Hex Ed Oz https://hexedoz.podbean.com Lessons concerning LARP (and other nerdy subjects) by the director of Scy’kadia, Sydney, Australia’s longest-running fantasy LARP group. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +1000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Leisure:Hobbies 1440 episodic Lessons concerning LARP (and other nerdy subjects) by the director of Scy’kadia, Sydney, Australia’s longest-running fantasy LARP group. Hex Ed Oz Hex Ed Oz No false https://feed.podbean.com/hexedoz/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18614178/Profile_pic81903.jpg Hex Ed Oz https://hexedoz.podbean.com 144 144 Scy'kadia 101: Inhuman Realms Scy'kadia 101: Inhuman Realms https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-inhuman-realms/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-inhuman-realms/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +1000 hexedoz.podbean.com/ed01da64-a0b8-337a-951e-8ee1045bfa38 Let's take a gander at the realms of Scy'kadia where humans aren't necessarily welcome!

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]]> Let's take a gander at the realms of Scy'kadia where humans aren't necessarily welcome!

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]]> Hex Ed Oz false No 670 22 full Episode 16: Next Level NPCing Episode 16: Next Level NPCing https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-16-next-level-npcing/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-16-next-level-npcing/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:28:26 +1000 hexedoz.podbean.com/1dce560e-68f0-312b-aa19-5c640d136bc9 In this episode, I offer some instructions to make sure you do the best possible job as a LARP NPC.

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]]> In this episode, I offer some instructions to make sure you do the best possible job as a LARP NPC.

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]]> Hex Ed Oz false No 1233 21 full Episode 15: Non-Combatants Episode 15: Non-Combatants https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-15-non-combatants/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-15-non-combatants/#comments Thu, 29 May 2025 11:23:00 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/a40a6556-27e7-3671-88c8-d1e5669cbada In this looong overdue episode, we take a look at Non-Combatant characters and how to get the most from them when everyone else around you is a combatant...

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]]> In this looong overdue episode, we take a look at Non-Combatant characters and how to get the most from them when everyone else around you is a combatant...

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 924 20 full Hex Review: Alice Is Missing Hex Review: Alice Is Missing https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/hex-review-alice-is-missing/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/hex-review-alice-is-missing/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:14:31 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/c96f1257-4631-33cc-a218-50cf94342ce5 My first review episode, and for it I have chosen the silent RPG, Alice Is Missing!

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

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Music provided by Ben Harrison AKA Jankbox

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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
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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1098 19 full Episode 14: Romance & Flirty Bards Episode 14: Romance & Flirty Bards https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-14-romance-and-flirty-bards/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-14-romance-and-flirty-bards/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:21:44 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/19bee092-dba6-3853-ac84-332a774caec1 In this episode we discuss romance in an RPG setting, and how to make it work... whilst admitting it can be a messy affair.

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1850 18 full Scy'kadia 101: Building A Character Scy'kadia 101: Building A Character https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-building-a-character/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-building-a-character/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:02:33 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/7e163d2b-725d-3727-a6f7-624c62bb37b6 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

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]]> 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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 2677 17 full Episode 13: Grey Or Neutral Characters Episode 13: Grey Or Neutral Characters https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-13-grey-or-neutral-characters/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-13-grey-or-neutral-characters/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:23:40 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/1bad1833-ff28-307b-8f05-45049c09ab25 We chatted villains, we chatted heroes, now we cover those opportunists who sit somewhere in between :)

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1048 16 full Episode 12: Be A BETTER Hero Episode 12: Be A BETTER Hero https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-12-be-a-better-hero/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-12-be-a-better-hero/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:27:38 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/bb4619d0-fb81-354e-9736-d6bbb242da93 In this episode I talk about playing as a LARP hero. That's it :p

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1066 15 full Episode 11: Be A GOOD Villain Episode 11: Be A GOOD Villain https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-11-be-a-good-villain/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-11-be-a-good-villain/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:37:06 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/e45316a2-89fe-3e7f-8bee-239d7f23f20b In this episode I talk about what a villain is, and how to approach playing one in a LARP setting.

