Roman for Good Friday? Again?
Maybe since I don't have an art table, we can actually find Jesus this year and give him a proper scourging.
-Suu
No, I'm not joking.
Are we gonna get chucked out of my first Anime con? :lulz:
They're used to me.
This is what they get for setting me free on the con floor and not confining me to an art table for the first time in seven years.
I'll get a 2x4 cross put together.
OH FUCK. Can we make it vaugely Gaga-esque costumes for this?
We can be BAD ROMANS
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
I'll get a 2x4 cross put together.
OH FUCK. Can we make it vaugely Gaga-esque costumes for this?
We can be BAD ROMANS
*looks at calendar*
I've done crazier shit in less time, you know.
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
I'll get a 2x4 cross put together.
OH FUCK. Can we make it vaugely Gaga-esque costumes for this?
We can be BAD ROMANS
:facepalm:
Since no one else said it:
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
I'll get a 2x4 cross put together.
OH FUCK. Can we make it vaugely Gaga-esque costumes for this?
We can be BAD ROMANS
SHUT THE FUCK UP RICHTER!
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:06:34 PM
Since no one else said it:
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
I'll get a 2x4 cross put together.
OH FUCK. Can we make it vaugely Gaga-esque costumes for this?
We can be BAD ROMANS
SHUT THE FUCK UP RICHTER!
She makes 'em, you have to wear it. And I will take pictures.
We've already got the basic stuff from coronation Garb. We just need the cross, some cheezy paper legionaire helmets, whips, etc.
The question is how do we Gaga - isze it all.
You must include a Disco Stick.
That will be the gaudy cross, with neon "INRI", and possibly disco ball.
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:21:45 PM
That will be the gaudy cross, with neon "INRI", and possibly disco ball.
Tinsel. Somebody has to have leftover Christmas tinsel...
Quote from: Luna on April 13, 2011, 08:08:23 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:06:34 PM
Since no one else said it:
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
I'll get a 2x4 cross put together.
OH FUCK. Can we make it vaugely Gaga-esque costumes for this?
We can be BAD ROMANS
SHUT THE FUCK UP RICHTER!
She makes 'em, you have to wear it. And I will take pictures.
I do have that AMAZING new Party Saxon fabric...
:fap:
Quote from: Telarus on April 13, 2011, 08:58:41 PM
:fap:
You see that party saxon fabric, you may not be able to :fap:.
It's... special...
I'm saving that shit for special occasions.
Those being:
Lightsaber battles at Vinland Raids.
Ladies Night, Bahama Bob's Night AND crashing the Hoity Toity Party at Pennsic.
Golden Tygre Tavern. ALL DAY.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 13, 2011, 09:08:51 PM
I'm saving that shit for special occasions.
Those being:
Lightsaber battles at Vinland Raids.
Ladies Night, Bahama Bob's Night AND crashing the Hoity Toity Party at Pennsic.
Golden Tygre Tavern. ALL DAY.
:spittake:
Wearing Adidas Sambas, and taking the surname, "Von Sussen" if anyone asks.
I do, after, have standards.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 13, 2011, 09:11:51 PM
Wearing Adidas Sambas, and taking the surname, "Von Sussen" if anyone asks.
I do, after, have standards.
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Keefers_/Animated/ROTFLMAO.gif)
SHENANIGAN SQUAD! AWAY!
Making a historically accurate toga for this escapade: Crazy or Crazy Awesome?
Holy shit... Anyone have spare garb they can lend me so I can play too?
I have "roman rectanlge" tunics that would fit you fine, with some pinning, so YES, just bring a belt. (Suu / Luna may have other, better options.)
We can tell people we're goign to spend good friday trying to find Jesus!
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 10:35:57 PM
Making a historically accurate toga for this escapade: Crazy or Crazy Awesome?
Buy the 9 yards of linen and I can show you how to wrap it the right way.
Quote from: leln on April 13, 2011, 10:43:15 PM
Holy shit... Anyone have spare garb they can lend me so I can play too?
I absolutely do. I may have to go all out red and white court Roman for this if Richter is going full
en togate.
I'm going to impose a cooldown day on myself before I dash out for material. I've got patterns and sizing charts for toga, and historical shapes though. Looks like I'll actually need 9.5 yards.
What colors would you recomend? I'm only seeing white for a toga candida, or natural linen for toga virilis so far.
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 10:53:12 PM
I'm going to impose a cooldown day on myself before I dash out for material. I've got patterns and sizing charts for toga, and historical shapes though. Looks like I'll actually need 9.5 yards.
What colors would you recomend? I'm only seeing white for a toga candida, or natural linen for toga virilis so far.
Depends if you want to be a senator or not. Though typically the candida was only worn during election time.
Shit I'll do senator.
Quote from: Richter on April 13, 2011, 10:55:06 PM
Shit I'll do senator.
BRILLIANT.
Dartmouth Fett is in too!
I gotta get Max up from NYC for this. Holy shit...
