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Andrew
A LARP by Barking Mad Productions, with *NEW* Extensive rewrites by Foam Brain Games
October 22-24, 2010 at RPI in Troy, NY
Welcome to a world where Super Heroes Live and work…
These are tough times for Super Heroes. Uberman, America’s noblest hero is dead – killed by a petty villain named Misanthrope. With his death, H.E.R.O., Uberman’s organization of Super Heroes, will have to find a new path and direction for itself, and begin to decide its future…
The depredations of reporter Irwin “Digger” Upton have taken their toll. Using his position as Super Hero correspondent for Person Magazine, Upton attempts to either make heroes laughing stocks, or worse, reveal their secret identities to the world. No one has been harder hit than Zip+4, who’s children were brutally slaughtered by the Minions of Doom after her identity was revealed by Upton.
Megatherion, angered by the fact that Uberman left a destitute wife and a great many debts, has introduced a proposal that Super Heroes demand money from the cities they protect. Angered by this, S-Man (Chairmen Pro-Tem and considered by many to be Uberman’s successor), has introduced a proposal forbidding Super Heroes from collecting money for their heroic activities.
The image of Super Heroes is at an all time low, and some of the new applicants to H.E.R.O. aren’t helping things – The Boston Mangler is wanted on charges of several million dollars of property damage; Fruit Bat is wanted not only by the law, but by the insane asylum he escaped from; and the Jokester, allegedly a reformed Super Villain, has said he wants to be a Super Hero and has been arresting criminals.
With all of the forces of good in one location, will criminals everywhere breathe a sigh of relief? Is this a time where evil can flourish? What of the three recent Super Hero deaths, without any apparent cause? And what of Rumours of Super Heroes losing their powers…
What Happens When the Heroes Need a Hero of Their Own?
What Is LARPing? Do I need any experience?
No prior LARPing or Role-playing experience is necessary – we will provide everything you need. LARPing is a lot like improv theatre – you are given some backstory, but the action is entirely up to you!
Your character is designed in a short story about your background and goals. Simple and safe rules let you back up your clever speech with a little muscle (even if you’re a klutz in real life), and encourage creative role-playing and dramatic interaction. Live role-playing is a great way to meet new friends, solve mysteries, and save the world (or take it over!) in the process.
When and Where?
Our game starts at 6pm on Friday (however you can show up late without significant problem, just make sure to let us know), and will end at 2 or 3 pm on Sunday. We will playing in an academic building on RPI’s campus. We will help you find crash space at RPI if you need it for the game.
How Much Does It Cost?
Masks will be 25 dollars, which includes dinner Saturday night.
How Do I Sign Up?
You should go to http://masks.foambrainlarps.com and fill out a character questionnaire.
I already played Masks – can I get involved?
We’re looking for several people to play various NPCs as members of the cast. Casting for Masks is $15, including dinner on Saturday night. You can find out more at http://maskscast.foambrainlarps.com
I Need More Information
Please don’t hesitate to contact the lead GM, Andrew Zorowitz, at Andrew@Foambrain.com