TheBrasse Comic: SOE FanFaire - Advance Planning

[Brasse]

Ye know, it is NEVER too late ta <a href="http://www.thebrasse.com/game-comics/145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">start thinkin' aboot FanFaire</a>.Oi'll procrastinate later.;-)#

[Winter]

<span style="font-size: medium;color: #ff99ff;">I wish I could make a costume... but no premade wings near the Fae wings... And I would be SO lost at making them myself.</span>

[Zabjade]

<span style="color: #00cc00;">Use somewhat stiff wire and sew it to some gauze maybe double thick then use either liquid latex or whatever else they use to do the pattern. set it all on a sturdy frame as you will be in a place that is likely really crowed. o.O Whoah never though being a assistant maintenance for a Hotel would give me ideas on that...</span>

[Calthine]

Don't put off for tomorrow what you could do in your hotel room at Fan Faire!

[Obann]

Procrastination is great for costumes.  Makes the story oh so much better.

[Wilde_Night]

<cite>Winter wrote:</cite><blockquote><span style="font-size: medium;color: #ff99ff;">I wish I could make a costume... but no premade wings near the Fae wings... And I would be SO lost at making them myself.</span></blockquote><p><a href="http://www.angelfire.com/magic/rosemilk/wingsmain.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.angelfire.com/magic/rose.../wingsmain.html</a></p><p>I also used to be in contact with a lovely woman in Washington State who made full-articulated adult wings, custom.  We were in negotiation for a lovely 5' (tall) set of opalescent wings for my role as Queen Titania for a LARP.  $150.  Sadly, I lost her contact information.  But she made the most amazing things.</p>

[Spyderbite]

You're an inspiration to us all, Brasse. Just don't expect me to go wearing a rat costume to Fan Faire. Somebody at Chucky Cheese would probably drag me off spouting "You're late for work! Think about the kids, man!". <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />

[Domino]

<i>*wonders slightly guiltily how many people are going to throw bread rolls at Brasse this fan faire*</i>

[SG_01]

I wonder if they would allow a full set of plate through security check... If so I might get one <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Brasse]

Nice linkies, Aeviel!Winwin, Oi made a "blood faerie" costume fer Halloween. If a DWARF kin make a fae costume, so can ye.Oi personally guarantee it.;-)#(ps, fer them who arsked, no, Oi am not enterin' tha costume contest this year. Oi will be <strike>hecklin'</strike> CHEERIN' ye all on from tha sidelines!)

[Brasse]

<cite>DominoDev wrote:</cite><blockquote><i>*wonders slightly guiltily how many people are going to throw bread rolls at Brasse this fan faire*</i></blockquote>Answer: ONE.After folk see how Oi deal wif them, no more bread will be thrown.<i>~nods meaningfully~;-)#</i>

[Brasse]

<cite>SG_01 wrote:</cite><blockquote>I wonder if they would allow a full set of plate through security check... If so I might get one <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" /></blockquote>Sorry fer postin so much here, but Oi LOVE when folk come in costume.Aye, they will let plate through, but it's really heavy, so ye mae have ta spend extry on an overweight fee.More to tha point; how long kin ye wear a set o' plate afore wishin' ye was able ta lie on tha floor an' pass oot?  Oi have a real fing aboot gittin folk ta dress up throughout FanFaire (evenin' events aside o' course). Therefore, Oi encourage ye ta go fer comfort furst!  Oi made armor a few years back what weighed 65lbs... at tha end of tha dae it was slowin' me down some, hehe.<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />#

[Wilde_Night]

<p>I dunno, Brasse.  They make Titanium chainmaille suits for LARPers and SCA... I am sure one can buy Titanium Plate, it will cost a bit more but will weigh much less.</p><p><a href="http://tiarmour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tiarmour.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://www.theringlord.com/metals.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theringlord.com/metals.shtml</a>  (This place rocks!)</p>

[SG_01]

