/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9135866
So much untreated pine. Does it not rain in Germany or something?

>>9135874
those are new roofs because the old ones had to be changed, for some reason and this is what they could get in a short amount of time.

>>9135765
I have a nerd boner right now. I wish our larp community looked this good.

>>9134730
yup.
I'm >>9127437, just decided to get my namefag back.
why ?

>>9135780
Are you, as a lansquenet group, polearm heavyer than all, or are massive larp always full of polearm ?

They are quite rare on my larps.

>>9135979
There where quite some polearms on Drachenfest, but the Landsknecht group had by far the most, with almost any Knecht having one and marching in the formation with it.

>>9135974
the guy and the girl looked really fucking awesome. Their cloths worth more then all of my kit, armour included. Silk and brocade everywhere. Although they only wore those cloths at the first day where most people were still arriving, the rest of the days they changed into different cloths when fighting were involved and stuff so the nice ones won't get dirty (I think the nice cloths were the ones they wore when they married)
But their change cloths were awesome too.
Basically they were styling on everyone in the most stylish camp.

>>9135979
polearm is a must have for everyone, even for the sappers. The only exception is for the shield users and some officers can get away with two handed swords.
Other camps doesn't really have that much polearms and especially not on a group level.
There is/was a spanish tercio on the blue camp but in 2017 they will join us and will bring arabesques allegedly

>>9135987
>polearm is a must have for everyone, even for the sappers.

But not during the sapper missions, only for the remaining time.
We only had some polearms with us if we wanted to join the attacking group after our job was done.

>>9136005
well yeah, that's obvious, but you aren't doing sapper things all the time either

As a vampire, should I go with an crossbow or a pistol ?

>>9136143
go where?

>>9136149
Is this not the correct way to say it ? Sorry im not a native.
But, should I take a crossbow or a pistol?

>>9136152
It's the correct way sometimes but you absolutely give no clue about what kind of vampire you want to play on what larp, what do you want to do with it, what are your crossbow and pistol options, etc.
It's like just asking "Red or Blue?" without any more pointers.
Do you honestly think this will give you any meaningful answer?
And if you just can't decide and it's all the same, then you might as well just throw a coin

>>9136163
Well, I play a Vampire that live withing Humans ranks, he's pretty agile and all, à la Geralt Of Rivia, but that's about it.
It's just, what would a usual VAmpire take ? The pistol is cheaper, but the crossbow is classier.

>>9136171
there is no usual take for it.

>>9136175
Mmh, guess I'll go with a pistol then.

>>9136178
just as good of a choice as any

>>9135979
>yup.
Oh, ok, i'm the Bellifontain. Nice scabbard.

I want to git gud at armour making. Any ideas for something relatively easy I could do? I don't mind wether it's historically accurate or fantasy.

>>9136215
bucklers

>>9136219
Made one already. They're pretty much my favourite tool/weapon ever.

Also that hat is magnifi\cent

>>9136223
then make 10 more bucklers and one talhoffer buckler

What types of games are there to play during downtime? My last game I brought a tavli set and that was loads of fun teaching people how to play. However someone lost one of my pieces. So what are some good games that dont have easily lost or broken pieces?

>>9136244
Gwent is a must have.
I keep my four set and the "table" in a pouch, never lost any cards in two years. You just have to count them before and after playing.

>>9136244
various card games, and dice games.
Glückhaus is a fun dice game for example, although it's better with a "table"

I wish they were real dwarves playing dwarves.
They would be best bro instantly.

>>9136466
remind me of kaamelot

meanwhile, here is a 360° panorama photo
https://www.panono.com/p/9Yemzv72oI9r

>>9136466
Kenny!
He's a total bro IRL too and founder of one of the biggest local LARPs

>>9136473
I can agree that he and his friends were really fun, although I just saw them for a few minutes

Anyone know where I can find a single steel (or metal) gauntlet please ? Everyone I like are sold in pair.

>>9136636
Then buy a pair and only wear the one you want to Michael Jackson.

>>9135971
>this idea sounded better when we came up with it 8 months ago at that new years eve party

>>9136475
>>9136484
Now I kinda want to make a gold colored scale mail armor and start a Gold Dragon character, and then start plotting against the Red dragons that currently poses the territory of my main larp.

>>9136215

When it comes to handling the metal, the easiest body armour you can make are coats of plates or brigandine.
You will need some skill at sewing and leatherwork for those, though.

Check out armourarchive.org for a shitload of guides.

>>9136244

Kubb is easy to keep in one piece and the game pieces are pretty fucking big, though most games will require you to keep a close eye on the pieces.

One solution is to make your own pieces in a way you can easily recreate. Kamisado is one of my favourites in that regard.

>>9137163
that wouldn't make him more experienced at armour making, only at riveting and cutting metal.

>>9137290

>>9137575
Have more of the hoplite by chance?

