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Articles by Tara M. Clapper

About Tara M. Clapper
Tara is a lifelong geek and the founder and publisher of The Geek Initiative. Her interests were forged in an early appreciation for "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Jurassic Park," and many historical fiction and fantasy novels. Tara is a game designer, LARPer, and frequent convention attendee. The author of over 1,000 individual blogs, her content has been featured on HelloGiggles, nordiclarp.org, LARPing.org, and The Billfold. She holds a B.A. in English from McDaniel College and has attended many events as press (including New York Comic Con). Tara has a professional background in marketing and publishing. She lives in the Philadelphia area. A Marvel fan, her favorite superhero is undoubtedly Thor. View her portfolio at: tmc.pressfolios.com.
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CHARIOT LARP: Furthering Exploration at Adventure Pub and Online

August 20, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

Many of our friends and fellow larpers (live action role players) are familiar with CHARIOT LARP, our groundbreaking digital larp adventure. Since its initial launch, […]

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Gaming for Veterans: Why the VA Uses Video Games to Help Veterans with Disabilities

August 12, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

The military has been using video games to help veterans with their recovery from physical and emotional trauma. To most gamers, this probably won’t come […]

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Why the E-Sports and Larger Gaming Community Must Address Mental Health

August 12, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

It’s pretty obvious to anyone involved in gaming at large: mental health issues are common, and often unaddressed in the gaming community. With the proliferation […]

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All About the Magimundi Bestiary: Monsters with Might (and Heart!) for Pathfinder and 5e

July 25, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

As a game master, storyteller, or dungeon master, surprising players with new challenges is a fantastic way to break through fantasy tropes and keep everyone […]

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Intrigue & Independence Prologue: The Pamphlet

June 18, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

“God Save the King.” Mercy bid farewell to the tailor as she exited the shop. She had, as usual, inquired about the latest fashions from […]

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Video and Worksheet: Larp and RPG Design Document Creation

May 8, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

A game design document is a written way to expresses your vision, describes the content in a your game or experience, and provides enough information […]

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How to Switch Factions in a Larp: Considerations and Worksheet

May 1, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

In many larps (live action role playing games), game designers and organizers create faction-driven role play. This means the larp features groups of individuals meant […]

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The Cost of Labor in the Larp Community is $11,482.45 Per Missing Stair

January 24, 2019 Tara M. Clapper 0

You’ve seen it: the talk about missing stairs in larp. These insidious wrongdoers are the subject of substantial discussion in the larp community—but beyond their […]

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How to Game on Halloween Without Playing Horror Titles

November 21, 2018 Tara M. Clapper 0

During Halloween, one of the most popular suggestions for having fun is to play horror video games. Based on the iconic sci-fi movie series, there’s Alien: Isolation […]

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Will eSports ever be a part of Olympic games?

November 21, 2018 Tara M. Clapper 0

Video games have long been a popular choice for recreational enjoyment. However, their popularity seems to have surpassed being a simple hobby. The fact is […]

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