There are few untapped venues left in the world where you have a strong chance at picking up girls. And one of those places is a magical place -- the kingdom of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). LARP is a role-playing game in which participants physically act out their characters' actions while interacting with each other in character (think World Of Warcraft gamers who actually leave their rooms). The problem with LARP events is that there aren't very many girls -- and most that show up would help you understand the phrase, "There's someone for everyone."

But on that rare day when you do find that fabled hottie, there is going to be some competition; notice we didn't say "stiff". So if you want to show that lovely Elf Sprite you protected on the battlefield your tent that night, then check out these steps for picking up girls at LARP events.

You're At The Mecca Of Geek-dom

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LARP events usually consist of small battles, and can be easily acted out in a few hours at the park. There are other events for hardcore LARPers, like the Drachenfest held in Germany every year, that last 5 days with 1000's of participants. Your odds of getting action here are better than anywhere else in the world because everyone there likes what you like. Use this to your advantage.

Dress The Part

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If this is your first time at a LARP event, you need to make sure you dress the part if you're going to win the heart of a fair hand-maiden. From your broad sword down to your boot straps, you need to make everything as authentic as possible. That way she'll believe you're totally into LARP and make it that much easier to convince her to sneak off into the woods and "make merry."

Ask About Her Character

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One of the greatest ways to score major points with the ladies is to feign interest in their costume and weapons they choose to utilize during a LARP event. Girls love nothing more than talking, and talking about themselves for that matter. So ask a few easy questions and gain trust from with the Wood Elves of Krakisthmir.

Scope Out The New Girl

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When a new girl decides to join in on a new LARP adventure, all the other women will most likely start sizing up the new LARP chick. Women on the LARP circuit can be just as catty as girls back in reality. They check out the same things; clothes, hair, overall look, and accessories. If you spot these bullies giving her a hard time, tell her you think those girls stink, and it'll spark her interest in you.

Protect The Easy Target

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Nothing drives you crazier than watching someone annihilate a beautiful LARPer, especially when the aggressor is physically superior. Seeing another man tearing her clothes off, leaving her alone and afraid in the woods won't happen on your watch. Rush to her side and protect her honor, she'll thank you later on that night in your tent.

Compliment On Her Skills

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When you see a LARP hottie, challenge her to a small duel. Don't play too easy on her, but make sure that she lands the fatal blow. Just don't let her ever find out that you let her win, you won't be her boyfriend for long. It's just a little patronizing and insulting when a girl finds out she lost not out of her own merit, but because you were trying to get laid.

After Party

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There are tons of things to do once you have changed out of your battle gear and cleaned out your wounds. Make the rounds between camps and get to know some of your fellow LARPers. Making the rounds and hitting up some the various parties (orc, elf, dwarf, mage) are a great opportunity to meet someone, especially with a tall glass of mead as your wing man.

No Stalking

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One of the biggest faux pas' in LARPing is stalking. When you finally spot the girl you'd like to approach, don't stalk them for an hour before trying to strike up a conversation. If you can't pull the trigger within 10 minutes then its time to pack up and move on. You can't let her notice you stood there forever checking her out -- that's creepy -- and as a LARP aficionado you want to be seen as the furthest thing away from creepy.

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