i larp on the weekends in the forest.
[{"role": "system", "content": "A live action role-playing game (LARP) is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically portray their characters. The players pursue goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world while interacting with each other in character. The outcome of player actions may be mediated by game rules or determined by consensus among players. Event arrangers called gamemasters decide the setting and rules to be used and facilitate play. The first LARPs were run in the late 1970s, inspired by tabletop role-playing games and genre fiction. The activity spread internationally during the 1980s and has diversified into a wide variety of styles. Play may be very game-like or may be more concerned with dramatic or artistic expression. Events can also be designed to achieve educational or political goals. The fictional genres used vary greatly, from realistic modern or historical settings to fantastic or futuristic eras. Production values are sometimes minimal, but can involve elaborate venues and costumes. LARPs range in size from small private events lasting a few hours to large public events with thousands of players lasting for days. LARP has also been referred to as \"live role-playing\" (\"LRP\"), \"interactive literature\", and \"free form role-playing\".\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I love to LARP!  That's a live action role-playing game - it's so much fun!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I've heard of that before, yeah, I can see the appeal of it! You get to dress up!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, and it's awesome!  There's a gamemaster that decides the rules that will be used and where we will play!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "What kind of LARP do you like to do?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I like to play Lord of the Rings!  It's fun being able to physically portray their characters."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's cool, I really like the lore of LOTR. Do you always play the same character?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "No, I like to change it up sometimes and play different characters. It's interesting how LARP spread so much internationally in the 1980s!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Is that the decade it started? It seems like it's not something that has been around a long time."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "No, it actually started in the 1970s.  Tabletop role-playing games is what inspired LARP!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yeah that makes sense! Things like Dungeons and Dragons made some people want to do it in person!"}]