/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

[Anonymous No.9988980]

larp thread - memories edition
previous thread - >>9957005

what memories do you have of your first ever larp event?
pictures are from the Lorien rusts Gathering events from 1993, when i#t was orignally hosted at the Drum hill scout camp in Derbyshire, UK [prior to moving to its currnet location At Locko park].

[Anonymous No.9988989]

Having only started larping at a local uni larp group the gathering [despite its size] was an eyeopening event for me - suddenly seeing people in varying styles but also quality - it was here where i saw units of fighters in chainmail and heavy shields fighting in formation [ a rare feats for most larpers who arent either reenactors or wo regularly play together].
it was also here where i saw my first weapons stands - and where i saw my first o then then revolutionary [but uber expensive back then] injection foam weapons - the quality of them compared to the foam insulation and gaffa tape weapons thet many were still using back then was like night and day.

[Anonymous No.9988991]

>>9988989
as noted above there a lot of chainmail and reenactment quality heavy armour on the field back then - the advantage of reenactment suppliers and players who also reenacted as well.

[Anonymous No.9988996]

[Anonymous No.9989013]

we had some side event s as well - including these guys from the SCA.
picture the scene:
inbetween larping i also did some reenacment for a year and one of the things i leart when swinging an uffing great piece of metal at someone else was to PULL MY BLOWS.
itt was sowrd use 101 - and i learnt it well.

move forward to this event.
the fighter ask for voleteers for a demonstration. as noone else s#tepped up i thought id have a go. rthe sword they gave me was effectively a boffe sword - solid core withlittle to no wrappa round it - i had no trouble wielding it [id wielded steel blades heavier that it].
"right - now hit me" the fighter says.
"what?"
"hit me as hard as you can"
".....okey" i thought, and promptly hit him my saftey training kicking in to pull the blow so as not to hit him. the blade hitting him with a satisfying CLANG.

I reckoned i must have hit suitably hard - then the fighter says "is that all you got? hit me harder"

i check ro make sure everyone heard him [ even that young i knew about lawsuits].

so ui promtly did themental equivelant of removing all safties and prooceeded to lay into him full force -only for him to keep telling me to him harder - HARDER.

In the end a combination of exhaustion and shere fustration made me stand down and leave the ring , the fighter crowing about how as members of the SCA they were used to being hit so hard in thier mass battles.

[Anonymous No.9989021]

As per the gathering today on bank holiday monday there was always the mass battle where the various nations [called factions] would take sides and bascially have a mass kickoff - lots of fun until someone invarioably got injured enough to need an ambulance - a teicky proposition considering the terran [and which would lead to a fundraising campaign to buy a purpose built land rorver ambulance for the first aid teams to use].

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9989050]

>>9989013
I mean, we do actually hit each other in SCA combat, because its a completely different system. We armour the people, rather than pad the weapon. I doubt he was "crowing" but trying to get you into it.

[Anonymous No.9989193]

>>9988939
>Nope, those pics are deep into the scenario.
Honest question, since you admitted to being unfamiliar with the game, and the photo shows up very early in the site's gallery alongside pictures from game prep, on what basis do you make this claim?

[hungarian LARPfag No.9989253]

>>9988939
>western European games wouldn't tolerate this fine example of Amerilarp.
I get it that western europe is a way better place than the US but you shouldn't romanticize it that much.
Shit tier larps happens everywhere, no exception

[hungarian LARPfag No.9989263]

>>9988980
>what memories do you have of your first ever larp event?

oh shit...
It was awesome for the young me, but looking back it was cringeworthy and shit.
Regardless I hooked up on it at the start.
Also night-time gameplay was restricted due to poachers were in the area and shoots could be heard uncomfortably close.
Also I didn't know anyone, the rules system was HP based with leveling also shit, but I didn't realized it back then. And my only piece of costume was a cape (other than plain colored modern cloths) also had dickswords and all that jazz.
At that time I didn't even knew that other larps existed and it was back in the time were in the country internet wasn't a big thing and also larping was still kind of new.

Obviously we all looked like shit, but thank good very few people had any kind of cameras back than that they were willing to bring and didn't made shit quality pictures.

Also we were full with weeaboos, in fact most of the organizers were the kind of weeaboos that went to some kind of """japanese""" martial arts class, the other part of the organizers were roman gladiator reenactors.
This was 13 years ago

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9989522]

>>9989193
I found one of my friends in the pics, and asked her. She said it was one of the shittiest, overpriced games she ever went to, and that those were mid-game pics.

>>9989253
Yes, but are they the norm? Are they institutionalized as what to expect?

[hungarian LARPfag No.9989524]

>>9989522
that wasn't in the scope of the original statement

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9989527]

>>9989524
No, but its clarification post statement, as of course there are shitty Eurolarps, but they are not the expected norm, unlike American larps.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9989530]

>>9989527
and I'm here so everyone can lower their expectations and not over-glorify things and fall at the other side of the horse

[Anonymous No.9989534]

>>9989530
If you take 100 random American LARPs and 100 random European LARPs there will be a big difference in quality

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9989536]

>>9989530
But are they the norm? Are you they accepted by the larp community as expected quality?

[hungarian LARPfag No.9989541]

>>9989534
>>9989536

Here is a trick question: how do we objectively measure quality?

but aside that I can completely accept that US larps in general are shit, but as I said you shouldn't think that in europe the fence is made out of sausages and everything is sunshine and happiness

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9989585]

>>9989541
Easy: are they wearing blue jeans, tshirts and track pants in a historically influenced fantasy setting? Do the players look like they actually care?

Speaking of those sausage fences, let's talk about something more positive: in-game/historic food!

I had to make a fresh batch of ship biscuit for a special program about trail food at work tomorrow, and have made a bunch for myself and some friends. What are y'all cooking?

[Anonymous No.9989728]

>>9989585
Nice - have you tried any of the recipies that this guy does over on youtube?

https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson/featured

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9989840]

>>9989728
Yes, I've made plenty of recipies from the same books and Townsend. And before its asks again, he's a goofy dork, but he genuinely loves what he does, has successfully made himself the Walmart of 18thC reenacting, makes fun videos, and I can't help but like the goober.

[Anonymous No.9990108]

>>9989541
>how do we objectively measure quality?
If we use the shit that was just posted as a starting point it will be easy to measure.

According to their Facebook it cost $70 to play a game as a PC and $10 for the privilege of being an NPC. That is no way a "$70 entrance fee" level of players.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9990161]

>>9989585
>Easy: are they wearing blue jeans, tshirts and track pants in a historically influenced fantasy setting? Do the players look like they actually care?
so quality of a game boils down only to clothing and if players care about the clothing?

Also if they care enough and they go shirtless with just pants is that considered above the beforementioned line?

>>9990108
>If we use the shit that was just posted as a starting point it will be easy to measure.
yeah but where is the endpoint?
You sure that you can use one shitty image as a base of your idea how to determine a quality larp?

[Anonymous No.9990168]

>>9989585
During my first serious larp I was the camp cook. It was a challenge because our group had vegan people, but I think we made it work pretty well with a budget of about 30 USD per person for a weekend (Not including snacks which were up to the players.)
Cooking on a open fire was super fun, and because it wasn't a historically accurate larp we made popcorn. Hot porridge in the middle of summer was a mistake though.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9990210]

>>9990161
>so quality of a game boils down only to clothing and if players care about the clothing?

No, and you know that. It's about the effort of presentation, reflecting the overall quality of a game. As >>9990108 points out, would you spend 70 burger bucks (€60~) to play this game?

>>9990168
Good on you. I don't cook vegan, so I can't relate.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9990213]

>>9990210
the "you know it" is a funny argument because apparently everyone KNOWS what quality stands for but interestingly nobody could properly describe it only vaguely and also everyone has a slightly different knowledge of it. Like, if quality is subjective and up to argument.

> It's about the effort of presentation, reflecting the overall quality of a game
So the effort of presentation reflects the quality? Does that mean that a game with good costumes that has near to zero effort in them (because they are bought, borrowed, whatever) is of a lesser quality than the game with shit tier cloths but the players put a shitton of effort into it, they just simply suck at making the costumes.

Also, how would you describe and quantify effort?

>would you spend 70 burger bucks (€60~) to play this game?
well, if it's a high quality game, why not?

[Anonymous No.9990232]

>>9990213
Hungary-kun, you're just trolling now.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9990235]

>>9990232
Well, you guys should already know that I love shitposting.

[Anonymous No.9990358]

I'm not sure if this is the place to ask but
would you guys know what kind of shoes these are and the belt with the satchel?

[Anonymous No.9990412]

Not really LARP, but I am thinking of putting together a WWII civilian impression for an upcoming historical days gig near me.

For basics, I will be wearing:

1. Black engineer boots or black brogans
2. Brown corduroy pants (on the baggy side with button-on suspenders, suspenders black cotton in color)
3. Green button down shirt with collar
4. Blue coat or jacket (not sure if peacoat style or blazer style?)
5. Plaid or grey flat-cap
6.Glasses (Have to wear them or I can't see)
7. Green army fingerless gloves(?)
8. Some sort of messenger bag to carry stuff in. Brown leather or cotton canvas best?

Pic is an old Aldo Raine cosplay I did a few years ago for reference, but I am looking for something more civilian and less military, as in no canteen, holster, or weapons.

And I understand there is a difference between American and European civilian clothing, and even a difference between individual European nations' civilians.

tl;dr: is my set-up good? What needs improving? Where to get WWII civvy clothing/accessories?

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9990646]

>>9990235
We know, but sometimes it just gets lost in the regular retardation.

>>9990358
The shoes are early norman turnshoes crossed with the mammen shoe. The belt looks like an unfinished modern kit with a woefully modern buckle. The purse is generic medieval with a weird fur trim, but vaguely based on a 14thC belt purse.

This is not to say Burgschneider is bad by any means. They are not historically accurate, but they are super generic is the best way for larp, and good quality. Generic viking. Generic medieval. Generic Renaissance.

>>9990412
Looks nothing like 1930/40 civilian wear to me. If you're going to do history, do history, and not generic battlefield cosplay. I do WWII (29th Infantry here), and the worst and most farby are the "Civilian fighter" types.

1: A cheap pair of round toe semiformal shoes will do you better, and you can get them cheap in thrift stores, or pleather pairs new at most department stores.
2: Baggy is bad, go for more of a fitted pair.
3:What kind of button down?
4: What kind of peacoat or blazer? styles change.
5: Is fine
6: Is a fact of life. If this is something that you wish to invest in, then look into metal frames or tortoise shell. 40's fashion is coming back, and is easier to get than you'd think.
7: Just get knit gloves and cut off the fingers.
8: Unless its a repro, I promise you its wrong.

[Anonymous No.9990669]

Anyone have experience with the SCA in Canada?

Seems to be everything I want in LARP- more historically based, focus on combat

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9990674]

>>9990669
I've played in canada. We also have Ontariolarpfag who is SCA.

>Seems to be everything I want in LARP- more historically based, focus on combat

Yup. Got a period or culture of interest?

