technoir | Larp Lexicon

I have struck upon the notion of compiling a list of larp terms. These are terms that exist only in larp circles or have different menaing in larp circles. I am hoping others will add to this list and I will be compiling over time.

here are a couple

Roll: Verb, to beat up and/or rob a n individual with a certain amount of ease. (use: I say we role the slave mercheant and release his slaves.)

Dogpile: Verb or noun, This is the tactic of throwing as many mellee combants as can fit on one opponent. (use: Thats a real dogpile on the Gathi. Okay everyone dog pile the necromancer and dont let up till he falls.)

Had me at hello: this phrase describes when you are taken very short order in a fight. Usually with the first or second hit or spell. (use: *Strike of death* *strike of death* Dude, he had me at hello.)

break Darth Maul: this is a phrase describing showing a tremendous amount of style and skill with a staff. (use: Haffey is breaking Darth maul over there, I will be staying over here.)

donut: origin:Nero Noun, someone who is lacking in perceptive ability. (use: that guy was a real donut, no clue at all whats going on.)

these are a few and I am looking for more....hit me with your best.

TechNoir

Origins of Terms.

Neither of these are really LARP specific terms.

I've never heard "Had me at hello" or "Break Darth Maul" The second would really be a Star Wars reference and not a specific LARP term.

"Donut" however is a perfect example of LARP Slang.

One of the problems in comming up with such a list is the difficulty of being LARP specific. You can use movie terms (like the Darth Maul one) or generic gaming terms "Failed his Dex Check" or "No Save"

Other terms like "Drumroll" have a specific LARP context (To beat, often illegally, rapidly on an opponent) but still bear strong reference to the original term.

So I really like Donut.