/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7395146
If you guys have any questions feel free to ask!

>>7395149
Also if you have any garb, character, or armor/weapon inspo please post it!

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>>7395160
Are you german too?

random question here too:
what do you guys think are the best latex weapons/shops for a good money-quality ratio?

how to get into larp as poor student?

>>7395899
find (good) larp group
make costume
make weapons/get borrowed weapons/don't care about weapons
go to larp
have fun

>>7395899
talk arround, check local parks etc etc. maybe look for events in the area. it isnt an expensive sport.
>>7395393
and no im not. but they have excellent costumes at dratchenfest

Hey hey folks! Sup?

>>7397535
sup bud

Does anyone have inspiration or ideas for a female Norse-inspired character? Ideally, for summer wear as its mostly for my local renaissance fair. Doesn't have to be completely historical, as I'd also like to incorporate fantasy elements. I just don't feel like any ideas I have are cohesive.

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>>7398181
You're SCA? Which Kingdom?

>>7398210
Look up "Viking Apron Dress". Roughly 200 years of use, and used in every nordic culture. Pic related. You're welcome.

where is the place to LARP yearly?
Can I come with a latex/foam quarter staff and use my chinese kung fu on the nerds there unhindered?

>>7399499
Few Larps reward physical ability over stats and numbers. More over, Many games disallow strikes to the head and hands that are the bread an butter of practical blunt weapon combat.

Foam combat games favor the light-saber-handling rapid tapping of unrealistically light boffers.

Those games that do encourage realism and skill get a ton of cross-gamers who also practice medieval martial arts, and will be equipped and trained to defend against the peasant weapon you have chosen.

Practical WMA/HEMA and SCA combat will enforce the fact that no matter how hard you wank it, a quarterstaff is useless against the even basically armoured.

TL:DR you have the wrong attitude, and will be beaten in game by people who know the rules and limitations better than you.

Any more question Edgy McEdgerson?

>>7399663
basicly.

>>7398842
I play more Dagorhir than anything. i practice SCA but i can't afford everything needed yet, so im not in a realm yet.

>>7399691
You are missing my point dude. I am not asking who you play with, I am asking your location without flat out asking for your state, as it makes some people uncomfortable to answer.

What are some good ways to find some events/groups in my area? I know of the SCA, but i've heard some not-good things about them and I'm not sure what to expect.

My area is central California, if that helps.

>>7399779
As I have told and successfully gotten others to retry and join the SCA, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

We are a damn good group, but we are not the best, just the biggest. If top-end medieval groups have one douchebag for every 100 people, and your local SCA group has 1000 people, that is 10 douches. We're no worse, just bigger.

Also: You can play with whatever SCA group you want. Don't like your locals? Try your neighboring groups! Find people who you click with, and have fun.

As for finding other groups, try facebook and google. We also have larp threads regularly on /tg/, and you'll note many of our posters take names like "Wyomingfag" or "Londonfag" etc etc. Ask around, and they can give imput!

Though I will warn you, California tends to suck at everything, and be full of douches, no matter what hobby we're talking about.

also if anyone will be close to Budapest the next weekend, here is a little something

>>7399793
I'm just glad the closest group to me is full of awesome people, but hard for me to go the next closest group when the closest is an hour and 45 minutes away.

Also Gropes, my canton is changing its name and everyone seems to like Beremere, which fits with the whole bear theme the barony has going(Barony of Serpentia)

>>7399663
So, is there any room for people who want to play support roles with little combat? I'm fine with a bit of fighting, but I'd much rather spend a day making things and interacting in character than running around boffing people.

>>7399663
you don't have to be a faggot about it. why is everyone so angry and ready to attack everything everyone says online these days? calm down man, you don't need to express such dominance in the thread with your trip code turned on so we all know who is saying this

>>7399793
>California tends to suck at everything, and be full of douches, no matter what hobby we're talking about.
man fuck off. you're a racist and a bigot.

>>7401736
I honestly fail to see how that is racist, Californian is not a race.

Honestly are people just looking for reasons to hate Gropey these days?

>>7401761
he got popular, he must be martyred

>>7401761
>Californian is not a race.

Dass raciss

Fuck anime!
The soviets will rise conquer your ass!!!

>>7401813
so wrong board then?

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>>7401591
In general, 98% of the SCA is awesome. That other 2% though... Vocal minority.

Is it a canton or a Barony? A canton is an insipid group, sponsored under a larger barony, but is too remote or does not have enough people to self govern. If your joining has helped tipped the favor in your group becoming autonomous, then congratulations!

>>7401670
Two part answer:

We don't have characters. We're not a story based group. Yes, many people pic historical personas to focus on (I do mid 15thC Italian for example, and all my stuff can be linked to it), but many people are "wear what is comfortable or pretty, do what you want".

Fighting is a major cultural aspect to our game, but the other half is arts and sciences! We study, teach and reproduce practically anything you can think of....

Here is a short list of examples

*Period cooking
*Brewing
*dancing
*botany
*fiber arts (stich, lace, tailoring, weaving, knitting etc)
*glass arts
*metal work (blacksmithing, armouring, jewelry, pewter etc)
*performing (acting, comedia, music, bardic etc)
*Hound coursing
*falconry
*alchemy
*period sign language
*leather work
*period gaming
*period fishing
*Caligraphy and illumination
*painting
*sculpting
*tapestry
*period hunting
*cultural studies...

Pic is a marzipan boars head cake from a hunting themed event.

And most classes are hands on, and either free, or only material cost.

We fight, we feast, we learn, we party. Its valhalla on earth.

>>7401731
>Can I come with a latex/foam quarter staff and use my chinese kung fu on the nerds there unhindered?

Who's the faggot here?

>>7401736
Commiefornia should be cut off like a cancerous tumor from the rest of the country.

>>7401796
I honked for your sins.

>>7401809
Obama said I am not white anymore. I can't be raciss!

>>7401898
I wanna pinch her cheek, so cute!

>>7402034
>In general, 98% of the SCA is awesome
but that would go against Sturgeon's law!

MORE SCA ART/SCIENCE! A table made by my mother. A mixture of wood working, pyrography and painting (she made her own paints)

>>7401898
10/10, would cuddle to ward off bone-chilling Nordic winters.

>>7401907
She looks like the guest of honor at a human sacrifice...

>>7402075
>She looks like the guest of honor at a human sacrifice...
close enough. I think it's her wedding

>>7402075
forgot pic.

>>7402068
Its pretty good about shunning and driving off the people that fuck up the game.

>>7402080
HA.

>>7402087
Cute. I counter.

>>7401736
Cali fucking sucks.

Source: I live there.

>>7402094
You have my pity, and I hope you are soon freed from your plight.

>>7402106
Viking girls get your Jörmungandr wily, Hungarian?

Not that I am complaining.

>>7402110
nah, someone just asked yesterday for norse girls and I had the time as I have to get up early so I can start migrating databases at 6am and it's still not finished

>>7402127
I am assuming that is fancy computer stuff you refer to, as it confuses and frightens me.

But yes, norse lady's clothing!

>>7402131
something like that. I'm currently elbow deep in a pharmaceutical factory's system and hoping that I don't fuck up anything...

The White race shall rise again.

>>7402141
No. Stop that.

>>7402145
Why, does the thought intimidate you?

>>7402146
No, because my people are and always will be.

Its more because people already think larping is a cult, and we don't need retards like you confirming it.

Take up the White Man's burden, Send forth the best ye breed
Go bind your sons to exile, to serve your captives' need;
To wait in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild--
Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child.

>>7402150
Gropey, it seems like you always forget that you are on 4chan

>>7402150
Like an Ásatrú? Well, you kind of use their religious symbols and wear their clothing. :/

>>7402154
Fun fact: The Skaldric of the New Orleans Magni temple is a black man.

Suck on that.

>>7402152
I don't care that he's racist. I care that there are people who give the rest of our hobby a bad name.

