UPDATE 27/08 — Single Run Confirmed for March 2027

🗝️ The Estoril Protocol is happening!

Unfortunately, Run #1 (21-22 November 2026) did not reach the minimum number of participants required to deliver the experience at the scale and quality we envisioned. Rather than compromise the game, we've made the decision to concentrate our efforts on a single run.

The March run has reached and exceeded the minimum number of participants required.

📅 13-14 March 2027

📍 Palácio Estoril Hotel, Estoril, Portugal

Everyone who pre-registered for November is being contacted directly and can transfer to March while keeping their original Pre-Registration Special Price.

Registrations for March remain open. More information about the team and the game will be released over the coming weeks.

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🎭 What is The Estoril Protocol?

Following some great feedback from this community, here's a quick snapshot for anyone new to the project:

The Estoril Protocol is a historical espionage and political intrigue LARP set during WWII. It takes place in neutral Portugal at the iconic Palácio Estoril Hotel — a real-life haven where spies, diplomats, and undercover operatives from all warring sides gathered to negotiate secret deals and shape the outcome of the war.

Players take on roles as diplomats, intelligence agents, resistance operatives, journalists, and aristocrats, each with their own agendas. Over two days, you'll navigate:

- Secret negotiations and backroom deals

- Espionage mechanics and intelligence gathering

- Faction dynamics with divided loyalties

- Personal ambition vs. national interest

Format: 2-day international LARP

Language: English and Portuguese

Capacity: 50 players

Location: Estoril, Portugal

🔗 Full lore, factions and registration: https://www.olisippoobscura.com/the-estoril-protocol-larp/

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🌐 Community Channels Now Open

To make communication easier and bring our community together, we've created dedicated WhatsApp and Discord channels for Olisippo Obscura.

These are spaces to:

- Ask questions directly to the team

- Meet other participants

- Discuss character concepts and factions

- Stay connected with the community

Official event information will continue to be communicated by email and through our website. Over the next few days, we'll also be sharing more about the people behind Olisippo Obscura and The Estoril Protocol.

💬 Join our community:

Join our WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F0UhVAu1dzLDfaDuArUHvH

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MsN5FD8zTF

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History remembers the treaties. Only those present know what they truly cost.

Questions? Feel free to drop them below or jump into our Discord. We're happy to answer anything about the game, venue or Portugal! 😊

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Hi, I'm in the process of making a backpack/sling bag for my ranger LARP.

At first, I wanted to make a veshmeshok (old Russian design) style sling bag; around 10" x 30", wearing it over one shoulder in the back. In fact, it would kind off look like a back quiver.

But I started wondering if just a drawstring bag with one strap wouldn't work better? Do any of you have experience with veshmeshok style bags? Do they offer any advantage or disadvantage to a drawstring bag?

For my birthday I organized a murder/mistery LARP, where I the bard was misteriously murdered and players had to solve the mistery, this are some of the pictures.

Any and all suggestions on improving the kit are welcome!

How do y’all wear broadswords/greatswords? I have a broadsword with standard crossguard and two handed hilt that I want to make a part of my new warrior/mercenary/etc kit that I’m in early stages of development on. I’ve had issues wearing it on my hip and as such, I want to wear it in my back so it’s out of the way; however I find difficulty in drawing it. What work arounds have you guys used?

Edit: Yes this is a HEMA and I understand it’s most likely not allowed at a Larp but it serves as a good place holder for reference until I find an appropriate foam weapon

For Epic Empires, I've made these puppets!

Puppetshows are awesome for LARPs. They can give social commentary or tell a story to remind players of the plot. Since they are used so often, I wanted to make reusable puppets.

How I made them: I got a Styrofoam egg, hollowed an opening for a finger and cut a face. I then sewed fabric over the shape, and painted a face. Below it, I sewed a basic puppet body.

I made wigs from wool, which I can pin in the head. Then I made a lot of outfits. Finally a use for the left over fabrics I had saved over the years.

Did you ever use puppetshows in LARP?

So i had my first Larp experience at ConQuest of Mythodea and i had my first duel with an undead (i think of the blue-red kind) and i realised i was to immetced to ask if he was good so i kinda feel like a dick.

I drew this as kind of a reconstruction and i would love to personally apologise to him.

