10 Facts About Epic Empires | LARP in Germany

[@SonjasAdventures]

Heeeey guys!🤘If this is the first time you hear about LARP, check out our new video right here. It answers all the basic questions about our hobby 😄 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo Enjoy!

[@christopherreilly5339]

Knights of Badassdom is the best LARP experience ever. Lost my soul but it was great.

[@withtwins6017]

I am from the United States! My ancestors were the lords of Burg Rennenberg From Linz am Rhein, Germany.. My Heart Flutters with love for stuff like this...

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@withtwins6017 hehe oh cool! Then definitely check out our new video "What is Larp?" - it might show you some other cool events as well

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@christopherreilly5339 haha daaaamn - it doesnt portray European larp at all but I agree it's funny 😂

[@SonjasAdventures]

@Elbow Drop Gaming oh.. you know youre on YouTUBE? 😁 Pro Tip: Change the last part of the word and you will find them

[@j.brendenstookey3437]

It’s not my cup of tea, but man, these folks appear to be living their best lives! It’s hard to watch and not just be happy seeing them so happy…good stuff.

[@SonjasAdventures]

What an awesome comment, mate! Seriously! I love that you can look at it and just be like "yeah, not my thing but it's awesome how much fun they are having". More people should be like you!!

[@dasparado]

@@SonjasAdventures That is so true. Well said.

[@williamcrowley5506]

Agreed. I truly admire their dedication and commitment to the thing that brings them joy

[@michaelharder3055]

Well said. It really doesn't matter what you do as long as you enjoy it and share it.

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@michaelharder3055 Couldnt agree more!!

[@horstwurst3131]

Heyho! I am one of the organizers of the Hordes of Chaos (or Chaos Camp) at the Epic and would like to thank Sonja and her team. This is a really good representation of the spirit of said event. They were really considerate on-site and kindly asked what and how they could film as to not disturb our immersion. They brought their own NPC/sacrifice, so me and some of the guys just staged a little scene that wasn't intrusive at all and completely in character without disrupting the camp's day to day affairs. It's a bit weird to see yourself larping in a video with almost one million views, I didn't really expect that. :D Congrats on the rightfully viral video!

[@christucker460]

Everyone involved with this LARP should be proud of what you have accomplished. Everything looks so amazing and well put together.

[@nomadikmind3979]

i truly do not understand wanting to portray, or be a part of "evil", makes me seriously question peoples mental health. Course this whole event does

[@horstwurst3131]

@@nomadikmind3979 Interesting take. I can answer that question, but if you can't appreciate the hobby as a whole, those answers will probably not help you. I'll try nonetheless. Larp (as it's played in Germany) is (like almost every hobby) simply escapism and very manifaceted. One aspect of the hobby in general is roleplay, playing someone else for a weekend, fully immersing yourself in another world, experiencing epic, weird, spooky and/or funny scenes and fascinating characters with engaging stories. The same could be said for TTRPGs or many storydriven PC games. Another aspect of the hobby is creativity. Be it in crafting your gear, building a camp and decorations, writing plots and stories for character backgrounds or for people to live through when larping. I find the very idea that you have to have mental health issues to like that rather narrow minded. As for the "evil" part: You - as you say yourself - portray evil, you are not part of real evil. Or do you consider actors who play villains as evil? Larp cons that have good participants and have a fighting component often times need evil participants. Most adventure cons do that with NPCs, who are the villains. But in a player versus player con, you either don't have a real war or you need evil players, who are willing to be the antagonists. I enjoy enabling other players to be heroes for a moment. Also a lot of people enjoy a good horror story. Orcs or Chaos players are more than willing to put one up for you, that is more than just words. One thing is really important though: We are very carefull, have multiple "escape" mechanisms like safewords and are mindful of the "good" player. We do check if our "victims" are okay out of character and if everything is fine. I have met some of the most genuine, helpful and considerate people in the Chaos Camp.

[@Tezaritz]

@@nomadikmind3979 How does mental health have anything to do with this? Those people are hobbyist enjoying something they really like doing ! To me it's much more the contrary, people doing something they like doing versus people like you judging others because they don't understand / do not like it ? It's really weird putting mental health in here. While your social acceptability should be questionned.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Oh heeey!! Thank you for these incredibly kind words! We had a blast in your camp and it was awesome to see how open you guys were to us coming in. Yes, we really tried not to disturb anyone and make the filming as immersive as possible for you still

[@michaelharder3055]

this takes me back 30 years when I made chain shirt and instantly was promoted to knight by 30 or so kids. I had so much fun and the kids thought it fun when I sent them on quests. The stories I got when they came back. You could hear how proud they were.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Haha yeeees - the magic of immersive experiences!

[@edpiv2233]

Germans worry about kids and violence but will allow and 14 year old to get on puberty blockers w out parental consent? Or worse? Odd world we live in.

[@michaelharder3055]

@@edpiv2233 Weird worrying about kids and violence and then they have the audacity to, in a few cases, decide that the 14 year old is mature enough to decide for themselves. Why isn't it like in the good old US of FCKING A. Let old men in government decide if a woman should get an abortion and very importantly, teach all the cops to shoot all black people on sight. Odd indeed.

