Dagorhir is the GrandPappy of all LARPs in the United States...and arguably the world. It still stands as the standard by which all others are measured, or at least so they like to think ;). In Central Virginia, there are a few different Combat-based LARPs to choose from. The two biggest are Dagorhir and Darkon. Travelling further out, we find Amtgard, the Society for Creative Anachronism(SCA), and a multitude of others. Here's how each fits into the bigger picture: