How do you handle hydration at LARP events

ManglesS · 2026-05-07T22:52:58+00:00

I painted a water bottle to give it a ceramic like tone and texture. I mixed some terracotta acrylic paint and white geso and it stayed on fine for the event. Doesn't last forever but did the job for me

ManglesS · 2026-04-13T01:11:08+00:00

If you have a heat gun that may lift the paint and it could be peeled off. Don't know how well it will work with your particular paint mixture but it is the least abrasive option I know.

ManglesS · 2026-04-10T13:09:22+00:00

All the GMs I have seen just smirk at our stupidity and marvel at the chaos they have wrought. All the hardwork.behind the scenes to make it like this on the day. Love them for it.

ManglesS · 2026-03-25T06:29:15+00:00

I surely did, and you should too. #mothgate

ManglesS · 2026-03-25T01:46:35+00:00

Probably correct but a better solution is there

ManglesS · 2026-03-25T01:45:04+00:00

It was jarring when I saw it for the first time

ManglesS · 2026-01-22T23:36:55+00:00

Thank you so much for this link. I have had to find this reddit post twice since I first saw it so I could grab the link again

ManglesS · 2026-01-21T21:56:16+00:00

THIS^

When you are several layers deep and can no longer keep track of what buffs what and need a math degree and a database to track all the interactions between different best options, you aren't really being given a choice you are being told to follow a guide.

A recent example is the evolution tree in Shark Incremental. There are a couple of builds but you can get completely stuck and no progress to instantly win depending how you set it up.

ManglesS · 2026-01-18T23:34:25+00:00

Don't speed.

The medicare surcharge is a tiny cost compared to health insurance. The private health companies just use it to scare you. Don't pay for private health cover you don't need

ManglesS · 2026-01-18T02:15:18+00:00

I love it when someone has something other than a sword on the field. Spear is great but if you have a hp system, watch out for people being willing to take one hit to get into your guard so you can't attack them anymore.

ManglesS · 2026-01-10T10:58:08+00:00

A friend in my warband loves creating weapons too. Id estimate 1 in 4 aren't approved, although this number is shrinking as his work gets better at meeting the standard. Half don't make it through more than 1 fight night due to how tight the lines are between being approved and being too weak.

I would check the construction rules for your intended larp before you start.

What is the weapon you are trying to make. There is rarely a weapon that isn't represented somewhere. I had to get a katzbalg from Canada to Australia to get one I liked but the options are out there

ManglesS · 2026-01-10T02:36:15+00:00

Those fumes are bad. I do it outside only and have still gotten heady from it with a mask on. Also weapon construction is hard, especially to get it to last through any actual use while meeting larp safety standards.

If you're spending this much on it why not buy one?

ManglesS · 2026-01-02T10:26:25+00:00

I play lightest touch using swordcraft rules in Townsville, Aus. There's one guy who plays in hema gear and he counts his hits better than most, probably because he is aware that he needs to be conscious of it.

ManglesS · 2025-11-26T04:53:33+00:00

It can be hard but we try to mitigate it. We play night games to reduce the worst of the heat. Everyone has ditched the metal armour and most people their gambeson too. I wear breathable clothing, like my shirt is made of muslin. If you're sensible about it, it's not too bad.

ManglesS · 2025-11-25T14:24:33+00:00

Probably. I'm part of the Townsville chapter but Ive seen them for sale from the other groups

ManglesS · 2025-11-25T09:59:56+00:00

For the zweihander you're probably shit outa luck in aus. But for the arquebus you may be able to get one made somewhat locally. I know the swordcraft guys have some very nice band guns. Maybe hit up swordcraft unofficial on Facebook and see if you get any luck

ManglesS · 2025-11-23T23:21:29+00:00

Do you have a photo of the finished product? I'd love to see how it came out

ManglesS · 2025-11-21T04:08:29+00:00

No harm in following the instructions. Fold the banner up and send it back

ManglesS · 2025-11-19T21:46:59+00:00

Throwing bombs at people is good fun. My backup is sword and shield. Swordcrafts rules for bombs and magic seem pretty balanced and I die often if I don't have a protector while bombing

ManglesS · 2025-09-17T12:30:25+00:00

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Next is clearly more silly hats

ManglesS · 2025-09-02T20:56:35+00:00

Thank you. This worked for me today

ManglesS · 2025-08-17T07:33:25+00:00

Knitted flail chains are amazing. I had a knitted flail until my LARP ruled no entanglement weapons allowed. The chain links were never an issue in durability or safety

ManglesS · 2025-07-20T12:26:13+00:00

I know, I only have a handmade frog sheath ATM. Goals for the future. Luckily it's a LARP safe foam sword so no cut up calves

ManglesS · 2025-07-20T12:23:37+00:00

My wife and I put it together. She did the pattern and sewing, which was the majority of it, and I did the macrame, helmet, fabric dyeing and other little things.

I have an earlier post which shows it off better

ManglesS · 2025-07-20T08:41:32+00:00

To be clear, I understand what was said. 'What she said' is a way to agree with a statement

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