[@Adrian_Real]

Lol that's amazing

[@BecauseIamHere]

I bet they will remember that for the rest of their lives. Sounds like so much fun

[@Grimpurple_minion99]

The attention to detail in this is absolutely incredible.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Yeah, I love it too!! If you are interested in Larp and wanna see a little more about international events, check out our latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@viribusunitis8617]

Not a larper but scout leader here - the work you put into your camp is seriously impressive, take it from a habitual camp builder. Bravo

[@mauroamuedomartellotta4642]

I'm impressed. I attended the 2022 epic and love what you did with this video. First time I can actually show and describe what epic and larp is with just a link to your video. Well done!

[@SonjasAdventures]

wohoooo that makes me very happy! That means you were there when I was there, right? 😊

[@mauroamuedomartellotta4642]

Yes. I was there this year. First LARP. Great experience 😀

[@allthenamesiwantedweretaken]

The fact that there's designated "Thief Bags" for thief characters to go around and snatch up just tells me that these are organizers who genuinely care, and want to make sure every character of every background and profession can be included and feel immersed. I have zero doubt in my mind that the founders of Epic Empires grew up playing DND. As a Texan boy, if I ever get the chance to go to Epic Empires and participate, I'd do so in a heartbeat.

[@moxinghbian]

Succubus characters.

[@lasurvives9539]

KZbin recommended this video not something I would do but loved seeing the community coming together doing the thing they love very inspirational to be honest love the content happy larping

[@SonjasAdventures]

Thanks so much, mate!! That means a lot

[@SiwanLP]

I'm from Germany and didnt know we have such a cool event happening here in the woods! so freakin cool. :D

[@SonjasAdventures]

yeeeay, we have plenty. Check out my latest video here, it explains more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@pk2k2]

Deutschland ist ein geiles Land, sag ich dir dass ich nach 5 Jahren zurück nach Spanien umgezogen bin.

[@Hamurator]

1. Conquest of Mythodea 2. Drachenfest 3. Epic Empires These are the three biggest LARP events in Germany. :)

[@TheJocmonger]

Being an orc apprentice has just made it on my bucket list

[@SonjasAdventures]

yeeees! I want to try it too

[@robm3007]

Yes if only they let me know while i was thinking bout what to do in life after GCSEs and college being an Orc would have been different 😁😁

[@6666Imperator]

it does sound like a great opportunity just to "feel the waters" a bit so to say

[@garetjax2768]

I like how you phrased it as "legally capable of full self-responsibility".

[@SonjasAdventures]

I thought about this phrasing very long 😂

[@maeyae]

@@SonjasAdventures So...30 ? :D Just kidding, cool stuff!

[@Tubalcain422]

But the phrase “Playing with the concept of sexuality “ was a bit weird. You mean simulated sexuality.

[@hamoostaffat]

@@Tubalcain422 surely you mean stimulated? Sorry couldn't help myself, I'll see myself out ✌️🤣

[@476429]

@@Tubalcain422 I imagine there's more than simulation going on in some cases. 😀

[@YourManifoldWorld]

This is insanely cool. Never thought I'd see it taken this far. I love Warhammer Fantasy. Everybody did such a good job with their costumes.

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh thank you for your kind words Manifold! Love that you can look at this and enjoy it!! Have you ever tried larp yourself?

[@YourManifoldWorld]

@@SonjasAdventures no, never. I just can't bring myself to do it. I don't know why but I do love watching you guys have fun and just play. The costumes are top notch!

[@entomologistmaximus5097]

@@SonjasAdventures I'd love to get into it but knowing me I'd have to go crazy with the costume and I'm not good at that, I want to learn though, do you know if there's a faction similar to templar or paladins at the one in the video?

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@entomologistmaximus5097 Hm not reeeally - I think the closest you would get would be the camp of the "Luxuniter" - check them out on Instagram @luxuniter

[@entomologistmaximus5097]

@@SonjasAdventures alright, is there a rule on making new factions?

[@samaelsevanhadar]

I love the tremendous open-mindedness in this commentary section. So many people from so many different countries dropping some kind words. ♥

[@Steampunkrat12]

As a LARPer in America, this video makes leaves me breathless, not a boffer in sight. and no parking lot background!. epic doesn't do any of this justice. You're vids are amazing!.

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh cheeeeers mate!! That makes me very happy

[@shutdown3995]

I saw some LARP videos before thanks to ytb recommendations, but I never thought it could be this immersive. Looks awesome. This video genuinely made me want to one day try and attend such a big event.

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh how cool! I love that!! If you want to see a bit more, we have tons of videos about other international Larp events as well. Just chck out my channel if you like

[@josephdarklight]

now this is what i call total immersion for sure wow larp has come such a long way since the 90s when i used to go to a full indoor site known as the keep in burnley located in the north west of england as always sonja showing the truely best of LARP that is out there ❤❤❤😎❤❤❤

[@SonjasAdventures]

that makes me very happy! And yeah, it's crazy right? It has been seriously wonderful to just go around and marvel at all the immersion =)

[@GixsPicks]

This video has been my first introduction to larp. My life will never be the same. Thank you, truely.

[@tobimeier5544]

So you are about to join the community? What do you want to larp? What is you character going to be like?

[@GixsPicks]

@@tobimeier5544 The thing is I never realized I have already been doing it. I love improv acting, building sets, costume design and making character that I embody, I watched this and realized that this is something I could be good at and love doing. The more I look into the hobby, the more excited I become; so yes, I am 100% joining the community. Im still learning for now, so im just drawing up a character for now based on a high fantasy setting and figuring what kind of person I could be. Learning that you can steal gold and go on real quests just blows my mind, so I may do something related to that.

