Lookdown

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:

1. Player 1 shields their eyes with one hand, and walks into or out of the room.
2. 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.

See also

• OK check-in
• Calibration
• out-of-game