I helgen var det nordiska lajvkonventet Knutpunkt (eller Solmukohta som det heter när det är i Finland). Jag var där och representerade LajvVerkstaden. En av de sakerna som jag gjorde var att prata om barnlajv i min programpunkt Great Larps for Children without boffer
In the Nordic countries, there are few if any youth larps without boffer combat. In this talk, we will explore possible disadvantages with the current state of affairs, as well as offer a few alternatives from some of LajvVerkstaden’s (The LarpWorkshop) events, in which few or no boffer elements are usually incorporated in the design.
It is widely believed that children are mainly attracted to fighting games. Here, we will argue the contrary – hoping to inspire the listener with an eye out for a more diverse, and perhaps also more challenging, larp scene for youth.
Miriam, the presenter, is a founder and CEO/director of LajvVerkstaden – a Swedish company working with larp as a pedagogical tool, as well as an artform. LajvVerkstaden has been awarded as one of the foremost social entrepeneuring companies in Sweden.
Jag har fortfarande svårare att beskriva mina tankar på engelska än svenska men är överlag nöjd med min presentation.