[@samaelsevanhadar]

@@GixsPicks One of the organizers of Messergasse ("Knife alley") here - The town's quarter for rogue-ish characters on Epic Empires. We'd love to take you in! Ingame stealing is a damn lot of fun.

[@himmelsdemon]

It's a year later. Any stories yet? 😊

[@whoflungdung8433]

I love how much attention to detail these guys have in there costumes and how immersive they make it look it's incredible well done good work to all of you and credit where credits due and I can't imagine the time and energy gone into this whole world they have created

[@SonjasAdventures]

Thanks so much, mate! Yeah it's incredible what kind of passion the people put into this hobby. I simply love it

[@randombob3837]

Months. And you are never finished^^

[@samaelsevanhadar]

@@randombob3837 That's part of the fun, though.

[@DeadintheDark]

I have never in my life been apart of any LARP event, but always found them interests and something that I'd love to try. This looked so awesome! Loved seeing all the different camps and outfits. If fills me with great joy seeing these people having so much fun and this event!

[@SonjasAdventures]

Oh mate, that's awesome!! Love that you can see it with so much positivity and joy

[@charleshenrick6104]

As someone who's been LARPing in Australia (Swordcraft) for the better part of 10 years it has now become a goal to save up enough to attend an event at Epic Empires

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh awesome mate! Heard about Swordcraft. And we have a bunch of Ozzies at Conquest of Mythodea and Drachenfest as well...we love having you badass lot over!

[@Seegras]

I met some Australians at Drachenfest. They were playing some kind of Aztecs or Maya, with lots of feathers, so we as Landsknechts (which a lot of feathers) immediately got along great with them, had to trade feathers of course. Sometimes little details make for great interactions.

[@leaveeye]

SCer here too, I would love these level of events in Aus!

[@Onii_Chan184]

while everyone else were bludgeoning each other to death, one guy decide it was a good idea to play a string instrument while walking forward. I like that.

[@baluogerbarenkonig3682]

Yes he told his comanding officer that his song would made the troops brave and strong. From time to time the comandernyelled at him to play louder because he cant see any effects

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@baluogerbarenkonig3682 haha I didnt even know that story - but it's so fitting

[@azrieldalusong5042]

Support Roles need more love

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@azrieldalusong5042 agreed!!

[@jackcrater9725]

Dude was definitely a Bard. Playing music buffs your team's morale and stats.

[@hihy220]

I absolutely love seeing people having fun. This looks amazing!

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh man, what a beautiful soul you are! Thanks

[@Goldschmitt]

Damn how nostalgic I feel now... But in a good way. I used to larp so much from 14 to 20 years old with old friends and since a decade, we completly stoped. I realized by watching that video that I indeed miss it. This place looks really awesome! Great video :)

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh how cool!!

[@thekrispiestkreme5609]

How fucking sick is this, I’ve never done anything like live action roleplay but hot damn I would love to do this

[@SonjasAdventures]

hahaaaa love that you like it!! If youre interested check out my other videos too! We made a couple of cool videos about other International events and about different larpers etc

[@azrani2023]

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!!!!

[@AZbyNite]

They’re having a blast, love that. This ain’t for me but I appreciate the cool factor in the detail and care this whole event has.

[@darthmorbous]

It just makes me happy seeing people get together for just that... Being happy. Not my cup of tea, but man... I love it, that you love it.

[@dasflunkie8400]

Einfach nur genial. ❤ Als Hobbit möchte ich mich aber besonders für die Berichterstattung über den Kuchen bedanken.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Haha wie schön! Bist du Teil dieses Lagers oder findest du allgemein einfach nur Kuchen toll? =D

[@dasflunkie8400]

@@SonjasAdventures He, Du weisst ja, wie wir Hobbits so sind - klein, rund und auf die Bequemlichkeiten des Lebens bedacht. In so einem Lager würde ich glatt überrannt und im Schlamm landen… und dann mehrere Tage ohne meinen Lieblingssessel… aber ich gebe zu, der Kuchen ist ein Riesenargument pro LARP. Ah ja, Elben. Immer ein Bonus. 😄

[@MarisArmoury]

It is definitely on my larp bucket list to attend one of the big three in Germany some day. But for now, I had a lot of fun spotting quite a few people I know in this video!

[@SonjasAdventures]

awesome!! You should definitely check it out yourself one day ❤️

[@kamielvanmeel131]

Can definitely advise you to come, it's great fun

Of all the three, this is the most affordable and the most immersive.

[@Maderyne]

This is something I could see myself involved in! If only I wasn't an old man of 70 years. JRR Tolkien's books captured my imagination as a child, this would capture my love as an adult for the homage to his theme. Thank you for sharing this experience! I can imagine yet again of another time and place!!

[@hannesgnad5334]

There are players at that age playing LARP, so as long you feel like, and your body would agree - do it!

[@andreaswand6935]

You wouldn´t be the oldest person there. As long as sleeping in a tent is something you can do: Go for it.

[@extremesheepdawg6379]

Perfect age for a king, wizard, and so on.

[@profanemagic5671]

You should do it if you think your body can handle it :) People won't judge you for your age if that's what you're afraid of. It's all about whether or not you feel fit enough to do it.

[@Devdarehen]

If you would like, try it. Age dosnt need to stop you.

[@Sleezyy-01]

I'm coming to Germany in about 2 years ill definitely have a go at this activity I find it amazing and amusing 😊❤

[@AnneHolmes-]

Ein richtig starkes Video! Vielen Dank Sonja!

