10 Facts About Epic Empires | LARP in Germany

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  • @SonjasAdventures
    @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +148

    Heeeey guys!🤘If this is the first time you hear about LARP, check out our new video right here. It answers all the basic questions about our hobby 😄 :
    ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html
    Enjoy!

    • @christopherreilly5339
      @christopherreilly5339 Рік тому

      Knights of Badassdom is the best LARP experience ever. Lost my soul but it was great.

    • @withtwins6017
      @withtwins6017 Рік тому +1

      I am from the United States! My ancestors were the lords of Burg Rennenberg From Linz am Rhein, Germany.. My Heart Flutters with love for stuff like this...

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@withtwins6017 hehe oh cool! Then definitely check out our new video "What is Larp?" - it might show you some other cool events as well

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@christopherreilly5339 haha daaaamn - it doesnt portray European larp at all but I agree it's funny 😂

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @Elbow Drop Gaming oh.. you know youre on YouTUBE? 😁 Pro Tip: Change the last part of the word and you will find them

  • @horstwurst3131
    @horstwurst3131 Рік тому +1053

    Heyho! I am one of the organizers of the Hordes of Chaos (or Chaos Camp) at the Epic and would like to thank Sonja and her team. This is a really good representation of the spirit of said event. They were really considerate on-site and kindly asked what and how they could film as to not disturb our immersion. They brought their own NPC/sacrifice, so me and some of the guys just staged a little scene that wasn't intrusive at all and completely in character without disrupting the camp's day to day affairs. It's a bit weird to see yourself larping in a video with almost one million views, I didn't really expect that. :D Congrats on the rightfully viral video!

    • @christucker460
      @christucker460 Рік тому +43

      Everyone involved with this LARP should be proud of what you have accomplished. Everything looks so amazing and well put together.

    • @nomadikmind3979
      @nomadikmind3979 Рік тому

      i truly do not understand wanting to portray, or be a part of "evil", makes me seriously question peoples mental health. Course this whole event does

    • @horstwurst3131
      @horstwurst3131 Рік тому +87

      @@nomadikmind3979 Interesting take. I can answer that question, but if you can't appreciate the hobby as a whole, those answers will probably not help you. I'll try nonetheless. Larp (as it's played in Germany) is (like almost every hobby) simply escapism and very manifaceted. One aspect of the hobby in general is roleplay, playing someone else for a weekend, fully immersing yourself in another world, experiencing epic, weird, spooky and/or funny scenes and fascinating characters with engaging stories. The same could be said for TTRPGs or many storydriven PC games. Another aspect of the hobby is creativity. Be it in crafting your gear, building a camp and decorations, writing plots and stories for character backgrounds or for people to live through when larping. I find the very idea that you have to have mental health issues to like that rather narrow minded.
      As for the "evil" part: You - as you say yourself - portray evil, you are not part of real evil. Or do you consider actors who play villains as evil? Larp cons that have good participants and have a fighting component often times need evil participants. Most adventure cons do that with NPCs, who are the villains. But in a player versus player con, you either don't have a real war or you need evil players, who are willing to be the antagonists. I enjoy enabling other players to be heroes for a moment. Also a lot of people enjoy a good horror story. Orcs or Chaos players are more than willing to put one up for you, that is more than just words. One thing is really important though: We are very carefull, have multiple "escape" mechanisms like safewords and are mindful of the "good" player. We do check if our "victims" are okay out of character and if everything is fine. I have met some of the most genuine, helpful and considerate people in the Chaos Camp.

    • @Tezaritz
      @Tezaritz Рік тому +24

      @@nomadikmind3979 How does mental health have anything to do with this? Those people are hobbyist enjoying something they really like doing ! To me it's much more the contrary, people doing something they like doing versus people like you judging others because they don't understand / do not like it ? It's really weird putting mental health in here. While your social acceptability should be questionned.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +28

      Oh heeey!! Thank you for these incredibly kind words! We had a blast in your camp and it was awesome to see how open you guys were to us coming in. Yes, we really tried not to disturb anyone and make the filming as immersive as possible for you still

  • @j.brendenstookey3437
    @j.brendenstookey3437 Рік тому +2233

    It’s not my cup of tea, but man, these folks appear to be living their best lives! It’s hard to watch and not just be happy seeing them so happy…good stuff.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +259

      What an awesome comment, mate! Seriously! I love that you can look at it and just be like "yeah, not my thing but it's awesome how much fun they are having". More people should be like you!!

    • @dasparado
      @dasparado Рік тому +41

      @@SonjasAdventures That is so true. Well said.

    • @williamcrowley5506
      @williamcrowley5506 Рік тому +16

      Agreed. I truly admire their dedication and commitment to the thing that brings them joy

    • @michaelharder3055
      @michaelharder3055 Рік тому +10

      Well said. It really doesn't matter what you do as long as you enjoy it and share it.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +6

      @@michaelharder3055 Couldnt agree more!!

  • @viribusunitis8617
    @viribusunitis8617 3 місяці тому +5

    Not a larper but scout leader here - the work you put into your camp is seriously impressive, take it from a habitual camp builder. Bravo

  • @Grimpurple_minion99
    @Grimpurple_minion99 Рік тому +133

    The attention to detail in this is absolutely incredible.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +3

      Yeah, I love it too!! If you are interested in Larp and wanna see a little more about international events, check out our latest video: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

  • @allthenamesiwantedweretaken
    @allthenamesiwantedweretaken 11 місяців тому +50

    The fact that there's designated "Thief Bags" for thief characters to go around and snatch up just tells me that these are organizers who genuinely care, and want to make sure every character of every background and profession can be included and feel immersed. I have zero doubt in my mind that the founders of Epic Empires grew up playing DND.
    As a Texan boy, if I ever get the chance to go to Epic Empires and participate, I'd do so in a heartbeat.

    • @moxinghbian
      @moxinghbian 11 місяців тому +1

      Succubus characters.

  • @michaelharder3055
    @michaelharder3055 Рік тому +645

    this takes me back 30 years when I made chain shirt and instantly was promoted to knight by 30 or so kids. I had so much fun and the kids thought it fun when I sent them on quests. The stories I got when they came back. You could hear how proud they were.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +41

      Haha yeeees - the magic of immersive experiences!

    • @edpiv2233
      @edpiv2233 Рік тому

      Germans worry about kids and violence but will allow and 14 year old to get on puberty blockers w out parental consent? Or worse? Odd world we live in.

    • @michaelharder3055
      @michaelharder3055 Рік тому

      @@edpiv2233 Weird worrying about kids and violence and then they have the audacity to, in a few cases, decide that the 14 year old is mature enough to decide for themselves. Why isn't it like in the good old US of FCKING A. Let old men in government decide if a woman should get an abortion and very importantly, teach all the cops to shoot all black people on sight.
      Odd indeed.

