Hex Ed Oz

Hex Ed Oz

Opinions and advice concerning LARP (and other nerdy subjects) by one of Sydney’s longest-running LARP organisers/writers.

Episodes

September 27, 2024 18 mins

My first review episode, and for it I have chosen the silent RPG, Alice Is Missing!

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

I've also included the following songs, as they match the theme of the game:

Moonlight + The Long Dark (both by Scott Buckley) | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by...

Mark as Played

In this episode we discuss romance in an RPG setting, and how to make it work... whilst admitting it can be a messy affair.

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
August 13, 2024 44 mins

Here is a step-by-step on how to create (mechanically) a tier one Scy'kadian character, some tips on multi-classing and choosing items, and my thoughts on how to make classic DND classes within our system. Strap in, it's a looong one :p

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
August 7, 2024 17 mins

We chatted villains, we chatted heroes, now we cover those opportunists who sit somewhere in between :)

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Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
July 16, 2024 17 mins

In this episode I talk about playing as a LARP hero. That's it :p

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Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
July 5, 2024 35 mins

In this episode I talk about what a villain is, and how to approach playing one in a LARP setting.

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Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Opening song was "Monster In The Field" by David Fesliyan.

Mark as Played
June 23, 2024 24 mins

In this special I talk about the realms ruled by humans that exist in Scy'kadia's current (fictional) era of history.

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
June 19, 2024 13 mins

In this episode I mention some of my favourite reasons for taking on our hobby, as a new participant :)

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Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
June 14, 2024 28 mins

In this episode we look at cliques within LARP communities; why they happen, how to deal with them, and how to avoid having your faction labelled as one!

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
June 3, 2024 16 mins

In this episode we briefly look at why LARP is often perceived as CRINGE, even though it shares so much with other hobbies that don't cop the same level of judgment :)

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
May 28, 2024 27 mins

In this Scy'kadia-specific special I talk about the playable species upon which YOU can base your character.

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Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
May 27, 2024 14 mins

In this episode I talk about why conflict is important in narrative LARPing (and fiction in general) and offer some suggestions to help you embrace it... thereby getting more out of your LARP experience!

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
May 21, 2024 30 mins

In this episode I start by discussing the differences between Tabletop RP and LARP, and how not separating the two can lead to a bad time for new players... I then hijack my own topic with an in-depth look at Main Character Syndrome! Nice!

If you are enjoying these rambles, please consider supporting me via Patreon :)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
May 17, 2024 35 mins

In this episode I talk about costuming, with some tips for beginners... and some reminders for veteran LARPers ;)

Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

Go give his songs a listen!

https://jankbox.bandcamp.com/

Mark as Played
May 17, 2024 4 mins

In this episode I tell you how to make your LARP weapons last as long as possible.

Royalty Free Music:

The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

Mark as Played
May 13, 2024 26 mins

In this episode I aim to help players acquire LARP weaponry, and give them some tips on how to fight better, faster :)

Royalty Free Music:

The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

Mark as Played
May 7, 2024 14 mins

In this episode I offer a primer for the LARP that I started back in 2015 (with plenty of help); this outlines how the games function, and I even get to talk about some of its lore (my favourite).

Royalty Free Music:

The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

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Mark as Played

In this episode I offer some tips that might help you avoid common issues that arise during (or immediately after) LARP character creation.

Royalty Free Music:

The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

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Mark as Played
May 3, 2024 11 mins

This first "test" episode is aimed at folks who don't really know what LARPing is. It covers the sort of events and genres one should expect to find, and gives a few base level tips on how to get involved in the hobby.

Royalty Free Music:

The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

Shadows And Dust by Scott Buckley

Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

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Mark as Played

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