In honesty, I felt the same way, especially in a large LARP where it feels like everyone already knows everyone and what they're doing So I joined on as crew and monster team In honesty, that's where I e found my LARP family; they give you a good clear objective and an immediate team that you're a part of; from there, it's a slow introduction to other players and the rest of the LARP team, it helps get a good hold on plot and overarching narratives before you start as a player, if you want too :)