    • @Adrian_Real
      @Adrian_Real Рік тому +2

      Lol that's amazing

    • @BecauseIamHere
      @BecauseIamHere Рік тому +5

      I bet they will remember that for the rest of their lives. Sounds like so much fun

  • @mauroamuedomartellotta4642
    @mauroamuedomartellotta4642 Рік тому +104

    I'm impressed. I attended the 2022 epic and love what you did with this video. First time I can actually show and describe what epic and larp is with just a link to your video. Well done!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +4

      wohoooo that makes me very happy! That means you were there when I was there, right? 😊

    • @mauroamuedomartellotta4642
      @mauroamuedomartellotta4642 Рік тому +1

      Yes. I was there this year. First LARP. Great experience 😀

  • @SiwanLP
    @SiwanLP Рік тому +61

    I'm from Germany and didnt know we have such a cool event happening here in the woods! so freakin cool. :D

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      yeeeay, we have plenty. Check out my latest video here, it explains more: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

    • @pk2k2
      @pk2k2 Рік тому

      Deutschland ist ein geiles Land, sag ich dir dass ich nach 5 Jahren zurück nach Spanien umgezogen bin.

    • @Hamurator
      @Hamurator 8 місяців тому +1

      1. Conquest of Mythodea
      2. Drachenfest
      3. Epic Empires
      These are the three biggest LARP events in Germany. :)

  • @samaelsevanhadar
    @samaelsevanhadar Рік тому +15

    I love the tremendous open-mindedness in this commentary section. So many people from so many different countries dropping some kind words. ♥

  • @lasurvives9539
    @lasurvives9539 Рік тому +98

    UA-cam recommended this video not something I would do but loved seeing the community coming together doing the thing they love very inspirational to be honest love the content happy larping

  • @garetjax2768
    @garetjax2768 Рік тому +315

    I like how you phrased it as "legally capable of full self-responsibility".

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +73

      I thought about this phrasing very long 😂

    • @maeyae
      @maeyae Рік тому +8

      @@SonjasAdventures So...30 ? :D Just kidding, cool stuff!

    • @Tubalcain422
      @Tubalcain422 Рік тому +11

      But the phrase “Playing with the concept of sexuality “ was a bit weird. You mean simulated sexuality.

    • @hamoostaffat
      @hamoostaffat Рік тому +44

      @@Tubalcain422 surely you mean stimulated?
      Sorry couldn't help myself, I'll see myself out ✌️🤣

    • @476429
      @476429 Рік тому +34

      @@Tubalcain422 I imagine there's more than simulation going on in some cases. 😀

  • @Steampunkrat12
    @Steampunkrat12 Рік тому +8

    As a LARPer in America, this video makes leaves me breathless, not a boffer in sight. and no parking lot background!. epic doesn't do any of this justice. You're vids are amazing!.

  • @TheJocmonger
    @TheJocmonger Рік тому +403

    Being an orc apprentice has just made it on my bucket list

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +16

      yeeees! I want to try it too

    • @robm3007
      @robm3007 Рік тому +3

      Yes if only they let me know while i was thinking bout what to do in life after GCSEs and college being an Orc would have been different 😁😁

    • @6666Imperator
      @6666Imperator Рік тому +7

      it does sound like a great opportunity just to "feel the waters" a bit so to say

  • @GixsPicks
    @GixsPicks Рік тому +12

    This video has been my first introduction to larp. My life will never be the same. Thank you, truely.

    • @tobimeier5544
      @tobimeier5544 Рік тому +2

      So you are about to join the community? What do you want to larp? What is you character going to be like?

    • @GixsPicks
      @GixsPicks Рік тому +3

      @@tobimeier5544 The thing is I never realized I have already been doing it. I love improv acting, building sets, costume design and making character that I embody, I watched this and realized that this is something I could be good at and love doing. The more I look into the hobby, the more excited I become; so yes, I am 100% joining the community. Im still learning for now, so im just drawing up a character for now based on a high fantasy setting and figuring what kind of person I could be. Learning that you can steal gold and go on real quests just blows my mind, so I may do something related to that.

    • @samaelsevanhadar
      @samaelsevanhadar Рік тому +2

      @@GixsPicks One of the organizers of Messergasse ("Knife alley") here - The town's quarter for rogue-ish characters on Epic Empires. We'd love to take you in! Ingame stealing is a damn lot of fun.

    • @himmelsdemon
      @himmelsdemon 7 місяців тому +1

      It's a year later. Any stories yet? 😊

  • @shutdown3995
    @shutdown3995 Рік тому +31

    I saw some LARP videos before thanks to ytb recommendations, but I never thought it could be this immersive. Looks awesome. This video genuinely made me want to one day try and attend such a big event.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +2

      oh how cool! I love that!! If you want to see a bit more, we have tons of videos about other international Larp events as well. Just chck out my channel if you like

  • @YourManifoldWorld
    @YourManifoldWorld Рік тому +188

    This is insanely cool. Never thought I'd see it taken this far. I love Warhammer Fantasy. Everybody did such a good job with their costumes.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +5

      oh thank you for your kind words Manifold! Love that you can look at this and enjoy it!! Have you ever tried larp yourself?

    • @YourManifoldWorld
      @YourManifoldWorld Рік тому +3

      @@SonjasAdventures no, never. I just can't bring myself to do it. I don't know why but I do love watching you guys have fun and just play. The costumes are top notch!

    • @entomologistmaximus5097
      @entomologistmaximus5097 Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures I'd love to get into it but knowing me I'd have to go crazy with the costume and I'm not good at that, I want to learn though, do you know if there's a faction similar to templar or paladins at the one in the video?

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@entomologistmaximus5097 Hm not reeeally - I think the closest you would get would be the camp of the "Luxuniter" - check them out on Instagram @luxuniter

    • @entomologistmaximus5097
      @entomologistmaximus5097 Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures alright, is there a rule on making new factions?

  • @josephdarklight
    @josephdarklight Рік тому +116

    now this is what i call total immersion for sure wow larp has come such a long way since the 90s when i used to go to a full indoor site known as the keep in burnley located in the north west of england as always sonja showing the truely best of LARP that is out there ❤❤❤😎❤❤❤

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +5

      that makes me very happy! And yeah, it's crazy right? It has been seriously wonderful to just go around and marvel at all the immersion =)

  • @hihy220
    @hihy220 Рік тому +10

    I absolutely love seeing people having fun. This looks amazing!

