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'''Steering''' is the act of performing [[in-character]] actions for [[out-of-character]] reasons.<ref>[http://nordiclarp.org/2015/04/29/the-art-of-steering-bringing-the-player-and-the-character-back-together/ The Art of Steering – Bringing the Player and the Character Back Together] by Markus Montola. ''NordicLarp.org'', 29 April 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.</ref> An important part of steering is that the player attempts to maintain both external and internal character [[coherence]] - that is, the character's actions look plausible and consistent to both other characters and to the player themselves.

Steering can be overt (blatant or negotiated) or covert (decided privately).<ref>[http://www.foolreversed.com/?p=182 LARPing welcomes safe drivers: an American’s thoughts on steering], Matthew Webb. ''The Fool Reversed'', 30 April 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2016.</ref>

While steering may meet the definition of [[metagaming]], it is used constantly by all players at a larp. At its most basic level, players steer to cater to their physical needs, ensure their safety, and stay in the game. Other uses include involving other players, finding other characters or things to do, smoothing over inconsistencies, deciding which plots to [[plot triage|triage]] or prioritize over others, or to pursue [[immersion]] or [[bleed]].<ref>[http://nordiclarp.org/2015/04/22/steering-for-immersion-in-five-nordic-larps-a-new-understanding-of-elaytyminen/ Steering for Immersion in Five Nordic Larps – A New Understanding of Eläytyminen] by Mike Pohjola. ''NordicLarp.org'', 22 April 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.</ref> Knowing when and how to steer is considered by some to be a key player skill.<ref>Montola, 2015.</ref>

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