>>7402152
No, gropes has a point.We don't care what you believe, just don't make the rest of us look bad.

>>7402160
So? Ásatrú is a religion, which you guys imitate. What are you trying to prove? No one said the religion was racist, it's just a good reflection of our fallen people's culture. That nigger sounds confused, though. Someone needs to beat his ass with a voodoo stick.

>>7402173
Scratch that. I didn't know it was a voodoo temple. Which adds to my confusion.

>>7402173
Someone needs to beat you with a cactus, now git.

>>7402165
>>7402169
What, why can't I have pride in my race? Why does it offend/scare you?

>>7402173
Oh god. You're one of those brands of idiots.

>>7402175
...Magni is the son of Thor, bro. Of the second pantheon.

If you're going to troll, at least do some research.

>>7402177
Its not about race pride you dipshit. Its about being able to pursue out hobbies without getting assaulted by angry mobs.

>>7402177
It doesn't offend or scare anyone and you know it. You also know that what you're doing isn't being proud of your race, it's being a racist edgy faggot whose daddy didn't love him enough so he desperately tries to find a place to belong. All the while acting dumb and pretending it's just "being proud of your own race". You know damn well what pride means and calling other people niggers is not it. You can be proud without feeling like a superior cunt when all you are in reality is a pasty fedora intimidated by another man's skin color. Maybe you secretly yearn for my black cock and try to cover it up by acting the way you do. Actually, that's probably right.
Anyway, since your behavior is clearly unwelcome here I suggest you pipe it down or get out. Got that, cuz?

Since I got that out of my system, how about some NZ LARP? My group and I will be going questing next Saturday so if anyone wants, I'll post pictures.

>>7402179
I never said I was an Ásatrú, I just googled the temple you named, and a bunch of voodoo shit popped up. You were bitching about people thinking you're a cult, to which I told you that you're covered in religious symbols.

>>ZOMIGAWD IDIOT TROLL ;_;

>>7402192
Im game. Is it true that a 'Zealand group reneted the shire from the tour company that owns the lands?

>>7402184
>>7402189
I called him a nigger because he was appropriating our culture. Blacks call us crackers for appropriating their cultures, which I think is justifiable. I am going to hold whatever ideology I want while LARPing, and there is nothing you can do about it. LARP has many elements of European traditional culture, if you don't like it, go to a hip hop club.

>>7402201
>I called him a nigger
and that is where you lost any argument.

Go back to /pol/

>>7402208
No, you lost the argument with an ad hominem.
>>LOL u typoed, i win XD

BACK ON TOPIC.

Who wants patterns?

>>7402216
not the anon you're responding to but posts like yours make me understand why you're called /pol/lution.
take your autism somewhere else, preferably your /pol/lution containment board.

>>7402221
Report and ignore.

Have a hat. Hats bring the hole outfit together!

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>>7402228

Have you any good dwarf pictures? How common are they? I'm only 5'2 and could imagine to play one if i would larp. Im not bearmode or fat though.

>>7402241
Yes, I have good dwarf pictures.

Dwarves are not as common as elves, but do exist. GOOD dwarves are fewer. Many have to be creative, as those who want to be dwarves are not always dwarf-shaped.

>>7402247
Pants with adjusted lengths (higher waisted and lower crotched) and bulked shoulders help, but alas, not you can't make a tall man short, without a hacksaw.

>>7402249
Bulking the shoulders, and wide shirts with a short sleeve help too.

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>>7402257

>>7402201
Appropriating culture
I'm not sure what kind of a tumblr/pol hybrid you are, but I don't really care.

>>7402260
Tips on portraying a good dwarf:

*Speak from the chest. Roll you "R"s and talk almost as though your reciting a rehearsed poem. Im taking a note from John Rhys-Davies portrayal of Gimli in LotR. Dwarves are a long lived, and methodical race, who think carefully about all words they say. It would make sense that when they do speak, it is very measured. John Rhys-Davies based it on a toned down Brian Blessed.
*Avoid "tiny drunk Scotsman". Its only funny for the first five minutes, before its annoying.
*Avoid burrowing Jewish sterotype. Its only funny for the first five minutes, before its annoying.

>>7402165
>>7402169
I was pointing out that it's probably a trolling attempt and apart from this thread it has no impact on the hobby whatsoever

>>7402241
>How common are they?
there is a dwarf "camp" in Drachenfest for example. Not a full-blown camp just a small one that is part of the city.

also on the height thing

>>7402289
Pic of the guy in >>7402278, and here is another, but I feel that is a little too goofy to see on EVERY dwarf.

>>7402266
/pol/ isn't a good representation of white nationalism. It's weeaboos who are also racist, basically. If you think it's okay to steal other peoples cultural identity, then you are the embodiment of what is wrong with multiculturalism. You want to destroy what makes the races unique.

>>7402296
>You want to destroy what makes the races unique.
wouldnt that just make you a hippy?

>>7402034
>Is it a canton or a Barony? A canton is an insipid group, sponsored under a larger barony, but is too remote or does not have enough people to self govern. If your joining has helped tipped the favor in your group becoming autonomous, then congratulations!
My group refers to itself as a Shire, which I don't really know where that falls?

>>7401591
I'm really enjoying having another fairly new SCA member on these threads. I saw you suggest posting photos of projects. Please do, I'd love to see what your Canton is offering in terms of instruction!

So since I didn't get a chance to on the previous thread on /tg/ before it died, thank you for the photos Cutlery Anon! If you are there and want to post them again, I'd love it as I didn't get a chance to save any of them.

Any other photos of period cutlery, or repro cutlery is also appreciated. I'm currently working on my newbie feasting gear, but would eventually get a more accurate and pleasing set.

>>7402296
Wow, I can't believe people are so ignorant. Culture is something that grows and evolves, and like all things that grow and evolve parts of it that were important once aren't anymore, and that's how it should be. Plus you're an even bigger asshat if you have a problem with humans sharing their cultures together.

>>7402278
Question because this has confused me for a while as I have lurked these threads (and moreso in /tg). In larps are the dwarf/elf/orc whatever type characters always based on LOTR? Or is it just common but not a requirement?

>>7402034
Everything you describe that is wrong about California are traits illustrated within your own posts. The reactions you receive from people from California is because of your own persona that you chose to act out. You are projecting and you are transparent.

Cali is like anywhere else on this Earth: as good as you make it.

Source: I live there.
I know Kung Fu and Karate as well as the ability to use any martial weapon, exotic or simple with ease/
the only reason you have all these rules and bullshit is because you know real martial artists would wreck your stupid european shit
I'm probably more of a pure blood white male and I have a better beard than Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes

>>7402278
>toned down Brian Blessed
At first, I lol'd. Then it made sense.
Awesome thread btw, aside from the troll.
California sucks.

>>7399697
An Tir, Reporting for duty!

>>7398210

>>7402855
Answer: It depends on the game.

Some are based off LotR. Some are based on Warhammer. Some are straight out of D&D. Some are based from some 1980's paperback snorefest three people read in the 80's. Some are based on a home-grown in game fluff.

The short of it: ASK! Pics related, based off of warhammer elves.

>>7403029
Welcome! An Tir is one of the few kingdoms I have not had a pleasure of participating in while visiting.

>>7403052
More of the warhammer high elves from >>7401859 and >>7401864

>>7403068
Thats majestic as fuck.

>>7402034
Canton is(at the moment) Caer Draeth, and we are considered part of the barony of serpentia.

>>7402829
I will do so once we get to making things, next meeting we are going to be learning how to play period board games and card games, but Ill take a few pictures of a necklace I got from one of the members(Who turned out to be my cousin twice removed)

>>7402829
Shire -> canton -> Barony -> Principality -> Kingdom.

>Ill take a few pictures of a necklace I got from one of the members

I demand this!

Pic is gluchause, for all your gambling needs!

>>7402829
>>7403290
>>7403300

>>7403308
Awesome!

Any planned Art/science projects in your future?

>>7403290
>Who turned out to be my cousin twice removed
so you fucked?