[@SonjasAdventures]

ui, ich freu mich! Schön, dass es dir gefällt! Und du siehst so klasse aus in den Shots

[@azrani2023]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for lending a hand in exploring a fascinating potential future hobby from a safe distance at first. :) Danke!!!

[@SonjasAdventures]

that makes me very happy! Thank you for your kind words and glad you are exploring this hobby!!

[@basti3959]

Perfect as always Sonja! Kann kaum erwarten dieses Jahr dabei zu sein!

[@SonjasAdventures]

wohooo

Anmeldungen gehen bald los!

[@ccloudleaf]

This is like Fantasy Burning Man, and I'm here for it. I think it would be fun to go even as an artist, or chef, as well as a warrior or spellcaster! I've never been that committed to roleplay

[@SonjasAdventures]

Haha - actually, I would say "Conquest of Mythodea" is more like the "Fantasy Burning Man"...that's the world's biggest Larp event with 10,000 people and it's a little more festival like. But I love it, too

[@Tricus]

A lot of the outfits are incredibly well made! I timestamped some of the, imo, best ones :) 2:06 2:45 3:52 4:39 6:04 8:47 8:50 9:06 9:12

[@SonjasAdventures]

[@larpingxvii9920]

I like how you didnt have a favourite camp and kept it even for everyone :D :D :D

[@samaelsevanhadar]

@@larpingxvii9920 Well, most of them were Chaos folks - And a few orcs. They are really awesome though.

[@b0d089]

Wieder einmal ein unfassbar gutes Video von euch! Ich bin begeistert wie gut ihr die LARP Scene einfangen könnt und auch für Außenstehende erklärt. Es ist so Schade das ihr bald damit aufhört und eine große Lücke hinterlasst. Da muss erstmal jemand an diese Qualität ran kommen :D Wir sehen uns auf dem CoM!

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh wow danke Bodo!! Das bedeutet uns echt super viel solche Kommentare zu lesen 😍 Robin aua meinem Team hat super hart an diesem Video geschnitten und jat jedes Lob verdient

[@arronstamp6734]

We've all done it as kids right? Always loved fantasy. Since I saw the movie role models and found this stuff. I've always wanted to attend at least once, my friend does viking reenactment has armor and everything. Looks like a great way to meet people at their best doing something they genuinely love and bond.

[@larpingxvii9920]

Well even role models isnt the best representation of our Hobby, its nice that you liked the impressions! You should ask your friend if he could lend you some stuff and just go with him. Larping has the potential to be the best Hobby you can think of!

[@Purple_Pixel]

It is like living in the middle ages but without a short lifespan, famine, disease and violent death.

[@raistraw8629]

In the Middle Ages, the average life expectancy was so low, primarily due to high child mortality rates. Adults who survived childhood often lived to be 50 to 70 years old in some cases up to 90 years. But yes the lifespan back then was in the most cases way lower.

[@KEW-pd1jn]

This one looks awesome. I’ve never been to a LARP situation! but I have talked for three hours straight with a knight that wielded a 10 ft tall something something Blade or sword. At the time, I was working at a hotel. We stood at the front desk the whole time. It was him with his 10ft LARP weapon, and Me checking in guest, answering phone calls, and then picking up the conversation right where we left off. It felt almost like I went to the festival.

[@McConnachy]

Thank you for the video, Sonjas, greetings from Scotland, tapadh leibh a charaid

[@rdsii64]

I had to look up what LARP even meant. With that said, this looks like a lot of fun. I would have no clue what I was doing but it seams like learning is half the fun of LARPing. Good journey to you all and enjoy what seems like a fantastic hobby.

[@snarkymcsnarkface1863]

If you are interested find your local community there is a group in almost every city. If nothing else picking up a skill like sewing is worth it for a few afternoons of your time. Along with making some, interesting connections. I dont do it myself not my scene. I just help one group develop their story/quest. Seeing as I have been their dm for years now. They love picking through my scrap book of discarded ideas.

[@SonjasAdventures]

I love that we broke the bubble and found you outside of it! Welcome! Glad you like it so far

[@puppeli]

Back in the 1990's, i was fascinated by larp's. I would read about these awesome larp events people were having. People would book a whole hotel to run a Vampire larp. Or they would rent a castle for a few day long fantasy larp. Or book a whole cruise ship to run a scifi larp (they decorated the inside of the cruise ship to resemble a space ship). I was soo envious.... But in the end, i never went to any larp events. Mainly because my social skills, suck ass. Anyways, its nice to see people still interested in larping.

[@SonjasAdventures]

How about you change that now? Believe me, you just need to find your crowd. This could absolutely be something that enriches your life

[@rencloudkicker]

A sci-fi larp and a vampire larp? Sounds sweet. Someone should make a Larp theme park where you could build 3 or 4 genres in one massive plot of land, that way your can have a centralized location for medical, non Larp food (especially for those with health requirement diets) and facilities.

[@piet8803]

@@SonjasAdventures True! I only clicked this video to find out what the meaning of LARP is. I do believe that people should never be afraid to join something like this. There is no way someone that is already involved would judge jou. I believe it would mean the world to them if new people join. You must do what you love. Live is short. If someone from outside think you ar stupid then let them think that. They are missing out on real friendship. What a great community.

[@zakkmylde1712]

My social skills and tolerance for social interaction are both low, I'm a proud introvert. I had an extroverted friend take me to a LARP with him years ago when I was around 19, I had all the same fears as you and it turned our to be great. Everyone at every event I've been to over the years loved seeing someone new and they were one of the most welcoming crowds I've ever experienced. Also keep in mind while at the LARP you aren't you anyway, I built my character to be the complete opposite of myself and just embraced him. It helped me build better social skills and conquer some of my social anxiety. It's never too late and I highly recommend going to an event.

