{"id":195375,"date":"2026-04-07T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=195375"},"modified":"2026-04-04T21:26:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T01:26:30","slug":"hard-hitting-emotions-laura-kroger-on-odysseus-finnish-larp-repod-s11e1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2026\/04\/07\/hard-hitting-emotions-laura-kroger-on-odysseus-finnish-larp-repod-s11e1\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;They cry&#8221; Laura Kr\u00f6ger on Odysseus &amp; Finnish Larp (REPOD S11E1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Hard-Hitting Emotions: Laura Kr\u00f6ger on Odysseus &#038; Finnish Larp  (S11E1)\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=d52e3-1a6daf2-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/62Q3tgujtCI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;One of the highlights of the Finnish larp is heavy, hard emotions. Crying is very much associated with Nordic style and Finnish style larping.&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wanted to trauma bond with a hundred strangers aboard a spaceship while fleeing an alien threat? Do you want to be emotionally devastated while making hard choices about love, sacrifice, and humanity? Then Finnish larp is for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" data-attachment-id=\"195577\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/crying-repod-s11e1-odysseus-lenne-eeronketo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1336,901\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;pokemon&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774877928&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"crying REPOD S11E1 Odysseus lenne-eeronketo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Emotional Scene \/ Credit: Lenne Eeronketo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-1024x691.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"man in flowing white garments with a silver medallion on his forehead and long hair tied back, looking serious and holding a woman with long light brown hair who is crying in distress.\" class=\"wp-image-195577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo-600x405.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crying-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-lenne-eeronketo.jpg 1336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emotional Scene \/ Credit: Lenne Eeronketo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Kr\u00f6ger is the lead producer and narrative director of <em>Odysseus<\/em>, a large-scale sci-fi larp run in Helsinki, Finland in 2019 and 2024, in both Finnish and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"195570\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hero-repod-s11e1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hero REPOD S11E1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"woman with long light brown hair parted in the middle, light grey eyes, wearing a white jacket with a odysseus patch on the arm. background of planet in space with words &quot;odysseus, First Light&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-195570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hero-REPOD-S11E1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Built for 104 players, it&#8217;s set in an original science fiction universe inspired by classics such as <em>Battlestar Galactica.<\/em> Each participant has a pre-written role with past relationships, loyalties, secrets and fears, but the choices and emotional journeys are in the hands of the players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"677\" data-attachment-id=\"195574\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hq-repod-s11e1-odysseus\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1015,677\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;pokemon&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774877040&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HQ REPOD S11E1 Odysseus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Command Center \/ Credit: Henry S\u00f6derlund&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" alt=\"people standing and sitting in a headquarters style room with large monitors showing spacecraft information\" class=\"wp-image-195574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HQ-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Command Center \/ Credit: Henry S\u00f6derlund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the script, the set of <em>Odysseus<\/em> is mind-blowingly realistic, considering it was built into an elementary school as a temporary installation during summer break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" data-attachment-id=\"195572\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hall-fight-repod-s11e1-odysseus\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1027,678\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;pokemon&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774876816&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hall fight REPOD S11E1 Odysseus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hallway Battle \/ Credit: Henry S\u00f6derlund&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-1024x676.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Alien invaders in armor walking down colorfully lit space station hallway, with fighters waiting around the corner with weapons\" class=\"wp-image-195572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hall-fight-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hallway Battle \/ Credit: Henry S\u00f6derlund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" data-attachment-id=\"195573\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hanger-bay-repod-s11e1-odysseus\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1120,668\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;pokemon&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774877144&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hanger bay REPOD S11E1 Odysseus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hanger Bay \/ Credit: Tuomas Puikkonen&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-1024x611.jpg\" data-id=\"195573\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"people in red crew uniforms standing in the set of a hanger bay, with spacecraft props\" class=\"wp-image-195573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-600x358.