Okay, what do I need? :D
Quote from: Luna on April 13, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
Okay, what do I need? :D
You have. I may let you go
en stolate and I'll wear my sexy shiny Roman, and let Leln wear my rust peplos.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 13, 2011, 11:15:28 PM
Quote from: Luna on April 13, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
Okay, what do I need? :D
You have. I may let you go en stolate and I'll wear my sexy shiny Roman, and let Leln wear my rust peplos.
Yay! What will I need for accessories? Also, I'm not sure I have any period sandals though. Wait, what am I saying? We'll be in Boston, next to a fucking mall. And if we're going to Gaga this shit maybe I can find something in my closet that would work after enhancement with tinsel and such. Any ideas?
Not sure. I have a fair amount of Roman bling...You'll need fibulae for the Peplos, and gladiator sandals are very much in style again. If not, thin strappy flip flops are actually period (soleae).
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 12:03:14 AM
Not sure. I have a fair amount of Roman bling...You'll need fibulae for the Peplos, and gladiator sandals are very much in style again. If not, thin strappy flip flops are actually period (soleae).
Okay, I see a trip to Payless coming up for footwear. But we're trying to be as period as possible overall, not a hybrid of Roman with fucked up glittery stuff? I guess I'm off to research proper fibulae and hairdos.
Y'all are officially in charge of my hair and makeup. I'm hopeless.
Quote from: Luna on April 14, 2011, 02:40:43 AM
Y'all are officially in charge of my hair and makeup. I'm hopeless.
(http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/miscellanea/museums/flavianlady.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wJGdZpI3jEE/TVynwZAiBAI/AAAAAAAAFnI/OiqENPPY7w4/s1600/flavian-woman%2Broman%2Bsculpture%2Bvia%2Beternallycool.jpg)
I fucking love Rome.
I don't HAVE that much hair...
Chances are she didn't either.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Chances are she didn't either.
True, the thought of spending ANY time at a con wearing wig gives me hives.
Fact check on Roman Senate clothing please?
Tunic: Linen. Got.
Toga: Should be a natural color with purple (Red purple, not PURPLE purple) trim?
Still looking for info on the width of the trim and fabric (linen vs. wool)
If you want authentic, it'll have to be the lightest wool twill you can find.
If you want almost-authentic, go with linen.
And yes, murex purple, not true purple, that's an indigo derivative and they didn't have access to it. As for trim width, no more than like 3-4 inches. There were strict sumptuary laws, and murex purple was fucking expensive.
Purple trim is always okay, entirely purple is impersonating Imperials or Gods...not to mention you couldn't afford it anyway.
Oh, and trim only one side of the fabric, not both.
Good advice, thanks. I'll likely be serial assaulting every fabric shop in the state on Friday.
Quote from: Luna on April 14, 2011, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Chances are she didn't either.
True, the thought of spending ANY time at a con wearing wig gives me hives.
:x
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 03:38:15 PM
Good advice, thanks. I'll likely be serial assaulting every fabric shop in the state on Friday.
Quote from: Luna on April 14, 2011, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Chances are she didn't either.
True, the thought of spending ANY time at a con wearing wig gives me hives.
:x
On the plus side, if I WERE stupid enough to do this, y'all would have free entertainment when I eviscerated some bastard with my bare hands.
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 03:38:15 PM
Good advice, thanks. I'll likely be serial assaulting every fabric shop in the state on Friday.
Quote from: Luna on April 14, 2011, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Chances are she didn't either.
True, the thought of spending ANY time at a con wearing wig gives me hives.
:x
If I would have known you were planning to go full
en togato, we could have put in an order with Fabrics-store.com.
IF I can get what I need from Joanne's with their sale on, I may be able to do comparitively OK on it price wise. I will, out of authenticity / warm garb loving, check their wool twill too.
The trim bit will be hit/miss, and damn well doubles the amount of sewing needed! I'm wondering if they used purple or nautral colored thread for it...
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 04:28:19 PM
IF I can get what I need from Joanne's with their sale on, I may be able to do comparitively OK on it price wise. I will, out of authenticity / warm garb loving, check their wool twill too.
The trim bit will be hit/miss, and damn well doubles the amount of sewing needed! I'm wondering if they used purple or nautral colored thread for it...
Sale runs through Saturday. Give me yell if you're going, I need buttons.
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 04:28:19 PM
IF I can get what I need from Joanne's with their sale on, I may be able to do comparitively OK on it price wise. I will, out of authenticity / warm garb loving, check their wool twill too.
The trim bit will be hit/miss, and damn well doubles the amount of sewing needed! I'm wondering if they used purple or nautral colored thread for it...
Good god. I'll just go with you, that way I can get Luna's correct buttons too.
I'll bring the camera, this could be epic.
How's Friday night sound?
Friday night to maximize search / production time, then. Mop up Saturday if needed.
We all need HORRIBLE Roman names too.
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 05:07:11 PM
Friday night to maximize search / production time, then. Mop up Saturday if needed.
We all need HORRIBLE Roman names too.
Numera Fausta Septima isn't horrible enough?!
Okay then, Ponchos Pilates.
I'd stick with Numera Fausta Septima. I'm also going to have to check the grammar for Malleus Ventus.
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 05:42:52 PM
I'd stick with Numera Fausta Septima. I'm also going to have to check the grammar for Malleus Ventus.
