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Really good video. A larp budget video done by someone on a budget, who knew. One thing I would add is hobby lobby, the sales there are great.
For sure! Hobby Lobby is also great when you catch their sales! I don't know if I mentioned where I got it, but the fur fabric I show in the video is actually from Hobby Lobby!
Pro trick: watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Trevor Ares Definitely, I have been using Flixzone for since december myself :D
I am so grateful to have come across now with this video even so it is old because your channel seems pretty interesting to me as someone who wants to try larp and other channels don’t really show the beginners doubts and struggles as in this video.
Thank you! ♡
Calissalive I’m so glad I was able to help!
So happy to have found your channel, love this and incredibly useful
Thank you so much! That means a lot!
Nice video Lass, I have been larping for longer than you have been alive. I congratulate you on your first larp outfit, the secret to making it look good instead of a costume is layers and belts and straps. I think that you have covered the basics as a new player very well and look forward to seeing what other Larp videos are on your channel.
Armoury-Terrain Thank you!! I am definitely starting to learn all about the layering but still have to get it down pat as far as looking natural and not so forced~ thanks again for the advice!
@@ayecarlie so hopefully I can look forward to some new videos soon?
I feel like the thrift store has better options for women, at least for soft kit. You need a white blouse, a simple skirt, and a corset or wrap, and you have a solid base kit for many characters. Most women already have these items in their closet right now. Whereas a dude isn't going to have as much luck. It's great for getting little knickknacks to dress up my camp (coffee mug, wooden bowls, trinket boxes), but I have had 0 luck finding any sort of costuming or kit at Goodwill.
Antique stores, however, are really good. I play a sort of frontiersman/ranger-type, so it was a good spot to get some reclaimed furs and antlers, and few other pieces to fit that aesthetic. Almost got an old-timey coffee grinder, but opted against it because they were either too big for my needs or were going to need some TLC before I could use them.
Amazon is not bad for somethings. I got some harem pants and a helmet, even my tent came from them. I do wish I saw more than the same things every time. I've seen a lot of people wearing gear they picked up from there, so nothing you find there is going to be wildly unique, and I've had more than a few instances where an item arrives and looks only vaguely like it did on the site. You're also helping benefit Bezosbub's evil ventures when you shop there, so there's that.
Walmart has been really good for "I need something passible TODAY!" situations, like belts or my boots. All the youtubers were like, "Get waterproof boots with good ankle support." So I got some of the $80 work boots they have. They're perfectly acceptable for the game, and could probably pass for just about any game from just about any genre because they're simple black mid-calve slip-ons. One of the sites I've played at had a little steam, and I was the only player that didn't have to use the stepping stones when crossing. Only thing I've changed about them is I got the good massaging insoles for them (conveniently found at Walmart.) They're also considerably cheaper than some larp suppliers, and are gonna last at least another season before I have to consider upgrading. Again, you're helping the super rich get richer, so shop at your own discretion.
For weapons, I don't exactly like boffer weapons for immersion purposes and too many variations in the crafting process, so I easily dropped most of my money there. Which, for other players' safety, I think you should. You said your game wasn't too combat intensive, so a cheap Amazon sword is fine, but I don't want it to break or hurt anyone, and boffer weapons just have too many variables, like thickness/softness of the foam and diameter of the pipe. The padding to pipe ratio can be off giving you either a dangerous pool noodle or a slightly safe pipe. Latex weapons from trusted dealers, all the way. Mytholon definitely makes my favorite stuff. Except their arrows. IDV is my preferred design for those. I've heard too many horror stories about mishaps with homemade arrows to want to risk a ban or someone's safety. Plus, many professionally produced weapons have a thrusting tip.
Anyways, those are just the things I've noticed in my experience as a newbie LARPer. (I've only been at it since November last year.)
Thanks for all the extra advice! It's great to have insight on a man's perspective on hunting down larp gear too. I think when it comes to thrifting larp kit for men, you may have to get a bit craftier. You could find a decent pair of trousers after a bit of hunting, but tops can be difficult. In that case, I would just grab something with linen or an immersive fabric and alter it a bit. Larpmix made a quick tutorial on turning a tshirt into a genre shirt a while back! That's a great resource to use.
I'm also not a huge boffer fan myself. While many of the swords on amazon I would not recommend- the one I had has honestly been great! It is quite squishy, but still looks decently immersive as well. It was just over $20, so I think it's great for folks just trying out larp who may not be sure if they like it or not just yet- however, I definitely would rather not put even more money into Bezos pocket. So I see your point there. I've also pretty recently gotten into buying refurbished larp weapons from larp retailers. They usually just have very minor cosmetic flaws, and are at quite the discounted rate because of that! I've had some great luck so far with these.
Thanks again for taking the time for all your input. I'm sure it's going to be super helpful for a lot of people!
@@ayecarlie I like larpmix/larpgasm's videos. They're not the most algorithm-friendly, but his advice is sound. You can definitely tell he's a seasoned player with experience across many games and genres.
I have the problem of getting REALLY obsessive over a hobby, and sank like $200 into my first initial purchase because I was planning to wear it to my sisters Halloween wedding. (It did not arrive in time.) Luckily for me, most games have some sort of Viking equivalent so I'll be able to use it across multiple games. A super handy tip I got early on was to find kit that can be used for more than one game/character. I almost spent like $900 on custom dwarf armor, but took the time to think about it, realizing beyond this one human that happened to get employed by a very well-to-do dwarf lord, I could only use it for dwarf characters, and that's $900 I could spend on something more generalized I can wear more often. I would also need it okay'd for HEMA and SCA. Fantasy armor, regardless of craftsmanship, isn't gonna pass their standards.
Aliexpress and wish is good too if ur willing to wait
cool video, thanks for the advice
Great job!
Great video!
Awesome video
Jarrett Stiles Thank you!
Another good place to get cheap larp stuff is the wish app but it does take a month to receive it
Barry White I haven't tried anything from there yet but I've heard good things!
@@ayecarlie ive used it a lot and it is rather good like getting stuff off etse some stuff is amazing some can be really cheap but there is a large community in it always leaving comments so just read comments and you won't go won't
@@phagous1 does it cost anything to sign up?
@@professorclaymore6458 not a thing
How did you make the skirt??
Kallan Nordgren I folded over the top of a long piece of fabric (Already measured out to be a little longer than the length from my feet to waist) and sewed it down so that there was a sleeve for an elastic band (Think of like curtains). Put that though. Then I cut one more smaller panel for the front and strung the elastic band through that as well before sewing it shut. Then just sew down the slits a little so you’re not flashing everyone. Hope this helps!
@@ayecarlie Thank you!! Make more videos. You are doing wonderful
This seriously helped SO much!!! Thank you!!!
I'm so glad I could help!
Cool outfit!
Meeka The Elf Thank you so much!
Great Video good tips :)
Necronis Azlan Thank you! I’m glad I could help
I have a question what if you want to Larp but your to young and neither of your parents will take you I'm 15 and I really want to Larp but I don't have anyone to take me
hetawitch Maybe go with a friend and see if their parents will drive you guys. You could also always post on the larp’s group page (usually on facebook but sometimes they have a website) and see if anyone lives near you and would be willing to pick you up- of course you have to be very careful with that, especially being underage. If it’s on facebook, check people out that are volunteering and send their info to your parents as well.