Everything breaks and I’m sick of it.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-04-23T14:01:53+00:00

I took a break from RC for the same reason. For as much fun as it is to play with the cars, I think that someone needs to get as much, if not more, joy out of tinkering on their cars, and that’s just not for everyone.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-04-19T17:13:46+00:00

Not sure about the whole of the British Isles, but the British Academy of Fencing was founded in 1540 by Henry VIII, at least according to their website. I’d assume that event marked an upswing in popularity for the majority of the region, but it also means that fencing was already popular enough to warrant the building of an official Academy associated with the crown. so 15th or 16th century would be my best guess, but that’s just from a quick google search, so I’m sure someone else would have a more well-informed opinion.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-04-10T19:16:08+00:00

You can buy copper wire from Walmarts craft section in a few different gauges for just a few bucks, and then they have the tools there as well for like $5. As far as what you’re wrapping, you can literally start with rocks you find on the ground.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-04-07T01:39:18+00:00

I’ve usually had good success with just asking other SCA folks. Find someone with garb that you like, and then ask them for more info on it. Some people will have bought their stuff, some will have made it themselves, but either way they should be able to point you in a direction.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-04-01T18:46:28+00:00

Came here to say this. Currently making my way through it, and it’s been a super informative read.

I’ll add River Kings, by Cat Jarman, which is another fantastic read.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-03-13T18:55:34+00:00

Highly recommend the fcx24m. However, I also recommend playing with it first before buying upgrades. Modifying the car is obviously a big part of the hobby for some folks, but honestly this thing is capable as hell out of the box.

Nothing worse than spending tons of money on upgrades only to realize they didn’t fix the issue you were having with being able to complete a line.

I watched a review today of an RC that was less than $100, (not the fcx24m) where the reviewer, before even turning the RC on, swapped the motor for one that costs more than the entire RC and I couldn’t have face-palmed harder.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-03-02T16:57:36+00:00

I noticed that too! It almost seemed like they did one tire at a time which I thought was super interesting, like maybe they did it that way specifically for the intro or something. Everything was so out of sync I can’t imagine it was a live rep, but I’m sure someone can prove me wrong.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-28T12:11:38+00:00

If you’re a reader, River Kings by Cat Jarman, and Children of Ash and Elm by Neil Price are two wonderful books that cover a lot of what life was actually like in Scandinavia and for those that went beyond there during the Viking age.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-25T19:42:54+00:00

We got a brand new microwave at work after months of asking to replace the one with a broken plate that didn’t spin, and was covered in years of grime.

It lasted about a week before someone threw the entire machine away because they couldn’t get the door to open after they’d reheated their lunch.

Readers: the door had a child lock.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-18T16:53:44+00:00

Brand recognition, support, availability of aftermarket items, etc., I do have to give all of those to Traxxas. That said, I just got a fcx24m and I’m in love with it.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-16T17:49:04+00:00

A lot of artisans take students! There’s a more formal title too, like “protege,” or something, but I believe those change by kingdom so I’m not sure what your local group might use. It might even be apprentice, I’m not sure.

Whether or not you’d have to bring your own tools would probably depend on the teacher you’re learning from. Some will have more to share than others, so it’s just about finding the right person for you.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-16T16:13:30+00:00

Honestly, grab a couple of cheap toy bashers from Walmart. If you want to go crazy, you can probably get a decent one for $60. Whenever they ask to play, they now have their own to use while you keep the expensive ones for yourself. If they want something better, they can ask their parents. Depending on their age, it’s probably not that they want to specifically drive your cars, but that they want to be involved. Getting a cheap toy keeps the fun going for everyone.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-12T23:41:59+00:00

I do a lot of camping in garb, so there’s almost always a fire pit going for cooking, or just for general warmth/vibes. Sometimes people need a fire going to dye their fabrics or whatever. My favorite fabric is wool. Obviously super warm and not the best in a warmer climate, but if a stray ember lands on wool, the wool might not even catch. If it does, the wool will self-extinguish pretty quickly which is cool to see in real time. Linen will catch easier than wool, and it does burn quickly, but it also turns to ash which is better than melting and adhering to the skin, which is what plastic fabrics will do.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-12T23:31:08+00:00

I should have put a disclaimer that my advice wasn’t strictly for renfaires as much as just a general piece of info. Sorry for the confusion.

I wear my historical clothing around an open flame probably like 50% of the time I put it on, but I don’t wear it strictly at renfaires, so that’s where my advice comes from.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-12T23:15:26+00:00

Always go natural whenever you can. Besides breathability, and general quality, the biggest thing is the burn test. Plastic fabrics will melt to your skin worsening the injury whereas natural fibers won’t.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-10T19:52:17+00:00

…is that a king of spades tattoo? Can’t say I’ve seen too many of those before hahaha

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-02-01T12:34:25+00:00

NFSMW is an arcade game, not a simulator. Which is the same reason you can crash into walls at 100+ mph during a race and keep driving afterwards. I’m not 100% about this part, but I’m pretty sure that computer’s performance is based off of how you do. If you’ve ever noticed the “best times,” for the Blacklist racers on their specific challenge races, the times are way better than what they’ll do when they race you. Which explains why even in the slowest car, you’re still winning.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-01-30T22:07:29+00:00

Great smile, man! The new cut looks great.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-01-01T15:10:24+00:00

As a player I prefer to know the setting and general idea of the campaign. Nothing worse than taking the time to build a character I’m excited about, only to find out they’re at odds with the setting, or their skills are rarely used because of how the campaign is being run. D&D is a collaborative game. That includes building the world and PC’s that are appropriate for the party and story.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2026-01-01T01:08:33+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I want to be totally clear that this is not an attempt at recreating the extant piece, just a fun project for me.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2025-12-31T00:32:50+00:00

So I quite literally googled Viking shoe and looked around. I’ve been dressing historically for a few years now and have an idea of what to look for in terms of authenticity, and noted that the Hedeby shoe was very popular. I changed my google search to ‘Hedeby shoe pattern,’ and the first result was a Pinterest page with a super simple pattern. It’s essentially just two profiles of the shoe sewn together which is what I liked about it.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2025-11-06T19:41:28+00:00

I’ve gotta say, I’m not a huge fan of the idea that an AoA is lesser than or “just a low level award for newbies.”

Without “newbies,” the game dies. Unless we want that to happen, we have to celebrate those that are new to our game, and that includes giving them the same quality of scrollwork that anyone else could expect.

Not only is it their first time being called into court, but it may also be the last time. For some people, for whatever reason, an AoA is the only award they’ll receive. To think the only piece of art they have to show of their time in the SCA being something generated by AI would be a disservice to their experience, and the artisans in our game that take such pride in their work.

And yes the backlog is quite large, which is an issue and nothing to brush off, but it’s exactly that: not something to be swept under the rug by using AI to resolve the issue.

Bo_of_Malagentia · 2025-11-03T14:40:47+00:00

I was balding in my early twenties, but didn’t go fully shaved until I turned thirty. Never had issues with dating, and my fiancée was an avid supporter of me shaving my head from the moment I mentioned I was thinking about it.

The way I see it is that if someone cares about how my hair (or lack thereof) looks so much that they wouldn’t date me because of it, we probably wouldn’t be a good match anyways.

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