I’m usually more of a grumpy craftsman than a cheerful social media manager, but I wanted to create a space specifically for discussion around things I care about — LARP scenography and production design within the live environment. Over the years, moving between different associations, I’ve discovered that there are far more craftsmen and passionate builders in LARP than people might imagine. This space is for them too. My hope is that this becomes a place where people who enjoy sharing experiences and exchanging ideas can find some meaningful conversation. So this thread is for introductions. Say whatever you like (within reason 😄). I’ll start. I’m Marcello, usually called Mars. I’ve been doing LARP for about nine years and have worked as a prop maker, SFX makeup artist, and set dresser in film industry. I tend to take a lot of notes about my work because my memory is terrible, and for a while I’ve wanted to turn those notes into something readable. So… here we are.

Working on Jackalope right now also means revision. After the first guides, written instinctively and over long stretches of time. I’m focusing on refining the writing so ideas are clearer and easier to read. This phase is about improving flow, structure, and clarity, making the content easier to read and easier to understand, while I keep annoying my friends by asking for opinions and feedback.

Sometimes all you need is jute. Not as a miracle solution, but as one of those materials that quietly saves scenes more often than it should. I’ve published another pragmatic guide on hiding modern elements with less.Nothing fancy. Just things that actually survive use.

I’ve published another guide, focused on aging paper. Yes, there are already plenty of videos on YouTube. I went deeper into the technical side anyway. As usual. Possibly more than necessary.

I chose a freemium model for a very simple reason. I’m not trying to get rich from this material. But I’m also not interested in giving away years of work, mistakes, and practical lessons for free. The price is intentionally low. Accessible. Meant to be a barrier only in the sense that it says: this has value. The free part exists so people can understand how I think and whether this is useful to them.The paid part exists so the work can stay sustainable, organized, and taken seriously. I think the LARP field could professionalize a bit more — slowly, realistically. And I think even small, practical courses like this have value, especially considering how little structured material exists online. If someone has questions, I’m always here to answer them. That hasn’t changed.