and groups in there area.

·        Contact Joseph Valenti at Jvalenti@nerolarp.com to join the LARP Magazine team!

Section VIII.      Customers Wanted!

·        Subscribe to the LARP Magazine. Buy 1 or more issues. Visit www.larpmag.com to buy a Magazine Subscription or advertise your business to LARP’ers.

·        The LARP-Store has the LARP Gear that every Adventurer needs. Visit NERO LARP STORE