>>7403300
if i'm not snowed in tomorrow, i might have to purchase some good cloth to print this board on

>>7403585
or this looks even better

>>7403585
>>7403670
It exists in so many variations too, that you can go as wild as you want. Fully painted or carved wood, printed or stitched cloth, printed or painted paper, carved or stamped leather...

All you need is dice, and you're set to go.

>>7403676
Here is a simplified outline, so you can design your own.

>>7403685
A fully painted 17thC board...

>>7403687
I actually threw 2 dice in with another game, just so I could get pickup games of this. I just need to find a way to carry chalk around without it ruining all my stuff

>>7403693
same way you carry a charcoal pencil or hunk of wax: Wrap some kitchen parchment paper around it.

Pic is just some crap I threw together. Small things like these really flesh out a character, and make an event more immersive.

*Simple wooden dice, for gluckhaus and such
*Various SCA coins minted by various groups and rulers for use in gambling for coinage (coins are typically given as "payment" of service, as tokens of appreciation etc, and have no value other than being cool and only being handed out to by various rulers furring their time as club president)
*Cut amber stones for serious betting (these have real-world value)
*Brass Indian bells for use when playing gambling games with new folks. When I play with newcomers to help them enjoy their time, I typically give these bells as prizes for every five coins they would have earned. It gives them something cool to remember the experience, and something to decorate with or pass on.
*Playing cards. I have several historic decks, and you can use a suit deck or tarot deck (the suit deck is just a tarot deck without the major arcana). I have a reproduction of the Visconti tarot from 15thC Italy, as it looks great and classes up the game.

>>7403739
Other game options and projects include three man morris, six man Morris, nine man morris, which are easy to learn and can all use the same board (if you make a 9MM, you can play six or three just by using less pieces/rings)

Backgammon, chess, checkers, fox-and-geese, Talf, Mancala, Sentet are also very good choices.

>>7403410
Not that I know of, sadly.
>>7403583
Err, no, his grandfather was my dad's great uncle.

>>7402295
ohmigod mermaid. I was about to ask if I could reasonably LARP as a mermaid, but then I remembered that I live in a landlocked state, it would probably make things difficult, and be rather ridiculous...

>>7403978
Well... It depends on how serious your game is, and how committed to the character you are... Pic related?

>>7404035
That is NOT to say that aquatic encounters in larp doesn't happen, but the logistic of it tends to relegate it to NPC and monster territory. Pic related.

>>7402034
See, I just want to follow people around and stalk their crafting abilities all day/weekend/week.
That sounds awesome.

>>7402173
You are a troll but a fusion between the two religions could theoretically work and would probably create a cool society in a scifi novel or something.

>>7404092
Congratulations! You actively described a huge part of the typical SCA event: The A&S Display/competitions!

While we don't do story lines or such, we do have themed events. For example, the yearly event "Pilgrims Progress" would have a melee based around getting a wagon across the field, would have a feast using 12thC Arab-Euro fusion cuisine and spices as developed durring the crusades, and would have an A&S contest based on items that would be used to travel or seen on pilgrimages.

A hunt themed event would feature a contest focused on hunting related subject matter and materials such as antler and bone, etc.

Even if someone is not competing, we'll have a hall of display tables to show off work, and will include info and documentation. People will leave notebooks in which you can critique or ask questions about the piece or skill, and It is customary to leave a token of appreciation for especially liked pieces. These tokens can be anything from candy, to lampworked glass beads, to small bits of simple jewlery, and a whole manner of things!

TL:DR We have halls at every event JUST to stalk people's crafts, and leave questions and nick-nacks.

>>7404120
I like to call it "project porn"

Larpthread...

They are like a magnet, i love them

>>7403795
really if you're going to play 3 or 6 man morris, just play 9 man morris instead

>>7404036
I'd once heard a story about a pirate LARP that was held on some tropical island, and pretty much entirely took place on various boats and floating docks. I'm a good enough swimmer to keep going for a long time, so I suppose I could be a mermaid at a LARP like that....

>>7403290
>>7403308
Nice! Looks like antler? Learning to play card and board games sounds like a great time!

>>7404120
>>7404123
>I like to call it "project porn"
Can't wait!!

>>7403300
>Shire -> canton -> Barony -> Principality -> Kingdom.
I figured it meant tiny-ness, oh well, its a small state!

Have any good bag and or shoe patterns to share? I want to build up my library!

>>or extant blackwork backgammon boards perhaps?

I'm also considering putting together a period sewing kit and I was considering scissors? Some of the ones I've come across (like pictured) look a heck of alot like the small sheers used to trim bonsi trees. As I'm going to a flower show this week, I was planning on picking a pair or two up.

I has a quest chin

What is SCA exactly?is it a Larp or something else?

>>7404035
I mean, if you had a sufficiently watery environment (like a warm coast) for your LARP couldn't you reasonably have a serious mermaid? Of course finding a warm coast where you could LARP would probably be the hardest part...

>>7405042
the society for creative anachronism. it's a hipster way of saying "we like history and board games and historic games"

would there be any point playing if im 6'4" 220lbs (low bodyfat)

you all seem to disregard physical traits and it seems as if my height would be a huge handicap

can you roleplay a nordic barbarian?

>>7405075
what the...

>you all seem to disregard physical traits

No we dont, we actually say that so fatties dont feel left out

>and it seems as if my height would be a huge handicap

Shit , long reach sure is a big handicap when you think about it

>can you roleplay a nordic barbarian?

Sure you could, but why would you want to do that ?

>>7405144
just out of curiosity, how big of n issue is projeciles? how many people use bows etc? i was thinking i would be too big of a target

and being a nordic barbarian because i wouldnt make a very convincing peasant and getting chainmail to fit would be a bitch by the sounds of it

do people make their own?

>>7405154

>how big of n issue is projeciles?
you can get killed by arrows, bolts, javelins
if you have a shield , you will mostly be safe
if you dont, then you will probably not be on the frontline and archer will mostly not shoot at you, you would be the one flanking them and killing them (unless you have a spear, then you will learn like me to be aware all the time of projectiles and using your buddies of the frontline to cover you)

> how many people use bows etc?
A lower percentage than other weapon but 10 or 15% of 1000 people is still a lot

>i was thinking i would be too big of a target
The bigger you are, the more nervous you make the ennemy, the less able to shoot correctly they will be

>because i wouldnt make a very convincing peasant
Everyone can play a peasant , it's the most basic role you can do and one of the funnest (my secret is i have a peasant costume for when i just want to go watch a show or drink without getting talked to for politicals or religious stuff , people know that when i'm in peasant mode (it doesnt happen often tho) it's the ''Dont disturb me please i dont feel for roleplay'' mode

>getting chainmail to fit would be a bitch by the sounds
Nah , Chainmail is actually one of the best type of armor to ''fit'' proprely, if you buy a used armor not made for you body it will be slack or too tigth , but the chainmail if you know how to distribute the weigth you will be good...also..chainmail look great on everyone if you put a little effort into it

>do people make their own?
Some do , i dont...i have no manual talent so i dont make anything myself, always ask for artisan i know

This pic is me (Templar on the left) with a friend from the states with a very nice lamellar , just after a really good battle of 200 (us) vs 500 (the enemy) ...we almost won it but a dude used some shady technique to kill our general (the dude acted like he was hurt for real, and we pulled him out of the mud , he then ran to our general to kill him... asshole

>>7405211
thats pretty badass

any other stories you acre to share? thats pretty cunning

>>7405221
I'll first tell you the story of why we were figthing and how bad it all seemed for us

Dulgaron , a province in the south decided to rebel against the tyrany of the sultan , the True faith decided to go on the side of Dulgaron to defend believers against pagans

The sultan in a npc (fuck npc) with almost infinite money, everyone decided to sell their ass to the sultan to crush the rebellion

