While it is a great place to live and work, for LARPers in Washington, D.C., it can be extremely difficult to find a good live-action role playing event. There is a ton of open space in Washington D.C., but it is tightly regulated and there are many, many rules that can zap some of the fun out of it all.
That is why so many people who live in or around Washington like to travel to events in nearby states and cities.
At Alliance Gettysburg, we hold events that are easily drivable and even accessible via public transportation for people in and around Washington, D.C. Trains, busses, and even planes all go right into Philadelphia, Harrisburg and the surrounding areas, where you can easily access our events. It isn’t too far away that you will be extremely tired after traveling – it is the perfect place for those who enjoy the full LARPing experience.
Can I Attend LARPs Near Washington, D.C?
As mentioned, yes you can absolutely attend LARPs in and near Washington D.C. However, these events are very tightly secured and there are many, many rules, particularly those events near government buildings.
In general, you can attend LARP events wherever you want to travel, as long as you register and play by the rules! You are really only limited by your availability and interest.
You don’t have to be afraid of being the only person from outside of a given area attending – LARPing organizations are always looking for new people to join in and change up the story. They also attract people from small towns, big cities, college campuses, and from surrounding states.
Before going to a new event, you want to look online and find any rules and regulations that you can about the event, just to be sure you know going into the event what you can and cannot do. You don’t want your first impression to be a bad one.
Some research will save you trouble once you get to the site, and it can also help you to plan your trip better. If you are traveling from Washington, D.C., to go to a LARP that is a few hours away from your home, you may need to figure out where you will sleep, what you will eat, and where you can store your things. Oftentimes, it is onsite, but not always. Finding out what people recommend, understanding the site of the event, and maybe even making a friend or two can help to prepare you for your experience.
How To Get The Best Experience LARPing In Washington, D.C.,
Before going to any LARP events in Washington, D.C., or the surrounding areas, you should learn about the world of the event – some organizations will play with similar worlds, but there are different rules, characters, events, and happenstances. The more you know and the better prepared you are, the more fun you will have.
For example, at Alliance LARP Gettysburg, we work within the World of Barran and all of its different planes. At the very least, you should have a working knowledge of the world. If you don’t, we can catch you up to speed, but it can take a few hours before you really catch on to everything.
Interested In Live Action Role Play Near Washington, D.C.,?
Alliance Gettysburg is a high fantasy live-action role play game. There are multiple playable races within the World of Barran, including Elves, Dwarves, Humans, and more – create the character that you’ve always dreamt about. Your creativity is the limit, and if you want to travel to attend our events, it is likely that you will be able to use that same character in live-action role-playing events near you.
We host our events in Pennsylvania, but we welcome LARPers from and all over the country – the more players, the better. Reach out to us today if you have any questions or concerns moving forward.