The grammar is okay, I think Ventus Malleus is "more correct", and you should throw an agnomen in there too. It's a matter of how you're using the name in a sentence. A feminine name will always end in an A, however masculine, depending on the case, will change.
Leln and I will need 'em, too...
Roman naming is a pain in the ass. I can't explain it to you all on a forum. It takes like a 2 hour lecture. Minimum.
OH, SO "BIGGUS DICKUS" ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU, THEN?
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 06:17:08 PM
Roman naming is a pain in the ass. I can't explain it to you all on a forum. It takes like a 2 hour lecture. Minimum.
Oh, hell, no. I'll just fake it. :wink:
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on April 14, 2011, 06:18:26 PM
OH, SO "BIGGUS DICKUS" ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU, THEN?
Nope.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on April 14, 2011, 06:18:26 PM
OH, SO "BIGGUS DICKUS" ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU, THEN?
FUCK YOU. MY GODMOTHER DIED FROM SOMEONE USING BAD LATIN. I AM A GODDAMN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT QUESTION THIS. KTHX BAI.
Up the ante dude. Priapus Maximus.
Now you're talking.
Though mixing Greek and Latin isn't always recommended. Just Phallus Maximus Genitilis works.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 06:31:47 PM
Now you're talking.
Though mixing Greek and Latin isn't always recommended. Just Phallus Maximus Genitilis works.
:lulz:
...Someone recommended me for my Laurel in Roman naming. :fap:
:lulz:
Also: http://rabbitoriginals.com/toga/ (http://rabbitoriginals.com/toga/)
Yeah, I told you it had a weird ass shape too.
You don't know the geometry hard-on I have for this project now. Laying out the measuresand getting the trapezoidal top will be easy, but I may need to hijack Luna's floorspace, and borrow the viking longruler.
The bottom corners curving will be interesting, since they're not quite circular. Since it's symetrical though, I can fold it, fudge it, and at least have the sides match.
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 07:12:27 PM
You don't know the geometry hard-on I have for this project now. Laying out the measuresand getting the trapezoidal top will be easy, but I may need to hijack Luna's floorspace, and borrow the viking longruler.
The bottom corners curving will be interesting, since they're not quite circular. Since it's symetrical though, I can fold it, fudge it, and at least have the sides match.
No sweat, move the coffee table and the papasan, and there's a TON of room in the living room. Just call before you show up or run the risk of walking in on me nekkid.
Trying to get Maxentius to come up for this.
Edit...nope, he got rid of his armor when he stopped fighting heavy. Fucker.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 08:54:54 PM
Trying to get Maxentius to come up for this.
Edit...nope, he got rid of his armor when he stopped fighting heavy. Fucker.
Damn. We could give a yell to the 'keep and see if anyone has a set...
If you're going for bad latin, you need a bunch of people named convincing bad latin, then one guy named Venti Latte.
I volunteer myself.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 09:55:05 PM
If you're going for bad latin, you need a bunch of people named convincing bad latin, then one guy named Venti Latte.
I volunteer myself.
...Do you want to join us? :mrgreen:
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 09:55:05 PM
If you're going for bad latin, you need a bunch of people named convincing bad latin, then one guy named Venti Latte.
I volunteer myself.
...Do you want to join us? :mrgreen:
I honestly have no idea what that would entail. Pretend I've never been to a con, done proper costuming, know what the date today is, and just spent the better part of ten grand on a car. So...maybe?
ETA: Is there beer?
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 10:02:17 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 09:55:05 PM
If you're going for bad latin, you need a bunch of people named convincing bad latin, then one guy named Venti Latte.
I volunteer myself.
...Do you want to join us? :mrgreen:
I honestly have no idea what that would entail. Pretend I've never been to a con, done proper costuming, know what the date today is, and just spent the better part of ten grand on a car. So...maybe?
ETA: Is there beer?
...You DO know who you'd be rooming with, right?
Is there beer...Christ. Bukowski is across the street. Not to mention we do a fair share of stocking up as well.
It's an anime con. It's juvenile and easy to troll. We can only drink in our rooms because of this (Got busted last year on the floor with bourbon. :( ) but flasks happen.
$50 at the door I think for a 3 day pass.
$76 gets you space in our room for 2 nights at the main hotel.
Oh, and you get to witness me being a really real™ industry professional, of course.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 10:21:58 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 10:02:17 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 09:55:05 PM
If you're going for bad latin, you need a bunch of people named convincing bad latin, then one guy named Venti Latte.
I volunteer myself.
...Do you want to join us? :mrgreen:
I honestly have no idea what that would entail. Pretend I've never been to a con, done proper costuming, know what the date today is, and just spent the better part of ten grand on a car. So...maybe?
ETA: Is there beer?
...You DO know who you'd be rooming with, right?
Is there beer...Christ. Bukowski is across the street. Not to mention we do a fair share of stocking up as well.
It's an anime con. It's juvenile and easy to troll. We can only drink in our rooms because of this (Got busted last year on the floor with bourbon. :( ) but flasks happen.
$50 at the door I think for a 3 day pass.