[@newslavecity8311]

you sound like a psychopathic murderer

[@sdlausen1]

I didn't know this was a thing. I find it truly strange adults would like doing this sort of thing. Then again... I race and spend my money on cars as a hobby. To a larper, I bet that's dumb and silly. Most people just see a car as a utility device like a washing machine. So... in that regard, I get it. Larping (if I'm saying that word right) is pretty damn awesome. EVERYONE has a hobby they love and makes them happy. Larping is just one of the many. Pretty awesome watching this.

[@SonjasAdventures]

You honestly put it so well! Thanks mate!! I really love how well you put this. Also, if you want to know a little more about our crazy hobby, we just uploaded a new video that explains it and shows a few more international Larps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@samaelsevanhadar]

Pretty awesome that you put it this way!

[@FernLovebond]

I've seen LARP in various ways, and this is such a great thing to have a community of this size and investment. Thank you for showing this!!

[@SonjasAdventures]

veeeeery welcome

[@benjaminspang]

Richtig klasse dieser Einblick in LARP! :) Hatte von dem Thema bisher nur wenig Ahnung, aber jetzt bin ich schlauer und noch beeindruckter! Wow!

[@SonjasAdventures]

freut mich total

[@The_Good_Soldier]

I have a great idea for a rogue character and i would love to make his outfit and go here! This event looks amazing!

[@nephicus339]

That is very impressive! All kinds of ideas ran through my mind throughout this video.

[@SonjasAdventures]

awesome!! Have you larped before as well?

[@thatguy3604]

Epic Empires sounds like so much fun! I would love a chance to visit a place like this to escape the grind and have fun like we did when we were kids for a bit.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Well, If you want to see more of LARP all around the world check out our latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@larpingxvii9920]

It feels like a big step, but starting with Larp isnt THAT hard...

[@RadicalLiving]

Wow this video went viral quick! Congrats Sonja, you deserve it!

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh thanks, mate!! Greetings from Munich to Berlin 😁🤟🏻

[@betweenthelines9549]

I saw some genuinely beautiful moments in this.. I would so attend. And I thank you for sharing this event with us.

[@tobimeier5544]

Maybe there is an event near by you could attend?

[@saerdna94]

Suprised to see so many of my players of the 1750ish part of Town. Great Video. And thanks for praising our oven and the pies :)

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh those were your pies and oven? I LOVED it...also the cake looked really yummy...My mouth is still watering =D

[@saerdna94]

@@SonjasAdventures Of one of my players, yes. I am the headorga who said: "And you really wanna wake up every morning to bake fresh bread and pie? Good luck with that." 😄 Still amazed he did it. What a madman.

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@saerdna94 haha and so they did apparently...can I book them for the next Larp I go to? I want to eat fresh bread and pie every day, too!!

[@saerdna94]

@@SonjasAdventures I asked, we'll see. . .

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@saerdna94 haha thanks

[@Bob.Jenkins]

Promoting community, friendship and fun - what's not to like? Thank you for this glimpse into the LARP culture.

[@DarthObscurity]

At first I was awed, then she said "3rd biggest in Germany" and "1200 people" in the same sentence. Jebus, Germans like their LARP. I'd have to drive an hour and a half to attend one and I'll bet there would be around 20-30 people.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Yeah we do have some big Larp events here 😊 If you are interested, I have a video caled "what is larp" as well as "the 6 biggest larp genres", where I show other big Larp events not only from Europe but also Canada etc 😊

[@sackingsjw55]

I love this, thank you for posting. Some inner part of me yearns to live in this life and connect with a deep part inside of me connected with my heritage. My ancestors were Danish, Scottish and Welsh and I would love to live as a viking and connect to that part of me. Thank you for posting this

[@SonjasAdventures]

veeery welcome. Have a look at this if you wanna know more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@AntoniOrszykowski]

I love watching people fully committed in to what they love ❤️

[@terraopg8259]

thats absolutely amazing and instantly goes on the list of things i want to attend in my life ... now i just need a costume somehow

[@SonjasAdventures]

Yeeeay! If you need inspiration, check out our channel @sonjas_adventures on Instagram. I post so many costume inspirations

[@hirokappa8974]

Imagine if they made this a all year round thing like a actual thriving community that be awesome

[@SonjasAdventures]

There is an actual thriving community and Larps happen all year around. Check out our latest video, it explains the hobby more in detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@MyVoiceCountsDammit]

Ya, they do, it's called real life. There are a kinds of characters, it's wild!

[@Capohanf1]

@@MyVoiceCountsDammit Unfortunatly "REAL LIFE" is messed with by the PC Police!!!!!!

[@MyVoiceCountsDammit]

@@Capohanf1 I agree, just being cynical. But that's what real life is, roleplay who you wanna be, fake it till you make it!

[@Capohanf1]

@@MyVoiceCountsDammit Real life role play DOES have its advantages, I try and make all my neighbors think I am Crazy so they do not bother me!

