Lookdown
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Lookdown is an out-of-character hand signal used to enter or exit a room or scene within an active larp. It was developed to enable movement in and out of scenes whilst minimising disruption to play or immersion.
To use this signal:
- Player 1 shields their eyes with one hand, and walks into or out of the room.
- Player 2 (and all other players) continue play as usual.
Players who continue play as normal may employ steering techniques to ensure a player who has joined the scene becomes involved in the narrative without questioning how they got there in-character, to facilitate player inclusion.
This signal is not universal to all larps, but may be agreed on and taught to players prior to a game to enable its use.
Example games
- College of Wizardry use this technique.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Sarah Lynne Bowman, Maury Brown, Johanna Koljonen (2017) Safety Calibration in Larps, presentation slides, Nordic Larp website, retrieved 5th May 2026.