[Anonymous No.9990718]

i go to some larps in ny & nj area. bunch of fucking players got banned because of the #metoo movement. i almost got banned for a meme i posted on my personal facebook.

[Anonymous No.9990734]

>>9989263
lemmie see your kit. I want to know if you've improved at all in the past 3 years from that charcoal painted armor and white pants.

[Anonymous No.9990735]

>>9990674
Lemmie see your kit too. I don't even ever recall you having a kit other than a gambeson.

[Anonymous No.9990741]

>>9990718
Larps are typically incredibly left-leaning and filled with the degenerates and social outcasts of society. I speculate this is because LARPs act as an escape where you can be anyone or anything you want with almost no holds barred; a fresh start if you will. Add this to socially awkward, autistic, or otherwise socially inept people finding a merging point for their hobbies and other nerdy culture and a picture forms of where LARPs materialize from.

This isn't to say every player or every larp is like this, but from my own experiences, and from the experiences of many I have talked to about it, this seems to be the overwhelming theme.

In short, untill the majority of LARPs can adopt a more mature player base, you might just have to get used to it. Or atleast make strong allies.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9990760]

>>9990718
Don't post stupid shit on social media.

>>9990735
I havent added anything at all this year, as I haven't done anything since last winter. I really gotta get new pics, but I have a maille standard, and a breastplate, as well as new gaunts that should all be part of this kit.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9990774]

>>9990735
And my old harness, now scrap, circa 2013-14 ish.

[Anonymous No.9990775]

>>9990760
Do those boots have soles or are they covers?

I feel you though. Career and Life push LARP to the sidelines quick.

You should set aside some time for a DIY project to help you get back into it. I find it hard to simply jump head first back into it.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9990778]

>>9990775
Leather soled. I wear pattens in bad weather.

>You should set aside some time for a DIY project to help you get back into it
My job is literally reenacting the 18thC, and as such has eaten my project life as well.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9990855]

>>9990734
I don't have the white pants stuff for years now but here is what I brought to Drachenfest this year.
Armor is more or less the same, though I will have to make new LK cloths this winter as they approached the end of their lifetime (the blue waffenrock is an exception, that one is new, so is a shirt that can't be seen there)
Shoe also got fucked up through the years and repairing it anymore is not an option.

>>9990741
>Larps are typically incredibly left-leaning and filled with the degenerates and social outcasts of society.
Funny thing is, in europe most of the post soviet countries has mostly right leaning larpers, or at least people who doesn't want to do anything with the left wing. Milage may vary though, shitton of exceptions as always

[Anonymous No.9990914]

>>9990674
>Yup. Got a period or culture of interest?

14-15th century are my favorite but others are still good

[Anonymous No.9991025]

>>9990646
Hey, you're critique was kinda brutal, but at least you're honest.

I'll keep your suggestions in mind, and I feel like pic related would be a good starter for a civilian.

[Anonymous No.9991035]

Does anyone happen to have any experience with fitting a pattern for brigandine?

[Anonymous No.9991172]

>>9991025
You asked, and he wasn't mean, just factual.

[Anonymous No.9991292]

>>9990741
>>9990855
I've always been interested in LARP, but I'm of African descent and feel I would be out of place in most LARPs unless I'm roleplaying a traveling Moor or something. I've also been afraid I would mess up the historical accuracy or take someone out of the game with my presence.

Is there a way to do it without ruining it for everyone else, or should I not bother with LARP at all?

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991317]

>>9991025
Just being honest. Also, the Zooter style wide pants you have pictured are not the norm, but are high fashion. The consumption of materials made them a HUGE deal financially and socially during the war. Pick your clothing carefully.

>>9991035
Yes. Small plate, late period brigs are easy as you can just remove or add the plates as needed. Larger plates require cardboard mockups.

>>9991292
Dude, what? You do you. Historically, black people were rare, yes, but not unheard of in medieval and renaissance Europe, especially in the more southern areas. They were not uncommon in the Roman empire before that.

Anyone who gets on your case is literally a butthurt loser. You can document black people in western Europe for most of history, though granted it is the exception rather than the rule. South Italy, Spain, the holy land, etc are all fair game for populations, and they did travel.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991322]

>>9991317

[Anonymous No.9991388]

>>9991292
>but I'm of African descent and feel I would be out of place in most LARPs unless I'm roleplaying a traveling Moor or something
who the fuck cares? if they are being a bitch about it call them niggers and find another larp.

> I've also been afraid I would mess up the historical accuracy
not a problem. It's a larp, not reenactment.

>or take someone out of the game with my presence.
for someone to be get out of the game just because someone lese is existing in the nearby space-time... well that tells more about the person than about you.

[Anonymous No.9991414]

>>9991317
As far as I know that is a picture of a saint and not of some random knight in the HRE.

>>9991292
If they are bothering you, you could also call out all those uppity people who larp as vikings though not one of their forfathers was one of them.
Gropey and the others gave enough reasons why black people could be found for some reason in Europe. Don't let other people dictate your hobbies.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991441]

>>9991414
>As far as I know that is a picture of a saint and not of some random knight in the HRE.

You're right on both counts. It is a painting of Saint Maurice by Cranach the Elder, and its not "some random knight", but the personal body guard of the man who commissioned the painting, Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg. Whats more interesting, is that pretty much every image of Maurice in the 1520's is the same dude.

Hiring a black guy as part of your retinue, just for the sake of having an exotic looking dude was the height of fashion in Germany in the early 16thC. Typically well dressed and educated in many fields, just to show off how worldly and monied you are to have a man like that in your employ.

[Anonymous No.9991443]

>>9991292
Idk where you are from, but nobody here would bat an eye. Sure, maybe you look kind of awkward as some pure white high elf, but thats about it. Also, you can play many charackters in addition to "normal ones" that you can play more convincingly. Just know that larp is a thing that you have to do with your own body, so you have to work around that.Also, don't get angry if players call you out on it IT.

Ps. any opinions on my shoulder armour, first piece i ever made. I needed some bulk for an npc.

[Anonymous No.9991450]

>>9990646
>This is not to say Burgschneider is bad by any means.

I bought one of their shirts last year, the fabric was scratchy on my skin and one of the arms was 4cm shorter than the other.

Still unironically one of the better clothing items I ever had to buy though. Meanwhile you cant even throw Mytholon's clothes in a washing machine anymore without having it shrink two sizes, and still not get the paki sweat shop smell out of it!

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991455]

>>9991443
Looks rough, but not bad.

>>9991450
Thats a goddamn shame. Back when they first started, they made good shit. Mytholon has always been trash though.

[Anonymous No.9991465]

>>9991455
>Mytholon has always been trash though.

I would rank them as "cheap shit" before, "utter trash" now. They were good back when I started larping since they sold affordable stuff with good service, but what is the point of a 49€ jacket in 100% cotton that you cant wash at 40C in a washing machine?

If I wanted to hand wash my random side characters clothes then I would have gotten 49€ of authentic wool instead and sewn some shit together properly. I'm still mad about this. And yes I am partially lazy.

[Anonymous No.9991492]

>>9991455
thanks
yeah, was a last minute job. the backside looks like shit tho, but noboy is going to see it

[Anonymous No.9991562]

>>9991317
>>9991322
Thanks so much, man. I've been discouraged when I look up information and don't see much, but you're right, Sorry that my first post came off so defeatist. Thanks for those images! I'll look more into the history of Moors and where they typically traveled. I also knew nothing about >>9991441, thank you for that history lesson! I have much more avenue for expression than I thought.


>>9991388
>>9991414
Thank you very much, anons. There's so much work that goes into the historical accuracy of clothing and structures. I know that's a big deal for some people and I guess my first thought was the chance that I ruin that part of the experience for them. But you're right, I shouldn't focus on that possibility as the only outcome.

>>9991443
I am from Sudan, but currently in America. I am planning a trip to visit a friend in Germany and remembered there are many LARP festivals there. I was looking up information and got discouraged, but thanks for your encouragement and helpful information!

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991573]

>>9991562
>I am from Sudan
Stop. Go no further. Own that shit. The Sudanese are literally a power player of the African continent, being involved in trade, war and more with every major Empire that was around. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Islamic Kingdoms, Christiandom... The various Sudanese kingdoms fought with and against all sides at any given time. You got more than enough goddamn history to beat anyone who wants to bitch at you.

At the very least, go look up the Wikipedia overview of Sudan's history.

Pic is a suit of Sudanese Maille.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991575]

>>9991562
And if you're feeling going with your heritage, there is a growing movement in the documentation and practice of surviving Sudanese fighting styles, trying to save them from extinction.

[Anonymous No.9991594]

>>9991573
>>9991575
Gropey, you are incredibly kind and helpful! I admit I know very little of my own history, especially in regards to medieval times. I wasn't aware that my nation had such a rich background to pull from. I can't properly express my gratitude through text, but I am incredibly grateful. I wasn't expecting so much help when I posted, but I'm glad I did. I have a lot of resources I can delve into now. Thank you, and also other anons who reassured me.

[Anonymous No.9991630]

>>9990855
not bad man, glad to see improvement! You definitely could use some new boots though! If you want i can get you in contact with an Italian lady who does wonderful work. Just be sure to use correct translations when ordering whatever you want.

>>9991292
Tons of ethnic minorities Larp. It isn't off-putting or immersion breaking, and I don't know of a single person who judges (atleast in a larp) a person because of their skin. When you're in an environment where you have a common goal, Race is almost always thrown out the window and it more or less becomes prejudiced on what unit someone is in, or on their quality as a fighter or their garb. The same goes for the Real Military. Its an equalizer. Don't be afraid to pursue your passions or interests because of what others might think. Pursue them because it's what you want to do.

>>9991443
as far as armor goes not bad, but maybe take a file to those edges before you go running around in it lol. Your next and consecutive pieces will be much much better. Its surprising how much you learn after each creation.

>>9991450
Buy your fabric and have your Garb Items custom made for you by high quality seamstresses who also larp. Keeps money flowing through the game and you will be much happier.

[Anonymous No.9991633]

>>9991562
Idk if your friend larps,but if you need a small group when you are in germany, just post here, i lurk here pretty often.

[Anonymous No.9991636]

>>9991594
Also don't forget most larps arent strictly Historical. Many are fantasy based. You can be whatever you choose to be, and no one will question it. (unless you do edge lord shit like half elf/half demon/half wizard bs)

My advice would be to go on Pinterest, and find garb, armor etc, that you personally like, and to draw inspiration from that. Take little pieces from each thing you like and combine it into something unique that highlights your personal flair and personality. You'll learn a lot while you do this and the experience will help you down the line. And if your skin color is to play such a large roll in your Identity, then own it. Be a black Viking. Be a black knight. Just whatever you do, do it well. You will earn far more respect and Influence from that alone than any other aspect in larp (and life) Once you are confident in yourself and your character, others will follow suit.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9991715]

>>9991630
nahz, don't worry I have contacts with pretty good leatherworkers and shoemakers. But first I would want to try to make it myself as I have leftover leather. I would have already done if I hade free time too but it will have to wait until after october

[Anonymous No.9991747]

>>9991630
That's very encouraging! I was a bit too caught up in what others would think of me. But you're right, I should focus on it because its something I am genuinely interested in.

