Sca Larp
Society for Creative anachronism question.?
I have recently discovered the SCA and I think it may be something that interests me. The only thing that I am weary of is kinda the larp-king scenario from role models. if you have not seen the movie, I will explain briefly. the king is a dick. pretty brief eh? I'm just worried about going to a meeting or gathering and have some wierd girl/guy make me do wierd shit ie....idk anything I'm not comfortable or familiar with. this question is terribly typed and phrased for that matter, sorry. I'm on my iPhone lol.
Hi there,
Each group is a little different. so the culture will be, too.
I understand your concern about the king being a jerk. You most likely won't have much exposure to him until you work your way up through the ranks. Each kingdom is pretty big -- the Northshield Kingdom covers parts of Ontario and Michigan, plus all of Manitoba, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Just like in the Middle Ages, the upper-crust royalty isn't involved much with the "little people."
They won't make you do anything you don't want to. In fact, visit the SCA site and see all the stuff they do: armored combat, archery, historical research, armoring, leatherwork, brewing, winemaking... this isn't anything like a LARP. If you're interested, you're almost certain to find a niche with this group.
Don't hesitate to contact your local group if you have questions. They'll be very friendly and welcoming. They always are! 
Good luck!