$76 gets you space in our room for 2 nights at the main hotel.
Okay yeah I totally can't swing that right now. I appreciate the invite though. Some other time, I'd like to tag along and see what it's all about. It's something I've never done, and therefore seems like something I should do.
Thanks Suu!
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 10:28:01 PM
Oh, and you get to witness me being a really real™ industry professional, of course.
Ahaha
No worries. We just had someone spag out of the room, and it's annoying because I don't want people to pay too much.
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 10:02:17 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 14, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 14, 2011, 09:55:05 PM
If you're going for bad latin, you need a bunch of people named convincing bad latin, then one guy named Venti Latte.
I volunteer myself.
...Do you want to join us? :mrgreen:
I honestly have no idea what that would entail. Pretend I've never been to a con, done proper costuming, know what the date today is, and just spent the better part of ten grand on a car. So...maybe?
ETA: Is there beer?
Get other details from Suu, however, if you show, I will buy you a beer.
Quote from: Richter on April 14, 2011, 05:07:11 PM
Friday night to maximize search / production time, then. Mop up Saturday if needed.
We all need HORRIBLE Roman names too.
Give me appropriately horrific phrases, I'll see if I can get in touch with my friend who's a Classics teacher. Then we'll KNOW they're grammatical. The only thing I can come up with right now is Anno Rexia, which hardly applies to anyone in our group and can't be correct Latin.
Also, Suu, several questions:
Any tips for fast and hopefully not too expensive fibulae? I have a couple ideas to fake the look, but since both involve huge safety pins adorned with other materials I figured I'd ask the expert first.
Do I need to find some sort of belt, or is that included in what you're lending me?
Should I look for anything to adorn my head?
Huge safety pins work. Like diaper pins.
Romans invented the safety pin, it was NOT Lithuania, despite what you may have heard. Nor did Lithuania invent Rome.
Get rope trim for a belt. I need to use mine.
Can you get your hair in a bun?
Oh, and Drew will be joining us. Not with wife or annoying fat friend who my sister almost killed this time. Just Drew. Room is full again!
Quote from: leln on April 15, 2011, 12:20:23 AM
Any tips for fast and hopefully not too expensive fibulae?
Something like these?
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n595/Luna0219/IMG_20110414_221638.jpg)
I know this guy... I'd introduce you, but I think you've probably known him a wee bit longer...
Romans didn't use them. They STOLE them, but they didn't use them much.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 15, 2011, 02:24:01 AM
Huge safety pins work. Like diaper pins.
Romans invented the safety pin, it was NOT Lithuania, despite what you may have heard. Nor did Lithuania invent Rome.
Get rope trim for a belt. I need to use mine.
Can you get your hair in a bun?
Good, do I need to pretty up the safety pins in any way? Most of the images of fibulae I saw had decorative elements.
I'll get the rope trim, how many times will I need to loop myself with it?
Yes, my hair can go into a bun. I was going to experiment this weekend with doing the French braid on each side leading to a low bun thing, but with my ears healing and the contrary nature of my tresses it may not be in the cards to get that fancy.
Thanks for answering the questions!
2 lengths: Enough to go around your natural waist snuggly with a good amount of decorative length, and the same thing for your underbust.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 15, 2011, 12:48:30 PM
2 lengths: Enough to go around your natural waist snuggly with a good amount of decorative length, and the same thing for your underbust.
Cool, I'll see if Michael's or A.C. Moore carry the trim.
Should I decorate the safety pins in any way, and should I look for anything for my hair? Sorry to keep pestering you, but I'm going shopping tomorrow and I'd like to get everything I need in one sweep.
Whatever you want to do! :)
This is an anime con, like people are REALLY going to care, and if they do, you send their stuffy asses to ME, goddamnit.
Tens of thousands of idiot fans, we're almost GAURNTEED to pull the one autheticity nazi in the joint.
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 01:41:18 PM
Tens of thousands of idiot fans, we're almost GAURNTEED to pull the one autheticity nazi in the joint.
One might hope. Because I'll bet you a beer Suu will be able to rip apart whatever outfit said nazi is wearing without even breaking a mental sweat.
Quote from: Luna on April 15, 2011, 01:42:38 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 01:41:18 PM
Tens of thousands of idiot fans, we're almost GAURNTEED to pull the one autheticity nazi in the joint.
One might hope. Because I'll bet you a beer Suu will be able to rip apart whatever outfit said nazi is wearing without even breaking a mental sweat.
8)
-Suu
Goddamn industry professional.
We shall hit this convention with positively IMPERIAL fury.
I'll need red wine.
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 02:33:20 PM
We shall hit this convention with positively IMPERIAL fury.
I'll need red wine.
I have. It's homebrew, no promises on the quality, but I have in quantity.
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 02:33:20 PM
We shall hit this convention with positively IMPERIAL fury.
I'll need red wine.
I need to teach you all vile Latin phrases.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 15, 2011, 03:06:29 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 02:33:20 PM
We shall hit this convention with positively IMPERIAL fury.
I'll need red wine.
I need to teach you all vile Latin phrases.
I promise my pronunciation will be spectacularly bad.