The true faith stayed true to their principe, the province of Haldorf and The kingdom of Arganne (who almost were in an all out war with each other for geopolitical reasons) became closer to each other , we realised that the two of us together plus the newly formed kingdom of Dulgaron was an awesome force and we made our stand against an army more numerous than us

they were so much more than us
they wanted to invade us and reduce us to silence
We wanted to show them something

Those who fougth by our side all knew they were gonna lose

it was all a matters of ...make them bleed for every inch of terrain , make them see how angry we are

Lowly peasant came to defend their lands, great knigth ,lords and their entourage came to the field to figth , and we all did, we saw our Great and beloved King Hubert of Haldorf , figth knee deep in the mud, side to side to The Regant of Arganne

All these mens were magnificient, we made battle in a place we call the gouffre (the deep) , the place was really muddy and the side too steep to climb, we fougth them (think thermopylae) and fougth them for hours

What they tougth was gonna be an easy battle, was one of the fiercest defense they saw , Lords, Knigth, peasants, womans , They all fougth

For Dulgaron

In the end, the sultanate troops won for our numbers was so much lower, but the war still rage on, and even if other kingdoms want to use the momentum of us being at war overseas to attack us in our back , they know...they know

We will make them figth for every inch

''Pic related, my thousand yard stare with a bloody nose''

>>7404998
With a proper morris board, you can play all three. Besides, Three and six man are good for little kids.

>>7405012
They make swimming tails for mermaid performers.

>>7405032
Looks more like a slice of geode wrapped in wire.

Yes, I have shoes patterns, and bags somewhere.

Those snips are perfect, and I have a few of my own. that style is very historically accurate, and got to be the size of normal scissors.

>>7405042
A non-profit educational group/historically themed social club and fighting group. I know we've talked about this bro.

>>7405058
And feasting, and crafting, and partying and fighting. Its just not a larp. No storyline or characters, but really effecting club land claim etc.

>>7405075
Wut? You must be joking. Grab a spear or polearm and laugh at the might of your range in your average LARP. In the SCA, you'd be about average. Im actually a runt in armoured combat sports at only 5'11".

>>7405154
Depends on the group, and there rules. Some allow low-poundage bows with special foam heads on there arrows (this is the norm). Some require NERF bows or throwing a beanbag while holding an unstrung bow (this is crap, and grounds for disregarding a game).

As for low-poundage bows that are typically larp approved, simple PVC bows are easy enough to make. Pic related, and some groups don't require the foam. Youth bows are another good choice as they are cheap, and usually low pound draws.

>>7405221
Outside of the US (with few exceptions, like my group LS&DT and a few others who aim for euro-quality) people actually try to look good, and be realistic.

>>7405254
Remember, you're on /cgl/ not /tg/. Avoid magical realm stories...

>>7405032

>>7405298

>>7405291
I know about the tails, and I really want to get one. I just really want a LARP where I could effectively be a mermaid without making things difficult for people.

And where the water isn't so cold that I couldn't spend most of the day in it...

>>7405306

>>7405308
get some stretchy scale-paterned material, and make a pair of tights to use as a split-tailed style of mermaid, and just roleplay the slowness and unsteadyness on land.

>>7405319
forgot my pic.

>>7405314
BTW, pintrest has a TON of clothing patterns, should you wish to browse it.

>>7405329
Searched "sca patterns", and found gold

http://www.pinterest.com/minnanilsson/patterns-sca-medieval/

>>7399499
I do more battle-based belegarth stuff
If your interested in beat-em-ups look up belegarth meets/realms in your area.
and yeah, as long as it meets the safety requirements
>>7399663
holy shit, at first i thought you were being legit but fuck why so buttmad and >>7402034
im pretty sure he wasnt trying to be malicious when he said that...

>>7405336
>I wanna go beat up nerds with muh kung fu!
Not buttmad at all. If he brought that attitude to my belgarth or dag game, i'd chew him out too.

>>7402218
mememe!

>>7405336
He came off like a total douche then. "Unhindered nerd beating" is not a phrase to make friends with.

Gropey , Dont turn into Grumpy the Clown tonigth please

This thread is about Larp , and i wanted to tell stories because somebody asked and i was happy to share them

>>7405336
I won't beat a dead horse. He came off like a cunt, and I told it like it is.

>>7405352
Check out http://www.pinterest.com/minnanilsson/patterns-sca-medieval/

>>7405381
Just a polite reminder! We don't need a "CRT" situation again.

>>7405410

>>7405414

>>7405425

>>7405429
And aside from this fantasy pattern, I am tapped.

Sup folks?

I just contacted my local shire's group, thank y'all for helping me get over my shyness about it

>>7405528
Ooh! Where you located? Any questions I can answer?

>>7405537
Namefagging for reasons.

>>7405540
What's the etiquette about asking for help/newbie gear?

>>7405291
>>7405329
>Those snips are perfect, and I have a few of my own.
Excellent, I'll snatch some up.

>>7405298
>>7405306
>>7405314
saved!

>>7405329
>BTW, pintrest has a TON of clothing patterns, should you wish to browse it.
>>7405331
>Searched "sca patterns", and found gold
>http://www.pinterest.com/minnanilsson/patterns-sca-medieval/
Excellent, I'm following that board now.

I also found this goldmine while looking for needlebook designs. The wealth of resources is kinda overwhelming, my eyes were literally glassing over!
http://www.pinterest.com/gbertholet/

>>7405528
>>7405548
Welcome to the party! Love to know your region! I know that some groups have whats called a "golden key" which is basically loaner gear for newbies. I never asked my group about it as I have a fairly passable Florentine gown that I'm reworking to be more accurate.

>I also dable in mori as well!

>>7405572
Also if your group doesn't have loaner gear, I'd just ask perhaps borrowing something after going to a few classes and meetings, my impression is that SCAdians are generally friendly, generous and interested in helping new members.

>>7405572
Oh god, new pinterest obsessions!

Can you post pics of your dress/pattern?

anyone here know where i could get a custom made helmet leather for dagorhir or metal for SCA. also anyone have general SCA advice. i like dagorhir alot because its full combat, but in sca it isnt.

>>7405548
You have to ask for them to NOT help you!

There is an officer position in most groups known as a chatalaine. This person is the master of newbies.

Most groups have a good selection of loaner gear of all sorts, and there will be people who will offer you there old stuff for free, and help you get the resources and build your own kit.

As I told Ontario and Caer Adamant, we love our new comers, and the giving of tokens and gifts to such folks is an important tradition.

Any particular period or culture you have interest in? Remember, that you don't need to shoehorn yourself in, but its a good reference point to building a cohesive look.

Pic related. I got a couple sets of these for my personal loaner box from world market. Forged, food grade stainless for $3 a piece.

>>7405583
SCA is full contact bro, aside from no grappling. Anything above the knee is fair game, and we don't pull our blows.

As for an SCA helm, you need to get one from a SCA armorer. Collectable sword websites might say that a helm is "SCA ready!" but they are typically too thin and have gaps that are too big. The Armour Archive is the best source for munition-grade ($150 tanks that are not the prettiest, but will keep you safe) and second hand helms.

>>7405580
err I'd rather not on CGL, if you see me on one of the /tg/ larp threads and ask I'll post it. I'd rather stay more anon here.

>>7405586
ah Grope! Speaking of cutlery, I was wondering what you thought of this fork for starter feast gear. Cutlery anon said that forks weren't used in the SCA eras which I understand, but I don't feel quite ready to eat with a knife yet (like to observe others first ha!), and an eating pick is rather harder to find.

the fork is silver plate and very inexpensive on ebay.

>>7405032
Yeah, although he jokingly says his stuff is make from dragon horns, teeth and claws.
>>7405075
Play within your body shape is what I've been told, as I am a larger dude myself.
>>7405291
>They make swimming tails for mermaid performers.
Yeah, there is like a whole subculture around them and performing as one, kinda neat really.
>>7405540
I namefagged so Gropey could realize I am the same dude he spoke to weeks before, its how it happens I'd say.
>>7405548
Just ask politely, groups have gear specifically set aside for newbies, and people are generally willing to help if you ask.
>>7405600
I concur, from what I've observed, outside of LARP threads /cgl/ is full of catty bitches.