[@Li_Mi987]

Very cool video Sonja! Thanks to you and your Team

[@SonjasAdventures]

You are absolutely welcome, glad you like it

[@xcyanidegamerx4402]

i have no idea why this popped up in my recommended and this particular genre of roleplay really isnt for me but its still awesome to see people so dedicated towards it, seems like an awesome experience

[@BG-qx2st]

That orc camp looked bad ass I admire the thought put into everything

[@Korppis]

oh my I feel like I need to try attending this event one year. Always wanted to play traveling warrior monk character irl. I'd be one of the strange people walking around barefooted in earthly toned robes and armed with calm fury and quarter staff. Martial arts were borderline religion to me at one point of my life and I'd actually even be able to cook food on open fire.

[@Opaali]

Nörtti

[@MilesMagic1]

I was on my first Larp ever, last year. And I started with EE. Well, what could I say: I have a new Hobby. Thanks for the video. I could remember every second of what you showed.

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh wow, that's quite a larp to begin with ^^ Which camp did you go to?

[@MilesMagic1]

@@SonjasAdventures Ya, but that made it special good! I performed as a traveler and I was at Neapolis (Antike) for a visit stay. Next time I will be in the City

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@MilesMagic1 yeah the town is a great place for a traveller! And an easy place to start as well from what I have seen. Love that you will come back

[@MilesMagic1]

@@SonjasAdventures Will you be there as well? Where are you from anyway? And wich Fort are you heading for?

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@MilesMagic1 no I won't be there. 2023 I only go to two Larp events. I am from Germany. No fort or camp =)

[@latter-daysaintbatman2679]

One day, my family and I will attend. Together, we will join the Warhammer Fantasy camp, to fight alongside Empire fans. How come I didn't find Epic Empires years ago? How come I am only finding it now in these days where people are panicking about the 'End of the world'.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Haven't people panicked about the "end of the world" for thousands of years? =D There's a Chaos camp and an Empire camp - so you would have to choose your Warhammer Fantasy =D Also, your Family has to be over 18 years old if you take them with you =) I hope you have tons of fun whenever you go!!

[@latter-daysaintbatman2679]

@@SonjasAdventures Yes they have lol. Ppl still do haha. I’m over 18 and my fiancé is over 18 too. She and I want to go to the larp camp in Quebec though before we think about going to Germany. I’m with the Empire all the way! I’m going as a Templar Witch Hunter of the Empire. I have a dream to become…. Karl Franz…..xD. Also thank you. Yeah when she and I are married and have kids of our own, that’s when we will wait until they’re old enough.

[@triggerhxppy]

that chaos undivided warrior looks friggin amazing 3:51

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

Thank you for that amazing review, this seems to be a ton of fun!

[@SupremeCommanderBaiser]

Das sieht ja echt mal klasse aus.

[@tobimeier5544]

Absolut. Und die ganze mühe und Arbeit die in so nem Outfit steckt....

[@socalastarte6727]

This is what a black belt in nerdiness looks like......

[@SonjasAdventures]

Thank you 😍 I always wanted a black belt

[@TheEpicBeastyGamerPlays]

Incredible, what an amazing community!

[@SonjasAdventures]

Thanks, mate! Makes me really happy you say that

[@NorthernFirefighter]

Always love these kinds of Videos😊 Have always enjoyed Watching LARP but never really dared to do it, but have found good friends that I together with got to experience LARP with for the first time this year. All I can say is that I am going back for more!

[@alexanderzippel8809]

Ach, muss mich echt mal mit der Schneiderkunst beschäftigen. So ein Kostüm zu schaffen wäre schon was tolles

[@annathevideoviewer]

Du findest da viele Anleitungen, Schnittmuster etc. im Internet.

[@Cabochon1360]

I'm in the SCA, which is something like a LARP (though sort-of history-based rather than fantasy-based). Epic Empires looks like great fun.

[@SonjasAdventures]

yeah, I hear SCA is pretty big in the US, right? I've only heard of Pensic War so far but that looks cool, too

[@joelee1750]

You ever been to gulf wars?..

[@itskyansaro]

Absolut tolles Video!

[@SonjasAdventures]

ach wie schön! Wer seid ihr denn damit ich weiß, wer "du und deine Gruppe" sind? =)

[@maikea.9026]

ich habe euch auch direkt entdeckt! :D eure Gewandung ist aber auch einfach einprägsam und outstanding ^^

[@itskyansaro]

@@SonjasAdventures Wir sind das Sechste Banner aus der Sparrengaffel des Pilgerlagers. Wir sind für gewöhnlich an unseren rot-weißen Landsknecht gewandungen mit den dünnen roten rauten auf weißem Grund zu erkennen.

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@itskyansaro bei welchem Zeitstempel sieht man euch denn im Video? (das fällt mir leichter zu erkennen)

[@itskyansaro]

bei 10:57 kann man uns gut von Hinten sehen und die roten Rauten auf weißem Grund, die uns kennzeichnen.

[@xander9460]

5:35 I've unfortunately don't have experience larping yet. But with DnD and other RPG's I've played this was THE golden rule! Help, others, shine. If everyone was trying to give all other players their time in the spotlight, EVERYONE WAS SHINING! What great RP sessions we had

[@SonjasAdventures]

yeeeees!! That's exactly it!! Also, If you want to see more of LARP all around the world check out our latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@vincentlaw1415]

No matter if you are into such things or not, you have to respect the level of cultivation something like that requires. There are so many spoken and unspoken rules that you need to spontaniously apply in each situation.

[@wadin95W]

im always so envious of people who can actualy roleplay combat and such. ive always wanted to give it a try some day, but since i know my self and have a natural tendency for anger i know i will never give it a go for everyone elses sake. still tho, looks mad fun and i have nothing but respect for all who play along.