  • @charleshenrick6104
    @charleshenrick6104 Рік тому +41

    As someone who's been LARPing in Australia (Swordcraft) for the better part of 10 years it has now become a goal to save up enough to attend an event at Epic Empires

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +8

      oh awesome mate! Heard about Swordcraft. And we have a bunch of Ozzies at Conquest of Mythodea and Drachenfest as well...we love having you badass lot over!

    • @Seegras
      @Seegras Рік тому +3

      I met some Australians at Drachenfest. They were playing some kind of Aztecs or Maya, with lots of feathers, so we as Landsknechts (which a lot of feathers) immediately got along great with them, had to trade feathers of course. Sometimes little details make for great interactions.

    • @leaveeye
      @leaveeye Рік тому

      SCer here too, I would love these level of events in Aus!

  • @DeadintheDark
    @DeadintheDark Рік тому +47

    I have never in my life been apart of any LARP event, but always found them interests and something that I'd love to try. This looked so awesome! Loved seeing all the different camps and outfits. If fills me with great joy seeing these people having so much fun and this event!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +4

      Oh mate, that's awesome!! Love that you can see it with so much positivity and joy

  • @Goldschmitt
    @Goldschmitt Рік тому +9

    Damn how nostalgic I feel now... But in a good way. I used to larp so much from 14 to 20 years old with old friends and since a decade, we completly stoped. I realized by watching that video that I indeed miss it. This place looks really awesome! Great video :)

  • @whoflungdung8433
    @whoflungdung8433 Рік тому +62

    I love how much attention to detail these guys have in there costumes and how immersive they make it look it's incredible well done good work to all of you and credit where credits due and I can't imagine the time and energy gone into this whole world they have created

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much, mate! Yeah it's incredible what kind of passion the people put into this hobby. I simply love it

    • @randombob3837
      @randombob3837 Рік тому

      Months. And you are never finished^^

    • @samaelsevanhadar
      @samaelsevanhadar Рік тому

      @@randombob3837 That's part of the fun, though.

  • @Onii_Chan184
    @Onii_Chan184 Рік тому +14

    while everyone else were bludgeoning each other to death, one guy decide it was a good idea to play a string instrument while walking forward. I like that.

    • @baluogerbarenkonig3682
      @baluogerbarenkonig3682 Рік тому +15

      Yes he told his comanding officer that his song would made the troops brave and strong. From time to time the comandernyelled at him to play louder because he cant see any effects

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +5

      @@baluogerbarenkonig3682 haha I didnt even know that story - but it's so fitting

    • @azrieldalusong5042
      @azrieldalusong5042 Рік тому +7

      Support Roles need more love

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      @@azrieldalusong5042 agreed!!

    • @jackcrater9725
      @jackcrater9725 Рік тому +4

      Dude was definitely a Bard. Playing music buffs your team's morale and stats.

  • @Maderyne
    @Maderyne Рік тому +15

    This is something I could see myself involved in! If only I wasn't an old man of 70 years. JRR Tolkien's books captured my imagination as a child, this would capture my love as an adult for the homage to his theme. Thank you for sharing this experience! I can imagine yet again of another time and place!!

    • @hannesgnad5334
      @hannesgnad5334 Рік тому +22

      There are players at that age playing LARP, so as long you feel like, and your body would agree - do it!

    • @andreaswand6935
      @andreaswand6935 Рік тому +1

      You wouldn´t be the oldest person there. As long as sleeping in a tent is something you can do: Go for it.

    • @extremesheepdawg6379
      @extremesheepdawg6379 Рік тому +15

      Perfect age for a king, wizard, and so on.

    • @profanemagic5671
      @profanemagic5671 Рік тому +4

      You should do it if you think your body can handle it :) People won't judge you for your age if that's what you're afraid of.
      It's all about whether or not you feel fit enough to do it.

    • @Devdarehen
      @Devdarehen Рік тому +1

      If you would like, try it. Age dosnt need to stop you.

  • @darthmorbous
    @darthmorbous Рік тому +6

    It just makes me happy seeing people get together for just that... Being happy. Not my cup of tea, but man... I love it, that you love it.

  • @azrani2023
    @azrani2023 Рік тому +3

    Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for lending a hand in exploring a fascinating potential future hobby from a safe distance at first. :) Danke!!!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      that makes me very happy! Thank you for your kind words and glad you are exploring this hobby!!

  • @AZbyNite
    @AZbyNite Рік тому +9

    They’re having a blast, love that. This ain’t for me but I appreciate the cool factor in the detail and care this whole event has.

  • @thekrispiestkreme5609
    @thekrispiestkreme5609 Рік тому +67

    How fucking sick is this, I’ve never done anything like live action roleplay but hot damn I would love to do this

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +4

      hahaaaa love that you like it!! If youre interested check out my other videos too! We made a couple of cool videos about other International events and about different larpers etc

    • @azrani2023
      @azrani2023 Рік тому +1

      Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!!!!

  • @Sleezyy-01
    @Sleezyy-01 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm coming to Germany in about 2 years ill definitely have a go at this activity I find it amazing and amusing 😊❤

  • @FernLovebond
    @FernLovebond Рік тому +1

    I've seen LARP in various ways, and this is such a great thing to have a community of this size and investment. Thank you for showing this!!

  • @basti3959
    @basti3959 Рік тому +4

    Perfect as always Sonja!
    Kann kaum erwarten dieses Jahr dabei zu sein!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      wohooo

    •  Рік тому +2

      Anmeldungen gehen bald los!

  • @KEW-pd1jn
    @KEW-pd1jn Рік тому +4

    This one looks awesome. I’ve never been to a LARP situation! but I have talked for three hours straight with a knight that wielded a 10 ft tall something something Blade or sword. At the time, I was working at a hotel. We stood at the front desk the whole time. It was him with his 10ft LARP weapon, and Me checking in guest, answering phone calls, and then picking up the conversation right where we left off. It felt almost like I went to the festival.

  • @dasflunkie8400
    @dasflunkie8400 Рік тому +51

    Einfach nur genial. ❤ Als Hobbit möchte ich mich aber besonders für die Berichterstattung über den Kuchen bedanken.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +6

      Haha wie schön! Bist du Teil dieses Lagers oder findest du allgemein einfach nur Kuchen toll? =D

    • @dasflunkie8400
      @dasflunkie8400 Рік тому +2

      @@SonjasAdventures He, Du weisst ja, wie wir Hobbits so sind - klein, rund und auf die Bequemlichkeiten des Lebens bedacht. In so einem Lager würde ich glatt überrannt und im Schlamm landen… und dann mehrere Tage ohne meinen Lieblingssessel… aber ich gebe zu, der Kuchen ist ein Riesenargument pro LARP. Ah ja, Elben. Immer ein Bonus. 😄

  • @Tricus
    @Tricus Рік тому +69

    A lot of the outfits are incredibly well made! I timestamped some of the, imo, best ones :)
    2:06
    2:45
    3:52
    4:39
    6:04
    8:47
    8:50
    9:06
    9:12

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

    • @larpingxvii9920
      @larpingxvii9920 Рік тому +3

      I like how you didnt have a favourite camp and kept it even for everyone :D :D :D

    • @samaelsevanhadar
      @samaelsevanhadar Рік тому

      @@larpingxvii9920 Well, most of them were Chaos folks - And a few orcs. They are really awesome though.