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

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

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

]]> writerchrisprice false No 2110 14 full Scy'kadia 101: Realms Of Humanity Scy'kadia 101: Realms Of Humanity https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-realms-of-humanity/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-realms-of-humanity/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:27:20 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/40913b70-7401-3dec-b3bf-40a77907232a In this special I talk about the realms ruled by humans that exist in Scy'kadia's current (fictional) era of history.

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1468 13 full Episode 10: Benefits Of LARPing Episode 10: Benefits Of LARPing https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-10-benefits-of-larping/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-10-benefits-of-larping/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:04:53 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/af34f086-8471-38d8-bd5d-e15a72167844 In this episode I mention some of my favourite reasons for taking on our hobby, as a new participant :)

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 824 12 full Episode 9: LARP Cliques Episode 9: LARP Cliques https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-9-larp-cliques/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-9-larp-cliques/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:44:45 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/f52829b4-28b8-3c24-8079-e3b7e9de46df 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1691 11 full Episode 8: Is LARP Cringe? Episode 8: Is LARP Cringe? https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-8-is-larp-cringe/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-8-is-larp-cringe/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:28:41 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/49b8f1f6-4595-3fa2-ad0e-93dab3a10620 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 :)

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]]> 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 :)

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1011 10 full Scy'kadia 101: Species Primer Scy'kadia 101: Species Primer https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-species-primer/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/scykadia-101-species-primer/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 15:54:47 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/b93249a7-f8f1-34c2-bc6c-71b1a5b4e988 In this Scy'kadia-specific special I talk about the playable species upon which YOU can base your character.

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1634 9 full Episode 7: Embracing Conflict Episode 7: Embracing Conflict https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-7-embracing-conflict/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-7-embracing-conflict/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 23:22:56 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/5544e8d8-ef3a-3538-83dd-583f7fb49f72 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 878 8 full Episode 6: Tabletop VS Live Action Episode 6: Tabletop VS Live Action https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-6-tabletop-vs-live-action/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-6-tabletop-vs-live-action/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 22:26:32 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/315757f6-6b1a-31bc-9915-e9736560df0e 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1833 7 full Episode 5: Costuming Basics Episode 5: Costuming Basics https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-5-costuming-basics/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-5-costuming-basics/#comments Fri, 17 May 2024 14:33:32 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/595bb021-6d83-3d0d-9262-562fc58e89b6 In this episode I talk about costuming, with some tips for beginners... and some reminders for veteran LARPers ;)

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]]> 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/

]]> writerchrisprice false No 2140 6 full Episode 4.5: Weapon Maintenance Episode 4.5: Weapon Maintenance https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-45-weapon-maintenance/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-45-weapon-maintenance/#comments Fri, 17 May 2024 14:28:39 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/e2e06bd9-8398-33ce-b68b-bf593037b69f In this episode I tell you how to make your LARP weapons last as long as possible.

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


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]]> writerchrisprice false No 255 5 full Episode 4: LARP Weapons... Want One? Episode 4: LARP Weapons... Want One? https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-4-larp-weapons-want-one/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-4-larp-weapons-want-one/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 16:57:00 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/d2d70b8a-9070-35d0-ac9b-7055fab41b92 In this episode I aim to help players acquire LARP weaponry, and give them some tips on how to fight better, faster :)

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


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]]> writerchrisprice false No 1605 4 full Episode 3: Scy'kadia For Beginners Episode 3: Scy'kadia For Beginners https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-3-scykadia-for-beginners/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-3-scykadia-for-beginners/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 17:34:34 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/32f40ff0-328f-380e-82f6-568f5d09c5a5 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).

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]]> 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).


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The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 890 3 full Episode 2: Creating LARP Characters Episode 2: Creating LARP Characters https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-2-creating-larp-characters/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-2-creating-larp-characters/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 18:31:52 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/b1b7975b-f4fb-37a8-8898-52cf462689ba In this episode I offer some tips that might help you avoid common issues that arise during (or immediately after) LARP character creation.

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

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]]> writerchrisprice false No 981 2 full Episode 1: What Is LARPing? Episode 1: What Is LARPing? https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-1-what-is-larping/ https://hexedoz.podbean.com/e/episode-1-what-is-larping/#comments Fri, 03 May 2024 22:29:28 +1000 writerchrisprice.podbean.com/4d216832-a635-3a8f-b306-1c7823f05e0a 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.

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]]> 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.

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The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada

Shadows And Dust by Scott Buckley

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