Adrian Hon
@adrianhon.bsky.social
Founder and former CEO of Six to Start, made Zombies, Run!, wrote "You've Been Played" and "A History of the Future in 100 Objects".
Associate Artist at the Traverse Theatre. Writing a book about immersive art.
Blog: mssv.net
Associate Artist at the Traverse Theatre. Writing a book about immersive art.
Blog: mssv.net
I’m writing about Nordic Larp in my book and it strikes me that there really needs to be a *full* English-language book covering its entire ~30 year history.
There are many very good essays and some books on various facets but I would love to read something new and comprehensive.
There are many very good essays and some books on various facets but I would love to read something new and comprehensive.
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I’m writing about Nordic Larp in my book and it strikes me that there really needs to be a *full* English-language book covering its entire ~30 year history.
There are many very good essays and some books on various facets but I would love to read something new and comprehensive.
There are many very good essays and some books on various facets but I would love to read something new and comprehensive.
I watched 125 films this year. At 223 hours, that's a few times more than the time I spent playing games.
There's definitely something to Frank Lantz's reply that games are more like hobbies than easily-consumable works of art, and I only have so much time I want to devote to new hobbies.
There's definitely something to Frank Lantz's reply that games are more like hobbies than easily-consumable works of art, and I only have so much time I want to devote to new hobbies.
I have watched about a hundred movies this year and they were all very good / interesting / memorable. Definitely worth my time.
I can't say the same for video games, and I'm trying to figure out why...
letterboxd.com/molleindustr...
I can't say the same for video games, and I'm trying to figure out why...
letterboxd.com/molleindustr...
December 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I watched 125 films this year. At 223 hours, that's a few times more than the time I spent playing games.
There's definitely something to Frank Lantz's reply that games are more like hobbies than easily-consumable works of art, and I only have so much time I want to devote to new hobbies.
There's definitely something to Frank Lantz's reply that games are more like hobbies than easily-consumable works of art, and I only have so much time I want to devote to new hobbies.
Need this to be made into an Eric Chahi-style cel shaded adventure game
His Dark Materials (fanmade trailer)
Based on the book “Northern Lights” by Philip PULLMAN Directed by Louis HOLMES, Agathe LEROUX and Léa REY—MAUZAIZE Original Score : Jean-Loup…
vimeo.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Need this to be made into an Eric Chahi-style cel shaded adventure game
On this special occasion of Viewfinder being available for free on the Epic Games Store, it's time to revisit my spoiler-filled review.
If you look beyond the cool puzzles, it turns out there's not much less to like...
"Sure, write what you know, but maybe try to know more interesting things?"
If you look beyond the cool puzzles, it turns out there's not much less to like...
"Sure, write what you know, but maybe try to know more interesting things?"
Viewfinder
What if Portal had bad writing?
mssv.net
December 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
On this special occasion of Viewfinder being available for free on the Epic Games Store, it's time to revisit my spoiler-filled review.
If you look beyond the cool puzzles, it turns out there's not much less to like...
"Sure, write what you know, but maybe try to know more interesting things?"
If you look beyond the cool puzzles, it turns out there's not much less to like...
"Sure, write what you know, but maybe try to know more interesting things?"
Stood next to Daniel Pemberton at the urinals and told him how much I liked his Little Big Planet score
Entered a service station urinal at the same time Morrisey was leaving it.
Quietly shared an elevator with Lyle Lovett.
December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Stood next to Daniel Pemberton at the urinals and told him how much I liked his Little Big Planet score
Reposted by Adrian Hon
PSA to people who still believe in A Christmas Carol… scientists ACTUALLY found tiny tim’s GRAVE in 1997. seems like your precious “muppets” are lying to you about what’s really going on. it’s embarrassing that y’all continue to believe their propaganda… do better.
December 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
PSA to people who still believe in A Christmas Carol… scientists ACTUALLY found tiny tim’s GRAVE in 1997. seems like your precious “muppets” are lying to you about what’s really going on. it’s embarrassing that y’all continue to believe their propaganda… do better.
Jesus christ, finding a UK ticketing platform that can sell entry to a festival *and* separate events inside it seems totally impossible.
On most platforms, you just end up creating dozens of "events" available via a membership/pass. Not great, Bob!