>>9991633
I will definitely do that. The trip isn't for another year and a half, so I will lurk, learn, and hopefully create by the time I visit him.

>>9991636
I was too focused on the idea of historical accuracy being the most important part of LARPing. The fantasy aspect had slipped my mind. I hadn't even thought of combining different styles, either. I will definitely branch out more when I am looking through different events.

I feel like I've said thank you so much, but I am truly grateful. Your responses helped my self worth very much. I will lurk and post more every so often as I learn. Thank you again very much!

[hungarian LARPfag No.9991752]

>>9991747
Will historical accuracy at this point is mostly a buzzword for a shitload of people so don't take it too seriously. There is only a few people who actually do care about it and they will either let it go if others doesn't take it too seriously or they are faggots you can ignore.

But one of the main reason why we use it because it's a great reference point, it clearly worked back in time and you can find a lot of sources and even tutorials plus you will have a very clear understanding of of it should look, what the endproduct will look like.
So in a way it's "safer" to go for historical accuracy than for fantasy stuff.
But that doesn't mean fantasy stuff couldn't be just as great or better than the historically accurate stuff. You just have to keep in mind what kind of character you want and for what kind of game.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9991850]

>>9991752
This is all perfectly put. It essentially breaks down to this

>"Hurff durff, ther ain't black ppl in muh medieval fantasy!"
>In real life, there was a near constant interaction between Africa and Europe. Also, it's fucking fantasy.

[Anonymous No.9991946]

>>9991630
>I don't know of a single person who judges (atleast in a larp) a person because of their skin.
I have... interesting memories of the time young me was enthusiastically explaining to three new black larpers why elf racism can create interesting situations for both parties.

Only in hindsight did I realize why they were looking at me funny.

[Anonymous No.9991963]

>>9991946
kek

[Anonymous No.9991966]

>>9991946
I meant OOC or non larp related. Everyone hates knife ears. thats a given..

[Anonymous No.9993142]

Daily reminder, elves are not for bullying.

[Anonymous No.9993170]

>>9991946
>>9991966
I don't larp, but what's this elf racism?

[Anonymous No.9993185]

>>9993170
>walk in to elven woods, unarmed and carrying a white flag
>announce loudly that you come in peace and have an invitation to the elven lord
>get a thousend arrows shot in the dick for not looking friendly enough

[hungarian LARPfag No.9993233]

>>9993170
common sense

[Anonymous No.9993240]

>>9993233
>>9988658
>look up medieval tailors assistant

Thanks, had forgoten about them. Had the pdf saved on old pc.

>>9991575
>>9988939
>Honestly, buying a pattern from Reconstructing History is a worthy investment for a good doublet.

Found a local shop who has them for a fair price, gonna wait for that to arrive.

Thanks Gropey!

[Anonymous No.9993274]

Is there any way to fix Calimacil weapons that get that 'mouth' injury (That tear near the weapon's tip, right where the core ends) so they'll be LARP-functioning again? Any specific glue or something that I could use, or are they screwed forever?

[Anonymous No.9993303]

>>9993274
250mg of Loctite 460™ should be enough to solidify the gap.

[Linebacker Elf No.9993429]

As someone who knife ears, the only acceptable thing to poke at is the lack of emotion. We're really just longer living more cautious more in tune with nature humans.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9993450]

>>9993274
most superglues will work but if the textile inside also got damaged then it will just hide the problem and will tear up again,
If you use it a lot then consider it beyond repair

[Anonymous No.9993483]

>>9993429
Depends on the setting, and let me tell you that the only elves I met so far were played as humans with pointy ears and a slight superiority complex.
Also massive fags who can't roleplay for shit.

I'm sure there are good elf players out there, but I have yet to meet one.

[Anonymous No.9993951]

>>9993483
How should one roleplay elves to be a decent rper?

[Anonymous No.9994089]

>>9993951
As with all things, depends on the setting. Tolkien elves don't act the same as TES elves, nor should they.

[Anonymous No.9994100]

>>9993170

[Anonymous No.9994101]

>>9993429
no ur gay fags.

[Anonymous No.9994220]

>>9993951
As >>9994089 said, depends on the kind of elf you play. But if your elf is Tolkien-ish then my advice is: You don't. The elves of Tolkien are, at least in my perception, superior to humans. How do you play something that is better than you in every way?

[Anonymous No.9994361]

>>9994220
Tolkien elves are straight-up divine beings. Like, if the Valar are gods and Maiar are angels, elves are Old Testament heroes like Samson.

So with the Tolkien approach, playing an elf is quite literally playing a superhuman with crazy physical attributes and innate magical powers, but no real free will.

Whereas with a D&D elf (or most other versions), you have actual strengths and weaknesses to consider. One of my games took the elven affinity for magic to its extreme, with elven society based around strong mages. They were snobs toward people who couldn't use magic, and for good reason, because they were raised in a society where anybody who can't use magic is dead weight.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9994362]

>>9994220
>How do you play something that is better than you in every way?
Be a white male.
I mean according to the internet that's the equivalent of real life superpower

[Anonymous No.9994507]

On the subject of elves, feels bad knowing that the elves at my next campaign are shit at banter after having played vermintide all summer.

Orcs and the few occasional dwarves are good at it though.

[Anonymous No.9994548]

>>9994507
Orc are usually extremely annoying and childish. None of their little 'inside jokes' are cute or funny and they genuinely make larp a worse place because of it.

If someone is an Orc, there is a 7/10 chance that they are a fedora tier 'nice guy' with a neck beard.

Maybe I just have a hard time finding chill people with social awareness and lack stalker attitudes at larps tho.

But if you Larp and you have a tail, fox cat or otherwise. Fuck you burn in hell get out of my larp furfag.

[Anonymous No.9994711]

question to people who go to sca events, whats it like and how does it compare to regular larps?

[Anonymous No.9994717]

>>9994548
Orcs at DF are some of the nicest guys I know. Gotta say though, had bad experiences with orc groups as well. The kind of players that thought they were hot shit OC for acting tough IC.

The usual "I Larp because I'm a dork IRL" schtick so it's hardly something new though.

[Anonymous No.9994726]

>>9994548
Eh, larp-orcs are a mixed bag. Those who take themselves too serious are dicks, but most of ones I know are all great roleplayers and decent human beings that are fun to play with.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9994733]

>>9994507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDHZ__kMhnM

>>9994726
I'm more racists against larp orcs than against larp elves. But that's mostly because larp orcs in hungary were played mostly as drunk rockers

[Anonymous No.9994756]

>>9994733
>larp orcs in hungary were played mostly as drunk rockers
Can't say that about the german orcs that I know. Those guys are barbaric and conflict seeking, sure, but they're all mature about it and usually have strict guidelines concerning alcohol when they are in bigger groups.

But you've reminded me of a group of undead that were played by neonazis who frequented the larp that I visited as a kid. God those guys were fags, but they were burned alive when one of them drunkely poured to much grill lighter into the fire.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9994757]

>>9994756
you know the saying, if the player dies the character dies too

[Anonymous No.9994921]

>>9994726
I mean I'm sure a majority of them are decent human being. Its just that they lack social awareness and when they're arround others rollplaying 'WAHHG' they get into this hive mentality that they can do or say whatever they want and they usually end up being childish, dickish, and creepy/socially inept.

Not bad guys, and most are pretty cool to be arround in small groups. its just when they're in that 'bro' mentailty of 5- more.

[Anonymous No.9994979]

>>9994921
Huh, that only happens with some individuals over here and those guys are usually shut up by the rest of the group. It might also help that the orcs have a m/f quota of roundabout 6/4.

[Anonymous No.9995068]

>>9994756
This knowledge is satisfying, especially tonight.

[Anonymous No.9995298]

>>9994756
>tfw your events don't run Dr Skull groups

Feels bad guys.

[Anonymous No.9995332]

>>9991414
>As far as I know that is a picture of a saint and not of some random knight in the HRE.

It's pretty sweet that you can play a warrior-saint all the way from COP to fully Maximilian, no?
Then there's also all the Orientalist painting, which basically allows you to mash up everything from Greece to Persia. After that you got all the 19th century european ethnographic sources to draw from, like photos and collections.

[Anonymous No.9995377]

>>9990760
hey Gropey, where can i order a suit of armor (incl. gambeson and other required padding) to my size and not just generic sizes?
do mind i live in a shit-hole near Europe so international shipping is a plus.

[Anonymous No.9995543]

>>9990741
SCA has a better range of ages and political leanings, especially taking regions into account. I mean at the very least it seems to take a "lets not bring politics and religion into this game".

[hungarian LARPfag No.9995547]

>>9995543
wasn't there a huge shitfest in the SCA maybe half a year ago about some leader being a neonazi?

[Anonymous No.9995681]

>>9995547
Maybe? I heard there was a baron or something who used swastikas as trim on his garb.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9995781]

>>9995332
Yep. And before that too, but no one seems to argue black people in Rome, just in medieval and renaissance europe.

>>9995377
That picture hurts my soul.

Your best bet is a professional armourer. Where are you in particular.

>>9995543
We have religion, but its completely removed from out fuctional system. Most big events have multiple services done in both modern and period fashions held open to the public in private camps.

Politically, we lean left of center, generally.

>>9995547
>>9995681
King (president of a multistate group by right of arms). Its not the fact that he wore it, but the fact that he knew months in advance, as well as comments made by him and the craftsman that made it.

[Anonymous No.9995792]

>>9995781
I'm from Israel.
that's the best i could do with Ebay and second hand.

>professional armourer
>here
Unlikely

[hungarian LARPfag No.9995805]

>>9995792
you could ask the the BotN israel team or something like that. They probably went trough the troubles already and might know which armourer would ship cheaply there, etc

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9995817]

>>9995792
As Vlad says in >>9995805, Hit up the BotN team on their facebook, as well as your local SCA group.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9995818]

>>9995817
forgot my pic.

[Anonymous No.9995892]

>>9995543
That should be everyone who is a decent human. but i digress! people are passionate i guess.

[Anonymous No.9995895]

>>9995781
>>9995681
Who gives a fuck. Its a historical design. I have period trim with swatzicas on it and I could care less. if people want to be butthurt about it then they can suck my cock. Its not their garb anyways.

[Anonymous No.9995939]

>>9990741
Yeah, that syncs up with my experiences too with the DR community out on the East Coast. Personally I'm right of center, but silent about it, especially on social media. I'm degenerate as fuck though, otherwise I wouldn't be shitposting on 4chan.

My SCA group is also mostly left-leaning, largely because I'm in a big city barony. But most of us don't bring it up in play.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9995943]

>>9995895
Thankfully, your middleschool opinion doesn't matter.

