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26 Nov 2009 Mortalis Games

Written by MortalisGames November 26, 2009, 01:35:00 am 683 Views Print

What is Mortalis Games?

Mortalis Games is the organization that produces Mortalis LARP. Mortalis Games is also the organization that Mortalis LARP chapters may join to gain sanctioned chapter status.

Where is Mortalis Games located at or headquartered?

Mortalis Games is based out of Seattle, Washington, USA.

What is Mortalis LARP?

Mortalis LARP is a live-combat, role-play focused LARP produced by Mortalis Games.

In what ways does Mortalis LARP differ from other fantasy-medieval, role-play oriented LARPs?

It's free. It will never cost a penny to download or use.
It's generic. The system isn't married to any particular game world or setting allowing those who use it the freedom to customize their setting as they see fit.
It's a stand alone system. Everything a person needs to know to play the game is in the rule book, there are no hidden systems or parts just for a select group of people.
It's classless. Allows each player the freedom to customize their character as they see fit with the skills they feel their charcter should have.

Does it cost anything to use Mortalis LARP?

Short answer: No, it's provided free for non-commercial use along with the other resources that sanctioned chapters gain. Long answer: The use of the system and other information on the site is free for non-commercial use. If a person wishes to run a game and charge any fees for it then they must sign up as a sanctioned chapter.

How do I join Mortalis LARP/Mortalis Games?

You can join the Mortalis Games website anywhere on the site by registering for an account. Once the game system and some related information is released for public use and chapters form up you can join up with one of them to enjoy playing the game, or you can start your own chapter. Keep an eye out here for updates as those will be coming before long.

What are the benefits of becoming a sanctioned chapter?

As a sanctioned chapter you'll receive these benefits:

Chapter owners gain access to special forums and sections of the national web site that contain further information which new and old chapters will find useful.
Chapter owners gain access to special tag, character, and monster sheet templates, a handbook with further information, and more.
Players of sanctioned chapters can visit and play a character of theirs in other sanctioned chapters.
Your chapter will be promoted on the national web site and gain exposure as the national web site and organization are advertised.
You will have a voice in the creation and modification of new and current rules, policies, and procedures as each chapter has one seat and vote on the Mortalis Games Board of Directors.

How does my group become a sanctioned chapter?

Right now no registrations are being accepted for new chapters since work is still being done on the system and its parent organization. More information about starting Mortalis LARP chapter will be available on this site once development has reached that point.

Can I help play test the system?

As of right now a play test start date has not been set, however one should be set soon. For more information on playtesting Mortalis please visit the Playtesting page.

Why can't I download any of the files?

Right now the system is being worked so things are in constant flux right now. This is also being done to help reduce the "borrowing" of ideas before I am ready to release the game. As of right now only a few people who are assisting me with the work have access to these files. Once things are completed an announcement will be made and the rules set made available to the public.

What happened to Mortalis RPG?

It has been decided after looking at the current standing of projects and the hobby market to cut Mortalis RPG so that full focus can be put on the quality development of Mortalis LARP. After Mortalis LARP releases Mortalis RPG will be re-evaluated and may be brought back into development.

26 Nov 2009 Role-playing

Written by MortalisGames November 26, 2009, 01:38:00 am 581 Views Print

What is a role-playing game or a live-action role-playing game?

Think of a role-playing game as a Choose Your Own Adventure story, but instead of only one main character (you the reader) there are several (you and the other players) and instead of a book providing the plot and choices you can make there is a person who has created the plot and storylines for the game, and whom you relay information to regarding your character’s decisions and actions.

A live-action role-playing game takes this one step further because instead of sitting around a table telling each other about the actions of your character -- what they say and do -- you become your character much like an actor or actress takes on a role for a movie. There is usually a person or group of people that run the plot and story lines that you, as your character, interact with.

Live-action role-playing games are sometimes referred to as improvisational theater since there is no script that is followed, only plot opportunities that are detailed and that must be discovered, and because all members take part in the telling and shaping of the storylines that are presented.

Are live-action role-playing games improvisational theater?

Live-action role-playing games are sometimes referred to as improvisational theater events since there is no script that is followed. There are only plot opportunities that are detailed enough to determine the trigger that causes the plot opportunity to start and the causes and effects that can happen during the course of the event. It is also an artistic event in that all members take part in the telling and shaping of the storylines that are presented by playing characters that they created (these being the main characters of the story) or supporting characters (managed by a group of people to help drive storylines and support plot opportunities).

All members involved in an event are actors or actresses acting out their character's or supporting character's part for the duration of the event. The main characters are only limited to what they can do by the rules used and have no script they follow. Supporting characters, while also being limited by the rules and not following a set script, have assigned goals to attempt to accomplish before they leave the "stage." Even those "directing" the event will commonly play a character. Directing an event consists of handling rules calls and making sure that plot opportunities are provided at the right time or when a trigger event happens.

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