On most platforms, you just end up creating dozens of "events" available via a membership/pass. Not great, Bob!
December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Jesus christ, finding a UK ticketing platform that can sell entry to a festival *and* separate events inside it seems totally impossible.
On most platforms, you just end up creating dozens of "events" available via a membership/pass. Not great, Bob!
On most platforms, you just end up creating dozens of "events" available via a membership/pass. Not great, Bob!
Early 2000s SXSW would be good setting for a larp. People doing sessions with buzzword bingo, networking to get the ad money, anxious parties in the evening.
Panelpicker as pre-larp activity, naturally!
Panelpicker as pre-larp activity, naturally!
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Early 2000s SXSW would be good setting for a larp. People doing sessions with buzzword bingo, networking to get the ad money, anxious parties in the evening.
Panelpicker as pre-larp activity, naturally!
Panelpicker as pre-larp activity, naturally!
I went to The Key of Dreams last week, a “luxury overnight immersive experience” combining immersive theatre, escape room puzzling, and role play.
A quick thread on my thoughts - I’m not doing a full review since I’m in book writing mode - but overall I enjoyed it!
A quick thread on my thoughts - I’m not doing a full review since I’m in book writing mode - but overall I enjoyed it!
The Key of Dreams | One of a kind Lovecraftian immersive experience
A one of a kind Lovecraftian experience. Immersive theatre, narrative puzzles, fine dining in an interactive occult macabre world which you help shape.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I went to The Key of Dreams last week, a “luxury overnight immersive experience” combining immersive theatre, escape room puzzling, and role play.
A quick thread on my thoughts - I’m not doing a full review since I’m in book writing mode - but overall I enjoyed it!
A quick thread on my thoughts - I’m not doing a full review since I’m in book writing mode - but overall I enjoyed it!
I have a lot of thoughts on this, but first: why on Earth are you quoting a novelist’s opinion on non-fiction’s supposed travails? You wouldn’t do the inverse.
Are we falling out of love with nonfiction?
In the early 2020s, readers flocked to books to explain political turbulence. But is the world now too grim to read about – and are podcasters taking the place of authors?
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I have a lot of thoughts on this, but first: why on Earth are you quoting a novelist’s opinion on non-fiction’s supposed travails? You wouldn’t do the inverse.
Amazing how the NYT obituary for Robert Wilson doesn't mention his 1995 installation work H.G., which is not only credited with spurring the use of "immersive" in relation to art/theatre but also directly inspired Punchdrunk's style of theatre.
Robert Wilson, Provocative Playwright and Director, Is Dead at 83
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Amazing how the NYT obituary for Robert Wilson doesn't mention his 1995 installation work H.G., which is not only credited with spurring the use of "immersive" in relation to art/theatre but also directly inspired Punchdrunk's style of theatre.
I have finally gotten to the bit in my Immersive Experience book about immersive theatre, which is pleasantly segueing into some first-person accounts of shows and scenes I was a part of...
Like this 2007 Play/Time lab run by Frank Boyd featuring a murderer's row of immersive and games people!
Like this 2007 Play/Time lab run by Frank Boyd featuring a murderer's row of immersive and games people!
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I have finally gotten to the bit in my Immersive Experience book about immersive theatre, which is pleasantly segueing into some first-person accounts of shows and scenes I was a part of...
Like this 2007 Play/Time lab run by Frank Boyd featuring a murderer's row of immersive and games people!
Like this 2007 Play/Time lab run by Frank Boyd featuring a murderer's row of immersive and games people!
Just finished The Rose Field… whoof…
December 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Just finished The Rose Field… whoof…
Thinking about commissioning a logo/illustration for the Jubensha Convention I’m organising next year – something simple but bright and fun. Any recs for artists?
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thinking about commissioning a logo/illustration for the Jubensha Convention I’m organising next year – something simple but bright and fun. Any recs for artists?
@bryancurtis.bsky.social A nomination for phrases only in podcasting: "profound" or "profoundly". I feel like no Ezra Klein pod can go without him breathily saying it as a fancy way of saying "very".
December 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
@bryancurtis.bsky.social A nomination for phrases only in podcasting: "profound" or "profoundly". I feel like no Ezra Klein pod can go without him breathily saying it as a fancy way of saying "very".
