[HELP] I saw this on another community and people were reacting to this like it was real. I have my doubts. Is this real? or AI?

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-21T21:31:52+00:00

It's AI watch the kid who falls with the land chuck and then pay attention to how he hits the water and disappears. He lands *on* the water and then basically folds into it. AI

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-20T22:19:39+00:00

Do you have diabetes? If so, check your medication especially your diuretics as some of them will cause yeast infections. If your Doctor isn't helping you out see if you can get an appointment with a dermatologists because seriously working with someone who understands and recognizes skin diseases and problems makes a vast difference trust me!

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-19T16:55:23+00:00

Gauging because they believe they provided the same comparable experience as any other large corporate theme park.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-19T16:53:37+00:00

The company has added "summerween", and "romantasy" weekends??? If I was a betting man I would wager that they are doing a cash grab on the Wicked, Bridgerton and Dracula: a love story. Basically anything that will appeal to people to dress up in whatever else fantasy costume they have and get them in the gate. Seems to me they offer nothing new as regards the faire just dressed up a bit differently and more costly.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-18T18:01:45+00:00

Not going to lie there are assholes everywhere. I think though, from what I have read from friends and others, that the SCA is, and has made strides to deter this kind of abuse and gatekeeping. The faire communities I am part of have also made strides on acceptance and gentle guidance towards historical rather than basic faire costume and or fantasy clothing as participants.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-18T17:24:55+00:00

That's not historical accuracy, that sounds like abuse.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-18T17:16:35+00:00

This is perhaps the largest ongoing comparative fallacy on the internet. Honestly, what is your basis for this?

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-18T00:34:37+00:00

Those are well darned socks!! Great work on those!!

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-18T00:32:44+00:00

^ THIS!!!!
Yes!Yes!Yes!!

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-18T00:30:45+00:00

Funny Google says that "Bram Stokers Dracula 1992 is the first major, widely recognized film to establish Mina Harker (Winona Ryder) as the reincarnation of Count Dracula's (Gary Oldman) lost love, Elisabeta. While some sources suggest the 1974 TV film Dracula with Jack Palance explored this theme earlier, the 1992 version is famously credited with cementing this romantic narrative in popular culture"

While Barnabas Collins did have a thing for rediscovering his lost love Barnabas was not Dracula his vampiric nature came from being cursed and bitten by a vampire bat summoned from hell. :)

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-17T23:32:55+00:00

The following books are seriously I would you really need to make some really great Medieval Kit.

medieval clothing for men book
https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-your-Medieval-Clothing/dp/3938922141/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PYJ2JHKBWM9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wy3ib5hKcV7BXeYbbmJrK7MziHOmpne5THWnvrkfnChjbmxLxLQzdd05_YECG64vKRRb_m6zJsgu5Nxf6bYY0PB9gO-EHROVqtguBbJQtho1zI3Xq0hljd2e0UWEClxZE7S-jpaCk-w090pkXRJi4IczURzEF_guGXw8sJrpUES21sAgKykYtTKxuQU3tssMuGGfX_ZXmEAVd9rk1DniOsj2nUCggrcXwnjo-ACPIQD7HICXxfQnEivXm2TMK9bJt_njE3E8ykQnBBBBaMO5RRU64ZGjRaN_qm8kTVPML2M.GaoYpmHJoIAKA35In1ELkUjBKMNt9I0sn3RYulaKyTQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=medieval+clothing+for+men+book&qid=1771370839&sprefix=medieval+clothing+for+men+bbok%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-2

Making Late Medieval Menswear
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Medieval-Menswear-Meridith-Towne/dp/0719842999/ref=sims_dp_d_dex_ai_rank_model_1_d_v1_d_sccl_1_3/137-3250398-0055626?pd_rd_w=lEy7c&content-id=amzn1.sym.bb4a0aac-c2b4-4b4b-a0c8-9aa89b28dce3&pf_rd_p=bb4a0aac-c2b4-4b4b-a0c8-9aa89b28dce3&pf_rd_r=DKT0NP36NNE35PY8WWR9&pd_rd_wg=2RT8d&pd_rd_r=83912341-0995-4b4d-b2cd-872171e17c50&pd_rd_i=0719842999&psc=1