We have very clear rules. No swastikas, ever. This man was a public figure and leader, who was warned months in advance against wearing. Both he and the weaver made holocaust jokes, on public forums about it.

the most important thing to take away about this, is that he was a leader in our club. He was broke a simple rule, and then made Holocaust jokes about it. we cannot have our club represented like that, especially when recently before that, we have had scrutiny put on our group due to Nazi rally marchers carrying medieval shields and wearing crusader helmets.

[Anonymous No.9996059]

>>9995792
Isfake is the nation for startup companies, pretty sure you could be able to find some weirdo who started his own forge.

These companies usually are harder to find than normal companies but once you know some people in a HMB/IMCF/ACL or reenactment scene you can easily find a bunch of smiths. Because if there aren't those guys usually will just start one.

[Anonymous No.9996080]

>>9991292
Larp any of the many african kingdoms

Heres some sudanese hore raiding armor.

[Anonymous No.9996081]

>>9996080
Oops Sorry horse riding armor

Heres some historical photos for inspiration

[Anonymous No.9996085]

>>9996081

[Anonymous No.9996087]

>>9996085

[Anonymous No.9996089]

>>9996081

[hungarian LARPfag No.9996101]

>>9995892
the average person is not a decent human being.
And just think about for a second of retarded is the average guy is. Then think about that nearly half of the population is even more retarded

[Anonymous No.9996189]

>>9995377
>A good gambeson
Medieval-market.com decent ones or AD1410 (If you want the real good stuff)
>Maille
This is going to set you back for around 356-500e for a decent one www.capapie.co.uk has good shirts
>Helm
If you can afford it get a custom made one, and if not Marshal Historical has good ones
>Chest protection
Eastern european smiths are your best bet, just remember to confirm that the seller is legit

[Anonymous No.9996221]

>>9995943
Thankfully the only people who care are degenerates and politically charged extremists.

Barring a larp which prides itself on its historical accuracy due to having a historically significant and documented symbol is completely ignorant.

If you disagree I'd wager you're part of the larger issue; Political extremeism.

I also hope you never levie a position of power within the SCA because you're obsession with sexual misconduct and 'Fauns' will come back to haunt you.

[Anonymous No.9996237]

>>9996221
Misconduct? I asked him to do it. They don't call us the Society of Contenting Adults for nothing.

[Anonymous No.9996252]

>>9996221
>Threatening to kinkshame someone in the SCA for anything consensual
Oh, you silly cunt.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9996696]

Had to check the archives to see what I missed. What a tool.

Anyways, who has heard the latest NERO drama? Apparently several thousand dollars raised via Kickstarter to buy land has disappeared...

[hungarian LARPfag No.9996698]

>>9996696
given the history of NERO that's as much surprising as finding a shitty larp in the US

[Anonymous No.9996700]

>>9993170

Amtgard has banned drow because it's apparently racist to paint yourself a dark color.

[Anonymous No.9996735]

>>9996696
>>9996696
which one? from what i know if it theres at least 4 organisations that claim the NERO name
>original NERO
>NERO alliance
>NERO international
>NERO world

[Anonymous No.9996738]

>>9996735
Correction
NERO alliance only goes by Allaince these days but is still using rule from the original NERO rulebooks.

[Anonymous No.9996908]

>>9996735
What's the difference between them?

[hungarian LARPfag No.9996916]

>>9996908
all of it is shit but in a different way. You could say it's THE most influental US larp solely because so many other game is either a branch of it or comes from it in one way or another (usually hand in hand with some drama)

The main branch is now ran by a guy called Joseph Valenti who apart from being a lawyer is also a grade A+ asshole who tries to destroy any other larp he can and also doesn't give a shit if his larp is actually good or not, he is in for this for the money

[Anonymous No.9996922]

>>9996916
>all of it is shit but in a different way
That kind of goes without saying, but is there any meaningful difference to the games and communities aside from which berk is the boss?

How legally distinct are they? It sounds like they are seperate entities but surely the rules and name would be copyrighted, or is it more regional branches and franchises? I've only ever heard of NERO as one blob so the details of this hydra escape me.

[hungarian LARPfag No.9996941]

>>9996922
I don't know everything but somefor example Alliance is theoretically legally separate, it was born when people just got fed up with nero and they made nero with blackjack and hookers because fuck those guys. And then made the exact same fucking mistakes.
Also Valenti tried to sue the living shit out of them I think and did a few other shit too.
also there are more then a few other NERO clone out there.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9997058]

>>9996735
Which ever one Valenti owns.

[Anonymous No.9997121]

>>9996922
Yeah, Alliance was when Ventrella got pissed and left. NERO International is run by Valenti, who bought it from Ford Ivey and proceeded to make a bunch of bad decisions. I believe he let the trademark lapse. A NERO chapter owner bought the trademark, and then gave it back to Ford Ivey. After the recent player nobility scandal, Ivey announced NERO World, and that after October any NERO chapter owners still running under NERO International would get a cease-and-desist. Valenti is currently in the fifth lawsuit against them; it's not going especially well for him.
Also, yeah, there's the kickstarter thing, which wasn't about buying land; a bunch of money people gave Valenti for improving a larp campsite he claimed to own has disappeared, and apparently Valenti doesn't own the land and never has.
Basically NERO politics are a bit of a clusterfuck at the moment.

[Anonymous No.9997124]

I think larpcast did an episode about the whole NERO World thing.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.9998432]

>>9997121
>NERO is a clusterfuck
Fix'd

[Anonymous No.9998602]

>>9998432
>>9996698
>>9996735
>>9996738
>>9996941
>>9996696

>all these thots running through my head
>all on fire, face burning red
>frustration, its getting bigger
>bang bang bang, pull my larping trigger

[Anonymous No.9998875]

>manage to trigger the elves
>they get upset
>they leave an angry note written in crayon in our camp when we were out of town

Cutest death threat ever or what?

[Anonymous No.9999115]

is it acceptable to ask for costume inspiration and tips here?

[Anonymous No.9999117]

>>9999115
Absolutely, as long as you provide specifics for us to go off of. Are you going for a fantasy, sci-fi, historically inspired, or some other type of costume? Any particular background you've already got in sewing or crafts? General budget level?

[Anonymous No.9999276]

>>9999117
>>9999115
telling us a little bit about the character itself will also give us ideas to give you.

[Anonymous No.10000186]

Is it stupid to build one of those triangle houses at a larp campaign where I spend 11 days per year at?

I could design it for easy disassembly, material costs would be the same as a basic, cheap tent (excluding stove) and it would really improve comfort since the campaigns edge on the colder season.

Couldn't find any pics on google, but pic semi related. Wrong age, same size.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10000192]

>>10000186
no, it wouldn't be stupid

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000219]

>>10000186
Casa Bardicci builds an entire collapsible Italian Villa for two weeks at Pennsic. Others have begun to follow with similar structures.

Start glamping, Anon. Right now I have a 20 x 20 Pavilion that I have carpets and my folding queen-size poplar bed for camping. I'm not living nearly as comfortable as some other people at camp! If you can build an actual structure, more power to you

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000220]

>>10000219

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000221]

>>10000220

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000226]

>>10000221
Tiny houses are also becoming popular. People have been using shrubs, crates, barrels, etc to hid the wheels and towarm.

[Anonymous No.10000230]

>>10000186
It's totally reasonable if you have the means to transport it. You'll be way more comfortable. Plus having structures other than a tent really improves the look of the site, too.

[Anonymous No.10000247]

>>10000219
>>10000220
>>10000221
Part awed, part jelly, part how the fuck to they transport that?

Quite awesome though.

> Right now I have a 20 x 20 Pavilion that I have carpets and my folding queen-size poplar bed for camping. I'm not living nearly as comfortable as some other people at camp!

I have one of those 3mO conical tents for 179€ and a nato bed.

>>10000226
Great inspiration, I can see myself actually doing that in the future when I have more room for random shit (got a family owned barn that can fit some stuff, but its full).

>>10000192
>>10000230
The idea is that it would be a permanent house, but prepared for easy sectional disassembly for the day I stop attending there.

Only reasons I can see against it would be that it could be more of a hassle in the long run than a large tent, and the risk of having it vandalized like some of my neighbor's buildings.

[Anonymous No.10000391]

Any UK people ever done of the EYE larp Events?

Never done one and Just put my lot in for Legio

What are they like?
What should I expect?
Do Ruleless Systems work well?

Closest Experience I had was World Went Dark, which was all right considering the site had to change the day before the game and it screwed the ref/crew plans.

[Anonymous No.10000772]

>>9988980
going to a dark age larp in November. I've got a tunic and trousers, but what kinda stuff can I add? I'm playing a not-Celt hunter/ranger.

[Anonymous No.10000775]

>>9995939
DR was fun, but it did feel kinda tumblry as fuck

[hungarian LARPfag No.10000779]

>>10000772
a hat

[Anonymous No.10000786]

>>10000772
Hood, cloak, bags, waterskin or canteen, signaling horn, jewellry.

[Anonymous No.10000789]

Does anyone know where I have to go to fight people in full plate armor that isn't that one international knight fighting league thing?

[Anonymous No.10000798]

>>10000789
Where are you, and what do you want to be hitting the other guy in the tincan with?

[Anonymous No.10000800]

>>10000798
Texas. Anything

[Anonymous No.10000805]

>>10000800
Battle of the Nations is probably what you are thinking of and want to avoid.

There's almost certainly SCA types who use rattan weapons in your area. The clown could tell you more, and the SCA could also point you in the direction of other medieval combat activities in Texas.

Combat re-enactment is also an option, so try searching for any medieval groups nearby. Larping is a possiblity but whether local events would give you what you are specifically looking for is a crapshoot.

Not being in Texas, I can't give details but those are three areas to look into.

[Anonymous No.10000835]

>>10000805
Man... Do you think Battle of Nations would take me... I'm not a bloatlord LARPER, and I almost have my own armor...

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000837]

>>10000789
For steel submission fighting, ACL/IMBC

For batton tournament/melee fighting, SCA.

For SCA with more obvious fantasy, EMP.

For padded battons and shittier SCA armour, Markland

For slow-motion steel flailing, and shittier armour, Adrian Empire.

For academic martial research, armoured HEMA.

>>10000805
Honk honk

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000838]

>>10000835
I mean, I'm not in the best shape as I have been, but as long as you're physically able, shape isn't really a factor. As long as you can keep your footing, keep running for the hours, and fight. Strength and endurance brother

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000843]

>>10000835
also got to be very frank with you brother, I'll have good money running that your armor is absolutely useless for combat sports. got a pic? Who's the maker?

[Anonymous No.10000850]

>>10000838
>>10000843
Me. I made it. If this thread is still up when I do, I'll head over to my warehouse and take pics.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10000873]

>>10000850
Gauges? Material? Treatment?

For example, my ACL/SCA helmet is 12 gauge hardened spring stainless.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10000997]

>>10000873
>spring stainless

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10001072]

>>10000997
Yes? I like my skull in one piece, and don't like scrubbing rust.

[Anonymous No.10001081]

>>9989263
Is that Genma Saotome back there in the trees?

