**Larping**: [Larping] (or [LARPing]) is short for "[Live Action] Role-Playing". A [live action] role-playing game is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions. The players pursue their characters' goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world, while interacting with one another in character. The outcome of player actions may be [mediated] by game rules, or determined by consensus between players.
The first [LARPs] were run in the late 1970s, inspired by role-playing games and genre fiction. The activity gained international popularity during the 1980s, and has [diversified] into wide variety of styles. Play may be very game-like, or may be more concerned with dramatic or artistic expression. The fictional genres used vary greatly, from realistic modern or historical settings to fantastic or futuristic eras. Production values are sometimes minimal, but can involve elaborate venues and costumes. LARPs range in size from small private events lasting a few hours to huge public events with thousands of players lasting for several days.
*"I got a ton of exercise last weekend [larping]. It sure is [more fun] than sitting around [playing videogames] all day." *
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