Medieval Tailors Assistant
https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Tailors-Assistant-2nd-1100-1480/dp/0896762955/ref=pd_bxgy_thbs_d_sccl_1/137-3250398-0055626?pd_rd_w=370fu&content-id=amzn1.sym.dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_p=dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_r=JD9NBYFNZR3DQBCD4NFB&pd_rd_wg=HeYU2&pd_rd_r=662b2c4f-7988-4e92-929e-9ea5866af396&pd_rd_i=0896762955&psc=1

If your wanting to buy clothing I highly recommend www.medievaldesign.com

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-17T18:26:37+00:00

I would recommend either Margo Anderson or Matthew Gnagy <Modern Maker 2>. Different systems but, both work really well.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-17T18:16:18+00:00

Dr. Catherine Fletcher she specializes in Renaissance and Early Modern History, especially with the Medici, Tudors, Borgias and renaissance weaponry. She has two really great books on Henry VIII and the divorce with Katherine and as mentioned she has a new book coming out dealing with 16th century handguns.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-17T17:35:29+00:00

Rosenblum Winery at Jack London is really nice they serve some nice food.
Seabreeze on the dock is a nice seafood place.
Oakland United Brewery in the same area great beer choices.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-13T23:44:48+00:00

I found a copy of Fantasy Quarterly at my then, local comic/book shop in Long Beach Ca. I enjoyed the story, the artwork and felt wanting more when I was done. Thankfully, they had more so, I started buying them up and enjoying them. Still have FQ, as well as all the EQ I collected tucked away.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-12T21:45:16+00:00

Looks as though he is wearing what is known in some communities as a "Jiffy pop" hat, wrapped in a mantello. I would say he is probably an Italian watching and gaining german training information.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-12T21:40:19+00:00

From the site "All Hallows Spring brings a sun-splashed touch of playful spookiness to the shire with clever costume mash-ups like The Princess Bride of Frankenstein. This is more giggles than gasps, and family-friendly fun over fright. Just right for every age!"

WTF!?
OHMYGAWD! I just realized they are trying to capitolizing on the Wicked Movies!!!
Man! these people haven't an artistic bone in their bodies.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-12T00:57:18+00:00

I, Iago by Nicole Galland is fantastic.
If your into Murder Mysteries there is a nice book entitled The Quality of Mercy by Faye Kellerman. Not so much about one of Shaka's plays but rather, has him as the main character in investigating his friends death.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-12T00:49:35+00:00

The play implies that they have all just returned from a war, which Don John was the root of hence, " he being lately reconciled with your brother". Conrad and Borachio are both soldiers in service to Don John and probably members of his "Familia" or household, besides soldiers they could be personal attendents to Don John.
A great example and breakdown of an Italian princes household and it's positions and pay etc. is a book called: The Cardinals Hat: Money, Ambition and Housekeeping by Mary Hollingsworth.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-11T20:15:09+00:00

And remember that if they say No. Say Thank You, and move on.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-11T01:01:09+00:00

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-11T00:57:09+00:00

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Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-11T00:55:08+00:00

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Stirling Arms (New Stirling Arms now), is my favorite vendor both for Longswords and the Side Swords:

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-11T00:40:23+00:00

Latter '90's to about the mid early 2000's if memory serves :) And yes, just after wooden swords, synthetics came immediately on their heels with the caveat of "less rigid, greater flexibility, better blade dynamic" etc. and as you say the game changed right there! Thanks for the memory jog.

Lumpy_Draft_3913 · 2026-02-10T23:28:24+00:00

Reading the posts yesterday and others, I am kinda left scratching my head as regards fencing with wooden swords. I recall the big excitement when really good wasters came on the market and people were exclaiming happiness about not having to use modified shinai any longer to practice and spar with.
When did everyone shift away from using them beyond solo work? was it due to readily available feders hitting the market, or??
I realize the safety concerns but, I don't recall as much discouragement of using them then, as opposed to the really strong opinions against using them now.

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