[hungarian LARPfag No.10001091]

>>10001072
the next thing you know is you will get rubber soles on your leather shoes, and start considering synthetic materials for your cloths

[Anonymous No.10001133]

>>10000772
Where you based and What game?

Since I'm going to be running a similar game in November, I'd say get some warmth if its November, you got armor? Whats your budget?

[Anonymous No.10001808]

>>10001091
Thinking of getting fucking rubber soled shoes for stechenspiel next year. Damn cheating fat Germans using actual boots vs. my slippedy slide period shoes.

>>10000835
Man, a lot of the lower HMB types are bloatlords. The fights don't last all that long, and being a fat cunt is a massive advantage opposed to smaller non fat cunts.
As long as you get a bit of basic endurance training you can do fine.

Armour wise you'll have to look into steel types and design. Needs to get past a rules commission (period, safety, etc), need to get selected for a team, etc.
For buying armour there's a few decent groups, shirk away from Age of Craft, Forge of Svan and Sharukhan market. The first two are shit, the third is just expensive.

[Anonymous No.10002019]

>>10001808
>Forge of Svan
>shit
oh boy here we go

[Anonymous No.10002040]

>>10002019
I've heard so many complaints about their stuff it's ridiculous. Not everything they do is bad, it's the simple fact their quality is all over the place. One time you get a set of shit, the others it's breddy gud.

They deliver on bottom prices though, so that's what you could expect.

[Anonymous No.10002079]

>>10001808
Period accurate shoes can actually help prevent injuries, specially while you're indoors.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10002082]

>>10001808
>my slippedy slide period shoes.
I know that feel anon, but on the other hand it's pretty much comfortable on random terrain that isn't concrete or asphalt.
Also there are period methods like putting "nails" in it, or wooden undershoes or whatever the fuck is the english terms. Fukken english terms....

[Anonymous No.10002110]

>>10002082
Hobnails and pattens

[Anonymous No.10002122]

I'm looking for inspiration for 'master swordsman' type of kit.

We play mostly fantasy here but historical stuff from any period ans reign can be cool too, anything as long as it passes as 'high level fighter' I guess - From kits of fencing masters to outrageous stuff like that image of an old guy with 12 katanas and strange-looking swords strapped to him they always post on /tg/.

I prefer no armour to light armour (Quilted and such, maybe with some metal parts) but heavier stuff could be helpful as well.

If you need me to be more specific or explain myself better, tell me and I will.
Thank you very much!

[Anonymous No.10002136]

>>10002079
Yeah, sure, but it doesn't help a lot when some fat German landsknecht is playing a sort of tame rugby against you while he's wearing working/combat boots.

Still annoyed about that.

>>10002122
Just go full 15th century, quilted arming jacket (quilted armoury if you have the cash), pleated gown, joined hosen, either a sack hat or a chaperonne.

You'll look like a ravishing, and rather lavish swordmaster.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10002141]

>>10002136
a true rosso verdi player plays barefoot

[Anonymous No.10002145]

>>10002141
I wasn't allowed by the damn referee because of disgusting Blu Marones wearing non period boots. There is no measure a blu marone won't go through to win!

[Anonymous No.10002295]

Chefs? What do you cook at game? I usually have a crockpot hidden in my cabin with some chicken, but I'm curious how others get by.

[Anonymous No.10002350]

>>10002295
if i can get a cooling unit of sorts i make killer spaghetti bolognese, if i cant then perserved meats and some dried vegies and lentils go a long way with some spice and salt in a stew.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10002356]

>>10001091
As long as it's still steel, I am ok with it. I'm even ok with other people with non-obvious rubber soles on their shoes (ain't quite my thing). If we were talking aluminum or titanium armour, then we'd have issue.

>>10002019
Yes. They have no problem sending you shoddy, dangerous shit because of their predatory return policy, on top of the difficulty that returns would be from most of the world.

Buying in person is safe. Ordering is a promise to get ripped off and then told to suck it.

>>10002079
Yup. Really makes you think of footwork differently.

>>10002082
>>10002110
I love fighting in pattens and clogs. It always makes people look at my feet... Which is dumb when I am swinging at you.

>>10002122
It would be easier if you tell us what period/culture you're ripping off, but in reality, a "sword master" looks just like everyone else with the style of sword he carries, just a lot more confident.

I would also be wary of playing a sword master in larps... Unless you play a shitty game where yelling "parry" or "dodge" beats actual skill, you need to actually be skilled in fighting.

>>10002295
Well, I actually cook-cook. Depends on my time set up, and the general "theme". Roasts, stews, pies, pottages...

[Anonymous No.10002429]

>>9995781
>That picture hurts my soul

Does Gropalope not like them Animus and Mangoes?

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10002474]

>>10002429
No, I enjoy Laotian lantern shows just as much as the next Anon. What sickens me, is shitty armor, particularly Sugarloaf helms on later plate.

[Anonymous No.10002590]

>>10002040
I mean I have no experience with their stuff, so idk what their quality is like. I'm just anticipating the shitstorm because I see them recommended here all the time.

[Anonymous No.10002640]

>>10002295
I take some potatoes and throw them into the nearest fire.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10002707]

>>10002590
It's the same ol' story of the east Euro armour market boom:

>Be small, east euro Armourer
>Start selling to western market
>Make absolute bank due to cost-quality ratio, undercutting western Craftsmen
>Demand outpaces production
>Cut corners on quality
>Raise prices to hire more apprentices
>Quantity of product over quality becomes focus

[Anonymous No.10003531]

>>10002590
For LARP? They're the absolute bomb, it's good looking armour made to fit on bottom prices. Not the usual LARP-y crap.

[Anonymous No.10003592]

>>10003531
IF you get it. They have become notorious for taking the stance of "once it's out of our country, it's not our problem. Try to get your money back if you can".

[Anonymous No.10004215]

>>10003592
I've been hearing a lot of that lately.

[Anonymous No.10004615]

>>10004215
are you by chance European?

[Anonymous No.10005251]

Some friends and I are going to have a tribal-style group and we're struggling pretty hard to find a name.
Do you guys have any suggestions for names, or how to come up with a neat-sounding one?

Some details about us:
We're going to be a group of hunters-gatherers with strong Native American influences, like the Cree, Apache (*Obligatory helicopter joke*) etc, but also some influence from Celts, Nordic and Finn tribes and some fictional stuff.
We're also going to have animal-motiffed mutations, that we treat as gifts, if it matters

[Anonymous No.10005255]

>>10005251
(Ignore the image, was a mistake)

[hungarian LARPfag No.10005338]

>>10005251
you mean you want a name for the tribe or for the characters?

[Anonymous No.10005374]

>>10005338
For the tribe
We should be okay with character names

[hungarian LARPfag No.10005377]

>>10005374
call it
"Tárkonyosanyadisznók szarhugycsöcseallja"

[Anonymous No.10005387]

>>10005377
It is preferrable if at least the tribe members will be able to pronounce it

[Anonymous No.10005391]

>>10005251
how does Tameh-Yagon sounds?
Erkolec?
Djegoni?
Kchayatam?
Tevani?

[hungarian LARPfag No.10005397]

>>10005387
you are no fun

how about "agyporózus gecifolt"?

[Anonymous No.10005641]

>>9989585
1.) It's not historic. You're using store-bought everything... For someone who care much too much about Historical accuracy you sure are lenient on yourself.


>>9989541
Objectively, Europe has a rich historical heritage of medieval and fantasy settings. The US does not. Which means while much of the population of Europe is familiar with the ideas of history and fantasy, America is not. With most of out influence being drawn from DND exposing itself in the 80's (and even then being based on European fantasy and history.
this leads Europe to be based more on the costume, historical accuracy(within reason) and all while carrying less of a stigma because it is our ancestor's traditions.

In the US is it none of our ancestor's traditions. And with the Us being extremely; if you aren't with us you are against us, mentality, we focus more on the physical and game aspects of larp rather than the rollplay aspect, because most of our recent heritage is based on competition and sports. To put it short; it's much more acceptable. and in a society where we seek only to fit in, this is what reigns supreme.

So objectively, you're trying to measure multiple different things on what makes a larp socially acceptable in each environment. And only under the critical scope on each larp can we see the down-falls in each.

[Anonymous No.10005642]

>>10005397
Don't listen to this, it's a Hungarian curse! If you say it 3 times while drinking tea liquor you will summon a bunch of Landsknecht with form fitting codpieces who will hurl your country into a new dark age.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10005651]

>>10005641
>Objectively, Europe has a rich historical heritage of medieval and fantasy settings. The US does not. Which means while much of the population of Europe is familiar with the ideas of history and fantasy, America is not.
but contrary to popular belief just because you born in some part of the world you won't suck history out of your mother's breast, nor is it transmitted through various blood diseases, etc. You still have to learn it and in the age of internet it's no harder to do that in the US than in the Europe. There are just as many europeans than americans who's first and foremost education about history is comes from hollywood.
So as always I have to call bullshit on this reasoning

> and all while carrying less of a stigma because it is our ancestor's traditions.
Oh boy, how much you are wrong about it... playing with swords carried a stigma in a fuckton of places for a long time. I will give you that nowdays there isn't that much in europe but for none of the reasons you mentioned. There was a time in hungary (as with other countries too) when everything RPG related was considered satanistic. The fact that the most popular hungarian rpg had a fucking pentagramm on it's cover didn't helped. The fact that two teenegers killed a third one while """"larping"""" didn't helped either. But do you know why it isn't much of a stigma right now? Because nobody fucking cares.
But do you know who are some of the people who hate larpers the most here? "Reenactors", who allegedly are very into ancesotr's traditions and shit like that.

>In the US is it none of our ancestor's traditions.
Technically speaking it's just as your ancestors tradition as for europeans. I mean correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't a huge majority of you guys originate from Europe? You know that whole colonizations gig and all that jazz.

cont.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10005654]

>>10005641
>And with the Us being extremely; if you aren't with us you are against us, mentality
I agree with that, I would also add that US people put an awful lot of effort to judge each other and to know what your neighboors doing and judging him, but in the meantime you guys also spend a lot of effort about thinking what OTHERS think about you

>we focus more on the physical and game aspects of larp rather than the rollplay aspect
I hope the rollplay is a typo there.
But yeah in the in the US most games try to paint them in a "manly man doing manly things" just so it will be acceptable in the eyes of people who will never play.

>So objectively, you're trying to measure multiple different things on what makes a larp socially acceptable in each environment.
More than that. Not just socially acceptable but desired.

>And only under the critical scope on each larp can we see the down-falls in each.
Yeah pretty much. That's why I dislike the "quality" buzzword in these things because it's heavily contextual (and subjective) so you would have to analyze every game. But as the saying goes you can't put a traffic cop next to every bitch slap...

[Anonymous No.10005686]

>>10005641
>In the US is it none of our ancestor's traditions.

You are talking like you belong to some first nation there.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10005726]

>>10005251
Well, I know my native buddy would suggest "Wanabi".

>>10005641
...Are you implying that merchants don't exist?

[Anonymous No.10005986]

>>9990718
I gotta know, KR and DR involved at all?