  • @arronstamp6734
    @arronstamp6734 Рік тому +19

    We've all done it as kids right?
    Always loved fantasy.
    Since I saw the movie role models and found this stuff.
    I've always wanted to attend at least once, my friend does viking reenactment has armor and everything. Looks like a great way to meet people at their best doing something they genuinely love and bond.

    • @larpingxvii9920
      @larpingxvii9920 Рік тому +2

      Well even role models isnt the best representation of our Hobby, its nice that you liked the impressions!
      You should ask your friend if he could lend you some stuff and just go with him. Larping has the potential to be the best Hobby you can think of!

  • @Purple_Pixel
    @Purple_Pixel Рік тому +30

    It is like living in the middle ages but without a short lifespan, famine, disease and violent death.

    • @raistraw8629
      @raistraw8629 4 місяці тому +3

      In the Middle Ages, the average life expectancy was so low, primarily due to high child mortality rates.
      Adults who survived childhood often lived to be 50 to 70 years old in some cases up to 90 years.
      But yes the lifespan back then was in the most cases way lower.

  • @ccloudleaf
    @ccloudleaf Рік тому +13

    This is like Fantasy Burning Man, and I'm here for it. I think it would be fun to go even as an artist, or chef, as well as a warrior or spellcaster! I've never been that committed to roleplay

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +5

      Haha - actually, I would say "Conquest of Mythodea" is more like the "Fantasy Burning Man"...that's the world's biggest Larp event with 10,000 people and it's a little more festival like. But I love it, too

  • @AnneHolmes-
    @AnneHolmes- Рік тому +10

    Ein richtig starkes Video! Vielen Dank Sonja!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +2

      ui, ich freu mich! Schön, dass es dir gefällt! Und du siehst so klasse aus in den Shots

  • @benjaminspang
    @benjaminspang Рік тому +2

    Richtig klasse dieser Einblick in LARP! :) Hatte von dem Thema bisher nur wenig Ahnung, aber jetzt bin ich schlauer und noch beeindruckter! Wow!

  • @rdsii64
    @rdsii64 Рік тому +15

    I had to look up what LARP even meant. With that said, this looks like a lot of fun. I would have no clue what I was doing but it seams like learning is half the fun of LARPing. Good journey to you all and enjoy what seems like a fantastic hobby.

    • @snarkymcsnarkface1863
      @snarkymcsnarkface1863 Рік тому +3

      If you are interested find your local community there is a group in almost every city.
      If nothing else picking up a skill like sewing is worth it for a few afternoons of your time. Along with making some, interesting connections.
      I dont do it myself not my scene. I just help one group develop their story/quest. Seeing as I have been their dm for years now. They love picking through my scrap book of discarded ideas.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      I love that we broke the bubble and found you outside of it! Welcome! Glad you like it so far

  • @MarisArmoury
    @MarisArmoury Рік тому +57

    It is definitely on my larp bucket list to attend one of the big three in Germany some day. But for now, I had a lot of fun spotting quite a few people I know in this video!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +4

      awesome!! You should definitely check it out yourself one day ❤️

    • @kamielvanmeel131
      @kamielvanmeel131 Рік тому +3

      Can definitely advise you to come, it's great fun

    •  Рік тому +1

      Of all the three, this is the most affordable and the most immersive.

  • @puppeli
    @puppeli Рік тому +52

    Back in the 1990's, i was fascinated by larp's. I would read about these awesome larp events people were having. People would book a whole hotel to run a Vampire larp. Or they would rent a castle for a few day long fantasy larp. Or book a whole cruise ship to run a scifi larp (they decorated the inside of the cruise ship to resemble a space ship). I was soo envious.... But in the end, i never went to any larp events. Mainly because my social skills, suck ass. Anyways, its nice to see people still interested in larping.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +12

      How about you change that now? Believe me, you just need to find your crowd. This could absolutely be something that enriches your life

    • @rencloudkicker
      @rencloudkicker Рік тому

      A sci-fi larp and a vampire larp? Sounds sweet. Someone should make a Larp theme park where you could build 3 or 4 genres in one massive plot of land, that way your can have a centralized location for medical, non Larp food (especially for those with health requirement diets) and facilities.

    • @piet8803
      @piet8803 Рік тому +1

      @@SonjasAdventures True!
      I only clicked this video to find out what the meaning of LARP is.
      I do believe that people should never be afraid to join something like this. There is no way someone that is already involved would judge jou. I believe it would mean the world to them if new people join.
      You must do what you love. Live is short. If someone from outside think you ar stupid then let them think that. They are missing out on real friendship.
      What a great community.

    • @zakkmylde1712
      @zakkmylde1712 Рік тому +7

      My social skills and tolerance for social interaction are both low, I'm a proud introvert. I had an extroverted friend take me to a LARP with him years ago when I was around 19, I had all the same fears as you and it turned our to be great. Everyone at every event I've been to over the years loved seeing someone new and they were one of the most welcoming crowds I've ever experienced. Also keep in mind while at the LARP you aren't you anyway, I built my character to be the complete opposite of myself and just embraced him. It helped me build better social skills and conquer some of my social anxiety. It's never too late and I highly recommend going to an event.

    • @newslavecity8311
      @newslavecity8311 Рік тому

      you sound like a psychopathic murderer

  • @b0d089
    @b0d089 Рік тому +10

    Wieder einmal ein unfassbar gutes Video von euch! Ich bin begeistert wie gut ihr die LARP Scene einfangen könnt und auch für Außenstehende erklärt.
    Es ist so Schade das ihr bald damit aufhört und eine große Lücke hinterlasst. Da muss erstmal jemand an diese Qualität ran kommen :D
    Wir sehen uns auf dem CoM!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      oh wow danke Bodo!! Das bedeutet uns echt super viel solche Kommentare zu lesen 😍 Robin aua meinem Team hat super hart an diesem Video geschnitten und jat jedes Lob verdient

  • @betweenthelines9549
    @betweenthelines9549 Рік тому +2

    I saw some genuinely beautiful moments in this.. I would so attend. And I thank you for sharing this event with us.