Te irrumabo, pathice!
I realize what I'm asking for, but...
I need a horrible name. Suggestions?
You spags NEED to get video of this going down.
Quote from: Telarus on April 15, 2011, 05:43:00 PM
You spags NEED to get video of this going down.
Video? Hm.
Pics, video and official reports may happen.
Especially I loose my shit and start filking "bad romance" if I see anyone dressed as jesus.
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 05:55:30 PM
Pics, video and official reports may happen.
Especially I loose my shit and start filking "bad romance" if I see anyone dressed as jesus.
I'll be very upset if at least Raptor Jesus isn't there.
It's just not Anime Boston without Jesus!
Quote from: Richter on April 15, 2011, 05:55:30 PM
Pics, video and official reports may happen.
Especially I loose my shit and start filking "bad romance" if I see anyone dressed as jesus.
Fuck. Add "extra batteries for camera" to shopping list for tomorrow.
Dartmouth Fett wants him and I to dress the part of "press" on Saturday. Complete with fedoras with little press tags on them.
Nerds. WE'RE ALL FUCKING NERDS.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 18, 2011, 03:21:44 PM
Dartmouth Fett wants him and I to dress the part of "press" on Saturday. Complete with fedoras with little press tags on them.
Nerds. WE'RE ALL FUCKING NERDS.
You'll have to refer to yourselves as "newspapermen."
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 18, 2011, 03:21:44 PM
Dartmouth Fett wants him and I to dress the part of "press" on Saturday. Complete with fedoras with little press tags on them.
Nerds. WE'RE ALL FUCKING NERDS.
Shit... I used to have a "Daily Planet" T-shirt somewhere...
Also, DF and I have a date on Friday night.
We are not to be followed. Called. Texted. Stalked. etc.
Contact will be made if necessary in the case of emergency. One person, of my choosing, will be made aware of the location of the date so that if meals are suggested, the place is discredited and deterred from. That is all.
-Suu
Do NEVER step on my game.
Note to self: Be sure to text Suu pictures of engorged genitalia on Friday night.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on April 18, 2011, 03:37:41 PM
Note to self: Be sure to text Suu pictures of engorged genitalia on Friday night.
You don't count. I mean, how is that different from any other Friday night?
Fewer open sores?
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on April 18, 2011, 03:44:32 PM
Fewer open sores?
Alright, you win this one. Just keep the nutsacks to a minimum.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 18, 2011, 03:35:12 PM
Also, DF and I have a date on Friday night.
We are not to be followed. Called. Texted. Stalked. etc.
Contact will be made if necessary in the case of emergency. One person, of my choosing, will be made aware of the location of the date so that if meals are suggested, the place is discredited and deterred from. That is all.
-Suu
Do NEVER step on my game.
We're not fixin' to cockblock you.
Emergency situations will be swaddled with duct tape pendign return and review.
Have fun!
Quote from: Richter on April 18, 2011, 05:09:42 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 18, 2011, 03:35:12 PM
Also, DF and I have a date on Friday night.
We are not to be followed. Called. Texted. Stalked. etc.
Contact will be made if necessary in the case of emergency. One person, of my choosing, will be made aware of the location of the date so that if meals are suggested, the place is discredited and deterred from. That is all.
-Suu
Do NEVER step on my game.
We're not fixin' to cockblock you.
Emergency situations will be swaddled with duct tape pendign return and review.
Have fun!
Have a great time. We'll leave you to it.
It occurred to me that he may very well have an ego comparable to mine.
Watch out, Boston.
Historical Costuming has been moved from 6:30 to 7:30. That gives me an hour and a half now for a costume change. Phew.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 03:12:17 PM
Historical Costuming has been moved from 6:30 to 7:30. That gives me an hour and a half now for a costume change. Phew.
Awesome! :)
What IS the first panel? It just occurred to me I don't know...
Confessions of a Crazy Costume Lady. It's moderately almost rated R, but they couldn't put me late night. I tried to get them to switch the 2, but again, they couldn't.
Historical Costuming filled a panel room last year at 11am on Friday. at 7:30pm...it's going to be ROCKING. Hence why I gotta get the fucking Powerpoints done. I can't afford 100 handouts.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 03:19:20 PM
Confessions of a Crazy Costume Lady. It's moderately almost rated R, but they couldn't put me late night. I tried to get them to switch the 2, but again, they couldn't.
Historical Costuming filled a panel room last year at 11am on Friday. at 7:30pm...it's going to be ROCKING. Hence why I gotta get the fucking Powerpoints done. I can't afford 100 handouts.
Awesome! :D
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 03:22:43 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 03:19:20 PM
Confessions of a Crazy Costume Lady. It's moderately almost rated R, but they couldn't put me late night. I tried to get them to switch the 2, but again, they couldn't.
Historical Costuming filled a panel room last year at 11am on Friday. at 7:30pm...it's going to be ROCKING. Hence why I gotta get the fucking Powerpoints done. I can't afford 100 handouts.
Awesome! :D
Yep, this year I'm bringing samples too. Gonna get a girl in a REAL corset. I need to sit and talk with Richter about the gameplan for the armor portion...see if he can bring in the ringmesh and his old heavy chain if he still has it.
