# LarpTown

> LarpTown is the global group chat — a free, real-time chat community at https://larptown.com. Users can join public chat rooms, create new rooms, have threaded conversations, add friends, send direct messages, and react to messages with emoji. No download or app install required — it works in any web browser.

## What is LarpTown?

LarpTown is the global group chat. It's a browser-based chat platform where people from around the world hang out in real-time public chat rooms. Think of it as a modern take on classic chat rooms — with threaded conversations, emoji reactions, user profiles, and a clean dark UI. It's free to use and open to everyone.

## Key Features

- **Real-time chat rooms**: Join or create public chat rooms organized by channels (General, Gaming, Anime, Tech, Music)
- **Threaded conversations**: Reply to messages with >> syntax and zoom into reply chains as focused threads
- **Friend system**: Add friends, see who's online, and send direct messages
- **Emoji reactions**: React to messages with Twemoji (flat-style emoji)
- **User profiles**: Customize your profile with a bio, avatar, banner, and links
- **Pinned messages**: Room moderators can pin important messages
- **Mobile friendly**: Responsive design that works on phones, tablets, and desktops
- **No download required**: Works entirely in the browser

## Who is it for?

Anyone looking for a place to chat online. LarpTown is good for casual conversation, meeting new people, discussing topics in themed channels, or just hanging out. It's especially useful for people who want a lightweight chat experience without installing an app.

## How to use it

1. Visit https://larptown.com
2. Browse rooms on the home page or register for a free account
3. Click any room to join the conversation
4. Create your own rooms, add friends, and customize your profile

## Links

- Website: https://larptown.com
- Popular rooms: https://larptown.com/c/popular
- Rules: https://larptown.com/rules