    • @tobimeier5544
      @tobimeier5544 Рік тому

      Maybe there is an event near by you could attend?

  • @xcyanidegamerx4402
    @xcyanidegamerx4402 Рік тому +1

    i have no idea why this popped up in my recommended and this particular genre of roleplay really isnt for me but its still awesome to see people so dedicated towards it, seems like an awesome experience

  • @sdlausen1
    @sdlausen1 Рік тому +29

    I didn't know this was a thing. I find it truly strange adults would like doing this sort of thing. Then again... I race and spend my money on cars as a hobby. To a larper, I bet that's dumb and silly. Most people just see a car as a utility device like a washing machine. So... in that regard, I get it. Larping (if I'm saying that word right) is pretty damn awesome. EVERYONE has a hobby they love and makes them happy. Larping is just one of the many. Pretty awesome watching this.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +3

      You honestly put it so well! Thanks mate!! I really love how well you put this. Also, if you want to know a little more about our crazy hobby, we just uploaded a new video that explains it and shows a few more international Larps: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

    • @samaelsevanhadar
      @samaelsevanhadar Рік тому

      Pretty awesome that you put it this way!

  • @Bob.Jenkins
    @Bob.Jenkins Рік тому +3

    Promoting community, friendship and fun - what's not to like? Thank you for this glimpse into the LARP culture.

  • @nephicus339
    @nephicus339 Рік тому +5

    That is very impressive!
    All kinds of ideas ran through my mind throughout this video.

  • @BG-qx2st
    @BG-qx2st Рік тому +1

    That orc camp looked bad ass I admire the thought put into everything

  • @RadicalLiving
    @RadicalLiving Рік тому +1

    Wow this video went viral quick! Congrats Sonja, you deserve it!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      oh thanks, mate!! Greetings from Munich to Berlin 😁🤟🏻

  • @thatguy3604
    @thatguy3604 Рік тому +4

    Epic Empires sounds like so much fun! I would love a chance to visit a place like this to escape the grind and have fun like we did when we were kids for a bit.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      Well, If you want to see more of LARP all around the world check out our latest video: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

    • @larpingxvii9920
      @larpingxvii9920 Рік тому

      It feels like a big step, but starting with Larp isnt THAT hard...

  • @hirokappa8974
    @hirokappa8974 Рік тому +15

    Imagine if they made this a all year round thing like a actual thriving community that be awesome

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      There is an actual thriving community and Larps happen all year around. Check out our latest video, it explains the hobby more in detail: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

    • @MyVoiceCountsDammit
      @MyVoiceCountsDammit Рік тому +2

      Ya, they do, it's called real life. There are a kinds of characters, it's wild!

    • @Capohanf1
      @Capohanf1 Рік тому +1

      @@MyVoiceCountsDammit Unfortunatly "REAL LIFE" is messed with by the PC Police!!!!!!

    • @MyVoiceCountsDammit
      @MyVoiceCountsDammit Рік тому

      @@Capohanf1 I agree, just being cynical. But that's what real life is, roleplay who you wanna be, fake it till you make it!

    • @Capohanf1
      @Capohanf1 Рік тому

      @@MyVoiceCountsDammit Real life role play DOES have its advantages, I try and make all my neighbors think I am Crazy so they do not bother me!

  • @The_Good_Soldier
    @The_Good_Soldier Рік тому +6

    I have a great idea for a rogue character and i would love to make his outfit and go here!
    This event looks amazing!

  • @rhabeldibabeldi6812
    @rhabeldibabeldi6812 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for that amazing review, this seems to be a ton of fun!

  • @sackingsjw55
    @sackingsjw55 Рік тому +2

    I love this, thank you for posting. Some inner part of me yearns to live in this life and connect with a deep part inside of me connected with my heritage. My ancestors were Danish, Scottish and Welsh and I would love to live as a viking and connect to that part of me. Thank you for posting this

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      veeery welcome. Have a look at this if you wanna know more: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

  • @saerdna94
    @saerdna94 Рік тому +13

    Suprised to see so many of my players of the 1750ish part of Town. Great Video. And thanks for praising our oven and the pies :)

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +3

      oh those were your pies and oven? I LOVED it...also the cake looked really yummy...My mouth is still watering =D

    • @saerdna94
      @saerdna94 Рік тому +3

      @@SonjasAdventures Of one of my players, yes. I am the headorga who said: "And you really wanna wake up every morning to bake fresh bread and pie? Good luck with that." 😄
      Still amazed he did it. What a madman.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      @@saerdna94 haha and so they did apparently...can I book them for the next Larp I go to? I want to eat fresh bread and pie every day, too!!

    • @saerdna94
      @saerdna94 Рік тому +1

      @@SonjasAdventures I asked, we'll see. . .

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      @@saerdna94 haha thanks

  • @DarthObscurity
    @DarthObscurity 11 місяців тому +3

    At first I was awed, then she said "3rd biggest in Germany" and "1200 people" in the same sentence. Jebus, Germans like their LARP. I'd have to drive an hour and a half to attend one and I'll bet there would be around 20-30 people.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  11 місяців тому

      Yeah we do have some big Larp events here 😊 If you are interested, I have a video caled "what is larp" as well as "the 6 biggest larp genres", where I show other big Larp events not only from Europe but also Canada etc 😊

  • @latter-daysaintbatman2679
    @latter-daysaintbatman2679 Рік тому +7

    One day, my family and I will attend. Together, we will join the Warhammer Fantasy camp, to fight alongside Empire fans. How come I didn't find Epic Empires years ago? How come I am only finding it now in these days where people are panicking about the 'End of the world'.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +2

      Haven't people panicked about the "end of the world" for thousands of years? =D There's a Chaos camp and an Empire camp - so you would have to choose your Warhammer Fantasy =D Also, your Family has to be over 18 years old if you take them with you =) I hope you have tons of fun whenever you go!!

    • @latter-daysaintbatman2679
      @latter-daysaintbatman2679 Рік тому +1

      @@SonjasAdventures Yes they have lol. Ppl still do haha. I’m over 18 and my fiancé is over 18 too. She and I want to go to the larp camp in Quebec though before we think about going to Germany. I’m with the Empire all the way! I’m going as a Templar Witch Hunter of the Empire. I have a dream to become…. Karl Franz…..xD.
      Also thank you. Yeah when she and I are married and have kids of our own, that’s when we will wait until they’re old enough.

  • @wadin95W
    @wadin95W Рік тому +1

    im always so envious of people who can actualy roleplay combat and such. ive always wanted to give it a try some day, but since i know my self and have a natural tendency for anger i know i will never give it a go for everyone elses sake.
    still tho, looks mad fun and i have nothing but respect for all who play along.