>>9137577
... what hoplite? You mean the green power ranger?

>>9137582
Possibly, I wasn't going to try to guess if it was green or red (colour blind)

>>9137175
Kubb seems like something that would go over pretty well actually. Ill get started on that when I get back from vacation.

>>9137585
well the only things that makes him close to a hoplite is the helmet and the breastplate but both are really stretching it.

I mean look at these guys instead, they are way closer to being a hoplite

>>9137594
I was hopeful he would be more impressive when not behind people.
Those two are definitely better

anyway you can see the green power rangers at this panorama photo too
>>9136472
>https://www.panono.com/p/9Yemzv72oI9r

>>9137595
Do you want real hoplites? Or just greek inspired?

anyway about impressive people, here is one with impressive armour

>>9137600
Hoplites would be good, it's mostly for reference material

>>9137605
Oh whatcha cooking up?

>>9137614
Game I play in is Greek myth based, and I lost a bunch of stuff in a recent move

>>9137623
Ooo fun. What kind of character do you play?

>>9137623

>>9137631
Right now something not very Greek. But I'm likely to get a final death soon, so I'm thinking something more setting appropriate for a next character.
Hoplite with shield and spear seems likely to keep me alive for awhile

>>9137644
Well its pretty simple to make torso armor for a greek and there are many nice helmets out there. Helmets really help distinguish your character.

On the shield topic I want to let you know that a real hoplite shield is not the very best for one on one. A smaller shield with the grips more central works better.

>>9137650
I've been wanting to get this helmet for ages: http://www.epicarmourycanada.com/en/Helmets/4810-TroyHelmet.html

>>9137658
Ahhh I see, its pretty good for visibility Im not a fan of the crests but to each their own.

Kult of athena has some good helmets you can check out too if you havent seen them.

>>9137678
I've grown to like the look of crests. I do like some of the stuff on Kult's site, it's all so blindingly shiny too

>>9137696
Well yes most of it is pretty shiny but you can paint them any color you want. The Greeks painted them with cool patterns and colors

>>9137712
I have enough trouble putting paint to paper lol.
Definitely something I will consider in the future though.

>>9137768
Yeah I feel you, im not artistic so I left my armor plain.

Im here for any greek kit related questions.

>>9137823
Any recommendations for building a linothorax? Or would it be better to find a place to buy?

>>9137932
Alright so there are a couple trains of thought.

First buying one will never turn out well. You cant really get it to your measurements(which is super important for how you can move in it) you cant decorate it how you wish. Also you cant really tell the quality online.

Now making one is a bit difficult. You can go the historic route and make one out of quilted linen. Which takes a lot of time.

You can also make one out of leather. Which might be expensive.

Or you can just get something that looks historical but isnt actually. For that I use glued pieces of muslin. A very cheap fabric. You can buy a whole roll of it for about 40 bucks and make 2/3 sets of armor.

Here is it layed out. Its pretty simple. You have the base which is the part that wraps around you. The first layer with the pteruges(dangly bits), second layer of them behind the first, and the shoulder piece that covers your neck and is the part that holds it up.

Now you dont need the second layer. Examples have been found with only one row and the pteruges can also be different styles.

So before we get into the actual building how much can you spend?

>>9137956
I'm not too worried about price, since I can just take longer and save up. So really anywhere from $300 - $500 is perfectly do able

>>9138081
Well thats good.
-Scales can cost extra
-rings can cost extra
-material changes cost as well
-then you have dyes and paint

So first lets talk about design.

The tube part which goes around your body is pretty standard. You can either have a double breasted model. Where there is an extra panel in the front(#3) but that isnt really usefull since you wont actually be attacked with real weapons. So you can just have a simple lighter version if you want.

Next are the pteruges (dangly bits)
These can be very different depending on what you want. To be historical looking you can have one or two layers of them. Two layers looks better and you get a short and long protection that overlaps. If you choose one layer you can have thick ones (#3) or thin ones like (1,2 ,4,5,6). Thick ones are easier to make and take less time. Now how many you make depends on how wide. 1-1.5 inches is good for thin strips and 4-5 are good for larger ones, but you can do what feels comfy. Now you can make them floppy (less fabric) or stiff (more fabric). Either is historical. Now on every historical depiction I can find they only go right past the genitals or above. Not longer. Now reasons for this vary but the main one you should know is that you cant sit down properly if they are too long. But if you make them longer you get more protection for your genitals and upper thighs. Now for the shape you can make them square at the bottom or rounded, your choice.

The next part is the yoke or the part that goes over your shoulder and holds it up. The end that ties to the tube can be different shapes.This can be rounded (#5) or square (#1,2,4,) or pointed (#6). This can go lower (#1) or high (#4)

Now the neck can go unguarded or you can make a gorget (#3).