[Anonymous No.10006028]

>>10005726
In case it isn't just a joke but an actual opinion - How is it any different than a non-european person playing a crusader-like character (=Most Paladins in fantasy LARPS, pretty much), or non-Nordic people playing Vikings?

[Anonymous No.10006030]

>>10005686
Found the Canadian.

[Anonymous No.10006032]

>>10006028
Not Gropey, but I am 90% Pamunkey native. We don't like people doing native for the same reason he doesn't like people doing gypsy. It's never done tastefully. It's always a bad parody and we are still recently marginalized people. Canadian natives, are still being forcibly sterilized without their consent. Gropalope can probably tell you shit about his race. There are no vikings left anymore and the church is far from marginalized.

Don't wear black/red/yellow/gypsy face

[Anonymous No.10006116]

>>10006032
>gypsy face
What the fuck even is "gypsy face"? Do I just need to glue some low quality gold to my face?

[hungarian LARPfag No.10006120]

>>10006116
you have to steal some shit from others and tell others you don't know anything about any theft and you are oppressed, also shank the guy who is asking

[Anonymous No.10006153]

>>10005642
Sounds lile a good thing. Landsknecht drinking buddies are always welcome

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10006174]

>>10006032
Truth. Well put.

>>10006116
Not the words I would use, but close enough. If you want to see gypsy-face, you can go into literally every major retailer right now and spend five minutes looking through the Halloween costumes.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10006293]

>>10006153
you tell this until they sell your daughter as a whore and burn your house down

[Anonymous No.10006341]

Can LARP combat ever be good looking ? I know medieval combat and brawls were fucking brutal and not hollywood shit but you know what I mean.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10006370]

>>10006341
yes, next question?

[Anonymous No.10006372]

>>10006370
jesus how insufferable can you be?

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10006387]

>>10006372
He could be a lot more insufferable. He's being downright nice right now.

You asked a question. You got an answer.

Again, the answer is yes. It really just depends on your players self control and your rule set

[Anonymous No.10006567]

>>9989263
Honestly, I think that the kind of larps you're describing here are kinda necessary for beginners to get a start and get hooked? I know that in my country there's a problem of new people getting turned off by (mostly informal, they see the people around them) kit requirements and getting demoralized by the time and cost needed, which is a shame.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10006730]

>>10006567
kind of true. I doesn't agree with the low standard as you can always lend stuff to people but it is true that you need games that are more permissive, with laxer rules, etc for beginners.
That game I meantioned was a bad example for a game of beginners, the only reason it was considered good at that time becuase the players were good to hang around, but still there were a shitton of arguments over rules and the likes. Plus as I said it was a time when if you had plain tshirt instead of a tshirt with some rock/metal band logo in it you had an above average costume.

But there were people who actually tried to make proper costumes and it helped for a lot of us to be motivated to improve. I mean you wanted to look just as good as them and the gap was sometimes pretty huge. Imagine my surprise when I found out about other larps from other countries and seen videos from Mythodea or from Drachenfest. That was kind of a culture shock but also made me determined that one day I get a proper costume and go there

[Anonymous No.10006945]

>>10006341
There is no real danger in LARP combat, so no.

[Anonymous No.10007028]

>>10006945
>Danger to the participants is a primary factor in combat aesthetics
Nah

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10007120]

>>10006567
I am totally with Hungarian in >>10006730. People always bring the strawman argument of new players in the discussion of costuming standards. Having good loaner kit and actively helping new folks is key to helping set a dress standard, and growing.

When we talk dress standards, its never the new folks. Its the regular players who refuse to try, and make every excuse and argument against it. High-level powerplayerswho have several campaigns under their belt should look like it.

[Anonymous No.10007549]

>>10007120
>High-level powerplayers who have several campaigns under their belt should look like it.
So much this. On one of the larps I frequent there's an older dude who plays an elf that looks like a classic beginner. Simple tunic, pants, belt, shoes and wirth with plain sword & shield.
Turned out he was an archmage with over 300 days in character. Just handwaved every problem away with magic.

Fuck that guy.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10007554]

>>10007120
>>10007549
you guys are just jelly on the peak performance

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10007643]

>>10007554
But here's the sad thing, he is still better dressed than a lot of others...

[hungarian LARPfag No.10007652]

>>10007643
obviously, because he is higher level. That means at least +10 on style

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10007723]

>>10007652
Missing a few:
>Cargo pants for maximum cargo capacity
>Lightsaber dick bat, because edge alignment and profile is for fags
>Maximum length dickbat handle held by the pommel

[Anonymous No.10007742]

>>10007652
jesus its one of those "the more you look the worse it gets" kind of images isnt it?

[Anonymous No.10008080]

>>10006730
>That game I meantioned was a bad example for a game of beginners, the only reason it was considered good at that time becuase the players were good to hang around, but still there were a shitton of arguments over rules and the likes.
Okay that does sound pretty bad.

I agree that costumes can be motivating too, but I think the difference is between having players with high-quality kit present on the one hand and having high standards for the game and everybody on the other hand.

>>10007120
I must've been unclear, I'm not talking about veteran players insisting on putting in no effort when attending a high-requirement larp but about deliberately maintaining separate and more permissive beginner larps so people can kinda find their feet and get into the hobby.

That thing about loaner kit does sound great though, and I agree about actively helping new people. It might be just an issue of local culture I guess, my experience is the SCA is much better than larp about that stuff.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10008179]

>>10008080
the thing is, you NEED some guys who in great gear. But then again not everyone who has a great kit brings it all the time.
Especially if it's not a leveling/continious larp and at every event you bring a different character.
Which isn't the norm in US as far as I know but here it is.
You have lots of room for experimenting, sometimes bringing a stuff that is more fun than serious, sometimes you go all out on seriousness and kit, etc.

So you can encounter more than enough average stuff too. But obviously on the internet everyone wants to post the good stuff, so you will see more of those. On the internet, nobody cares about anything that isn't above 7 or below 3 on the 1-10 scale

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10008383]

>>10008080
I completely argue against that. if you want people to take pride in what they do, give them something to be prideful about. if you surround them with mediocrity, and allow him to dress me joke really, all you're going to do is enforce that as a fact of life. Have good loaner kit. Have craft days where people bring their sewing machines, and allow newbies to pay for enough linen and thread to learn how to make a shirt from more experienced members. By actively helping somebody make a good kit, you actively make your own game better.

Personally, if I went to my first event, and everyone was dressed like a crap, and they didn't help me not dress like crap, then I would totally lose interest in investing my own time and money into it.

[Anonymous No.10008643]

>>10005641
why the fuck can't you just use
latex-foam weapons, what the fuck is your nations problem?

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10009199]

>>10008643
Same reason most games don't allow the head as a target, or real armour. They are afraid of someone going full retard, hurting someone, and getting sued. Thats why good games are hard to find.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10009211]

>>10009199
99% of larps all around the world doesn't allow the head as a target though, so that wasn't the best example

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10009284]

>>10009211
Then I must have lucked out, because every larp I have been to outside the US has allowed responsible (IE, pulled and only to the sides and back of head) head shots.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10009295]

>>10009284
For every larp that allows headshots there are 99 other that doesn't. It happens, but it's rare compared to the norm.
I mean I can give you an exception for every rule or norm or whatever because somewhere somewhen a bunch of people thought that it would be a good idea.

For head hits this is roughly the variations I've seen so far and I'm pretty sure it's just a glimpse of possibilities in this very specific thing:
>if you cause a head hit you take damage / get out of game / get shouted at / whatever
>head hits not allowed, no system-wise penalty but you will be a shitlord out of game / whatever
>head hits not allowed, EXCEPT if the combatants agree beforehand
>head hits discouraged, if it happens the receiving dude can decide if it counts or not
>head hits are allowed but with some restrictions, like specific kind of weapons or area or just for specific people, if he has a helmet, whatever
>head hits allowed, no restriction apart from combat rules.

[Gropey_the_clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10009311]

>>10009295
Its funny though that all the games I know of that allow headshots, tend to be of higher quality and standards

[hungarian LARPfag No.10009313]

>>10009311
that's because you have a very skewed sampling group based on the fact that you live in the US

[Anonymous No.10009476]

>>10009313
Have you ever played in a US Larp?

[hungarian LARPfag No.10009586]

>>10009476
thank god no, only in US style games when some people thought it would be a wonderful idea to try and use one of the boffertags rules from there for a game

[Anonymous No.10009683]

Asking the history buffs here:

What were greatswords/Bidenhänder/Montante/Whatever you choose to refer them as, used for on the battlefield?

I heard they were used against pike formations, and to break the pikes but it sounds a little far-fetched.

I tried google but it didn't really help, so if you have any sources for the answer that's even better

[hungarian LARPfag No.10009689]

>>10009683
>I heard they were used against pike formations, and to break the pikes but it sounds a little far-fetched.
yeah, that's bullshit and misunderstanding that comes from bad translations.

As for what they were actually used for it's surprisingly nearly the same as they were used in civilian context: crowd control and bodyguard stuff.
At least that was the case with german stuff that I'm familiar with. People who used big swords were usually assigned to bodyguard important people, like officers or flagbearers, etc, or were around the wings of a formation and similar stuff.

[Anonymous No.10011422]

>>10009683
I believe a few texts do reference large "great swords" used against pikes, but as far as I know it's always in a theoretical context:
>If you have this weapon and you're up against pikes, here's how you can defend against them
That sort of thing. We did also go over greatsword vs. pike in my Montante class once. I'm not aware of any cases of them actually being employed as an anti-pike measure, though.

What I've seen is consistent with what Hungarian says: defense and crowd control. With the proper training, a great sword is surprisingly nimble, that kind of reach on a sweeping weapon makes it very easy for a single person to block off a street or stand over someone they have to guard and keep attackers with shorter weapons at a very safe distance.

[Anonymous No.10011477]

>>10009689
Was the translation thing about them nreaking the pike formation instead of the weapon itself, or did they not deal with pike formation at all?

>>10011422
>Crowd control
How did that come into play on a battlefield?

[hungarian LARPfag No.10011604]

>>10011477
sweeping off pikes instead of breaking them. And a lone man cannot break a proper formation, even if half of them retarded.
Every time there are pictures or stories like this it's a few guys doing something heroic amidst the chaos of battle told a few years later by guys who were never there and upplayed the stories because he is talking about goddamn heroes from their point of view.

>How did that come into play on a battlefield?
You see, there are two ways for crowd control in the battle field if we are talking about melee weapons.
One is getting a lot of guys with pointy stuff in formation and waking against the enemy dudes and stabbing them if they come too close. so preferably they will run away or die or something along that line.
This is the preferred tactic as it gives you a lot of survival chance and lots of unit cohesion.
With pikes it works really well too as you have a 4-6m long pointy stick in several rows so if someone wants to walk up close and persona to you (or ride) he has to go through at least 3 but sometimes even 6 rows of pointy stick. That could mean anything between 9 to 25 (or in extreme cases even more) pointy sticks depending on the dudes on your left and right how preoccuiped with other dudes.

