Caligo Mundi - Revision history

Rhydian: /* Changeling: Threehold */

2026-08-19T12:24:15Z

Changeling: Threehold

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	In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up], ''Medium'' article. Retrieved 30th April 2026.</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour [[workshop]], which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "[[out-of-game\|Off-game]]" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.		In 2018, [[Penny Sullivan]] and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up], ''Medium'' article. Retrieved 30th April 2026.</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour [[workshop]], which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "[[out-of-game\|Off-game]]" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.

	While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.		While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.

Rhydian: /* History */

2026-06-08T03:34:45Z

History

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	==History==		==History==
	The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the Camarilla – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.		The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the Camarilla – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.

	Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.		Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.

	At the time, the club dedicated itself to an expanded World of Darkness campaign, and this is reflected in the club's chosen name (Latin for "world of shadows/mist" or other connotations, depending on your translation source.) But over the years, the shape of the club has changed.		At the time, the club dedicated itself to an expanded World of Darkness campaign, and this is reflected in the club's chosen name (Latin for "world of shadows/mist" or other connotations, depending on your translation source.) But over the years, the shape of the club has changed.

	~~Since~~ the hosting of the first "Caligo Presents" in 2010 at Northcote Town Hall in Melbourne - a 'taster' of different one-shots in the style of Australian freeforms - the club expanded to other genres and styles and became a home for games that many locals couldn't find anywhere else (simulated combat excepted). Each month Caligo played host to between 1-3 ongoing campaigns, spanning usually anywhere between 4 sessions long to 2 years long before different storyteller teams took breaks to rest and consider what they wanted to run next. Many of these games were [[Multiform\|multiforms]], combining social roleplaying with text roleplaying elements, board games, wargames, or in one case a phone app designed specially by one of the storytellers to interface with players as a 'ship computer' in a sci-fi game. In 2015 these experiments led to the club's first weekend camp event. This was inspired by a popular ongoing campaign that sought to expand beyond its usual format, and then became another home for one-shots in a new setting. The camp continued on annually for another 4 years until the Melbourne lockdowns put a pause on all larping activity.		Player ties to local roleplaying convention culture were strengthened through the promotion of the club at [[Unicon]] with a oneshot in 2009. Then since the hosting of the first "Caligo Presents" in 2010 at Northcote Town Hall in Melbourne - a 'taster' of different one-shots in the style of Australian freeforms - the club expanded to other genres and styles and became a home for games that many locals couldn't find anywhere else (simulated combat excepted). Each month Caligo played host to between 1-3 ongoing campaigns, spanning usually anywhere between 4 sessions long to 2 years long before different storyteller teams took breaks to rest and consider what they wanted to run next. Many of these games were [[Multiform\|multiforms]], combining social roleplaying with text roleplaying elements, board games, wargames, or in one case a phone app designed specially by one of the storytellers to interface with players as a 'ship computer' in a sci-fi game. In 2015 these experiments led to the club's first weekend camp event. This was inspired by a popular ongoing campaign that sought to expand beyond its usual format, and then became another home for one-shots in a new setting. The camp continued on annually for another 4 years until the Melbourne lockdowns put a pause on all larping activity.

	Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month.		Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month.

Rhydian: /* Generation X */ forgot that the original run was only meant to be 3 episodes.

2026-06-08T03:28:49Z

Generation X: forgot that the original run was only meant to be 3 episodes.

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	The main Storytelling team included:		The main Storytelling team included:
	*Richard S - took a step down at the end of ~~Season 1~~.		*Richard S - took a step down at the end of episode 3.
	*Nat R		*Nat R
	*Paul S		*Paul S
	*Aaron Fenwick		*Aaron Fenwick

	It ran for ~~two "seasons" (approximately~~ 2 years) and was considered a [[Multiform]] due to the combination of regular theatrical larp events as well as an ongoing text role-play portion, which took place over Facebook groups and comment threads. This game also spawned the beginning of the Camp Caligo full weekend events; as the first one was pitched and organised by Simon (one of the players, character name "Click") as a 'school camp' for the superhero teens to relax and bond at. Several "RTR" or 'real time roleplay' (mini-session) events were also run, which offered social events in-character with less or no GM-driven plot; as well as an in-character "prom" with photography, as a special event.		Originally intended for only a 3-episode run by creator Richard S, the popularity of the campaign led to other storytellers stepping up to take over the campaign and extend it for longer. In the end it ran for 2 years and was considered a [[Multiform]] due to the combination of regular theatrical larp events as well as an ongoing text role-play portion, which took place over Facebook groups and comment threads. This game also spawned the beginning of the Camp Caligo full weekend events; as the first one was pitched and organised by Simon (one of the players, character name "Click") as a 'school camp' for the superhero teens to relax and bond at. Several "RTR" or 'real time roleplay' (mini-session) events were also run, which offered social events in-character with less or no GM-driven plot; as well as an in-character "prom" with photography, as a special event.

