Just a short blurp about something only available in Finnish, but which might be of interest anyway. It’s my third published roleplaying game Tähti (Riimuahjo Publishing, 2007). (Ask to see or buy a copy at Solmukohta!)
This is a tabletop roleplaying game where you play the member of a Maoist mutant girl band in the Finland of 2017. The action of the game revolves around dating, school, parents, rehearsals, fans, gigs, managers, celebrity and so on.
The insides look quite a bit like a teen mag. The 90s RPGs that read like phone books are ancient history by now. The only conflict resolution mechanic here is based on interpreting fortune cookies.
I wanted to mention this, as I know at least many of my Norwegian and Danish friends consider larp much more experimental and artistic and interersting than tabletops, but the situation is much more balanced in Sweden and Finland. …or am I just being prejudiced here?
Andie Nordgren
Claus Raasted
Eirik Fatland
Mike Pohjola
Gabriel Widing
Bjarke Pedersen
Peter Andreasen
Mathias Kromann Rode
Anna Westerling
Martin Ericsson
Axel Löfving
Katri Lassila
Troels Barkholt
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YOu are probably right. I am looking forward to see your book at knudepunkt.
I think you are being prejudiced (at least concerning us danes) - most people involved in the danish tabletop-congress Fastaval and larps agree that both parts of the media is experimenting and expanding the borders of the media.
Ah, how could I forget Fastaval! Maybe we’ll see a post about that some time soon?
You’ve been talking to the wrong Norwegians
For instance, check out the role-playing poems at Nørwegian Style: http://norwegianstyle.wordpress.com/category/role-playing-poems/
Tähti looks cool, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on it for ages. Looking forward to seeing it at Solmukohta!
Quite possibly the most sexy cover on an rpg book ever. Any plans on translating it to English?
Also check out our yearly rpg-writing contest called R.I.S.K. at rollespill.net. Many of the games that have come out of that contest borders on LARP and even traditional boardgames. Some of these games are available at the Norwegian Style blog. Try “Until We Sink”, “Zombie Porn” or my own “Hypersleep” and you will most def change your views. I always thought the swedish scene was a bit old school:) See, prejudice everywhere!
This game looks yummi by the way. Translate now - at least to swedish.
Håken: No definite plans on translation, but I’m very open to proposals!
Michael: Sounds incredible! How about a whole post about Norwegian Style? I especially love the RPG Poems!