Now getting back to the dudes who does protection for stabby dudes.
two handed swords were just one of the crowd control weapons.
If we are talking about landsknechte then the huge majority of the people (ballpark number is at least half the formation but usually way more) were pikemen with various amounts of armour. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Then you get the guys with firearms, those were also pretty numerous, in some cases up to a quarter or even third of the formation.
The rest were the various bodyguard and other protection guys with two handed swords or halberds or whatever they choose, and because this was an important job on the field it payed more so they usually had more armour than the others.

Cont.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10011611]

>>10011604
So as I said they had better armour because it was an important job so they got more pay (the meme version is the LOL DOUBLE PAY SO IMPORTANT, but honestly that's entry tier stuff, some people got three or even five times more than the standard pikemen, WITHOUT being in the artillery unit or being an officer)

Now these guys have way shorter weapons than the pikemen but more armoured and more mobile.
Wherever shit hit the fan they can get there kind of quickly and start protecting shit and hand out asskicking.
Obviously you want to form some kind of protective formations IF IT'S POSSIBLE or even feasible. If not you just start chopping up dudes.
And this is where the swords became important. A halberd is VERY good at formations, and good at solo crowd control crowd control.
Two handed swords are kind of okay in formation but are VERY good at crowd control.

If you have to go to a part of battlefield where your guys are getting pushed back and you have enough space without allied troops (kind of important if you want to cash in after battle favours) you just start swinging your sword and wait until either the other guys are dead or retreated or you are dead or have to run away.
Anyway, swinging in huge arcs, always maintaining the momentum is the key so people couldn't and doesn't really want to come close to you. You can sweep away a few pike stabs this way if they try to come at you but obviously you aren't there to stop them entirely on your own. You are there to buy time
Here is a video so you can imagine what it would look like

https://youtu.be/nYNy_drriXs?t=266

sadly no worthwhile bidenhander codex remained as far as I know so we have to extrapolate from the montante civilian use. about the actual moves, but judging from the longsword stuff, the fundamentals shouldn't be too different

[Anonymous No.10013577]

im working on a nanban set of japanese armor and i am using one particular guy as my inspiration (pictured here). i have almost finished the morion converted to kabuto but i need a breastplate that is preferably really cheap because this is going to be more of an occasional costume or loaner kit. i have searched for a portuguese or conquistador breastplate, however the exact one i like isnt in stock anywhere. http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=IR80703&name=Steel+Plate+Cuirass+-+20+Gauge
does anyone have any ideas?

[Anonymous No.10013645]

Is a shitty larp better than no larp?

I live in an area with plenty of larps, but they are all basically the same. DnD live, legacy larps.
Are these worth attending? I have fun when I just hang out with my friends, but the others there tend to ruin it with shit costumes(shit tons of broad cloth tabards, khakis, and duct tape dick bats), shit role playing, and social politics.
There is one "nordic" larp that just started up, but I honestly enjoy the combat element to games and that larp has none.
Should I just travel farther? Make new friends? Shoot myself in the face?

[Anonymous No.10013798]

>>10013645
I think the answer to that is going to depend a lot on your own preferences. Personally, I would rather save my money and/or start my own larp than keep going to one that I think is shit. But for you, maybe pseudo-turn-based combat with high numbers isn't a big enough to deal to outweigh some good roleplaying.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10013983]

>>10013645
>Is a shitty larp better than no larp?
no, not really.
I'm tempted to say it's worse but your milage may wary. After all there are different levels of shit out there.

>Should I just travel farther? Make new friends? Shoot myself in the face?
In that order, yes.
Optionally make your own larp with blackjack and hookers so we can shittalk yet another one

[Anonymous No.10016458]

>>10013645
>Should I just travel farther? Make new friends? Shoot myself in the face?

Move to Denmark, you'll have short road access to the nordic larp scene and the northern european one. You are bound to find something that suits your larp taste and isn't shit.

[Anonymous No.10017332]

>>10013983
>>10013798
>>10013645

Different person, but I'm new to larping. What makes a group shitty?

[Anonymous No.10017436]

>>10017332
I'll list my run

-shitty costuming. You can buy a fitting outfit for 50 bucks. It's not great but with like wish, you can get shirt pants boots and a belt. Instant medieval outfit. It's not great, its shitty material but it looks 10000% better than Jean's and sneakers.

-shitty roleplay. People who can't stay in character. People who cant separate in game characters and outside beliefs. Saying slavery is great in game doesnt make it good in real life. People who just play themselves in game because their life is sad and they want to be a hero.

-shitty plot or management. The game needs to be run well. Good stories or if it's just players playing, well organized in general.

-shitty rules. Yelling numbers is just the fucking worst. I'm okay with some skills and some yelling. But in general, you have to trust your players.

[Anonymous No.10017778]

>be me
>first larp
>combo between Nordic and American high fantasy larps
>built to encourage roleplay and combat is secondary
>impressive game design and an easy to learn rules.
>game gets invaded by stick jockeys who never roleplay and break rules.
>they have literally taken over the game just by numbers and the staff doesn't want to ban anyone cause they are all inclusive.
>mfw

[Anonymous No.10018011]

>>10017778
messed up if true.

[Anonymous No.10018188]

>>10017778
Name and shame

[Anonymous No.10018238]

>>10018188
Lands of Exile in NC

[Anonymous No.10018335]

>>10017436
The group I joined does no role playing, just focuses on combat games, as far as I can tell. Mostly capture the flag, defend/destroy the tower, and last man standing type games. What kind of time playing and plot do games usually have?

I've only been larping for two months, and I really do enjoy the combat, but actually role playing things more sounds neat too. Should I try to find another group and just go to both or ask our scribe/champion/whatever about it? I'm in a large burgerland city.

[Anonymous No.10018528]

>>10018335
>The group I joined does no role playing
and
>I've only been larping for two months
are completely exclusive statements. If there's no roleplaying, there's no live action roleplaying. Despite what your group might call themselves, they're just playing boffer tag.

If you want to larp, you're better off finding an entirely new group.

[Anonymous No.10018777]

I'm looking for armor that looks like metal but more convenient.
I don't wanna deal with the weight and heat but I want to keep the aesthetic.
wyrmwick and arthammer didn't have anything I like so a custom order is a possibility.

anywhere to look? didn't find anything nice etsy.

[Anonymous No.10019015]

>>10018528
How do I find groups that role play? This one is part of amtgard, does that make a difference?

[Anonymous No.10019035]

>>10019015
>How do I find groups that role play?

Start by looking at what type of larp you want to go to, book one in that looks promising, choose a role, advertise on the larp's forum/facebook group that you are lfg for said role, join the best offer you can get, go to larp with group, get familiar with the larp and other groups. If your group doesnt live up to expectations/are a bunch of twats, contact some other group you met that seem cool enough and ask to join.

Alternative is to cut out the middleman and go on solo adventures. Larping isnt like movie theaters, singles are allowed as long as the right to keep and wield bear arms is respected.

This post is serious but ironically written in case there is any confusion.

[Anonymous No.10019090]

>>10018777
Put on big pants and wear metal. Nothing looks as good.
If you're worried about weight, get it made in aluminum or a similar light weight metal.

[Anonymous No.10019099]

>>10019015
I find talking to people who go to games helps the best.
You can always google search your area plus larp but thats often not the best route.
Facebook is your friend for finding games.

>>10019035
When I was new, finding a group was always the best. You have more confidence walking into game, you can be established already, and you have back up when shit goes down.
I have more experience now, and love entering game solo. Just playing out the character, finding who I meet up with, joining a camp, and growing as a character

[Anonymous No.10019124]

>>10019090
and if i want a custom intricate design?
or im just a dumbass who cant stand metal?

[Anonymous No.10019141]

>>10019124
Metal gets as fancy as you need.
Different techniques, I personally like etching.

As a dumbass who can't stand metal, it gets tricky.
If your concern is heat, you can't really get around it, assuming you want plate armor. Chain isn't going to be hot regardless of what you make it off.
Light metals take off weight.

Alternates though!
You can use some plastics. Look into thermo plastics. You can shape and form those fairly easily. I've seen some 3d printed mail that wasn't actually half bad.
Otherwise, foam is going to be your friend. You can look up guides online ('Evil Ted' I know is very popular from learning this stuff) and can follow basically any cosplay tutorial to get it done. You can make it looking pretty close.

As my last note to try and convince, my absolute favorite part of real steel armor is the sound. Someone banging off your gear, whether its the drum of plate or the ringing bells of chain, is absolutely lovely. If you've never worn metal and have a friend with some, definitely try it out.

[Anonymous No.10019241]

>>10019099
>>10019035

I am... Really new. Honestly a lot of that went over my head. I moved to the area two months ago and this has been my only experience. Is there a good resource for finding out? Cause now I kinda just feel like a dumbass, so clearly the reading I've done so far is inadequate.

[Anonymous No.10019244]

anyone know what happens if you attend an alliance game years after your first one?

I went to a session about 2016, and never played since. I'm considering rejoining, but because it would be my second game, I wouldn't start with anything, because I lost all my tags for weapons and armor, and they only give those at the first session.

[Anonymous No.10019282]

>>10019124
There are enough tutorials on youtube that tank about how you can make personalized armor.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10019302]

>>10018777
aluminium and plastic is the way to go if you have problems with the weight but only the expensive ones will look the same.

Though there is one other method: go for armour that is textile covered, like corazzina, brigandine and the like. You can put under the textile anything that can hold the shape.

>>10017332
>What makes a group shitty?
Lots of things, I can't write up a complete list about it but here are some things that could be a red flag. Neither of them on its own proves that a group is shitty but raises the chances

>most people are in modern cloths when it isn't a modern setting
>the mindset is play to win so much that most of the conversations are about the different min/maxing methods
>you are not allowed to do X or Y because you are new
>everything is about fighting
>people unironically do the ye olden talke outside of the game
>random bullshit about how you should respect anyone who is in the game longer than you
> unironically talking about "ultimate techniques"

The list goes on, these are just from the top of my head

[hungarian LARPfag No.10019308]

>>10019241
don't worry, everyone was new once. Though some retards try to pretend otherwise.

Anyway, if you are new never be afraid to ask questions. You already asking them so it's a good sign. If you ever encounter a group that doesn't want to answer the questions of a new guy than it's a red flag that they are shit.

Secondly always try to look after the info you ask and ask the questions depending on this research.

But more specifically about how to find larp groups:
The usual answers are google, facebook, and asking other larpers.
There isn't really anything else there, only variations.
In the US you have to be wary for a few things too.
Larp is a buzzword, everyone will use it for anything that includes swords or stuff that you don't like. So always use critical thinking.
Full contact is another buzzword and usually used by boffertags and stick-jocks, and isn't full contact at all.
Lightest touch can be also a buzzword but into the other end of the spectrum where players go pants on head retarded if you even think about dangerous things in the 5km vicinity of the game area.
You should be also very wary of any game that heavily uses leveling systems, or calls for damage, or basically anything that has more than three types of damage. These usually tend to attract asshat players
Any game that goes out of their way to tell you how fucking inclusive they are probably won't be fun either if you don't want to play in a hugbox or if you aren't interested in drama-lamas

And again, these are just from the top of my head right now, the others will add their own thoughts

[hungarian LARPfag No.10019310]

and on an unrelated note we went to a local con again for promoting larping stuff

[Anonymous No.10019612]

If I don't have access to a smith's shop, is there a good way to make armor for a fantasy LARP in a system where it has to actually be tough/strong?