Aedan has my hauberk, and I may loose a knee humping it in. The ringmesh is easy though, and I can bring vambraces, greaves, gorget, etc.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 03:51:01 PM
Aedan has my hauberk, and I may loose a knee humping it in. The ringmesh is easy though, and I can bring vambraces, greaves, gorget, etc.
Okay cool. I just want to see anime fans struggle with really real shit.
'THIS IS HOW YOU COSTUME. SHUT UP AND SWALLOW.'
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 03:51:01 PM
Aedan has my hauberk, and I may loose a knee humping it in. The ringmesh is easy though, and I can bring vambraces, greaves, gorget, etc.
Heck, the ringmesh could be worn in. Would beat all hell out of hauling it in a bag. :wink: And that sort of shit is how SCA legends are born...
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 03:54:10 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 03:51:01 PM
Aedan has my hauberk, and I may loose a knee humping it in. The ringmesh is easy though, and I can bring vambraces, greaves, gorget, etc.
Heck, the ringmesh could be worn in. Would beat all hell out of hauling it in a bag. :wink: And that sort of shit is how SCA legends are born...
Oh, you amateur. You think we haven't done that before? Richter wore his chain drinking to the Abbey one night.
...and on of Dimo's shows. ...and a few other times. What's the point of owning a chainmail T-shirt if you don't?
If I can lay hands on the hauberk in time, I'd likely wear it in too. Easier than managing it in a bag.
that and the hauberk is far more menacing than the ringmesh.
Yeah, the ringmesh is pretty delicate looking.
Though, for costume, honestly, I'd rather have it than the heavier stuff I've played with. It's a lot more comfortable to be hiking around all day in.
He's not wearing it every day, it's for show. I want to put a skinny nerdy anime fan it in and watch him melt to the ground.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
He's not wearing it every day, it's for show. I want to put a skinny nerdy anime fan it in and watch him melt to the ground.
:lulz:
Yeah, you've seen how I hand helms to the kids at demos. The trick is to support the weight of it without letting your wrist shake, let 'em get a grip on it, and let go all at once. :wink:
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Exactly.
It was requested that we go over real armor, so we'll go over real armor.
Last year they wanted Feudal Japan, I gave them Feudal Japan. This year they asked for Medieval....that's their fucking mistake.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Heh, wonder if we can find some leather armor that's been left in a bag since Pennsic. The green fuzzy stuff is an education...
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 05:04:09 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Heh, wonder if we can find some leather armor that's been left in a bag since Pennsic. The green fuzzy stuff is an education...
NO.
NO NO NO.
I need you to stand in the back and take pictures whilst Richter and I give them a right proper edumacation.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 05:08:25 PM
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 05:04:09 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Heh, wonder if we can find some leather armor that's been left in a bag since Pennsic. The green fuzzy stuff is an education...
NO.
NO NO NO.
I need you to stand in the back and take pictures whilst Richter and I give them a right proper edumacation.
My zoom is suck, but I'll take pics.
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 05:08:25 PM
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 05:04:09 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Heh, wonder if we can find some leather armor that's been left in a bag since Pennsic. The green fuzzy stuff is an education...
NO.
NO NO NO.
I need you to stand in the back and take pictures whilst Richter and I give them a right proper edumacation.
My zoom is suck, but I'll take pics.
Use my camera. My zoom is winning.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 05:11:08 PM
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 05:08:25 PM
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 05:04:09 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM
I'm tempted to see if I can retrieve it for just this purpose. It also drive home a few point about historic armor.
-It's heavy. Heat, dehydration, and exhaustion are all on the menu at once. You cannot be in good enough shape.
-It's dirty. Well maintained chain is covered in oil at the ebst of times, shedding rust powder, dirt, and broken rings at the worst. It will turn whatever clothes you have on into shop rags.
-It's not a cheat code. You'll still get clubbed, contused, sprained, strained, bruised and battered.
Heh, wonder if we can find some leather armor that's been left in a bag since Pennsic. The green fuzzy stuff is an education...
NO.
NO NO NO.
I need you to stand in the back and take pictures whilst Richter and I give them a right proper edumacation.
My zoom is suck, but I'll take pics.
Use my camera. My zoom is winning.
Can do.
I can bring the lamellar as an alternative. It passes for waxed leather, and is a documentable design.
Troof.
Your show, your call.
This demands videos. How heavy is your hauberk Richter?
About 25 lbs of flattened, rivetted rings. Short sleeves, so maybe more of a bernie, to be technical.
It really has to be belted at the waist. If you don't it hangs straight down, and shugging your shoulders becomes weight lifting.
Edit: by comparison, my lamellar is about 17 lbs, and covers shoulders, torso, and has two flaps for the legs down to the knee. For SCA sports, it offers MUCH better protection. The plates came from plasticlamellalr.com. I assembled it to fit my skinny ass too, so it wears more easily.
As awesome as the oily nasty real chain is, the lamellar will give the kids something more affordable and crafty to look over.