<cite>Brasse wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>SG_01 wrote:</cite><blockquote>I wonder if they would allow a full set of plate through security check... If so I might get one <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15" />"></blockquote>Sorry fer postin so much here, but Oi LOVE when folk come in costume.Aye, they will let plate through, but it's really heavy, so ye mae have ta spend extry on an overweight fee.More to tha point; how long kin ye wear a set o' plate afore wishin' ye was able ta lie on tha floor an' pass oot?  Oi have a real fing aboot gittin folk ta dress up throughout FanFaire (evenin' events aside o' course). Therefore, Oi encourage ye ta go fer comfort furst!  Oi made armor a few years back what weighed 65lbs... at tha end of tha dae it was slowin' me down some, hehe.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" width="15" height="15" />#</blockquote><p>Was mostly kidding anyhow. Would be fun to immagine though, arriving at the gate in a full set of armor, everyone looking oddly at ya when you undress there cause it's really all metal <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Anyhow, perhaps if they have something nice at the next Elf Fantasy Fair, I may get a costume there <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Brasse]

Ooooohhhh, Oi misunnerstood yer.... no, ye ravin' lunatic, ye cain't wear plate ON tha plane!However would yer git yer seatbelt on?  Asides, them seats hain't big enough an' ye hain't got enow leg-room ta start wif.Silly Elfinks!;-)#

[SG_01]

<cite>Brasse wrote:</cite><blockquote>Ooooohhhh, Oi misunnerstood yer.... no, ye ravin' lunatic, ye cain't wear plate ON tha plane!However would yer git yer seatbelt on?  Asides, them seats hain't big enough an' ye hain't got enow leg-room ta start wif.Silly Elfinks!<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />#</blockquote><p>Simple, you just add a seatbelt-extender right into there <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Though too true on the leg-room!</p><p>Ah well, I think I'll stick with cloth for now <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Mynervia]

<cite>Aeviel@Venekor wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I dunno, Brasse.  They make Titanium chainmaille suits for LARPers and SCA... I am sure one can buy Titanium Plate, it will cost a bit more but will weigh much less.</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://tiarmour.com/" target="_blank">http://tiarmour.com/</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theringlord.com/metals.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.theringlord.com/metals.shtml</a>  (This place rocks!)</p></blockquote>For less expense, you could go with Aluminum or Half Aluminum/Half Rubber (Neoprene or <span style="font-family: Arial;">EPDM) instead of Titanium.  Still lightweight, and generally going to be MUCH cheaper than titanium (even just raw materials-wise, ignoring the extra labor involved in working the harder metal).  True, it won't have the strength of titanium, and depending on the ring AR and weave, rough-housing might not be a good idea - but as a costume piece it'd still be immensely practical.  Brite/Bright, anodized, or even etched aluminum will avoid most of the stereotypical aluminum rub-off.(and much love for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theringlord.com" target="_blank">www.theringlord.com</a> - absolutely wonderful site, business, & community)</span>

[MikesterBrau]

   and yes Mister Banker of corporate giant bank this is why I need you to please increase my credit line.  <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Good stuff thanks for the morning fan faire pangs.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Krystara]

hmm.. I wonder if anyone would care if I made the dress cover just a bit more of my leg.  Love those dresses, but Lysari's leg is a bit more toned than mine is.

[Brasse]

Oi'll say it agin.... go fer COMFORT. That includes wearin' an outfit that yer not allus frettin' aboot!Ye jes know that them Firiona Vie an' Antonia costumes are only comfortable fer tha gentlemen doin' tha oglin'.;-)#

[Kiara-]

<cite>Brasse wrote:</cite><blockquote>Oi'll say it agin.... go fer COMFORT. That includes wearin' an outfit that yer not allus frettin' aboot!Ye jes know that them Firiona Vie an' Antonia costumes are only comfortable fer tha gentlemen doin' tha oglin'.<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />#</blockquote><span style="color: #cc99ff;">I would normally agree with this... but i had a lot of fun fretting over Niami's dress last year <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></span>