  • @AntoniOrszykowski
    @AntoniOrszykowski Рік тому +2

    I love watching people fully committed in to what they love ❤️

  • @Korppis
    @Korppis Рік тому +9

    oh my I feel like I need to try attending this event one year. Always wanted to play traveling warrior monk character irl. I'd be one of the strange people walking around barefooted in earthly toned robes and armed with calm fury and quarter staff. Martial arts were borderline religion to me at one point of my life and I'd actually even be able to cook food on open fire.

  • @Li_Mi987
    @Li_Mi987 Рік тому +4

    Very cool video Sonja! Thanks to you and your Team

  • @MilesMagic1
    @MilesMagic1 Рік тому +5

    I was on my first Larp ever, last year. And I started with EE. Well, what could I say: I have a new Hobby. Thanks for the video. I could remember every second of what you showed.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      oh wow, that's quite a larp to begin with ^^ Which camp did you go to?

    • @MilesMagic1
      @MilesMagic1 Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures Ya, but that made it special good!
      I performed as a traveler and I was at Neapolis (Antike) for a visit stay.
      Next time I will be in the City

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      @@MilesMagic1 yeah the town is a great place for a traveller! And an easy place to start as well from what I have seen. Love that you will come back

    • @MilesMagic1
      @MilesMagic1 Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures Will you be there as well? Where are you from anyway? And wich Fort are you heading for?

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      @@MilesMagic1 no I won't be there. 2023 I only go to two Larp events. I am from Germany. No fort or camp =)

  • @NorthernFirefighter
    @NorthernFirefighter Рік тому

    Always love these kinds of Videos😊 Have always enjoyed Watching LARP but never really dared to do it, but have found good friends that I together with got to experience LARP with for the first time this year. All I can say is that I am going back for more!

  • @alexanderzippel8809
    @alexanderzippel8809 Рік тому +2

    Ach, muss mich echt mal mit der Schneiderkunst beschäftigen. So ein Kostüm zu schaffen wäre schon was tolles

    • @annathevideoviewer
      @annathevideoviewer Рік тому

      Du findest da viele Anleitungen, Schnittmuster etc. im Internet.

  • @Cabochon1360
    @Cabochon1360 Рік тому +4

    I'm in the SCA, which is something like a LARP (though sort-of history-based rather than fantasy-based). Epic Empires looks like great fun.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      yeah, I hear SCA is pretty big in the US, right? I've only heard of Pensic War so far but that looks cool, too

    • @joelee1750
      @joelee1750 Рік тому

      You ever been to gulf wars?..

  • @TheEpicBeastyGamerPlays
    @TheEpicBeastyGamerPlays Рік тому +5

    Incredible, what an amazing community!

  • @prestobizmal
    @prestobizmal Рік тому +1

    You know the orc camp is fire. Just pranking the elves the whole time.

  • @terraopg8259
    @terraopg8259 Рік тому +9

    thats absolutely amazing and instantly goes on the list of things i want to attend in my life ... now i just need a costume somehow

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      Yeeeay! If you need inspiration, check out our channel @sonjas_adventures on Instagram. I post so many costume inspirations

  • @SupremeCommanderBaiser
    @SupremeCommanderBaiser Рік тому +4

    Das sieht ja echt mal klasse aus.

    • @tobimeier5544
      @tobimeier5544 Рік тому

      Absolut. Und die ganze mühe und Arbeit die in so nem Outfit steckt....

  • @xander9460
    @xander9460 Рік тому +6

    5:35 I've unfortunately don't have experience larping yet. But with DnD and other RPG's I've played this was THE golden rule! Help, others, shine. If everyone was trying to give all other players their time in the spotlight, EVERYONE WAS SHINING! What great RP sessions we had

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      yeeeees!! That's exactly it!! Also, If you want to see more of LARP all around the world check out our latest video: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

  • @GIJoe-wu6bo
    @GIJoe-wu6bo Рік тому +1

    This is what we did almost every school recess. Good to know some haven't outgrown it. They take it to a new level.

  • @BEAMISHdocd
    @BEAMISHdocd Рік тому +2

    Once you can get past the whole early 1900's germany, germans are actually some of the nicest people I have ever met online. Also some of the funniest and respecting/thoughtful people as well.

  • @Rostov_red_beard
    @Rostov_red_beard Рік тому +12

    The importance of good shoes cant be overstated

  • @socalastarte6727
    @socalastarte6727 Рік тому +6

    This is what a black belt in nerdiness looks like......

  • @eliabiundo8874
    @eliabiundo8874 Рік тому +6

    I love your coverage of the EE i hope to got there this year. But what i love more is the fact that it is surprising to a lot of people to be always immersed in your character. I feel like american and european larp is very different in terms if outfits, playstile and immersion.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      hm, that's not even just an "American" or "European" thing - I know a lot of European Larps that break character often.. but here I never saw it once. And personally, I prefer that 😊 How about you?

    • @andreaswand6935
      @andreaswand6935 Рік тому

      Hurry up with your application, there are already waiting lists for some camps.

    • @budld2498
      @budld2498 Рік тому +1

      I've been interested in Larp but never knew where to start, I also live in a part of the US where that kind of thing just isn't accepted if you are above a certain age

  • @Morsoth
    @Morsoth Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all these amazing videos!

  • @TheToledoTrumpton
    @TheToledoTrumpton Рік тому +2

    In Britain you used to get up early on a Saturday to head off to your own particularly hobby, 6am say, and whether it was a sport, the climbers and trekkers, or people headed off to a carnival or role-play event, I used to enjoy seeing the busses, mini-busses and car convoys headed off to have fun and lose themselves in whatever pastime was their passion.
    We'd nod at each other and say, "There goes those caving nutters", or "There goes those role-players", with full knowledge they were probably saying the same thing about us. Long may we all be able to spend time doing what we enjoy doing.
    I worry that to many people are way too concerned about life and what other people do and think, when they should just be having fun. I've done a couple of these events (a long time ago), and I thoroughly recommend them, It is a cross between a fancy-dress murder-mystery party and real life Dungeons and Dragons, and like everything, the more you put in, the more you get out of it.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      that's a great way to put it.. and I think what you are describing will always be the case.. there's always people who care what the neighbours say and think... and then there's people who are happy with their own lifes and are okay with whatever floats someone elses boat. I personally think, as long as you live the life that you WANT to live.. and not just react to whatever your neighbours think you should do..it's worth it and a life well-lived

  • @donaldelliott770
    @donaldelliott770 Рік тому +6

    I wish we had stuff like this in America

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +3

      Well, you do have LARP. =) Just a different type of Larp. And you do have a pretty amazing huge Larp campsite in Canada (Bicolline). So that's something, right?

