Gaming in the real world with Leo Carlton and Ernie Gilshenan

"You can be your own character, your own avatar... You can be a part of the history of this world."For this episode of Radio Woodfordia, host Harley Breen dives into the magical world of live action role play with the creators behind 'Champions of Woodfordia'—the immersive gaming experience returning to Woodford Folk Festival. Listen in as they explore how video game mechanics meet festival culture, creating a space where creativity, community, and adventure collide on the 500 acres of Woodfordia.If you love gaming, festivals, community building and stories about people creating extraordinary experiences from scratch, this is definitely a podcast for you.Dive in to hear about:Evolution of LARP: How live action role play found its way back to Woodford with a new name - Live Action GamingChampions of Woodforia: The mechanics behind this immersive game that lets players create their own characters and write festival historyBuilding a World: From economy systems to character development—how they're creating a living, breathing game environmentCommunity First: Why the focus is on collaboration, not competition, and how spectators become part of the storyFestival Innovation: How gaming culture and festival culture are creating something entirely new togetherNotable Quotes: "You can be your own character, your own avatar... You can be a part of the history of this world.""The game mechanics are inspired by video games like World of Warcraft, but the heart is pure Woodford community."To attend the Festival and play Champions of Woodfordia: www.woodfordfolkfestival.comWant to support Woodfordia and this podcast? Become a Woodfordia Citizen: Perks:Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beatingSpecial invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.Bonus podcast contentEarly early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival ticketsEarly access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk FestivalVisit: www.woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizenFor more from Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/Rainbow Knights: https://www.instagram.com/champions.of.woodfordia/Credits: Host: Harley Breen Producer: Benny WallingtonExecutive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison Audio mastering:Kieron AtkinsonMusic by: The East Pointers#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #LiveActionRolePlay #ChampionsOfWoodforia #Gaming #CommunityBuilding #ImmersiveExperience #FestivalInnovation #LARP #CreativeExpressionJoin the Woodfordian Citizens:Perks -- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating.- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.- Bonus podcast content- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk FestivalVisit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizenMore information at www.woodfordia.orgFor the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.comFor Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/Credits:Host: Harley BreenExecutive Producers: Bree Hickson-Jamieson, Josh Weier, Benny WallingtonAudio mastering: Kieron AtkinsonMusic by: The East Pointers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.