#96: John Basset - Elves, Knights, and Gnomes: How Fantasy Shapes Our Reality | Alternative Communities

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Nov 25

Written By Samuel Donner

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Episode Description

In this episode, we sit down with John Basset, who has been participating in Live Action Role Play, or LARP, games ever since he was in high school. From having an interest in nerdy games from being a young kid in Massachusetts to running Twin Mask in Los Angeles, learn how John grew and developed into the Game Master he is now. As a military brat, he was no stranger to not fitting into tight social circles. In high school, John was finally old enough to officially play in LARP games. After making real friends, his confidence began to grow. Moving to the west coast meant an arsenal of games to be involved in and people to meet. However, there was something that was missing from the other local games. Through a year of planning and finding a small but dedicated team, learn how John’s weekend disaster led to a 400 player game.

Show Notes

A Healthy Breakfast: Don’t tell me you’ve never chugged a lot of monsters and ate a bunch of candy to stay awake during a LARP events
Childhood: Sometimes a small game shop in a small town can pave the way for your future.
High School Shenanigans: What happens when the leader of your group becomes possessed and summons an army to come after you?
Emotions and Bullies: Gaining in game skills led to real-life confidence. That was the confidence John needed to stand up to his oppressors
Theatre: Majoring in theatre isn’t such a bad idea when you need to know how to improv.
Relationship Building: When you’re making new friends and building relationships, you may just end up finding love.
Finding a Game: With a myriad of game styles, players, and rules, will John find one he’s satisfied with?
Making the Game: With a year’s worth of preparation, a group of players, and a great leader, what could go wrong?
Saving the Game: No matter the circumstance, a positive attitude can save any situation.
Milestones and Challenges: With a growing player count, now John must find a way to accommodate all of them.
Moving Forward: The future has never looked brighter.