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WAR HAWKS ON THE MARCH: the beach episode !!

by Naomi Torres-Ortiz and Alexis Bontemps

After a long and grueling campaign, the War Hawks have a rare opportunity to rest before the final offensive to free the world from tyranny. Are these war-hardened youngsters ready for their next great challenge - SWIMSUITS AND LOVE LETTERS !?

4 hours
up to 16 players

Long Description

WAR HAWKS ON THE MARCH, Episode 42: "Warriors Take Flight ! Interlude on the Azure Coast."

After a long and grueling campaign to turn the tide against the cruel forces of the Authority, the elite unit known as the War Hawks have a rare opportunity to rest before the final offensive to free the world from tyranny. While they have been ordered on a mandatory 'Rest and Relaxation' trip to a beautiful resort on the Azure Coast, not everything is as easy as it seems.

With messenger parrots delivering shocking news from the front, burgeoning emotions being brought to the fore, and vulturous reporters from the propaganda department seeking to exploit the heroic stories of the War Hawks… they’ll have to work hard to keep a handle on this summer vacation. Are these war-hardened youngsters ready for their next great challenge - SWIMSUITS AND LOVE LETTERS !?

Last Time on WAR HAWKS ON THE MARCH:

When all hope was lost for the encircled Coalition troops of the Auric Desert, the valiant War Hawks descended from on high and broke through the enemy lines. While their heroism may have saved the brave soldiers of Division IX from annihilation - as well as the critical enemy intelligence they’d intercepted - a heavy price was paid in blood.

As the emotional ramifications of their seemingly endless sacrifice weighs on the young minds of the elite War Hawks, the discovery of the Authority’s secret weakness has sent shockwaves throughout the Coalition forces. As they move forward to the frontline, the War Hawks carry with them the hope of an entire nation, no - an entire planet! - on their weary shoulders. For the first time in years, an end to this terrible war seems close at hand if only the War Hawks can REACH OUT AND TAKE IT !!

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WAR HAWKS ON THE MARCH, otherwise affectionately known as “the beach episode” is a comedic larp for 16 players set in the style of a filler episode in the latter half of an intense mecha anime. Leaning into the humor and absurdity of “main character energy” without trying to push forward the “important plot”, this larp takes place during a relaxing day at the beach shortly before the final story arc of the anime.

While character sheets will give context to the heroism and tragedy the War Hawks have faced, the larp will focus on the emotional state and interpersonal relationships of the characters. As the day progresses, the mood will shift from blowing off some serious steam to facing up to all the emotions they've been suppressing, and then deciding what kind of person they want to be when the sun rises.

A screenshot of a post on tumblr from user syntaxaero that reads: "grabs your hand. you've had enough plot and exposition and character development lately im taking you to to the beach episode"

Themes & Mechanics

Just below the sandy surface, you might run into something unexpected. Beneath the teenage awkwardness and beach-themed fun, you’ll find the deep stuff:

Safety mechanics will include:

Game features will include:

Character Tropes

Each character in the larp pays homage to multiple anime tropes, reinforcing the over-the-top energy of the shows that inspired us.

A four-by-four chart satirizing the Myers-Briggs personality types using anime tropes - "six dimensional chess" vs. "charging into the chaos", "most valuable player" vs. "lone wolf", "has a death wish" vs. "terrified of the world", "head in the clouds" vs. "sleeps with one eye open". Portraits of anime characters are arranged in each slot labelled according to their trope: Armored Mystery, War-Hardened Leader, Exceptional Newbie, Aggressive Loyalist, Misunderstood Beefcake, Charismatic Heckler, Beloved Support, Clueless Supersoldier, Rebellious Protege, Romantic Softie, Overworked Administrator, Awkward Survivalist, Reckless Aristocrat, Nonchalant Stoner, Unbreakable Second, and Grouchy Mechanic.

In the chart above, each character is associated with one of their anime inspirations - from Eighty-Six, Iron Blooded Orphans, Valkyria Chronicles IV, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Runs

Run at Intercon W

run at 02:00 PM

Players: