• The possibility to observe the active evolution of the character and setting in a symbiotic relationship over time.
• The possibility to involve the players, to a greater extent, in the course of the LARPs narrative ("interactive plot-structure")
• The option to make larger jumps in time and space within the narrative
• The possibility to focus the drama toward peaks in the narrative
• The potential for a much more realistic time perspective during the LARP

Dos and Don'ts

• Hava a plausible reason for the Characters gathering regularly. Do not arrange unfounded sessions just to fill the squares on the calendar
• Have at-least on Introductory-meet-up Between players and Organizers before the campaign
• Game mechanics should be reduced to an absolute minimum.
• Be strict with comings and goings, be sure that all the players have a basic understanding of the setting before they are introduced to active play
• There should under no circumstances be any "main-character", the LARP should not be dependant on any single characters to function
• Be aware of any personal knowledge the players might have on the setting of narrative and utilize it actively
• Be aware of archetypes and preconceptions; use them or break them, but never ignore them.
• The setting must be rich and well-defined.
• Among the organizers there should be at least one "project-manager" whose tasks are purely practical and not related to the Fiction
• Utilize the breaks between play, keep the game alive and breathing during the downtime
• Make demands of the players during the down-time, both in relations to character-work, activity and dedication.
• Utilize the potential for active evolution over time
• Do not be afraid to varie time, place , or framework between sessions. Jumps in time or space are encouraged.
• The Ongoing LARPs we see today have a low level of preparation work. Organizing an ongoing LARP demands a lot of advance planning, atleast as much as an event-LARP
• Work with the players during character creation
• Do not be afraid to exclude players who do not show up. For the LARP to function it needs continuity. Have a sign-up before each session.
• Do not forget the 3-sphere-rule*
• Never have the Organizers in positions with in-drama authority, or positions which draw to much focus. instead utilize the organizers' characters to enhance status-quo and and the fictions reality.
• Make sure the organizes meet before every session.
• Keep the players updated, have botha pre-game briefing and a post game de-briefing
• Always have writen material available to the players concerning setting and the campaign itself.
• The organizers must present a unified fron to the players, dissagreements should not show, to avoid potential abuse and exploitation.
• Have one contact person available to the players at all times during the downtime, who can then pass the information on to the collective organizers.
• Do not be afraid to utilize the powers of an organizer.

Plot-structure for ongoing LARPs

• Relations and Intrigue, between characters are preferable to gamist "plots"
• Avoid the creations of plots that are simple or to short term
• Create living, believable persons, not characters that serve functions.
• Create Dynamic characters with the potential for change and evolution.
• Keep in mind that the characters have a longer time to explore their relations and plots then an event LARP. utilize this potential.
• He amount of organizer-control you feel is necessary to keep the plot-structure flowing is the right amount of organizer- control
• Create plot-matrixes which are updated regularly.

Translation by Mikael Gyhagen 03.03.2007