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Mark

Gender: Male

Location: Berkeley, CA

About Me: In 1991, I was making plastic (but realistic looking) armor for stage and screen when a gentleman came down from Massachusetts looking for a breastplate. When I asked what it was for, he put the 2nd Edition NERO rulebook into my hand and that was the start of my long love affair for LARPS. I still have that original book and whenever I open it, I get the same, excited feeling about LARPing that I did when I first read the pages.

I moved out to CA in 1992 and went to my first LARP that was hosted by Living Fiction. It was an incredible game. On my way home, I thought, "Hey I could do that," and the first thoughts of Adventures Unlimited were born.

I didn't care for either NERO nor the IFGS' style of combat or play so I decided to make my own. A darker, low fantasy, more 'realistic' combat one and I was happy to say that AU was the premiere LARP in the Bay Area for 7 years.

These days, I just attend as many LARPs as I can in order to help promote the LARP community here and abroad. I have played in games from East Coast to West Coast and even in the UK. I help many to come up with new, fun mechanics for their games.

I have always been a creative person and these days I am making personalized props for the various LARPs I attend - anything from latex masks to casting pendants in pewter. If you have an idea for an effect, costume or prop and not sure about how to make it, give me a ring - I'll be happy to chat about it.

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Alliance 1/16 - RoC 1/29-31

Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 08:35 PM GMT [General]

So two San Francisco Bay Area games happening this month. One is this weekend for the Alliance (www.alliancesf.net) - more info under the forums section about it.

Second is Realms of Conflict happening 1/29-1/31 and you can gather more info at their Yahoo site games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Realmsofcon...

I'm hoping to be at both however my girlfriend is coming in for a convention the next week so money might be a little tight as she is the princess and I become the pauper.

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Female LARPers wanted for Reality TV show makeover?

Thursday, July 30, 2009, 06:37 PM GMT [General]

This was posted on another forum - I'm not sure how legitimate it is but doing a search on the email seems to show that someone is looking for some people for a new reality show:

My name is Serita; I am a casting producer located in New York City and I am
currently working on a brand new makeover show to be aired on a major cable
television network in the winter of 2010. We are currently looking for women all
over the US who are I need of a makeover.

I wanted to contact your organization and other organizations and sports groups
because I know from working on other shows that when you are totally dedicated
to a specific activity other things in life tend to fall by the waist side. I
am not spamming you nor do I mean to offend. I just wanted to extend a fun
opportunity to the women in your group. We are looking to bring out your most
positive, confident and assured self with a makeover from professionals.

I have pasted below the casting flyer information for anyone who is interested.
The show is very light hearted with a very positive spin on it.

Sincerely,

Serita

* Do you have an inner fashionista inside that wants to come out?
* Are you a fashion victim trying to keep up with the times?
* An overworked mom whose style needs an update?
* Do you dream of a new look and a new you?
* Are you ready to make that dream a reality?

Major Cable Television Network, currently casting their brand new makeover show,
is looking for you!

Now is your chance to reinvent yourself! We are looking for women (ages 25 to
40) who are in need of a makeover. Whether you are tired of your old look or
just looking to understand what looks best on you or just confused on how you
can make the best impression possible.
This light hearted and fun makeover show will teach you the skills you need to
turn heads and make your confidence soar.

If you or someone you know is in desperate need of this opportunity please send
3 recent pictures of yourself or the nominee along with a brief email to...

NYCMakeovershow@gmail.com

Tell us why you're unhappy with your current look and what has kept you from
changing it.