	Gen X has also for many years been referred to by past players of the game as ''"The War"'', due to complex experiences of the game and community around it: particularly regarding the intensity of the text roleplaying, which was sometimes taking place nearly 24/7, and management of mature content. Text roleplay was considered "canon" within certain bounds - for example, mainly text scenes revolved around social day-to-day interaction, as any significant development of powers and plot had to take place in-session. Often, the frequency of roleplaying was considered inaccessible to players who did not have the same amount of time and energy to engage, difficult to moderate, and created more polarised experiences of inclusion in the game and story. Storytellers had to create a rule against being contacted between the hours of 12am-8am to minimise disruption to their personal lives. Player-character [[bleed]] ran high, with some friendships, romantic relationships, and enmity [[in-character]] noticeably affecting [[out-of-character]] relationships, both for good and ill.		Gen X has also for many years been referred to by past players of the game as ''"The War"'', due to complex experiences of the game and community around it: particularly regarding the intensity of the text roleplaying, which was sometimes taking place nearly 24/7, and management of mature content. Text roleplay was considered "canon" within certain bounds - for example, mainly text scenes revolved around social day-to-day interaction, as any significant development of powers and plot had to take place in-session. Often, the frequency of roleplaying was considered inaccessible to players who did not have the same amount of time and energy to engage, difficult to moderate, and created more polarised experiences of inclusion in the game and story. Storytellers had to create a rule against being contacted between the hours of 12am-8am to minimise disruption to their personal lives. Player-character [[bleed]] ran high, with some friendships, romantic relationships, and enmity [[in-character]] noticeably affecting [[out-of-character]] relationships, both for good and ill.

	As a result of these experiences, in 2015 the Code of Conduct was updated. Caligo Mundi games for many years avoided including any text roleplay as part of games, as well as games where significant numbers of adults were cast as teenagers or children in school settings, as this was perceived as a cause of negative bleed experiences. Despite the negative experiences that did occur, ~~many~~ consider this game to have been an important learning experience for many roleplayers, and something that significantly shaped the community through reflective discussions and friendships that emerged from this game.		As a result of these experiences, in 2015 the Code of Conduct was updated. Caligo Mundi games for many years avoided including any text roleplay as part of games, as well as games where significant numbers of adults were cast as teenagers or children in school settings, as this was perceived as a cause of negative bleed experiences. Despite the negative experiences that did occur, some consider this game to have been an important learning experience for many roleplayers, and something that significantly shaped the community through reflective discussions and friendships that emerged from this game.

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Rhydian: /* Changeling: Threehold */

2026-05-13T02:36:59Z

Changeling: Threehold

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	In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up], ''Medium'' article. Retrieved 30th April 2026.</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour workshop, which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "Off-game" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.		In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up], ''Medium'' article. Retrieved 30th April 2026.</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour [[workshop]], which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "[[out-of-game\|Off-game]]" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.

	While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.		While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.

Rhydian: /* Games and Events */

2026-04-30T04:08:11Z

Games and Events

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	\| Colony: Antares & Antares: Prequel \|\| Campaign \|\| December 2016 \|\| May 2017		\| Colony: Antares & Antares: Prequel \|\| Campaign \|\| December 2016 \|\| May 2017
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	\| 7th Sea: A Great Star Falls]] \|\| Campaign \|\| July 2016 \|\| June 2017		\| 7th Sea: A Great Star Falls \|\| Campaign \|\| July 2016 \|\| June 2017
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	\| Snapshots \|\| Freeform One Shots \|\| July 2017 \|\| November 2017		\| Snapshots \|\| Freeform One Shots \|\| July 2017 \|\| November 2017

Rhydian: /* Games and Events */

2026-04-30T04:07:39Z

Games and Events

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	\| Libretto \|\| Freeform \|\| August 2012 \|\| -		\| Libretto \|\| Freeform \|\| August 2012 \|\| -
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	\| Generation X: Tomorrow’s Heroes \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2014 \|\| July 2015		\| [[Caligo_Mundi#Generation_X\|Generation X: Tomorrow’s Heroes]] \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2014 \|\| July 2015
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	\| Game of Thrones \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2015 \|\| April 2016		\| Game of Thrones \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2015 \|\| April 2016
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	====Changeling: Threehold====		====Changeling: Threehold====
	In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up]</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour workshop, which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "Off-game" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.		In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up], ''Medium'' article. Retrieved 30th April 2026.</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour workshop, which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "Off-game" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.

	While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.		While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.

Rhydian: Added table of game history, and details of a few that bore worth longer mentions. There might be a better way to format that all but for now this was the easiest way to get out the most salient points.

2026-04-30T04:04:15Z

Added table of game history, and details of a few that bore worth longer mentions. There might be a better way to format that all but for now this was the easiest way to get out the most salient points.

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Rhydian at 12:31, 10 March 2026

2026-03-10T12:31:57Z

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.		* Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.

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Rhydian: /* History */

2026-03-06T08:26:52Z

History

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	==History==		==History==
	The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the ~~[[Category:Camarilla_Fan_Club\|~~Camarilla]] – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.		The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the Camarilla – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.

	Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.		Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.

Rhydian at 11:03, 6 February 2026

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	An Australian LARP group based in Melbourne. Games cycle between different campaigns and oneshots of all genres, primarily a blend of social or theatrical roleplaying, multiforms and Australian freeforms. Attendance anywhere between 10-50 players per game, every month.		An [[Australia\|Australian]] LARP group based in Melbourne. Games cycle between different campaigns and oneshots of all genres, primarily a blend of social or theatrical roleplaying, [[Multiform\|multiforms]] and [[Australian freeform\|Australian freeforms]]. Attendance anywhere between 10-50 players per game, every month.

	==Mission statement==		==Mission statement==