>>7405600
>eating pick is rather harder to find.
correction, hard to find inexpensively

>>7405595
thats what i mean. you cant shield check or bash either. and as a wrestler i like grappling alot. i also know i need to see a smith. do you have any good ones?

>>7405605
outside of larp threads CGL is full of lolly shit and people wishing they could fuck thick asians dressed in spandex like some anime character. i honestly think that /tg should include larp rather than cgl. on the bright side most of the people here are creative and good with crafting

>>7405603
where would you suggest getting one?

>>7405608
They both include it, and we alternate on which one we use.

>>7405615
ive seen a few on tg. i like them alot more, though i don't post often. i usualy use /tg for character art. as being an armorer(leather) its great for inspo. i just wish leather could bend like metal does.

>>7405605
>>>7405540
>I namefagged so Gropey could realize I am the same dude he spoke to weeks before, its how it happens I'd say.
same sort of thing with me, it was confusing having two "historically interested lolitas" posting in the threads.

>>7405614
hmm I would not consider myself an expert or even a beginner about such things, I'm just putting together my newbie feast gear. Ask Sir. the Clown about it!

>I'm planning on collaborating with my Mother (fine arts jeweler) on a pick/knife/spoon set when I can.

1600 italian set pictured

>>7405572
I'll be in a shire in the realm of Gleann Abhann.

>>7405600
Fair enough!

>>7405608
cgl is no worse than tg, just different cancers.

>>7405586
I'm really fascinated with the Early Renaissance period, but will like make that my 'goal character' and start out with Dutch (who are a close second choice)

>>7405616
I like the threads better on here, they last longer

>>7405626
>Ask Sir. the Clown about it!
Or other experienced SCAdians in the thread.

>>7405626
16th century I mean!

>1600 italian set pictured

>>7405600
>forks weren't used in the SCA eras
Patently false. Its like the "Cotton was never in medieval europe" myth. And considering that we go from anything pre 1650AD, I can give many examples, not counting that serving and cooking forks are one of the staples of every culture's kitchen tools.

The Greeks and later, the Romans used forks of bronze
To paraphrase he personal dining fork seems to have had its first widespread use in the Byzantine Empire and spread from there to Italy via trade in the 11th century increasing in popularity through to the Renaissance. The fork as we know it was long considered a Italian notion, and was seen primarily in Italy, Spain and southern Germany until the mid 1600's, but was seen in European high society in the 15thC as a sign of class and wealth.

Picks were just more convenient, cheaper and were also tools for punching holes, marlin-spiking tied cords and many had file cut on them to sharpen the knife they were paired with.

Got $35? Therion Arms has some bone scaled, brass dressed knife and pick sets in stock. I think its stainless too (which is best for food use, and forgivably not period.) http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c1400.html

>>7405604
We can shield check and bash. Grappling is allowed in certain tournaments, but when you have 5000 men fighting at once, its a safety issue.

As for the helm, yes, I have many suggestions, the primary one being the Armour Archive classified and trade section, specifically Hjalmar helms. You can also ask your local group, as some might know someone or have an old helm to sell or trade to a new fighter cheaply. Most of the armourers I know are focused on much more advanced helms, in the $400+ range.

>>7405605
I think SCAnon (who should change to something less general IMO) was just mentioning that he was going to post in his name.

>>7405608
We go back and forth. I also have clown threads that are popular, as /cgl/ is the closest to performing arts as 4chan gets.

>>7405630
oh. i guess the groups ive talked to when ive gone to Dag/Bel events don't bash or check then. and i could see where it could be. its vital that i be able to though as im a spearman. soon as there past the tip of my spear i have to be ready with my dagger.

also, most helms ive seen are 700+ which is depressing. its alot to drop on a bucket piece.

We have a little larp game here next to my city, we are growing but we are from south america not europe so its kinda of new here, any advice to grow the larp?

>>7405614
http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c1400.html

>>7405628
>Gleann Abhann
The majority of my SCA career has been in Atlantia (since I was around 15 and could really get into stuff with my parents), but I am originally from New Orleans. The Barony of Seleone in Mississippi have some good friends of mine if you ever cross paths!

>>7405635
Have you ever been to an SCA practice and fought in harness with batons yet? My suggestion is to get some time in armour, learn the rules and getting to know your group before getting overly invested.

>700+
You're looking at the high end custom market there, beau. Again, get on AA, and send me an email, and i'll direct you to good threads.

Bronze fork and spoon set, English. 1480's.

And since we are here, do u guys want to tell me why this movie sucks so bad?

>>7405651
Damnit.

>>7405644
ive used leather armor and fought a little with rattan. used a loaner helmet. (was gross as fuck) still hurt like fuck even in hardened leather.

>>7405654
I have my own thoughts on the over use of leather as armour, but c'est la vie.

Seriously, I would suggest regularly going to practice for a while, and getting a bit more experience with the game first, but I will again direct you to the Armour Archive to find a decent cheap helm. I also suggest downloading and reading the SCA rules of the list and getting to know our rules and requirements lest you get into it and decide its not your thing.

>>7405655
Because it tried too damn hard. "LOOK! RIVER TAM AND AND PETER DINKLAGE FIREBALL FIRBALL I ATTACK THE GAZEBO NERDS ARE HIP!"

Go watch Unicorn City on Netflix. It had more heart and was genuinely endearingly dorky.

Or conversely, go watch The Wild Hunt. Alone and in the dark. If you don't feel something at the end, or at least hollow, you have no soul.

>>7405644
>http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c1400.html
ooo, shipping to Canada is more than the set cost. At least I know what I'm looking for now, thanks.

>>7405665
its not great. but its alot easier to make than metal armor. ill check there later. i was looking arrond etsy for a bit. but either their stuff is great or shit.

>>7405665
do you know any smiths that will take a commision? i kinda want something fantasy style i could use for both SCA and dag/bel. with an open face that has slots to screw the grill onto the front of it.

>>7405668
And less protective than quilted defences. Leather armour as we know it is a pretty big misconception, as it was primarily for attaching metal reinforcements too.

A quality, padded gambeson will do you better than any leather. Mount your Armour right to the gambeson, and you're set. They are fairly easy to make, and inexpensive to buy real ones, as long as you know what you're looking for and avoid poly-filled ones that don't cushion and will roast you alive. Get Dressed For Battle (GDFB is a good brand, and kultofathena.com has them cheap.

>>7405685
Dag/bel tend to have rules strictly against SCA helms, as they are too heavy from what I am told.

And most armorers take commissions. Got a pic of the style you want? In general, most SCA helms are either fixed grills, closed faces or hinged faces/grills, as you don't want something that can come off when several hundred people with rattan batons want to beat you.

>>7405686
possibly. id rather have a leather pauldron and bracer vs Gambeson(on the arm whatever you get the point) if you make it right you have blows kind of deflect. not to mention it blunts some blunt hits. also, if you have the right type of hardened leather thats 1/4th an inch thick, theres no way a sword cut is getting though it. though id rather have a gambeson with plate or straight up chain any day. also leather is lighter than steel and less loud. so i guess depending on what your doing it has its uses.
>tfw i dont have a steel pauldron, bracer, and whatever you call the thing that protects the elbow.

>>7405689
lol that is also true. the grill on that helm is sick!!

to the dag/bel disallowing it. it could just be the edges or something? idk. i havent seen a metal helm at an event except twice, and they were greathelms.
this style:
>>7394014
something like that, yet a bit less fantasy. i don't remember what the style is called. maybe barbuta i think? but youd just have screws you could screw the grill into.
>>7394014

>>7405697
>>7405708
>theres no way a sword cut is getting though it
Nope, but it wont help as much as you think against blunt impact from a baton.

What you really need to understand is that our armour has no in-game effect, It is purely safety equipment. Bare minimums or full plate, we all are expected to fight the same.

