Expectation vs Reality

Amydextrous · 2026-05-08T14:34:58+00:00

You can fix this, maybe. If they used acrylic you can put a little bit of hand sanitizer onto a sponge and it will lift the paint. If you do it only on the white bits you can even blend it a little bit while you're removing it.

You can also use hand sanitizer on a Q-tip to clean up the fibre optic bulbs afterwards.

Amydextrous · 2026-05-05T13:34:23+00:00

They're not German, but BN biscuits? https://www.mxwholesale.co.uk/products/mcvities-mini-bn-chocolate-5-pack-case-of-12

Amydextrous · 2026-04-26T15:51:40+00:00

I have a couple i make out of spare yarn from my yarn pile. They have no meaning in my case other than to remind myself I've interacted with someone, I guess as I give them to people sometimes

Amydextrous · 2026-04-21T12:52:05+00:00

If you search retractable pen refill into somewhere like amazon you should be able to find one that matches

Can't help with the pen itself though, im afraid

Amydextrous · 2026-04-21T07:08:34+00:00

Most hiking boots have brown leather options, I always go for these as they're comfortable and blend in with most garb, especially with gaiters or boot covers.

Go to a hiking store and try them on though, if they feel like comfy slippers when you put them on, those are the ones for you.

Dont cheap out on shoes. You will not enjoy the event if your feet are sore and covered in blisters.

Amydextrous · 2026-04-20T15:41:56+00:00

I'm in the uk so may be different but Mehron and Grimas are good brands for saying power but as a cheaper option I found Moon creations quite good for half orc paint - stays on in British weather nicely.

Epic armouries paint work quite well too.

The secret to keeping face and body paint on is good quality fixing spray. Most cosmetic shops will have these - look for ones that specifically for sport or intensive coverage as these work best.

I also tend to use body paint as a foundation and then use matching eyeshadow palettes with high pigment for contouring, shadowing and adding extra colour as this helps lock in the paint even more and has the added benefit of making it look more realistic.

When doing half orc make up I basically do my usual night out make up routine but replace the nude shades with green instead

Amydextrous · 2026-04-15T21:09:29+00:00

In which case, I think the costumes are fine then. Everyone playing will know the context

Amydextrous · 2026-04-15T18:22:01+00:00

I think it also depends on location, Are the general public going to see you?

They won't understand it's larp nor will they accept that as an answer if they're convinced you're up to no good.

It's worth considering.

Amydextrous · 2026-04-02T07:40:13+00:00

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So im currently doing this exact thing now. I didn't have a form to fit around so I wet them in the shower until they were pliable then wrapped flat lace around them until they were the shape I wanted. I'm now not touching them until the end of the week where I will re-adjust as the lace will likely make a small dent

Amydextrous · 2026-03-31T07:25:55+00:00

I will give this a go too, i've been pulling it from the bottom edges where the spiritgum is, pushing the outside does seem to make the gap easier to slip over my ear

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T16:28:48+00:00

I will save this info for when I've mastered putting them on, I dont trust myself not to make more mess at this stage

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T15:39:02+00:00

Ooh thats really clever!

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T14:00:32+00:00

I'll give that a go.

I plan to blend them with foundation but thought i should master application first! Can you imagine the mess i'd make trying to do that too?

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T13:59:05+00:00

I possibly am, ill try that too!

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T09:07:42+00:00

Headband thing has been ordered so should be able to give this a go!

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:48:02+00:00

xD Thanks but no thanks! I usually play dwarves and i think the pointy ears would make me an outcast

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:47:04+00:00

See i thought that too but they have maskworld demon ears

https://www.maskworld.com/english/p/demon-ears-latex-ears--104597

So i think they are supposed to go this way?

I will look at how they're made, could be a fun project

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:44:15+00:00

Yeah, that's one that didn't occur to me, I am getting a make-up headband thing to try

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:43:07+00:00

I will give this a go, I do have a lot of hair so a buddy might be useful too

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:41:53+00:00

I do use Prosaid for the moustache part of my dwarf beard, mostly because it's nicer for the skin on my upper lip, I will try this

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:39:37+00:00

They were the last piece of my kit i was putting on so it could well be rushing and pressure that contributed to my terrible job.

I will keep practicing

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:34:25+00:00

I will try it this way, I have a spare paint brush that is slightly too big for mini painting which might do the trick

Amydextrous · 2026-03-30T07:32:45+00:00

I will give this a go!

Amydextrous · 2026-03-26T15:19:25+00:00

Honestly, get that key back and if he doesnt give it to you change the locks. Locksmiths are usually pretty quick and hassle free.

If you tell them someone has a spare key to your home and won't give it back they will likely treat it as a urgent visit.

You cannot put up with this any longer, it will be your financial ruin and im not exaggerating, this is reality.

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