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hanger-bay-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanger Bay \/ Credit: Tuomas Puikkonen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Laura talks to us about all the logistics of running such a massively complex larp, including how food and lodging is handled, costuming, and emotional support. I especially enjoyed hearing about how battles and &#8220;injuries&#8221; are handled. There is even a medical bay with some very graphic special effects &#8220;injuries&#8221; where &#8220;surgeons&#8221; are operating. (<a href=\"https:\/\/larppikuvat.fi\/odysseus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can see more photos of Odysseus here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"675\" data-attachment-id=\"195575\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/surgery-repod-s11e1-odysseus\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1018,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;pokemon&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774876993&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"surgery REPOD S11E1 Odysseus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Medical Bay \/ Credit: Henry S\u00f6derlund&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" alt=\"surgeons operating on patient\" class=\"wp-image-195575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Medical Bay \/ Credit: Henry S\u00f6derlund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"485\" data-attachment-id=\"195576\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/woods-repod-s11e1-odysseus\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"731,485\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;pokemon&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774877244&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"woods REPOD S11E1 Odysseus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Woods Excursion \/ Credit: Tuomas Puikkonen&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg\" alt=\"uniformed people standing over civilians in loose fitting clothing. the civilians are lying on the ground helpless. they are in the woods.\" class=\"wp-image-195576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus.jpg 731w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woods-REPOD-S11E1-Odysseus-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Woods Excursion \/ Credit: Tuomas Puikkonen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Odysseus<\/em> is currently running an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/en\/projects\/ellarion-tales\/odysseus-first-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiegogo campaign <\/a>because they are trying to build a permanent installation so they can run <em>Odysseus<\/em> continuously without having to constantly build it and tear it down. If you&#8217;re interested in experiencing this yourself, consider supporting their campaign for a chance to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uwRel5a-eR4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG&#8217;s Playhouse, and Buzzshot. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" data-attachment-id=\"181964\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/rea-patreon-membership\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,799\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"REA-Patreon-Membership\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership.jpg\" alt=\"Text reads, &quot;REA Patreon Membership&quot; Image depicts Room Escape Artist's blue concentric puzzle logo with a pop art aesthetic.\" class=\"wp-image-181964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/REA-Patreon-Membership-100x100.jpg?crop=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Room Escape Artist on Patreon<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Love escape rooms as much as we do? At <em>Room Escape Artist<\/em>, we\u2019ve been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By becoming a Patreon supporter, you&#8217;re not just backing a blog \u2014 you&#8217;re fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. You can also access exclusive Patreon content such as the Bonus Aftershow, Spoilers Club, and get early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is proud to announce their new &#8220;all-in-one&#8221; Booking System designed from the ground up for one type of business, escape rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to use booking UI with no fees or hidden charges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer waiver capture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branded Team Photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Player Messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review Managment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer Surveys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadcast Emails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. FREE Trial Account with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/tour\/\">full features<sup>*<\/sup><\/a>&nbsp;including SMS messaging, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/bookings\/\">&#8216;Buzzshot Bookings&#8217;<\/a>&nbsp;trial upon request. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"306\" data-attachment-id=\"189347\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/12\/29\/us-escape-room-industry-report-december-2025\/recon-26-logo-medium\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RECON-26-Logo-Medium.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,306\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RECON-26-Logo-Medium\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RECON-26-Logo-Medium.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RECON-26-Logo-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"Reality Escape Convention, RECON 2026 Laval, Quebec logo depicting art deco line work in gold, with the golden RECON penrose triangle logo.\" class=\"wp-image-189347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RECON-26-Logo-Medium.jpg 400w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RECON-26-Logo-Medium-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RECON-26-Logo-Medium-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reality Escape Convention<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th &amp; 17th, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2261\" height=\"2261\" data-attachment-id=\"183709\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2026\/03\/10\/repod-season-10-key-moments-editors-choice-by-steve-ewing\/pgwhite\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite.png\" data-orig-size=\"2261,2261\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pgWhite\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-1024x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite.png\" alt=\"blue triangle on it's side with text reading &quot;PG's Playhouse&quot; on orange background\" class=\"wp-image-183709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite.png 2261w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-600x600.png?