As for the maille, it dosn't really do anything by look good and slow you down. I know this for a fact from fighting in it for years. Its great at stopping cuts but its the gambeson under it that absorbs the impact and keeps your squishyness safe. Pic related. Pardon the leather hockey gloves, my gaunts were broke at the time.

>whatever you call the thing that protects the elbow.
A cop.

We have a standard minimum armour requirement. You need kidney, knee, elbow, hand and wrist (either a basket+demi gaunt or a full gaunt), groin, SCA helm, and throat/cervical spine protection.

Yes, the helm is vaguely barbute is design, mind you that making any form of removeable grill will increase the cost greatly, as and making it safe might require changes that would affect the look you want.

I love your enthusiasm, but you really need to go to a few more practices and read a bit more so you can get a better idea of what you need.

>>7405735
OH! i thought you meant for IRL actual like fucking kill you with a sword fights. and yeah leather doesnt do much to take the force of a blunt hit. i didnt realize you were talking about the game though.

i knew you guys had standard armor requirements and shit. do any of your guys use a barbuta with visor? can i do that? or even a great helm.
(pic related)

>>7405630
>Patently false. Its like the "Cotton was never in medieval europe" myth.
well I admit I was going on what cutlery anon said, but I don't think it's the first time I've seen you and he disagree.

>The fork as we know it was long considered a Italian notion
quite convenient for me currently, as my garb is Italian of course. Thank you

>>7405628
Darn, not close, still looking forward to projects/ stories from you in the future hopefully

>>7405751
>quite convenient for me currently, as my garb is Italian of course. Thank you

Because Italian is best. No arguments form anyone. End of story.

Also: The uncommon origins of the common fork
http://leitesculinaria.com/1157/writings-the-uncommon-origins-of-the-common-fork.html

>>7405755
You can do pretty much any helm as long as your head is covered and the gaps and material are legal. Most open-faced helms just cover the safety-based modifications with leather or maille. Great helms, barubutas of all sorts, armets, sallets, kabutos, whatever.

>>7405665
The wild hunt have one of these endings that make you go... '' How...how am i supposed to feel now?''

it's also pretty funny how they make bicolline look so different and at the same time...the same

>>7405769
The sky is the limit really. As long as you can ignore such modifications as added bar grills to open faced helms.

>>7405772

>>7405772
I tell people its essentially the modern tragic norse saga.

>>7405776
i have a flashback of our old forum where a young dude asked if the wild hunt was a good movie to show his parents how is bico

We said...''yeah , totally''
they probably never let them larp ever...ever

>>7405784
i giggled

>>7405776
watching it now. jesus fuck. not a good movie to show parents at ALL

>>7405794
>>7405784

For my defense, another young guy came one day during a campaign and we saw him...

The guy was in running shoes, with a badly made tabard ...a big 2 hand swords ,no armor and nothing on the head

and that was just before we started one of the roughest campaign of the year

he asked if he could join us to defend dulgaron
He looked like a dude who really wanted to roleplay but never saw combat or any type of good costume before

We told him : You will figth for us, but not like that.

20 minutes later, he had a metal armor on him, an helmet, a nice sword and a shield

We did not have any spare tabard so we gave him this one...pic related, he's the guy left of me

Also , this campaign was during a really hot summer day , most of the mercenaries we paid to figth for us left before the end, but that kid...that damn kid stayed until the end and fougth with the energy of ten men

I told him : I'd exchange 10 mercenaries for just one guy like you anytime

i...i do believe we made this young man's day

>>7405769
>Because Italian is best. No arguments form anyone. End of story.
Yes, German coming second perhaps?

Good article, reminds me of this scene from Beckett
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>>7405823
The south Germans are honorary Italians until 1670, as far as I am concerned.

>>7405823
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On3Mhn-Krmk
I clearly don't know how to post a video, here's a link

>>7405819
either that was a touching story, or someone is cutting onions

>>7405828
how often do you guys use spears?

>>7405835
All the time. Spear men and shield men are staples of the battle field. Mass weapons (using hardened leather or vulcanized rubber heads), polearms, great weapons, bows/crossbows, and siege weapons are the norm. Slightly rarer are thrown weapons like javelins and throwing axes.

>>7405845
ahh cool! yeah i fucking love my sheild buddy. saved my ass so many times while spearing. what are the sca rules for armor? a spear to plate counts as instant kill or?

>>7405832
but we also have...less nicer story

Like that time when we made Clars Le Mage (the most powerful mage in all of Bicolline!...even if magic does not exist at bicolline, HE IS the most powerful) believe he ruined a ''Make a wish foundation''


It was the last nigth of the week , he took some mushroom like everyyear , after his normal trip we all acted like he did something very wrong because he get paranoid

We told him : Dude...there was this down syndrome kid who came with make a wish foundation and wanted to see bicolline and before the shroom kicked in you decided it would be a great idea to show him your magic, you ended up stealing the elves stash of firecrackers and we spent all nigth looking for you and the kid and when we found you you were bathing in the river singing and told us you left the kids somewhere in the woods

He spent all nigth trying to hide from the marechals that we told him were looking for the dumbass who did all this

We only told him the truth the morning after

Pic related, It's Clars

Also this is Clars theme song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTsz_lkG3fw

>>7405883
Also, seeing Ze nun and Clars roleplay together is always pretty funny stuff

>>7405876
>what are the sca rules for armor

This is why I suggest you go to a few more practices.

In theory we are all assumed to be dressed like an 12C Norman man of arms: a stout blow hard enough to injur through the maille or helm, and a mail draped helm to resist cuts etc etc. It will be explained at practice. Obviously, it is up to the honor of both fighters to take blows to the assumed standard. In the fighting culture I grew up in, we fight by the "hit hard, and take what stings" theory.

Like I said before, our armour has no in-game effect, It is purely safety equipment. A thrust to a man in plate or bare chested should be hard enough that it would make both of them notice with no questions.

Anything about the knee and above the wrist is a legal target. This includes the neck and groin, but is considered rude and unchivalrous to target on purpose.

Weapons are classed in two ways: Normal and mass weapons. Spears, swords, daggers and arrows are normal weapons. A stout thrust or chop to the head or body will be a telling blow. A blow to the hip/leg or shoulder/arm will disable that limb, but many of us take a good limb shot as a kill.

Mass weapons are weapons with enough mass to crush and cleave through a man. Axes, maces, hammers, polearms, great weapons. The follow the same rules as normal weapons, but the shoulders and hips are kills, and they would crush your chest or pelvis and you'd go into shock and die. The heads of such weapon simulator we make reflect this, and are typically solid chunks of industrial rubber, or hardened, weighted leather.

>>7405910
ahh! thanks man. ill deffinitly hit up practice. but i wont be able to for awhile since winterstorm assrape...

>>7405923
Then you got plenty of time to read the rules of the list! Go forth and google!

Ok lets say you were a SCAdian who has moved cross country. The area you now live in is the home barony of a douchebag you know (in the biblical sense, if you get my meaning). This person will not hesitate to cause issues and possibly escalate to physical fighting due to me having called him out publicly about his shit. He's active and well liked somehow despite being a living stereotype of Jersey Shore level guido enema sack, so skipping over a town isn't going to make a difference. What are my options, should I just give up trying to join this new group?

>>7405932
Play with who you want, and ignore him. If he bothers you, tell him to back off. If he pushes it, threaten mundane legal action.

I need more info. Where is this? What exactly did he do? I am assuming you're a woman (if I am wrong, I do apologize), which should typically default in or little culture as people backing you up.

>>7405932
why not punch him in the nose? show him your the alpha male or female. besides. most larp groups ive been with have been extremely nice, any douches are looked down upon and ridiculed.

>>7405949
>>7405957
I am female. It is An Tir (I'm originally from East) but I don't want to go more detailed than that. He's quite a bit larger than I am. He is very well liked here, which has already lead to people believing him over new strange me. There's apparently rumors going that I've stalked him and thats why I'm here, that I'm trying purposely to ruin him, etc. Only moved here because I'm dating someone else who is also interested in SCA but in a totally different era/style and hadn't joined yet.

