LarpManager makes it simple to run LARP campaigns: a series of connected events set in the same narrative universe, where players create a character and continue their story across multiple sessions.
Step 1 — Create the first event
Start by creating the first event of the campaign. No special settings are required at this stage, since we’ll later define it as the campaign’s starting point.
Step 2 — Enable character creation
In the first event, activate the Character feature, as this allows to manage them, and the Player Editor feature - this allows participants to create their characters during registration. We configure that each player can create at most 1 character.
Step 3 — Register as a player
From the player side, after registering for the event, character creation is available through the Player Editor. Once completed, the character is automatically linked to the player and displayed in the event’s participant gallery.
Step 4 — Enable campaign mode
From the organization admin view, once the first event has ended, enable the Campaign feature in the organization settings.
Step 5 — Create the second event
Now create the next event. Link it to the same campaign as the first one. Repeat this step for all subsequent events in the series. Configuration and features is automatically imported.
Step 6 — Automatic character continuity
From the player side, registering for the second (or any following) event will automatically assign the same character. This continues for all campaign events, unless the character is explicitly retired.
Tips and Tricks
- In the event configuration, set the gallery to display only the characters of registered players. This way, in later events, retired characters or players who are no longer participating will not appear.
- Enable a character approval process, requiring each character to be submitted by the player and approved by staff before joining.
- Configure abilities and assign experience points to support character progression throughout the campaign.