[Anonymous No.10019629]

>>10019612
Make chain.
Just need 2 pairs of pliers

[Anonymous No.10019882]

>>10019612
>>10019629
or scale

[Anonymous No.10019884]

>>10019612
Do you want to look shiny and chrome or is a grunged up look acceptable? For the latter I recommend this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF6I2oI1l48

[Anonymous No.10020087]

I'm playing a slayer character in an upcoming larp.
Criminal seeking honor through death. Any tips or costume requires?
It's not a warhammer larp, I'm just ripping off the concept.

[Anonymous No.10020435]

>>10020087
Had a friend who did a vaguely similar character concept once. Her character had funerary inscriptions tattooed onto her body, the idea being that if she died in combat the funeral was basically already done.

[Anonymous No.10020464]

>>10019884
I like this. I do wonder how well flat armors like these translate over to fantasy, though, seeing as most folks have ornate breastplates or the like.

[Anonymous No.10020485]

>>10020464
I'm using it for orc armor, no problems here. Just replace screws with rivets. It would also work for most folks who prefere a more gritty look in their warriors, which can be anything from a lowlife sellsword to an old, seasoned knight

[Anonymous No.10020710]

>>10020485
that sounds dope. Post pics?

[Anonymous No.10020805]

>>10020710
No camera atm. I hope I can post the whole set once it's done though.

[Anonymous No.10020852]

does anyone have any references for dudes fighting with a spear and a dagger (using the spear two handed, while simultaneously gripping the dagger with his offhand)? I swear this is a thing I saw posted here.

[Anonymous No.10020856]

>>10020485
damn, is the kit in the picture metal?

[Anonymous No.10020859]

>some fucker just scammed a good portion of the LARP out of their gold by pretending to be a gatekeeper for a path that led to an adventure module
holy shit that's ballsy

[Anonymous No.10020874]

>>10020856
Most likely not, but the helmet might be.

>>10020859
Classic. I did the same when I was a kid, until a gang of mercenaries kicked my shit in.

[Anonymous No.10020882]

>>10020874
does anyone know how to make good looking armor without the usual cramp/tears that latex or foam armor gets?

[Anonymous No.10020891]

>>10020856
As far as I can tell, it was made by Sander Propworx so no.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10020894]

>>10020852
I slightly remember seeing something along that in old sources but the ones I can find right now are all staff and dagger or spear and sword, and most (but not all) of the time the staff/spear isn't hold two handed

[Anonymous No.10020920]

>>10020882
Do you mean metal armor or good looking synthetic armor?

In any case, I'm sure there's a youtube video for that.

[Anonymous No.10020948]

>>10019612
If you look for metal butcgers apron you can sometimes find reativly cheap pieces of "scale armour". Combine that with a maile shirt and a cheap breastplate from ebay and your good.

[Anonymous No.10020952]

>>10018335
For tge love of good, don't look at larp like it is a sport. Look for peiple that rp, otherwise you are going to be very unhappy very soon.

[Anonymous No.10021054]

>>10020952
>don't look at larp like it is a sport.
I agree. It's always people like this who always start to get really big and egotistical about what they do, even going so far as to say that LARPing is harder than professional sports like rugby or football.

[Anonymous No.10021673]

>>10020920
actually im in interested in both

[Anonymous No.10022053]

>>10021054
>Tfw nobody to play proper Blood Bowl with

[Anonymous No.10022224]

>>10000775
>>9995939a
This is a question for you guys and also a question for the broader reach of folks in here with similar opinions regarding DR.

Is it tumblr's hugbox game or an antisemitic edgelord's game. I have heard conflicting things.

[Anonymous No.10022276]

Hey /larpg/

I'm planning a group of paladins of the "lawful mean" variety that's meant to inspire allies and bolster morale.

the main means to achieve this is to look magnificent in armor. but we want to add extra flair with some nice looking fabrics.


I need some inspiration for kits that combine flowing cloths and metal armor.

I had the idea of wearing toga-like clothes over armor but I'm looking for something better.

also, we are a part of an empire that's very typical.

[Anonymous No.10022312]

>>10022276
Are you women?

[Anonymous No.10022335]

>>10022312
just so happen to be that most of us are.
im a guy but when I started recruiting for the group I didn't expect so many ladies to flock to the group.

that looks cool actually, but I need more...

[Anonymous No.10022339]

>>10020435
Thats sweet.
Already stolen

[Anonymous No.10022342]

>>10022276

[Anonymous No.10022403]

>>10022335
Cloth over armour has been popular in Medieval Europe since c.1200. Even during the periods when exposed shining plate was in vogue there were plenty of warriors in fancy fabrics. Check out some medieval and renaissance art and you'll find more a huge variety of styles to choose from.

Do you have an idea of what sorts of armour you'll be wearing and what if any designs you want on the cloth?

[Anonymous No.10022404]

>>10022403

[Anonymous No.10022410]

>>10022404

[Anonymous No.10022419]

>>10022410

[Anonymous No.10022458]

>finally get well-paying job so I can improve my larping kit
>they need me to work weekends so i can't larp at all
well shit real life comes first I suppose.

[Anonymous No.10022541]

>>10022403
we will be wearing medival fantasy armor, really changes from etsy stuff to mytholon to modified historical stuff

we will probably go for red colored fabrics and paint on meandros in silver or gold if we wont find a good damask or brocade.
geometric designs and art deco patterns sounds like the direction we are going for.

we are also actively trying to avoid historically accurate over armor fashion like you posted because this is a high fantasy game and we really want to look distinct from historical knights.

[Anonymous No.10022552]

>>10022224
It's a tumblr hugbox's attempt to do an edgelord game without actually making anybody uncomfortable, because discomfort isn't profitable.

Disclaimer: I have never actually been to a DR game, this is all based on secondhand stories.

[Anonymous No.10022638]

Hey Gropes, you lurking?

[Anonymous No.10022692]

>>10022224
The tumblr people tend to play suffer puppet characters, but there's a lot of interesting, fun and open minded people who make up a majority of the player base. I'd say its mostly left leaning, with a lot of lgbt+ and poly people. But there's still edgy shit in the game like slavery and murdering your friends. I think the closer you get to the Northeast (NE), the more edgy the game gets (because of leadership).

[hungarian LARPfag No.10022737]

>>10022276
have you considered waffenrocks?

If you want to you can pad them, if you want to you can decorate them as much as you want, it can be thick and warm or not so thick and wearable even in the summer, you can use it without armour, and also the skirt part can go swirly-swurly really good

[Anonymous No.10022770]

>>10022737
>>10022541
>we are also actively trying to avoid historically accurate over armor fashion like you posted because this is a high fantasy game and we really want to look distinct from historical knights.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10022776]

>>10022770
then make it not accurate. You doesn't have to 1 on 1 copy it. just steal the idea

[Anonymous No.10023028]

>>10022638
What do you need? We can probably cover for the clown.

[Anonymous No.10023125]

anyone has first hand experience with the Balthazar armor set? could you tell me about it? how thick are the straps for the spaulders?

[Anonymous No.10023276]

>>10007652
>someone saved my shitty image macro
I'm happy.

[Anonymous No.10023661]

>>10022276
The tower guards of Minas Tirith look great.

[Gropey_the_Clown !g3AO.hFIes No.10023995]

Happy Halloween, nerds.

>>10022638
Sup?

[Anonymous No.10024560]

Any Guild of darkness fags lurking around? Is it any good?

[Anonymous No.10024568]

>>10023995
Happy Halloween clownfag!

[Anonymous No.10025120]

>>10023125
Even though their metal stuff has been good in general, there is always some disappointment when buying from mytholon.

Check out stahlgilde instead, at least you will be able to customize a armor set instead.

[Anonymous No.10025142]

>>10025120
how is their shipping?
im ordering the balthazar armor from calimacil because they have great shipping (prices speed and reliability)
and i live in israel so many companies are shit in that regard.

[Anonymous No.10025149]

Does anyone know about the Bogenwald larp village in Germany? I just learned about it.

[Anonymous No.10025150]

>>10025149
So far it's just a few houses, but it looks comfy as fuck.

[Anonymous No.10025368]

>>10025149
>>10025150
Looks comfy af, would be a dream to build a proper full scale larp world one day.

[Anonymous No.10025396]

Question, who should get more armor points in a fantasy LARP:
>A, who made their armor from costume materials, but it looks very impressive
>B, who is wearing full metal armor, but looks very clunky and bland?

[Anonymous No.10025402]

>>10025396
Larp is about roleplay and looks, if it looks like it would block a sword hit its good.
who should get more? the one that looks like it would a swing of metal objects the better assuming it was real.

[Anonymous No.10025669]

>>10025396
I'm always in favour of systems that give slight mechanical nudges to players to put effort into their costume and props, but I think armour points should just be determined by how armoured the dude looks. Being able to tell at a glance roughly how well-protected someone is is important to me.

[Anonymous No.10025690]

>>10025396
What about those who do both?

[Anonymous No.10025914]

>>10025149
While we are on the subject

>mfw that muppet group who can barely even make a fire starts to build a house on their camp site, after larp season is over and just before winter

God damn peasants. Its gonna look terrible, it will most likely break when snow starts to fall, they will never have a chance to use it and waste time and money on the project, I'm gonna laugh at their stupidity, then I'm gonna feel bad for their stupidity, and right now I'm also jelly that I cant go out there during the weekends and build something myself.

I spend to much time on the evenings drawing blueprints and making cost estimates for the material, I should just get out there and build something to.

[Anonymous No.10025951]

>>10025914
Sometimes you just have to build when you can. Alliance Denver had to give up the land and buildings they owned because of complaints in the area, and it's depressing because it was some Dystopia Rising folks who secretly submitted complaints after some minor disagreement with the Alliance Guy who owned it.

[Anonymous No.10025978]

>>10025396
~ Priority tiers for armor points ~
Top: >>10025690
Middle: A + B
Low: A but its not very impressive + Gambesons
Absolute bottom tier: thin leather bdsm studded armour

But as long as GMs buff snow flake demons and dragon kins with 10+ hp it doesn't matter, just go light infantry and dance instead and hope the guy in front of you passes out from lack of mountain dew levels.

[linebacker Elf No.10025982]

Picked up a footlocker/steamer at local thrift store for $15 (no lock, but I can get a replacement for the same amount) Any ideas on dressing up the outside. I've been working on a traveling merchant kit and would love to be able to have IC luggage.

[hungarian LARPfag No.10025997]

meanwhile we are heavily in autosage so here is the new thread

>>10025996

>>10025996