You may also put scales anywhere on it. They be square(#4) or rounded (#2,6). They can be only on the sides (#4) or all around (#2) or a only off on the middle (#6). You can even put them on the yoke(pic not represented)

P1/many

>>9138131
Another important part is where you will tie it. You make the open side where you tie it the side where you hold your shield so the unbroken part shows. Historically its only fastened with two points but you can use three if you dont care all that much since it will be more secure.

Next you will need the points where you fasten it on the front. You can choose one central point for both arms (#1)or one for each (the bottom two on this picture). To fasten them you can use something fancy like ring pulls used for drawers or just plain steel rings like I did.
You can place these either high or low depending on whatchu want.

Now the second set of pteruges will be sewn on and that is why there is a border at the bottom. You can forgo this but it doesnt look as nice and the upper border is to hide the ring pulls.

The yoke part also usually has some design strip to hide sewing marks. I just used a staple gun to put it together and it works great.

Now for the actual design of the body tube. You can have either simple straight edges or curved ones. The curved fit the body better and the straight are just easier to make. Your choice. Now for the yoke you can make the arms straight or curved. Curved sits better but straight works just fine.

Now all you need to do is get measurements and make a cardboard rough draft.

The tube part is from your collarbones to your waist. The pteruges are from there down as far as you want. Its pretty simple to cut out.

>>9138168
Now here are the pieces to cut out of cardboard. 3 pieces. The yoke, tube, and pteruges. You can put one row of pteruges (the shorter row) on the bottom of the tube and make one piece or not. The measurements will be hard for me to help with since its for your body. But i hope you dont have too much trouble. Just play around with the cardboard till you find what works

>>9138131
>>9138168
>>9138182
This is awesome, thanks!

>>9138213
No problem man. If you have anymore quesitons ask away.

https://www.uwgb.edu/aldreteg/Linothorax.html

This site has a little video on it about making it.

So if you want it out of leather you just get leather pieces the sizes you need and if you want it out of fabric just buy a bunch of fabric. Cut the fabric to the right shape and glue a bunch of layers together. Too thick wont bend easily and too thin will be flimsy.

If this slacker (me) at 17 can make this then you definitely can.

>>9137601
hggn

>>9138235
Last question, how many layers did you use on yours?

>>9138242
I used about 14 layers if i remember( i think 14-16 will be nice) but depending on what fabric you use it can change. I would say glue about 3 layers together at a time and youll find what works best.

Also where are you from?

>>9138254
Ontario, Canada

Sup nigroes?
Bico is in a week.
I'm going but i feel like an idiot for giving a single cent to this shitfest.

Many share this feeling but we keep going.

I feel like those assholes who pre-order games or buy dlc.

Have some pics i guess.
I'll just ramble on about stuff and post nice stuff.

Deal? I dont give a fuck i dont even exist i'm just a figment of Hungie' imagination.

(The same part that get activated when an human spend is mornings hunting housecats to break their necks)
#cityhunting

>>9138962
you still need to hit larpgirl in the face with something heavy and solid

>>9138962
Aigt aigt okay chek this, to be able to have a "character" at bico now you need to have a member card for the lovely price of aprox 50$

Sooo basicaly if you have lands or virtual assets, its all gone unless you pay up.

This, ladies and gentlemen is dirty.

Plus, they now have stuff like a clueless woman paid to post shit on facebook like its a godamn blog.

How can anybody respect anyone using the words "social media consultant" without laughing until it hurts?

Anyways, the fuck are you doing with my money?

>>9138964
I could say i'd use my cock but i doubt i'd get hard.

Jk , violence always get me hard.

>>9138965
>How can anybody respect anyone using the words "social media consultant" without laughing until it hurts?

I respect her for being able to convince them they need her and for making you so butthurt. She even gets paid to post on Facebook. I'd say that's a lot more deserving of respect than a fatarse playing pretend and paying for it.

>>9138965
>Plus, they now have stuff like a clueless woman paid to post shit on facebook like its a godamn blog.
here in hungary they use unpaid interns for that or make random people believe that they are important if they do this for free

>>9138970
There was a time when I was paid for posting on facebook, doing viral marketing. Nothing expectional about it, mostly boring and stupid. It can be done way more successfully if the bosses weren't so wrong about how the internet works...

>(YOU)
Lost the post number im on my phone taking a shit and dont feel like making an effort so here it is you got a (you) so be grateful.

your opinion is different than mine on this subject and we seems to have a disagreement.
This is indeed terrible news, i shall forever bear the scars that you have cut so deeply in me with this post, i am now forever a broken man and i must see how superior your comprehension of life is in general.
I will name my firstborn in your honor.

Tl;dr : Please try harder.
May i suggest asking if sca is larp nest time? It works everytime.


>>9138976
Oh god...i presumed she was paid, the idea that she is not paid is way more sickening when i think about it.

