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| − | The ''Ball of Yarn'' technique<ref name="ball"/> lets group of [[:Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games|LARP]] players visually see how the relations between their characters are created as well as pointing out which ones need more relations. | + | The concept of [[Workshopping]] as a gameplay activity originates from [[:Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games|Live Action Roleplaying Games]] of the Nordic tradition. The ''Ball of Yarn'' technique<ref name="ball"/> lets group of [[:Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games|LARP]] players visually see how the relations between their characters are created as well as pointing out which ones need more relations. ''Slow take-off''<ref name="slow"/> is the generic name for various techniques that slowly shift from introducing players to a [[:Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games|LARP]] or letting them create the setting for one to actually playing them. |
The ''Setup'' phase of the storytelling game [[Fiasco]] can be seen as a dedicated [[Workshopping]] techniques developed for the game, but which could with minor changed be used for other storytelling or roleplaying games. | The ''Setup'' phase of the storytelling game [[Fiasco]] can be seen as a dedicated [[Workshopping]] techniques developed for the game, but which could with minor changed be used for other storytelling or roleplaying games. | ||
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Workshop techniques used before games to create the diegesis or prepare for playing.
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Examples
The concept of Workshopping as a gameplay activity originates from Live Action Roleplaying Games of the Nordic tradition. The Ball of Yarn technique[1] lets group of LARP players visually see how the relations between their characters are created as well as pointing out which ones need more relations. Slow take-off[2] is the generic name for various techniques that slowly shift from introducing players to a LARP or letting them create the setting for one to actually playing them.
The Setup phase of the storytelling game Fiasco can be seen as a dedicated Workshopping techniques developed for the game, but which could with minor changed be used for other storytelling or roleplaying games.
Using the pattern
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Narration Aspects
Consequences
Relations
Role Fulfillment Roleplaying Live Action Roleplaying
Creative Control Player-Created Characters
Can Instantiate
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Can Be Instantiated By
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Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
New pattern created in this wiki.
References
- ↑ Entry for Ball of Yarn on the Nordic LARP wiki.
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Acknowledgements
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