  • @ArmySigs
    @ArmySigs Рік тому +3

    LARPing has always seemed like a bit of a joke but this looks like so much fun. Hope I can try it one day

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      oh how cool! I totally understand - and I try to explain and show more cool stuff here in our new video if you like: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

  • @itskyansaro
    @itskyansaro Рік тому +4

    Absolut tolles Video!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      ach wie schön! Wer seid ihr denn damit ich weiß, wer "du und deine Gruppe" sind? =)

    • @maikea.9026
      @maikea.9026 Рік тому

      ich habe euch auch direkt entdeckt! :D eure Gewandung ist aber auch einfach einprägsam und outstanding ^^

    • @itskyansaro
      @itskyansaro Рік тому +1

      @@SonjasAdventures Wir sind das Sechste Banner aus der Sparrengaffel des Pilgerlagers. Wir sind für gewöhnlich an unseren rot-weißen Landsknecht gewandungen mit den dünnen roten rauten auf weißem Grund zu erkennen.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@itskyansaro bei welchem Zeitstempel sieht man euch denn im Video? (das fällt mir leichter zu erkennen)

    • @itskyansaro
      @itskyansaro Рік тому

      bei 10:57 kann man uns gut von Hinten sehen und die roten Rauten auf weißem Grund, die uns kennzeichnen.

  • @cuff2860
    @cuff2860 Рік тому

    I just randomly came across this video and I couldn’t be more interested. I’m in America so it’s a long shot, but the idea is definitely on my radar now, thanks!

  • @neilfoster814
    @neilfoster814 Рік тому +1

    Oh boy, that looks like a huge amount of fun! The first I heard about LARP was from the movie "Role Models" where it forms a huge part of the movie plot. I'm going to have to look into this in a great more detail!

    • @larpingxvii9920
      @larpingxvii9920 Рік тому

      That movie did more for the Larp community than we'd like to admit :D

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      awesome Neil! Here's a video that might help you: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

  • @Sonnenblume1996
    @Sonnenblume1996 Рік тому +7

    ich bin im video! werd ich jetzt berühmt? und, ohne scheiß, ich hab nicht mitbekommen, dass ihr da gerade direkt neben mir standet mit der kamera 😅

    • @itskyansaro
      @itskyansaro Рік тому +2

      Ich auch nicht, wir sind ein paar mal ziemlich nah im Bild und ich könnte nicht sagen, dass mir das auf dem Event aufgefallen wäre

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      ich nehm das einfach mal als Kompliment, dass wir nicht zu auffällig waren mit unserer Kamera =D Hab versucht, mich sehr dezent zu verhalten! Mein Freund hat sich immer vor mich gestellt, damit ich abgeschirmt filmen konnte und keinen aus seiner Immersion reiße. Wer bist du denn, also wo im Video bist du zu sehen?
      Und klaaaaar wirst du jetzt berühmt =D

    • @itskyansaro
      @itskyansaro Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures bei 0:50 bin ich relativ in der mitte des bildes, weil ich am Rande des Spießhaufens der Pilger gehe und bei 0:52 sind meine Gruppe und ich fast alle auf der Rechten seite des Bildes zu sehen. Später im Video kommen wir noch zwei mal glaube ich an derselben stelle, in der Messergasse glaube ich ist es oder ein bisschen dahinter, vor.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@itskyansaro aaaaah ja jetzt weiß ich wer ihr seid =D Ich hab euch in der Stadt genau vor diesem krassen Unwetter erwischt.

    • @jinga4410
      @jinga4410 Рік тому

      Sonneblume & Fritz: Das war eine magische Kamera. Ich glaube mit Daemon drin wie auf der Scheibenwelt. Da faellt das nicht so auf.

  • @lovepuppy2242
    @lovepuppy2242 Рік тому +3

    I would love to go and just make bread hahah. It sounds so cool! I wish I was still living in Germany, I would have loved to go.

  • @thundergoat421_6
    @thundergoat421_6 Рік тому +4

    Man, I always wanted to take part in this. Next year I'll have the funds to start getting into it but I'm afraid I won't be able to ever join. Airfair, tickets, bringing all my gear, thematic camping gear and to learn to cook in a thematic way? Too much for my small brain. Also the expenses to bring all of that over to Europe from over across the pond.

    • @baluogerbarenkonig3682
      @baluogerbarenkonig3682 Рік тому +1

      Oh you dont need to cook in an authentic way. Its possible to use a small campingstove in your Tent for example.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Hey hey, how about you go and take a look at the Epic Empires homepage and choose a camp that interests you. You can then check out that camp on Facebook or Instagram and just get in touch with people. Maybe having someone you can ask questions will help you in that process - I understand that it feels overwhelming at fist. But why not make it an adventure? =)

    • @thundergoat421_6
      @thundergoat421_6 Рік тому

      @SONJAS ADVENTURES I could always start there. Problem is choosing a theme!
      I might go more of a Bretonnian Knight so I can do Warhammer, or other fantasy settings without being too one sided. (A couple years ago I wanted to do a Gondor Soldier but a lot of LARP places were very adiment on not doing IP specific armor and doing your own custom armor.)

    • @LUCANVOMDIENST
      @LUCANVOMDIENST Рік тому +3

      Most camps can help you with those problems. Cooking for example... there might be groups in your camp offering you a place at their table. You pay some money into the pot and you are planed in for some meals, just need a plate. Simply contact your camp with your questions, they can help with allmost anything and will find a solution for you. Some camps like chaos dont cook in the play area... they have a little area outside of the play area for cooking sleeping etc... because well, who wants to see a chaos warrior in the kitchen or taking a nap... would break immersion. But we are still humans and need to eat and sleep... so we moved this away from the playfield :)

    • @thundergoat421_6
      @thundergoat421_6 Рік тому

      @@LUCANVOMDIENST That's pretty reasonable!

  • @McConnachy
    @McConnachy 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video, Sonjas, greetings from Scotland, tapadh leibh a charaid

  • @vincentlaw1415
    @vincentlaw1415 Рік тому +1

    No matter if you are into such things or not, you have to respect the level of cultivation something like that requires. There are so many spoken and unspoken rules that you need to spontaniously apply in each situation.

  • @acererak_957
    @acererak_957 Рік тому +5

    imagine going up there and completely breaking the immersion by showing up as Ghazghkull Thraka and lead the Fantasy Orcs to victory with your Powerclaw and a massive Heavy Shootah.

