Hex Ed Oz

Opinions and advice concerning LARP (and other nerdy subjects) by one of Sydney’s longest-running LARP organisers/writers.

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Episodes

Scy'kadia 101: Species Primer

Tuesday May 28, 2024

Tuesday May 28, 2024

In this Scy'kadia-specific special I talk about the playable species upon which YOU can base your character.
If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)
Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox
Go give his songs a listen!
https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Monday May 27, 2024

In this episode I talk about why conflict is important in narrative LARPing (and fiction in general) and offer some suggestions to help you embrace it... thereby getting more out of your LARP experience!
If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)
Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox
Go give his songs a listen!
https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Tuesday May 21, 2024

In this episode I start by discussing the differences between Tabletop RP and LARP, and how not separating the two can lead to a bad time for new players... I then hijack my own topic with an in-depth look at Main Character Syndrome! Nice!
If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)
Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox
Go give his songs a listen!
https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Episode 5: Costuming Basics

Friday May 17, 2024

Friday May 17, 2024

In this episode I talk about costuming, with some tips for beginners... and some reminders for veteran LARPers ;)
Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox
Go give his songs a listen!
https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Friday May 17, 2024

In this episode I tell you how to make your LARP weapons last as long as possible.
Royalty Free Music:
The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

Monday May 13, 2024

In this episode I aim to help players acquire LARP weaponry, and give them some tips on how to fight better, faster :)
Royalty Free Music:
The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

Tuesday May 07, 2024

In this episode I offer a primer for the LARP that I started back in 2015 (with plenty of help); this outlines how the games function, and I even get to talk about some of its lore (my favourite).
Royalty Free Music:
The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada
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Monday May 06, 2024

In this episode I offer some tips that might help you avoid common issues that arise during (or immediately after) LARP character creation.
Royalty Free Music:
The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
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Episode 1: What Is LARPing?

Friday May 03, 2024

Friday May 03, 2024

This first "test" episode is aimed at folks who don't really know what LARPing is. It covers the sort of events and genres one should expect to find, and gives a few base level tips on how to get involved in the hobby.
Royalty Free Music:
The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada
Shadows And Dust by Scott Buckley
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
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Hex Ed Oz

Hi, I'm Chris, a writer and creator of the ozzie LARP Scy'kadia. I've had a few trusted voices mention that I should start a podcast, so here we go! I'm going to talk about LARP in general, as well as more focused opinions, behind the scenes info, and nerd-culture reviews. I hope you enjoy the ramblings.

If you'd like to see what Scy'kadia is like, we have plenty of images over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scykadiaofficial/

If you'd like to send me some coffee-cash to assist with creating these episodes, you can do so via: patreon.com/HexEdOz

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