[@eliabiundo8874]

I love your coverage of the EE i hope to got there this year. But what i love more is the fact that it is surprising to a lot of people to be always immersed in your character. I feel like american and european larp is very different in terms if outfits, playstile and immersion.

[@SonjasAdventures]

hm, that's not even just an "American" or "European" thing - I know a lot of European Larps that break character often.. but here I never saw it once. And personally, I prefer that 😊 How about you?

[@andreaswand6935]

Hurry up with your application, there are already waiting lists for some camps.

[@budld2498]

I've been interested in Larp but never knew where to start, I also live in a part of the US where that kind of thing just isn't accepted if you are above a certain age

[@ArmySigs]

LARPing has always seemed like a bit of a joke but this looks like so much fun. Hope I can try it one day

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh how cool! I totally understand - and I try to explain and show more cool stuff here in our new video if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@Rostov_red_beard]

The importance of good shoes cant be overstated

[@SonjasAdventures]

WORD

[@prestobizmal]

You know the orc camp is fire. Just pranking the elves the whole time.

[@Kalldorn]

That was an amazing video, I instantly shared it everywhere I could! It explained everything quite nicely without the usual cringe I feel while watching other videos about LARP :D And besides, those nice pale legs on the right, you see at 12:03? Those are mine!!! Weeeee x)

[@SonjasAdventures]

oh how coool! That makes me very happy, thank you!

[@donaldelliott770]

I wish we had stuff like this in America

[@SonjasAdventures]

Well, you do have LARP. =) Just a different type of Larp. And you do have a pretty amazing huge Larp campsite in Canada (Bicolline). So that's something, right?

[@Sonnenblume1996]

ich bin im video! werd ich jetzt berühmt? und, ohne scheiß, ich hab nicht mitbekommen, dass ihr da gerade direkt neben mir standet mit der kamera 😅

[@itskyansaro]

Ich auch nicht, wir sind ein paar mal ziemlich nah im Bild und ich könnte nicht sagen, dass mir das auf dem Event aufgefallen wäre

[@SonjasAdventures]

ich nehm das einfach mal als Kompliment, dass wir nicht zu auffällig waren mit unserer Kamera =D Hab versucht, mich sehr dezent zu verhalten! Mein Freund hat sich immer vor mich gestellt, damit ich abgeschirmt filmen konnte und keinen aus seiner Immersion reiße. Wer bist du denn, also wo im Video bist du zu sehen? Und klaaaaar wirst du jetzt berühmt =D

[@itskyansaro]

@@SonjasAdventures bei 0:50 bin ich relativ in der mitte des bildes, weil ich am Rande des Spießhaufens der Pilger gehe und bei 0:52 sind meine Gruppe und ich fast alle auf der Rechten seite des Bildes zu sehen. Später im Video kommen wir noch zwei mal glaube ich an derselben stelle, in der Messergasse glaube ich ist es oder ein bisschen dahinter, vor.

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@itskyansaro aaaaah ja jetzt weiß ich wer ihr seid =D Ich hab euch in der Stadt genau vor diesem krassen Unwetter erwischt.

[@jinga4410]

Sonneblume & Fritz: Das war eine magische Kamera. Ich glaube mit Daemon drin wie auf der Scheibenwelt. Da faellt das nicht so auf.

[@Morsoth]

Thank you for all these amazing videos!

[@cuff2860]

I just randomly came across this video and I couldn’t be more interested. I’m in America so it’s a long shot, but the idea is definitely on my radar now, thanks!

[@lovepuppy2242]

I would love to go and just make bread hahah. It sounds so cool! I wish I was still living in Germany, I would have loved to go.

[@acererak_957]

imagine going up there and completely breaking the immersion by showing up as Ghazghkull Thraka and lead the Fantasy Orcs to victory with your Powerclaw and a massive Heavy Shootah.

[@gunblade1980]

That would mean the organisers of the Orc camp approve your character concept and costume, as otherwise you wouldn't`t be allowed to attend the event.

[@DJROCKSTAZ]

To make it even more epic, have someone in a Human camp dress up as Commissar Yarrick. It'd be the Third War for Armageddon all over again!

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

@@DJROCKSTAZ :: Reunited and it feel so good / Reunited 'cause we understood :: sounds in the background

[@killeanmcchesney5138]

@@gunblade1980 that doesn’t sound like a very orcish way of doing that lol

[@gunblade1980]

@@killeanmcchesney5138 Well the orcish way of doing that would be kicking the crap out of the player who is too thick to read the camp concept and believes he can show up as an idiot with probably a shitty costume. :)

[@GrekeFenris]

I want to go to this so bad, it's been on my bucket list for a bit now.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Yeah, I understand! What's holding you back so far?

[@GIJoe-wu6bo]

This is what we did almost every school recess. Good to know some haven't outgrown it. They take it to a new level.

[@SonjasAdventures]

yeeehaaaw

[@BEAMISHdocd]

Once you can get past the whole early 1900's germany, germans are actually some of the nicest people I have ever met online. Also some of the funniest and respecting/thoughtful people as well.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Well thank you =D

[@thundergoat421_6]

Man, I always wanted to take part in this. Next year I'll have the funds to start getting into it but I'm afraid I won't be able to ever join. Airfair, tickets, bringing all my gear, thematic camping gear and to learn to cook in a thematic way? Too much for my small brain. Also the expenses to bring all of that over to Europe from over across the pond.