>>7406034
Then go do your thing. Let them see that you are sane and normal.

If douchebag McAssface gets uppity, then it will be obvious. He'll have to instigate. He'll have to be the drama. Otherwise, ignore him.

I FUCKING HATE THE WILD HUNT MOVIE JESUS FUCK THERE SO BETA. FUCKING GET STABBED IN THE FACE WITH AN ANTLER OVER A BITCH WHO DOESNT EVEN FUCKING TALK! FUCKING FIGHT BACK. GET A GODDAMN WOODEN 2X4 I DONT GIVE A FUCK jesus i hate this movie. im angry

>>7406065
Not every story is heroic and has a happy ending.

I still love the satisfying crunch at the end.

>>7406083
oh yeah that was pretty good. but holy fuck that movie pissed me the fuck off. they all fucking larp. pick up a 2x4 and fucking fight back. WHY THE FUCK DIDNT YOU KILL THE DUDE WHO SMASHED YOUR BROTHERS HEAD IN WITH A ROCK BEFORE IT HAPPENED? why the fuck didnt you chase your brother out? are you a pussy(yes/yes)

>>7406096
Thanks for ruining the movie I hadn't seen yet...

>>7406096
Dude, spoilers.

Dick.

>>7406112
Delete it then

>>7406104
>>7406107
gaaah. i didnt even think about it! sorry!

>>7406115
its not fucking letting me!

>>7406115
>>7406124

I, personally, thank you for the Spoiler. This stuff lets me rage. It is less bad if I know it beforehands. But if I am "surprised" by this I get seriously pissed off.

>>7407208
I can't find the study i've read about that but... sometimes, getting spoiled make the film better since it give the watcher a reason to look at details

Have some larp building pRon

>>7407364
oh man, how I yearn to go to bico, dem buildings

>>7407393
Larp doge anyone?

>>7407430

>>7407450

>>7407455

>>7407450
>>7407455
here's a larp i could get behind

>>7407467
It is Czeck, but here http://fronta.methancity.cz/

>>7407472
Czech, whoops.

>>7407472
guess i'm learning eastern european moonspeak

>>7407430
>Such orc
>much barkbarian
>wow

>>7407571
>barkbarian
My sides

>>7407571
Just for this meme, I think I'm going to find a movie to spoil

>>7407582
>>7407591
Well, he was originally a cleric, but he disagreed with the dogma.

Honk honk

>>7407596
No one was throwing him a bone, so he decided that he was going to become alpha.

A priest walk into a bar...

>>7407601
Yeah, but now he just barks orders at people.

>>7407603
...thankfully, he was wearing a helmet!

>>7407596
ash gets pulled through time
>>7407604
tony stark throws a nuke into a space station
>>7407606
thulsa doom is beheaded and somehow a stone temple burns down

This is the Deep i was talking about yesterday , after one week of heavy rain and bad weather it became muddy, and after 600 people beating each other at this exact spot the place was ... a shithole

War is hell , even foamy one

>>7407618
SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDOR! VADER IS LUKE'S FATHER!

>>7407619
Sounds like fun!

How do you guys mask up your helmets if you don't want your face to be seen? Generally speaing, like if you wanted to be a shadowy night-like figure. Is there a particular fabric which is regularly used?

>>7407655
Any thin dark fabric would work. You can get a cheap "faceless hood" halloween mask offline, or use a fencing mask too.

>>7407655
to hide your face: anything opaque
to actually hide in a shadow: dark blues, black will get you spotted

>>7407662
I'll look into those. Although the fencing mask isn't what I was going for, the other could help.

>>7407664
Mostly to hide my face. I want to come across as menacing and imposing under my helmet, generally to scare others off before they engage me or to just generally come across as more villainous than heroic.

>>7407665
>menacing

>>7407665
dollar store gets these around halloween, might have seasonal stock in the back

>>7407664
he's talking more like a ring wraith, not like a ninja.

Like the black see-through clotyh under these skeleton's masks.

>>7407674
That's a helmet similar to mine, although what I was going for was eye covering. Soemthing that makes it look to the random onlooker as if they are looking at a faceless knight.
>>7407676
Not....quite what I was going for. Although that could be useful for more Fantasy-inspired works int he future.

>>7407679
That stuff right there, precisely. I'm glad someone caught what I was going for immediately.

>>7407688
http://www.partycity.com/product/invisible+ghoul+horror+mask.do?kwid=invisible%20ghoul%20horror%20mask&qcid=&ref=ci&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=35-177094486-2

I win.

>>7407700
Holy shit thanks a million. This is exactly what I needed. And it's so cheap.

>>7407707
10 trillion years on google.

How's the poon scene? I wanna bang some single mothers role playing a bar wench like in my Skyrims

>>7408274
How can i say that without sounding too much intense...

Larp woman are so hot and moist at the same time , they produce steam

>>7408558
they'll also kick your ass without a second though

>>7405655
The director hates it, Basically the suits re-cut it and directly lied about the film with the trailers. There's a writeup somewhere

>>7395153
Working on a full suit of leather armor for myself, but this is my character.

>>7408870
I want that hat

>>7408855
Wow the film finally released? Is it much different from the trailers a few years ago?
>"In a world, in our world..."
The trailer looked greate but the reviews arnt that positive

>>7408870
I make em, including other leather goods.

>>7409011
That's part of the point, The trailer is what it was sold as and what he wanted to make. It seems to be something much worse. I remember reading one larp review that said it basically wasn't even about larping.

>>7408811
>implying my ass can be kicked by a lowly peasant
>implying all the best larp wiminz are not all on my side

>>7409418
I'm pretty sure that not all of them are on your side

>>7409519
all the ones in their rigth mind are

Pic related, a wimin wearing heavy armor and figthing for The great Arganno-Haldorfian Alliance

I find that 10 times more sexay than any scantily clad elf or something

>>7408274
well, a couple things.

1: Using the term "poon seen" will get you exactly as much sex as you're getting now. IE: none.

2: In one US state alone, there can be dozens of groups. Each one is different, with different attitudes, social views, people etc.

3: If you're going to a larp just to get laid, you wont have fun, and you wont get anything. If you do get something, its probably from the village bicycle, and you'll want to get tested ASAP.

>>7408906
You can't have that hat. That is the witch-hunter's hat of authority. Have you burned any witches lately? No? No hat for you. Come back when you burned more witches.

>>7409619
>If you do get something, its probably from the village bicycle
>its probably from the village bicycle
>the village bicycle

This expression ...

>>7409696
Never heard this one? Its a french expression!

Some men/women are the village bicycle: anyone can get a ride.

>>7409699
>village bicycle
I'm french.
It doesn't mean shit.
I mean, maybe three dumb réunionais are saying it, but really, you shouldn't use a specific expression nobody understands. On an english speaking website.

>>7409699
>>7409731
i'm From Quebec and i never heard of it too

But we say a ''Charrue'' ...a plow, i think it comes from when a group of people bougth a plow together (or when a lord bougth it for them in exchance of taxes) and everybody could use it

The Bicolline winning team 2 years in a row at feminine trollball is called the Charrues

they used to be the worse team and got better

>>7409731
I've never heard the saying before and immediately knew what he meant. Stop trying to start fights.

>>7409731
Its actually really common in english, I've heard it pretty consistently growing up on the East Coast.

>be 6 feet tall
>currently bulking to become real life warrior woman
>learned leather and metal work at young age
>sculpts and casts own playing pieces
>collection of SCA regulation weaponry
>only female in family of Scandinavian/Celt black metal dragon geeks
>licensed makeup artist, currently getting SFX training and internship on somewhat popular fantasy show
>already shunned from one group (many years ago) for not wanting to play the goddamn princess
>fuckers couldn't even kidnap me properly ffs, weak ass nerds
>haven't found a new one since
Who wants me?

