Sep 26, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
An interview regarding Transmedia and Jeff Gomez. How he became involved and user engagement. It discussed the concept of a 'story architect' who's guiding the way the users navigate through the story.
I wonder if there are others at Wyrd Con who guide people through stories? Oh yes, our Event Designers! Perhaps through Transmedia Designers can find an opportunity to turn the hobby of Larp in to a tangible, profitable day job. Just maybe...
http://laurentguerin.posterous.com/around-the-transmedia-world-simon-pulman
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Sep 24, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
Taking Transmedia in to media frontiers such as documentaries, and generating entry points for the story you with to tell was at the center of the Media that Matters conference.
This article speaks a bit to describe the Transmedia process, and how it can enhance stories, helping to bring part of the fantasy more to our reality.
Sep 24, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
A women who loves LARP speaks about the likes, dislikes, and growth in this world as it gains popularity.
If you don't know what to expect this story about a day in a LARPers life will certainly provide insight, check it out.
Sep 22, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
Taking Transmedia in to media frontiers such as documentaries, and generating entry points for the story you with to tell was at the center of the Media that Matters conference.
This article speaks a bit to describe the Transmedia process, and how it can enhance stories, helping to bring part of the fantasy more to our reality.
http://www.documentary.org/magazine/transmedia-new-black-media-matters-conference-explores-future-storytelling
Sep 22, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
A women who loves LARP speaks about the likes, dislikes, and growth in this world as it gains popularity.
If you don't know what to expect this story about a day in a LARPers life will certainly provide insight, check it out.
http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/09/larp-insider-to-larp-or-not-to-larp-a-what-the-hell-is-larping
Jul 23, 2011 / Uncategorized / Jenann Elias
As reported by io9.com, the Knights of Badassdom trailer premiered at Comic-Con this past weekend.
The film features Peter Dinklage, Summer Glau, Ryan Kwanten, Danny Pudi and Steve Zahn on a comedy-adventure about live-action role-playing...with a bit of a twist. (You have to watch that Steve Zahn around ancient texts!)
Check out the trailer for yourself below and witness the mayhem!
Visit the Knights of Badassdom's website, knightsofbadassdom.com.
You can also connect with them on Facebook or Twitter.
Jun 12, 2011 / Uncategorized / Mackenzie
Some important dates to keep in mind!
August 31st: Discounted Registration for Tri Wyrd Ends!
August 1st 2011 - Dec 24th 2011: Open for submissions for Tri Wyrd games, panels and entertainment!
May 17, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
A designer has changed their events at Wyrd Con, and one new Vendor has entered the arena.
The Events
The Road Not Taken
When you are lost in the yellow woods of your life, which road will you travel? You find yourself at the crossroads of life with a decision in front of you. How will you choose? Winner of the LARPA 2008 Small Games Contest. The Road Not Taken merges the format of Alleged Entertainment's 10 Bad LARPs with the serious concept ...
Coming off of their 10th Season in LA, Dungeon Master is a hybrid of
Theater and Improv performed on a stage using actors as the
background...and starring you as one of the main characters. Every
show, a 6-person party of adventurous audience members is chosen from
a list of voluntarily-submitted names before the play begins and
guided through the play. Although each show's original episode is
scripted and rehearsed, once the audience members are involved...it is
always unpredictable. More info on Dungeon Master at
www.the-dungeonmaster.com and you can watch our spin-off ...
May 06, 2011 / Uncategorized / Ira
Click to download the Book !
In the year two thousand seven I had managed to complete the first full year of operating an organization known as Live Effects. It’s a Live Action Roleplaying organization based in southern California.
I created the organization with the specific purpose of playing in my home town. There was few events occurring (that I was aware of) in Southern California at the time and so I wanted something fun to do. So I spent several hours a day writing and planning ...
