By Kim "Mayumi" Coffey
The Black and White may not have been my first event, but it was a memorable one. Every year I look forward to the fun, and I treasure the memories, trinkets, and photos I’ve left with when the night is over.
I miss Larping. I miss the magic of getting dressed up in strange clothes, of running away from goblins in the woods, the endless nibbles at the serving table, sitting with my friends around a table and discussing the latest shenanigans of mortals and gods, the casino tables, the auction prizes… We each have our own favorite bits, but I suspect we all miss it.
This year, the Chimeron team is trying something new. They can’t invite us all out to Springfield to share the poison punch, endless nibbles, and dancing in the woods. Nonetheless, they wanted to share the spirit of the season and community with us all.
Strange and fancy clothes will be worn, and shared, and appreciated - possibly even by the Order of the Peacock. The favorites off the buffet will be had, even if you have to cook them yourself ahead of time. There will be running around in the woods, even if the woods are in the digital realm of Minecraft. The discussions of mortals and gods will be had, even though the table is Digital. The Casino will be running blackjack and there will be a Stacked Deck Tournament, though you will be playing via web browser. Dancing will be had, even if it’s in your living room instead of the great hall. There will be tickets, though perhaps not so many as usual, and prizes to win. The pomp and ceremony of Chimeron Court will bring smiles, laughter, and occasional happy tears as it often does, even if it’s very light on hugs.
It won’t be quite the same, but the Chimeron Team is hoping this Virtual Black & White will scratch that Larping Itch a little. I, for one, am looking forward to some new fun memories and maybe a prize or two.