I can also throw my plaid over it (Goatsee pin time), and walk in looking FUCKING AWESOME.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 07:14:26 PM
I can also throw my plaid over it (Goatsee pin time), and walk in looking FUCKING AWESOME.
And since we have time to change now before the panel, this works.
Roman for Crazy Costume Lady, and probably Steampunk (for me) for Historical...Unless I really want to die and put on something more elaborate.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 07:05:47 PM
About 25 lbs of flattened, rivetted rings. Short sleeves, so maybe more of a bernie, to be technical.
It really has to be belted at the waist. If you don't it hangs straight down, and shugging your shoulders becomes weight lifting.
Edit: by comparison, my lamellar is about 17 lbs, and covers shoulders, torso, and has two flaps for the legs down to the knee. For SCA sports, it offers MUCH better protection. The plates came from plasticlamellalr.com. I assembled it to fit my skinny ass too, so it wears more easily.
Man the Army has distorted my concept of how heavy stuff you wear is. 25 pounds sound LIGHT to me.
If I were to ever back in SCA heavies I would definitly go with a plastic lamellar for torso protection at wars.
Yeah, anyone who can march / run / fight / whatever while humping a 100 lbs. has got my esteem for their condition. I'm not pulling that off without compressed spine issues or my knee going.
The lamellar's really ideal for keeping percussive impact off, and provides good flexibility for the weight. My whole kit is maybe 50 lbs., and I'd go lighter for scout / harrier.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 07:35:08 PM
Yeah, anyone who can march / run / fight / whatever while humping a 100 lbs. has got my esteem for their condition. I'm not pulling that off without compressed spine issues or my knee going.
The lamellar's really ideal for keeping percussive impact off, and provides good flexibility for the weight. My whole kit is maybe 50 lbs., and I'd go lighter for scout / harrier.
Both of mine started breaking down in basic :sad:
And that kit sounds pretty good for being a harrier as is.
Quote from: Canis latrans securis on April 19, 2011, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 07:35:08 PM
Yeah, anyone who can march / run / fight / whatever while humping a 100 lbs. has got my esteem for their condition. I'm not pulling that off without compressed spine issues or my knee going.
The lamellar's really ideal for keeping percussive impact off, and provides good flexibility for the weight. My whole kit is maybe 50 lbs., and I'd go lighter for scout / harrier.
Both of mine started breaking down in basic :sad:
And that kit sounds pretty good for being a harrier as is.
The kit also has the benefit of being light on leg armor. The coat is long, covers to the knees. Toss on some hard knees with wings rather than the greaves, and some weight can come off there. (I'd NEVER suggest losing the greaves for practice, shin shots may not be legal, but they happen, and they SUCK, but for an event? Yeah.)
Yeah. I've been known to wear my greaves LARPing, jsut to kee my shins intact when running through woods or off terrain in the dark. They are minimal weight (13 oz. leahter and aluminum splints) , and I like the extra ankle support on top of my boots.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 08:09:07 PM
Yeah. I've been known to wear my greaves LARPing, jsut to kee my shins intact when running through woods or off terrain in the dark. They are minimal weight (13 oz. leahter and aluminum splints) , and I like the extra ankle support on top of my boots.
Yeah, if I were advising for Pennsic, I'd say wear 'em in the woods, less important in the field, they can stay or go, there. Keep 'em on the bridge, stupid shit happens in bridge battles. (That's the one they had to gaff Calontir off of me. Attacking the castle, less important, defending, you want 'em in case you're up on the wall and people are firing up at you.
Might want to bring the greaves, if Suu can use 'em in the class, they're not difficult to make for costume, and can be dressed up to look downright sharp, if someone has the skill with leather and/or metal.
Bring the greaves if you don't mind hauling them.
It will all fit in my duffel, and I can get the coat around it easily enough.
Damn, we're going to be one sharp lookin' group.
Quote from: Richter on April 19, 2011, 08:54:32 PM
It will all fit in my duffel, and I can get the coat around it easily enough.
Damn, we're going to be one sharp lookin' group.
Aren't we always?
-Suu
Industry.
Fucking.
Professional.
Damn. What do I wear Sunday?
Quote from: Luna on April 19, 2011, 09:00:43 PM
Damn. What do I wear Sunday?
You don't. It's Emo Sunday.
...and you should only be so lucky you aren't dealing with Sunday Hungover Suu Behind the Table.
Me: "I am going to kill every single one of these little shits that walk by my goddamn table and not pay any fucking attention..."
Sister: "Okay, on that note, I think we're packing up. PACK UP."
Me: "NO. MUST. MAKE. MORE. MONEY."
Sister: *starts stripping table* Call Richter, we're leaving.
Me: :cry:
Sister: "I'll beat your ass."
Me: "But..."
Sister: *bangs on table* "WE'RE FUCKING LEAVING."
Me: "....I'll call Richter."
See edit. I was fucking miserable last year. I think it was my worst year overall in the past 7 I've done AB.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 19, 2011, 09:18:44 PM
See edit. I was fucking miserable last year. I think it was my worst year overall in the past 7 I've done AB.
Gotcha. I'll raid the anime T's in case I want to take a wander, I guess.