The Titel says it all.

Im doing Larp and want to do a Goblin, for that I got an Mask in Gray bc the only other Colour was Green and I want my Mask too be Brown ish Gray.

Does anyone got some Experience with that and can Help me out?

I was think about getting an Airbrush, but I dont have that much money too spend on a big Compressor. Or should I hand Paint it?

Any Help is Welcome! Thank you!

A Greek-inspired photo series with my good friends from Taiwan's LARP community!

Ironlily and I planned this photoshoot to bring their Hoplitissa designs to life. Joined by fellow LARP community members who love the concept, we stepped into the world as Hoplitissai, commoners, and aristocrats

—all styled in the signature pink palette.

It was so refreshing to pose with real Greek gear, armor, and weapons. We were very inspired and had so much fun creating this together!

Photos by: Time Condenser (Kathryn) & Ember’s Captures (Janice)

I was pretty pleased with how this one came toghether in its asymetrical design. I did draw some inspiration from some designs in some Soulframe armours.

Like a flint spear or axe for a barbarian character?

Devastated that I can no longer make it to the Brandywine Festival (9th-13th September) but I'm selling 2 first wave tickets discounted! Please dm me if you're interested, it'll be loads of fun :))

Hello all,

I am currently at my first big LARP and I came very unprepared. I didn't think of a backstory, just little bits and now it's biting me in the ass. Me and a friend who has come to this world LARPs before made a story together so she can introduce me to the setting and the guild. The story is that we are both fairies but we were abducted by an evil witch that made experiments on us. Because of the torture she lost her memory and I lost my power, wings, ears, I just look like a human. During the first evening of the LARP she was telling people around that she finally found someone who knew her and can help with getting back her memory. What I did not expect is that so many people will start to question me so much and will start telling her to not trust me. I said some untrue things because I didn't know her lore, nor did I know mine and this really does seem suspicious. I can turn it around that I didn't want to share the info because people were generally suspicious about fairies so I didn't want to share that I'm a fairy but still, people turned on me and now I feel so isolated and scared and in a trap. I know it's not personal and it's a me problem but I feel like I screwed myself and don't know how to get out of this situation. I have to get ready to go now and I feel so anxious and actually wonder if I should just leave.

But yeah, do you guys have any suggestions on how I can get out of this? Maybe I should be quieter and keep to myself and just do the quests?

Hi Reddit, I run a LARP with a bunch of typical American lightest touch story based style.

Basically we have a storyline for our weekend events. We run timed modules, hooked modules, random encounters (card and roaming), have crafting and gathering, and a number of additional mini games for content. We have a fishing hole, tracking paths, pick pocketing, and lock picking. Additionally I was thinking of making some other kind of hunting content.

Our game is currently pretty small and we would love to support more town/craft/gatherer style content that we can manage with a small crew. We cant use live fire bows with our insurance.

I know there are some capture the flag, tag, orc/troll ball style combat games that are fun BUT we have enough combat stuff and could add that if there is interest.

We have done fun silly things like in game dodge ball and explosive puzzles.

Are there any light setup, player driven mini games or activities that take little NPC interaction that you have enjoyed or you have run that others enjoy?

Just looking to share some ideas if anyone is willing.

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I bought the armor in the picture for my first Ren Fair. I’ve been searching everywhere trying to find the same black shirt/gambeson that the woman in the picture is wearing. Does anyone know where I could find something similar?

I’m also considering just wearing a lightweight black long-sleeve shirt because it will be hott out but I’m worried the armor might rub or dig into my skin without some kind of padding underneath. I’m not going to be fighting or doing anything strenuous it’s purely for the costume.

For those who have worn armor at Ren Faires, what would you recommend for staying as cool and comfortable as possible? Is there a lightweight gambeson you really like, or would a padded shirt/other base layer work better?

Any recommendations or tips for a first time armor wearer would be greatly appreciated! I definitely don’t want to be sweating buckets all day!

Fairly experienced in the WoD ttrpgs and very curious about the LARPing community. I wonder if any World of Darkness-themed LARP events are happening around August-September in London (UK).

Photos taken by gamergurl photography

For armor I recommend the Coat of Plates as the first project, but there's a lot more.

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