[@baluogerbarenkonig3682]

Oh you dont need to cook in an authentic way. Its possible to use a small campingstove in your Tent for example.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Hey hey, how about you go and take a look at the Epic Empires homepage and choose a camp that interests you. You can then check out that camp on Facebook or Instagram and just get in touch with people. Maybe having someone you can ask questions will help you in that process - I understand that it feels overwhelming at fist. But why not make it an adventure? =)

[@thundergoat421_6]

@SONJAS ADVENTURES I could always start there. Problem is choosing a theme! I might go more of a Bretonnian Knight so I can do Warhammer, or other fantasy settings without being too one sided. (A couple years ago I wanted to do a Gondor Soldier but a lot of LARP places were very adiment on not doing IP specific armor and doing your own custom armor.)

[@LUCANVOMDIENST]

Most camps can help you with those problems. Cooking for example... there might be groups in your camp offering you a place at their table. You pay some money into the pot and you are planed in for some meals, just need a plate. Simply contact your camp with your questions, they can help with allmost anything and will find a solution for you. Some camps like chaos dont cook in the play area... they have a little area outside of the play area for cooking sleeping etc... because well, who wants to see a chaos warrior in the kitchen or taking a nap... would break immersion. But we are still humans and need to eat and sleep... so we moved this away from the playfield :)

[@thundergoat421_6]

@@LUCANVOMDIENST That's pretty reasonable!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Ah LARP... One of the best times I have had with a group of like-minded people! Probably been almost 2 decades since I last larped. I love it when people knock it. Being able to turn off the day to day and immerse yourself into another world is truly wonderful. Sometimes I wish I could get back in it. But at 41 and out of shape? I don't think it would end well. And it seems most of the LARPs that I came across work with pay to play, where you can simply add stats if you fork over the cash. Bummer really, since all the larps I went to were just an entry fee and your points stacked naturally with no way to pay to get an advantage over others.

I'm 41 with 3 kids and I'm in this video. 😉

[@tobimeier5544]

42 and out of shape here.. i just do all the other things you can do besides fighting :D

[@hannesgnad5334]

@@tobimeier5544 50+, and in this video. Just keep exercising. 😃

[@BennyB2006uk]

I would love to attend one of these someday. I would really need to sort my costume and knowledge of the german language though!

[@SonjasAdventures]

You can absolutely go without knowing German - the costume is a must, though 😁But that's the fun part right? 😍

[@BennyB2006uk]

@@SonjasAdventures it absolutely is the fun part. But I get anxiety at big larp events as it is, let alone when the ambient used language isn't one I understand! lol

[@andreaswand6935]

@@BennyB2006uk People around you will talk in english if they know you are not a native german speaker.

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@BennyB2006uk That makes sense! Have you considered going to one of the other big German events where you could join an English speaking group so your surrounding speaks English at least?

[@BennyB2006uk]

@@SonjasAdventures Are there ones you recommend? I have no idea which would fall in that particular category

[@neilfoster814]

Oh boy, that looks like a huge amount of fun! The first I heard about LARP was from the movie "Role Models" where it forms a huge part of the movie plot. I'm going to have to look into this in a great more detail!

[@larpingxvii9920]

That movie did more for the Larp community than we'd like to admit :D

[@SonjasAdventures]

awesome Neil! Here's a video that might help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@homelessrobot]

> end of august > facepaint isn't dripping off their faces > arpits of longsleeve woolen garments aren't drenched in sweat I am convinced that germany is on a different planet than I live on, and i am not sure i could even breath the atmosphere.

[@SonjasAdventures]

Well, it was around 30 degrees Celsius at that time - but we mostly filmed in the afternoon when the sun was further down and it wasn't as crazy hot. We also did have a day of nice rain in between

[@apathyreview3964]

You know the world has gone to shit when you have to explain to people why they don't have to win all the time and why it's good to also have others have a turn to be in the spotlight.

[@969omo]

lol, facts! I love the idea of hit points based on armor in LARP. I've never LARP'ed but this video might have changed that.

[@Seegras]

@@969omo It's in fact disputed. A lot of people would like to play with no hit points at all, because they think it's already too complicated and detrimental to immersion ;)

[@jaymieberry]

I would love to be part of this. Either as a mushroom fae or wood elf to lead those astray into a pit or net. Aloha from Hawaii 🌺

[@SonjasAdventures]

Aloha! If you wanna find out more about "where you can play a mushrom fae" then check out my basic video about LARP: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jXn6Sia6qjnJo

[@fpsgames8188]

I understand why, but I was kind of disappointed the paramedics weren't dressed up like fantasy RPG healers. 😁

[@GenJuhru]

Yeah, must be some local ordinance requirement for events like this. But definitely awesome, if like they're part of a healers guild or backstory or something.

They're just paramedics and not part of the game. There are however paramedics among the players and they often play healers. Or thugs.

[@GenJuhru]

@ what the-- that's some flip there, from healer to thug or is there something behind it😁

[@SonjasAdventures]

@@GenJuhru haha it's probably just that they attend as Larpers and thus in their role.. but happen to be paramedics in real life. In my Larp group we have a couple of doctors and they have definitely done first aid in their armors on the Battlefield before 😂

[@felixvangroningen2434]

Loved seeing the short shot of Metwabe there! :D Doesn't at all surprise me that they have a stall. & maybe I'll try an orc apprenticeship at some point

[@SonjasAdventures]

Yeah, Metwabe is everywhere =D Love it!

[@outdoorsythings2573]

simply amazing. well done, looks like so much fun.