The bag check sucks. People suck. Sales suck. Sundays fucking suck. The only thing GOOD about Sundays is the dealers tend to have deals, and you find out if you sold any art in the show.
That reminds me. I'm being a bad kid tonight and skipping class for arts. I can't find my kneaded eraser and it's to the point that I needs it.
Shit.
We need propaganda.
:lulz:
PROPAGANDA. (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=22007.0)
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on April 20, 2011, 01:05:43 PM
PROPAGANDA. (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=22007.0)
:D Thanks, I'll dig through this from home. Short week, busy as hell today.
Took day off.
I don't think my art is getting finished because I can't find half of my supplies, it could still happen though...I've been known to work miracles.
But I gotta get my nails done and see if I can bust out this bolero jacket in a few hours.
SCIENCE. I DO THIS FOR IT.
Also...stickers...need....STICKERS.
So, I get up with a nice, tight list of "shit I have to get done before Anime Boston."
And... the cats pissed in my laundry basket. Work in, "clean this mess up, do a load of laundry, find a place to put the basket where they CAN'T piss in it again, and find somewhere to bury the bodies of two fuzzballs."
:|
Alright bitches.
We're back.
Booze was drunk.
Lulz were had.
Many many many cosplayers were insulted.
I almost beat the fuck out of a pervert during Hentai Dubbing.
And I totally got laid.
So...what did I miss?
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 25, 2011, 12:22:37 AM
Alright bitches.
We're back.
Booze was drunk.
Lulz were had.
Many many many cosplayers were insulted.
I almost beat the fuck out of a pervert during Hentai Dubbing.
And I totally got laid.
So...what did I miss?
:mittens:
Well, Villager and I were talking about coming down for a day in about two weeks, since I forgot about this and was pretty not well off on Friday. I'll repost this bit in the Providence spags thread if you like.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on April 25, 2011, 02:04:58 AM
Well, Villager and I were talking about coming down for a day in about two weeks, since I forgot about this and was pretty not well off on Friday. I'll repost this bit in the Providence spags thread if you like.
Screw that. Come for a curling lesson this weekend in Bridgewater.
Shit. I forgot about the curling lessons and someone let myself get coerced into hitting Boston Comic Con this coming weekend with the 501st. Fuck.
I'm only going for one day, though, because I can't stand that Anime Boston and BCC are always back to back.
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on April 25, 2011, 02:39:12 AM
Shit. I forgot about the curling lessons and someone let myself get coerced into hitting Boston Comic Con this coming weekend with the 501st. Fuck.
I'm only going for one day, though, because I can't stand that Anime Boston and BCC are always back to back.
The same lesson is on the 30th and the 1st, so if you're still down it doesn't matter much which.
Sweet. I'll let you know. I think Richter said he wasn't interested, so it'll be just you and I spagging up the place.
Also, the best quotes of the weekend have to go to Leln on Friday for these two gems:
"Hey, have you seen Jesus? Let us know if you do, we really want to put him up for the night." (While we were dressed as Romans)
"Hey Suu, I got a great way to get more people into your panel. Instead of 'Historical Costuming for Cosplayers', next year you should just call it, 'Tits, Togas, and Truth'."
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 25, 2011, 02:16:39 AM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on April 25, 2011, 02:04:58 AM
Well, Villager and I were talking about coming down for a day in about two weeks, since I forgot about this and was pretty not well off on Friday. I'll repost this bit in the Providence spags thread if you like.
Screw that. Come for a curling lesson this weekend in Bridgewater.
...if the first lesson answers the question, "what the fuck is curling" I might take it under consideration.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on April 25, 2011, 04:42:13 AM
Quote from: Eater of Clowns on April 25, 2011, 02:16:39 AM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on April 25, 2011, 02:04:58 AM
Well, Villager and I were talking about coming down for a day in about two weeks, since I forgot about this and was pretty not well off on Friday. I'll repost this bit in the Providence spags thread if you like.
Screw that. Come for a curling lesson this weekend in Bridgewater.
...if the first lesson answers the question, "what the fuck is curling" I might take it under consideration.
(http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Curling+Olympic+Trials+Day+8+1BLoLgI1VTvl.jpg)
:argh!: IM JEALOUS I WANT CURLING LESSONS
So.... hockey with oversized pucks?
No, it's curling. It's...well you need to see it to believe it.
The best introduction to the concept of curling is that one scene in the Beatles "Help".
Quote from: Cainad on April 25, 2011, 03:20:36 PM
The best introduction to the concept of curling is that one scene in the Beatles "Help".
"Excuse me, White Cliffs of Dover?"
*points*
"Thanks."
High points:
- Caught up with many folks, made social and all.
- I got to talk with people about armor, how to make it, and generally be an amusing jerk as part of Suu's panel on historical costuming.
- Dressed up as a roman.
- Tried to find Jesus while being roman, but got mistaken for him several times. (then reamed out these people for mistaking em for that Galilean reprobate)
- Gave up, and drank with people while Roman and playing Ninja Burger.
- Apparently did horrible things to get through a crowd of weeaboo.
- Death hike to train station with 80 lb's of stuff on my back. Good workout.