>>7409731
Vous pensesprobablement ailleurs que Paris est rural.

Its the updated version of "ville mare".

>>7409794
>But we say a ''Charrue'' ...a plow
Now who's rural?

j/k. btw: Je suis heureux que la roux a cesse la musculation.

>>7410013
i dont really know what to say, i love glamazones but all this is worthless if you're not in a group that use your talent,if you are really all of this, please start posting stuff , we like seing new stuff we always see the same pics

>>7410017
Gropey's french is actually not bad at all
it's 10 times better than Canadians

>>7410031
>>7410013
i did not meant that the bad way btw
I mean you should make something with that
start figthing in heavy armor and be a real life Brienne of thart

>>7410013
Where you located?

>>7410031
That is because I took French in middle school for an easy grade because I am Cajun... And learned how bad my hill-billy swamp-french was.

Its good enough for Ze Nunne and you to understand in text, but when I come to Bico, you'll probably be laughing at my accent.

>>7410041
>Brienne
I won't lie, I think she's hot. I adore women that can put up a good fight.

>>7410046
Aww yeah. Order of the Iron Rose time.

Bon Mardi Gras to all my frog eating bros.

>>7410057

>>7410057
it's not celebrated here, probably was too much of a danger to let us keep our old french way

>>7410046
Dem tall short haired wiminz....

>>7410082
Well, I was going to cook gumbo and bake a king cake for my friends because we couldn't go get fat, but it got canceled do to snow. I'll drink for you when we replan it.

>Dem tall short haired wiminz....
Short girls are fine too!

>>7410057
Fuck Mardi Gras. It was freezing rain in New Orleans today. Coldest Mardi Gras in a hundred years.

>>7410105
I don't care. I wish I was home, and parading with my krew. I'd gladly swap this snow and ice for the rain.

>>7410101
>>7410105

Cancelled because of snow?

I..as a Canadian i find this phrase really strange

(School was never cancelled because of snow :( )

WELL...except that one time hell froze over and electricity shut down for weeks , but just that once over all my life

>>7410070
Where do you guys buy your female armor anyway? I'm aware that most women wear male armor, but I've frequented many outfitters and i would be swimming in all of the armor measurements. Would I need to get it custom-made?

>>7410120
It depends. What kind of armour are we talking about? Reenactor grade armour is higher quality, cheaper, and better fitting than armour marketed as costume and larp kit.

Armour is unisex basically. Boobplate is not actually armour, and is actually less comfortable than a proper breastplate.

What exactly do you want?

>>7410031
Most of my talents are currently being used to make scale sets for dolls/figures, since I'm hard up on space right now. I'll see if I can dig some up (or some old pics at least) in a bit. Can't share work stuff cus its, well, work stuff, and interns get shit recognition, I can't even take a camera in there.
At this point I'm just tired of bullshittery and would like something with the quality/detail of a reenactment but the fantasy aspect of LARP (and that isn't SCA). Anything like that in northern OR?

My next big project is to upgrade from a neoprene to a silicone swimmable mermaid tail. Waiting for the weather to warm up enough so it will cure properly.

>>7410120
It sounds like what you need is smaller armor, right? Maybe you'd do better with youth armor, made for teenage guys just starting out with their fighting.

>>7410212
>quality/detail of a reenactment but the fantasy aspect of LARP

I hate to say it, but that is a tall order in the US. As far as I am aware, there are few Euro-quality larps in the US. Its one of the reasons I started up Lost Stories & Dark Tales.

>>7410046
Speaking of accents, what, exactly, do LARPers sound like? Would I be able to study/utilize my limited knowledge of 1500s Italian?

>>7410245
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHrcSV-0p88

The knigth , this is what i try to sound like, i also have the same habit of throwing coin at random people

(this movie, please...please never watch the american version its horrible)

>>7410224
Yeah thats what I was afraid of. My family does reenactments and its kind of spoiled me on what to expect from an event. Was hoping for something more fantasy based because I'm so tired of dirtying up, binding and playing the eldest son (I get drafted sometimes if there's not enough men)

>>7410245
It depends. Most don't affect an accent. Some do. Depends on the culture they are cribbing from. When I play a Southlander (Italian expy) I use a subtle Italian accent. Try not to go over board and go full ITS-A ME! MAH-RIO!. Subtlety creates the feel that you're speaking the common tongue through the mind of your home language.

For elves, I like the thought of a fluid manner of speaking. Soft, sigh like "h"s. Drawn out "s"s and rolled "L"s to make an almost song like way of talking.

For dwarves, speak from the chest. Roll you "R"s and talk almost as though your reciting a rehearsed poem. Im taking a note from John Rhys-Davies portrayal of Gimli in LotR. Dwarves are a long lived, and methodical race, who think carefully about all words they say. It would make sense that when they do speak, it is very measured. John Rhys-Davies based it on a toned down Brian Blessed.


>>7410262
There are larps, they just are not realistic as you'd like.

What period? My family does late 15thC and Napolionic (and SCA, focused on the 15th and 16thC)

>>7410118
Hmm, you frenchies must be more resilient then us english speaking folks, I remember school getting cancelled during the winter often.

Then again, that was mostly because if you stayed outside for long then ten minutes it was dangerous for your health.

>>7410313
Maybe now it's changed, maybe they close school but...BACK IN MAAAH DAYS , except the freezing rain ''crisis'' back in 1998 , they never closed schools

They just hate kids that much

By the way i found old pics, NEVAR SEEN B4 !!11!!1 , my old suit huhu

>>7410278
RevWar, CivWar, used to do SCA, have been tapped to do living history Lenape, Victorian and post WWII (which is really really weird as we actually portray relatives, I'm my own grandma). We're all part of a museum system so whenever they need some set pieces basically we show up. Still not sure how we pulled off the Lenape without someone screaming cultural appropriation, though we're legit (grandma's grandma was full blood, she passed away when my dad was a kid so its not that far back)

>>7410348
>I'm my own grandma

>>7410451
Not as uncommon as you think. Most people who do American Revwar up to WWII base it off of family ties, as a matter of pride, memory and access to info.

Hell, back when I worked at Jamestown, two of the senior interpreters where decedents of the original soldiers, and have entire sections of Williamsburg VA that share their last name like roads, parks etc.

>>7409699
I understood it and I'm from finland. Atleast here it's in use. Never heard it in english though.

>>7409619
>Come back when you burned more witches.
ok...can I at least get a head's up on where to find some?

>>7411181
http://youtu.be/8-D-2KaPlgM

Bumpos, threados

we are already in autosage since 20 posts, just saying

>>7409794
Trollball? what's that?

>>7410212
Living in Portland OR, at least, not really. Lots of people whom think they have a good LARP, but no actual good ones.

Although about that mermaid tail... Willing to help another girl out with advice on making one? links to good tutorials? I've always wanted to try.

>>7413113
I'd get in that brew, if you know what I mean

>>7406065
Shea hmm? I know someone named shea who posts on /tg/

>>7407571
YOU'RE TEARING ME APART GROPEY

>>7407655
Black facepaint works a treat, seeing someone's bulging eyes peaking out from a black abyss inside their helmet is pretty creepy. Just get a good brand that won't run and lets your skin breath.

>>7414189
it's a game , the goal is to put the troll head into the barrel on the other side of the field

you can kill the enemy with a sword and when he's dead , a healer need to run and grab his sword and give it to a spare player

It's ... okay i guess, i'm not a fan that much

Every year there is a tournament that last all bicolline grande bataille week long

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY5nnhD0-Bs

This is some feminine Trollball , and two dude mocking it after

(they fall on the ground always at the same time)
(one start puking because of last nigth party <<this really happenned" and the other fall on the ground)

Trollball happens almost at the same time as the skirmishes , sooo..i dont really watch trollball

>>7414305
no you wouldn't. Trust me on that one. That girl is not right in the head and doesn't look that good either

>>7414784
looks good enough to me