>>9138235
Nice foaking work there.

>>9139018
well, a lot of company does that, if they want one person to always "maintain" their facebook page.
You usually get paid if you actively advertise on several pages and such, just writing shit on the same page is seen as something that anyone could do.

>>9139025
What a time to be alive.

>>9138962

Better LARP. Blackjack & Hookers. You know the drill.

>>9139047
the internet has spoken

>>9138965
>Anyways, the fuck are you doing with my money?

Paying the consultant, of course.

Anyway, the debate my group had way back is settled, and we're going for the Mongol aesthetic in the next larp.
I'm watching Marco Polo now, and it's all pretty cool, but does anyone here have good inspiration for these lovely horseback barbarians?

>>9139054
>Mongol aesthetic
>watching Marco Polo
>good inspiration
>lovely horseback barbarians
I'm triggered

>>9139059

I can tell it's going to be hard to top that.

Hey. I stumbled on swordsofmight.com

They have really cheapass foam sword. Are they really useable in larp, or hammerkunst tier?

>>9139047
Truer words have never been spoken

>>9139054
If i was to play a mongol my name would be Tartopekhan...hen? Hen?!
Fuck y'all its funny in french.
Im curious to see your future mongol garb evolve.


I know where my money go, but if i said from where then someone could lose their job. Lets just say that they are doing one of the most common gimmick that all "non-profit organisation" does.

I will not talk furthermore about that because its kinda depressing so i'll just post this fuckhuge and sexy cleaver

>>9139105
I mean, there is a lot of shit that look quite good, and if they are even just mediocre but safe to use, it would be pretty nice. http://www.swordsofmight.com/product-category/larp-weapons-latex-swords-aspx/foam-weapons/?orderby=price

>>9139109
>Lets just say that they are doing one of the most common gimmick that all "non-profit organisation" does
sucking off hobos behind dumpsters?

>>9139111
the fact that they have a separate category for foam weapons and larp weapons under the category of larp weapon makes me vary.
But most of their swords are just reselling other manufacturers stuff, like epic armoury.

>>9139111
also the celtic dagger they list as foam weapon is actually made out of rubber according to the manufacturer.

>>9139109

Will post pics when I'm done with the base clothing. It's mostly the armour I'm curious about.

Also, my best French comes up with this.

>>9139105
Panaltoke's swords have a really good quality/price value imo
Like an honda civic.
Not the best but its gonna last as long as you pray the machine god.

>>9139112
I wish i got a blowjob behind a dumpster when i was a hobo for 2 weeks last month.
(The marvelous misadventures of Frenadian) a.k.a. That time when i had 2 week to kill time before moving and decided to see how it was to live in the streets.

Funfact: i now live at a 30min ride from all my larps, it wasnt planned its just an added bonus.
So instead of a 3h ride its a 30min one.
That makes larping waaaay more fun.


(Concerning the hobo ride)
It may sound weird but if you have an extra week try it, dont ask anyone for money. Live with your own but just what you brougth. Get hungry, get scared at nigth,talk to the people you dont feel comfortable looking at.
You learn a lot about the real you when you push yourself to some limits.

But at the same time im probably just a drugged up dude with a deathwish on 4chan so you probably should never do what i tell you to.

>>9139127
My moor!

>>9139142
>It may sound weird but if you have an extra week try it, dont ask anyone for money. Live with your own but just what you brougth. Get hungry, get scared at nigth,talk to the people you dont feel comfortable looking at.
>You learn a lot about the real you when you push yourself to some limits.
I hate to break this down to you but that's way to common in hungary.
Me and a few of my friends still has the viewpoint that some really douchbag people just needs one month in their life when they don't have money for even food, that would be probably a life changing experience for them, hopefully for the better

>>9139149
Hungary seems like a pretty happy place.
But i do agree (now even more) with your point of view.

I never tougth id miss this much hot water before this experience.

We reached image limit too

>>9139161
yep, image limit. And I still have more than a thousand images from drachenfest. Although not every one of those are that good.
But then again it seems noone cares

new thread just so someone can complain why are we making so much threads and taking the zeros and ones of the digital world

>>9139219

>>9139219

>>9138964
Obese LARPers are just a sad sight.

>>9139105
>>9139142
>Panaltoke's swords have a really good quality/price value imo
>Like an honda civic.
>Not the best but its gonna last as long as you pray the machine go

Took my brother three years to wear his first palnatoke set of swords out, with a good amount of sparring in between larps.

Can't really get any better than those.

I hope this isn't off topic for thread but I was hoping someone who has been involved with or knows of the Warhammer 40 larps could tell me how people make such nice lasguns. I've seen a couple guides for turning nerf guns into something that looks like a lasgun but nothing I really want. I also don't want to turn to etsy.

>>9136700
>implying I'm going to pay full price just for one