    • @gunblade1980
      @gunblade1980 Рік тому +5

      That would mean the organisers of the Orc camp approve your character concept and costume, as otherwise you wouldn't`t be allowed to attend the event.

    • @DJROCKSTAZ
      @DJROCKSTAZ Рік тому +2

      To make it even more epic, have someone in a Human camp dress up as Commissar Yarrick. It'd be the Third War for Armageddon all over again!

    • @RicardoMoralesMassin
      @RicardoMoralesMassin Рік тому +1

      @@DJROCKSTAZ :: Reunited and it feel so good / Reunited 'cause we understood :: sounds in the background

    • @killeanmcchesney5138
      @killeanmcchesney5138 Рік тому

      @@gunblade1980 that doesn’t sound like a very orcish way of doing that lol

    • @gunblade1980
      @gunblade1980 Рік тому +4

      @@killeanmcchesney5138 Well the orcish way of doing that would be kicking the crap out of the player who is too thick to read the camp concept and believes he can show up as an idiot with probably a shitty costume. :)

  • @TheDutchTexan
    @TheDutchTexan Рік тому +3

    Ah LARP... One of the best times I have had with a group of like-minded people! Probably been almost 2 decades since I last larped. I love it when people knock it. Being able to turn off the day to day and immerse yourself into another world is truly wonderful. Sometimes I wish I could get back in it. But at 41 and out of shape? I don't think it would end well. And it seems most of the LARPs that I came across work with pay to play, where you can simply add stats if you fork over the cash. Bummer really, since all the larps I went to were just an entry fee and your points stacked naturally with no way to pay to get an advantage over others.

    •  Рік тому

      I'm 41 with 3 kids and I'm in this video. 😉

    • @tobimeier5544
      @tobimeier5544 Рік тому

      42 and out of shape here.. i just do all the other things you can do besides fighting :D

    • @hannesgnad5334
      @hannesgnad5334 Рік тому

      @@tobimeier5544 50+, and in this video. Just keep exercising. 😃

  • @GrekeFenris
    @GrekeFenris Рік тому +6

    I want to go to this so bad, it's been on my bucket list for a bit now.

  • @charlesw5919
    @charlesw5919 Рік тому

    It's pretty cool people come together and take this seriously.

  • @igordasunddas3377
    @igordasunddas3377 Рік тому +1

    I role-played in various online games (and I'm talking about serious role-play with month-long plots and what have you), but I'd certainly want to give this a try. Funnily enough itself only about three hundred or so kilometers from where I live, but I am not prepared enough.
    I'll probably look into it as I remember all those countless months and years of roleplay in MMORPGs with a smile on my lips. Not sure as to what I'd play, but I am certainly not a well-versed warrior.
    Anyway - thank you for such a great video, Sonja.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      Veeery welcome, If you wanna know more about the hobby check this out: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

    • @Seegras
      @Seegras Рік тому

      The trick is to buy a ticket now, start a bit of preparing (like ordering shoes), and then madly scramble at the last minute to get your costume finished ;)

  • @BennyB2006uk
    @BennyB2006uk Рік тому +8

    I would love to attend one of these someday. I would really need to sort my costume and knowledge of the german language though!

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      You can absolutely go without knowing German - the costume is a must, though 😁But that's the fun part right? 😍

    • @BennyB2006uk
      @BennyB2006uk Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures it absolutely is the fun part. But I get anxiety at big larp events as it is, let alone when the ambient used language isn't one I understand! lol

    • @andreaswand6935
      @andreaswand6935 Рік тому +1

      @@BennyB2006uk People around you will talk in english if they know you are not a native german speaker.

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@BennyB2006uk That makes sense! Have you considered going to one of the other big German events where you could join an English speaking group so your surrounding speaks English at least?

    • @BennyB2006uk
      @BennyB2006uk Рік тому

      @@SonjasAdventures Are there ones you recommend? I have no idea which would fall in that particular category

  • @jaymieberry
    @jaymieberry Рік тому +5

    I would love to be part of this. Either as a mushroom fae or wood elf to lead those astray into a pit or net. Aloha from Hawaii 🌺

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Aloha! If you wanna find out more about "where you can play a mushrom fae" then check out my basic video about LARP: ua-cam.com/video/mWtnql6Epf8/v-deo.html

  • @fpsgames8188
    @fpsgames8188 Рік тому +3

    I understand why, but I was kind of disappointed the paramedics weren't dressed up like fantasy RPG healers. 😁

    • @GenJuhru
      @GenJuhru Рік тому

      Yeah, must be some local ordinance requirement for events like this. But definitely awesome, if like they're part of a healers guild or backstory or something.

    •  Рік тому +1

      They're just paramedics and not part of the game. There are however paramedics among the players and they often play healers. Or thugs.

    • @GenJuhru
      @GenJuhru Рік тому

      @ what the-- that's some flip there, from healer to thug or is there something behind it😁

    • @SonjasAdventures
      @SonjasAdventures  Рік тому

      @@GenJuhru haha it's probably just that they attend as Larpers and thus in their role.. but happen to be paramedics in real life. In my Larp group we have a couple of doctors and they have definitely done first aid in their armors on the Battlefield before 😂

  • @alexanderw.5957
    @alexanderw.5957 3 місяці тому

    Das 1. Mal habe ich von LARP etwas gehört, da war ich in der Ausbildung.
    Dann erfuhr ich, es gibt ganze Events mit Kostümen und mehr.
    Es ist ja echt ein cooles Hobby. Oder muss ich sagen, das ist eine richtig interessante Passion?
    Neugierig ist man da schon, allein wegen der Stimmung und des Herzbluts dafür. Krasse "Herde". 💪

  • @chaleowin7732
    @chaleowin7732 Рік тому +2

    My LARP is waking up, bringing my daughter to daycare, working from 7AM to 4PM, getting daughter from daycare at 4:30PM, taking care of my wife, daughter and dog until I pass out at 10PM. Repeat every day. I'm living the LARPiing dream.

    • @WiiPetUwU
      @WiiPetUwU Рік тому

      Boooooring quit your job, cheat on your wife with a waifu, give your dog away and sell your child. Then and only then you can live a happy life!

    • @paulwallwell2142
      @paulwallwell2142 Рік тому +2

      And are their prerequisite to joining this Guild of yours haha

    • @chaleowin7732
      @chaleowin7732 Рік тому

      @@texrnl Sad but true.

    • @chaleowin7732
      @chaleowin7732 Рік тому

      @@paulwallwell2142 High luck skill, I swear most of my success is luck based.

  • @irevisibel9237
    @irevisibel9237 Рік тому +3

    Thanks to @Asmongold reacting on your video I had to take a look myself. Good job!