Workshop intended to
deepen characters' past.
Along this workshop
participants are guided to create or fill gaps in their characters'
past.
This is an individual
process, but several regressions can happen simultaneously.
It was designed for a
contemporary larp but if required the setting can be adapted (e.g.
confessional)
The organizer (or a
participant with enough knowledge of the character's past or the larp
direction) takes the position of “Doctor”
The participant that
will strengthen the character is the “Patient”
The patient informs the
doctor what needs to be “remembered”, then lays down and relaxes.
A maximum time for the
regression must be set. It will both ensure a non-excessive duration
and help the doctor gradually approach the decisive moments.
Doctor
- All questions should be directed to help the character's development and its relation with the larp themes.
- Once a topic slows down the doctor is free to force it or change topic.
- The doctor is at the service of the patient.
- With follow-up questions helps the process carry on.
Patient
- Relaxes, even meditates shortly if required.
- Is not allowed to cut topics. Instead the patient can be vague and let clues regarding the desired direction.
- Guides the doctor by describing the situation the character witnesses.
- All answers take place in a confusing manner to allow the participant fill the gaps and take conclusions afterwards.
- If the patient is unhappy with any of the results is free to modify or eradicate them afterwards.
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