Doing a spot of research on the Ultima series – who knew the idea the first instalments had first-person perspective dungeon crawling and space combat?!?!
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Doing a spot of research on the Ultima series – who knew the idea the first instalments had first-person perspective dungeon crawling and space combat?!?!
Interesting immersive/theme park tidbit about DC brainstorming “the possibility of building life-size blocks of Superman’s Metropolis and Batman’s Gotham for fans to walk through, with marquee venues from the comic book world such as Gotham’s Iceberg Lounge”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Interesting immersive/theme park tidbit about DC brainstorming “the possibility of building life-size blocks of Superman’s Metropolis and Batman’s Gotham for fans to walk through, with marquee venues from the comic book world such as Gotham’s Iceberg Lounge”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
I wouldn’t have thought Pluribus would provide an insight into the appeal and risks of larp but here we are!
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I wouldn’t have thought Pluribus would provide an insight into the appeal and risks of larp but here we are!
Hmm, I might need to update this part of my book about the history/future of immersive experiences given today's news about Netflix...
(this is a draft!!!)
(this is a draft!!!)
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hmm, I might need to update this part of my book about the history/future of immersive experiences given today's news about Netflix...
(this is a draft!!!)
(this is a draft!!!)
Delighted by this documentary!
Obvs people are being diplomatic in their interviews, but it's really telling how relatively open people are talking to cameras when they know they can't be clipped and replayed forever.
Also bring back "one thinks xyz" (instead of "I/we/you think xyz")!!
Obvs people are being diplomatic in their interviews, but it's really telling how relatively open people are talking to cameras when they know they can't be clipped and replayed forever.
Also bring back "one thinks xyz" (instead of "I/we/you think xyz")!!
1970: The Office Christmas Party | Man Alive | Classic BBC Documentary | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Delighted by this documentary!
Obvs people are being diplomatic in their interviews, but it's really telling how relatively open people are talking to cameras when they know they can't be clipped and replayed forever.
Also bring back "one thinks xyz" (instead of "I/we/you think xyz")!!
Obvs people are being diplomatic in their interviews, but it's really telling how relatively open people are talking to cameras when they know they can't be clipped and replayed forever.
Also bring back "one thinks xyz" (instead of "I/we/you think xyz")!!
Just had a weird thing happen - I was selling my AirPods Pro 2 on FB Marketplace and a guy put the model number and serial number into some find of form that said it was “100% fake” (um, it’s not). The form was, of course, not on Apple’s website.
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Just had a weird thing happen - I was selling my AirPods Pro 2 on FB Marketplace and a guy put the model number and serial number into some find of form that said it was “100% fake” (um, it’s not). The form was, of course, not on Apple’s website.
Your Outie is intrigued by this game
Welcome to Halcyon Dynamics! In your new role you'll be expected to process digits efficiently and build a small well-motivated team. Don't overthink it; they're definitely just digits. A narrative-driven incremental management sim. store.steampowered.com/app/4218750?...
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Your Outie is intrigued by this game
Always good to hear thoughts from an expert in related fields (ARGs, puzzles) on jubensha!
I finally got to play a jubensha for the first time at PAX Unplugged...and while I don't think I'm familiar enough with the space yet to write about it for ARGNet, I wrote some initial thoughts for my side-blog.
Murder on the Mind: Thoughts on Jubensha
I played my first jubensha game at PAX Unplugged, and have a better idea on how the murder mystery variant works. Light structural spoilers for Suspense Studios' Sandcastle, within.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Always good to hear thoughts from an expert in related fields (ARGs, puzzles) on jubensha!
This is such a schoolboy ARG design error. Don’t pre-upload files with easily guessable URLs!!
OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is such a schoolboy ARG design error. Don’t pre-upload files with easily guessable URLs!!
Does anyone have a definitive source about when and why the early 1980s UK larp Treasure Trap ended? I see lots of second-hand accounts about it closing in 1984 or 1985, but I'm struggling to find anything reliable.
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Does anyone have a definitive source about when and why the early 1980s UK larp Treasure Trap ended? I see lots of second-hand accounts about it closing in 1984 or 1985, but I'm struggling to find anything reliable.