Wyrd Con Interactive Theater convention
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The Wyrd Con Interactive Theater Convention is a live action role-playing
(LARP) convention. The conventions began with Wyrd One in 2010. Wyrd Con is the only convention of its kind on the west coast of the United States
, and continues to be one of the largest gatherings of its kind. The first three Wyrd Cons have been held in Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. Groups related to Interactive Theater, LARP, or Battle Games may submit their event to Wyrd Con.
The first Wyrd Con, called Wyrd One, was the largest LARP convention held in North America
as of 2010. Wyrd One was held at the Hilton in Costa Mesa, CA. Larry Niven
was a guest speaker, along with other relevant speakers including Nick Baumann of League of STEAM
.
Editor Amber Eagar produced Journeys to another world for Wyrd Con to accompany the 2010 LARP Summit held at Wyrd Con in 2010. Journeys is a book of compiled LARP articles selected to provide an academic view of live-action role-playing in North America.
The second Wyrd Con, "Two Wyrd," was held June 10-12, 2011 and featured more speakers focusing on Alternate Reality Games, or ARGs, and Transmedia.
A third convention, "Tri Wyrd" will take place on June 21-24, 2012 in Costa Mesa, CA.
Wyrd Con says they have two goals:
Live action role-playing game
A live action role-playing game is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions. The players pursue goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world, while interacting with each other in character. The outcome of player actions may...
(LARP) convention. The conventions began with Wyrd One in 2010. Wyrd Con is the only convention of its kind on the west coast of the United States
West Coast of the United States
West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in...
, and continues to be one of the largest gatherings of its kind. The first three Wyrd Cons have been held in Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. Groups related to Interactive Theater, LARP, or Battle Games may submit their event to Wyrd Con.
The first Wyrd Con, called Wyrd One, was the largest LARP convention held in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
as of 2010. Wyrd One was held at the Hilton in Costa Mesa, CA. Larry Niven
Larry Niven
Laurence van Cott Niven / ˈlæri ˈnɪvən/ is an American science fiction author. His best-known work is Ringworld , which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics...
was a guest speaker, along with other relevant speakers including Nick Baumann of League of STEAM
League of STEAM
The League of S.T.E.A.M. , a.k.a. the "Steampunk Ghostbusters", are a Southern Californian performance art troupe popular in the steampunk community and specializing in live interactive themed entertainment.- The League :The League of S.T.E.A.M...
.
Editor Amber Eagar produced Journeys to another world for Wyrd Con to accompany the 2010 LARP Summit held at Wyrd Con in 2010. Journeys is a book of compiled LARP articles selected to provide an academic view of live-action role-playing in North America.
The second Wyrd Con, "Two Wyrd," was held June 10-12, 2011 and featured more speakers focusing on Alternate Reality Games, or ARGs, and Transmedia.
A third convention, "Tri Wyrd" will take place on June 21-24, 2012 in Costa Mesa, CA.
Wyrd Con says they have two goals:
- to increase exposure to Interactive Theater by providing entertaining events
- to increase exposure to the variety of Interactive Theater by providing educational experiences.