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pgWhite-100x100.png?crop=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2261px) 100vw, 2261px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/pgs-playhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PG&#8217;s Playhouse Podcast<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG&#8217;s Playhouse recreates a fun game night with friends, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what\u2019s game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:00&nbsp;Sponsor Break: RECON &#8211; The Reality Escape Convention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>03:41&nbsp;What is Larp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>05:17&nbsp;Finnish Style and Secrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>07:35&nbsp;Laura\u2019s Larp Journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>08:04&nbsp;<em>Odysseus<\/em> Concept and Tone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>08:59&nbsp;<em>Battlestar Galactica Episode 33<\/em> Inspiration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:17&nbsp;Origin of the Name &amp; Cost to the Player<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20:02&nbsp;Sponsor Break: Buzzshot, Escape Room Marketing Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22:21&nbsp;International Runs and Language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23:31&nbsp;Building a School Spaceship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25:03&nbsp;Bridge Simulator and Fighters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28:49&nbsp;Developing the Lighting and Sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31:39&nbsp;Diegetic Audio and Ending Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>34:09&nbsp;Room Escape Artist Patreon \u2013 Bonus Episodes, Spoilers Club &amp; More<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36:10&nbsp;Uniforms and Gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>38:48&nbsp;Special FX Wounds and Deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40:22&nbsp;Away Missions Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>43:10&nbsp;Keeping Everyone Involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>44:49&nbsp;Food and In-World Meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45:44&nbsp;Emotional Gameplay Core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>48:28&nbsp;The Decisions Made by Normal Characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50:08&nbsp;Runtime Control and Rails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>52:51&nbsp;Sponsor Break: PG\u2019s Playhouse \u2013 Puzzles, Pals, and Trivia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>54:16&nbsp;Management and Logistics in Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>56:02&nbsp;How <em>Odysseus<\/em> Compares to Other Larps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>57:36&nbsp;Sustainability and Future Plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:00:28&nbsp;Future Plans to Bring Odysseus Back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:02:31&nbsp;Where to Follow and Thanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:04:53&nbsp;Credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:06:35&nbsp;Final Split-Second Call<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave a Voicemail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question or thought for the podcast? You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/ellariontales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellarion Tales Linktree<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellariontales.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellarion Tales Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/en\/projects\/ellarion-tales\/odysseus-first-light#\/section\/project-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Odysseus<\/em>\u2014First Light IndieGoGo Campaign<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/6rJe9cGT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellarion Community Discord<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/larppikuvat.fi\/odysseus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photos from past <em>Odysseus<\/em> runs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Laura Kr\u00f6ger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"195571\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/laura-kroger-headshot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"683,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Laura Kr\u00f6ger headshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"woman with long light brown hair parted in the middle, light grey eyes, wearing a white jacket with a odysseus patch on the arm\" class=\"wp-image-195571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot.jpg 683w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laura-Kroger-headshot-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EllarionTales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ellariontales<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellariontales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ellariontales<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Kr\u00f6ger is a Finnish larp designer and producer who has worked with larp since 2000. She has been involved in numerous projects ranging from small events to large-scale productions. She was the lead producer and narrative director of <em>Odysseus<\/em>, a large-scale sci-fi larp run in Helsinki in 2019 and 2024. The volunteer-driven project gained wide recognition for its scenography, technology, and intricate clockwork design, drawing attention from national media and the international larp community alike. In addition to designing larps, Laura has lectured at multiple events on larp production and design, sharing insights from more than two decades of experience in the field. Laura is a co-founder of Ellarion Tales, a company aiming to continue the legacy of <em>Odysseus<\/em> by building a permanent spaceship set\u2014and expanding the narrative universe beyond just the story of <em>Odysseus<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-repod\">Support REPOD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to Patreon for bonus content<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please rate and review our podcast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Room Escape Artist&#8217;s Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of ways to support Room Escape Artist, like buying from <a aria-label=\"Amazon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/roomescapeart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=651019&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy<\/a> after clicking into the links included in this post or backing us on <a aria-label=\"Patreon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patreon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The money that we make from these helps us to grow the site and continue to add more value to the community that we love so much. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;One of the highlights of the Finnish larp is heavy, hard emotions. 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