I hope you can take the risk and try it, even if it scares you!! I know the world can be so hostile to bodies that don't suit their very narrow expectations, but cosplay can be so empowering and I would love for you to get to have that experience.
Have you tried finding a curvier character to cosplay? Not saying that you can't try something else, just that if you find a character with a similar body type you might feel better about the look and feel of it.
One of the cool things about Crit Role and the fandom is the variety of body types in both the characters and the art. There's a lot of curvy Jesters out there.
Super lookin' forward to the Pike cosplay, I have a feeling Ginny will perfectly balance 'nice and sweet' with 'hitting people with a mace' but also excited for non-Crit Role cosplays because variety is the spice of life and honestly people have you SEEN Ginny's Zoya cosplay it is criminally underrated.
"I'm a person. I'm a human person." is the simplest way to sum up my least favorite part of cosplay. Now that I'm thinking about it, that's probably the main reason I stopped cosplaying Pearl from Steven Universe. Like, I'm not an actor, I'm not a party princess, I'm not getting paid. I can barely pose for photos in character, I'm awful at those few-second video shots, and people expect me to *be* the character in a conversation?? I'm just a human nerd who can't draw or write but who can sew, do makeup, and style wigs to some degree. a 20-something guy literally yelled at me from across a room accusing the me/the character of something referencing an at-the-time obscure theory that i had never even heard of. but i didn't have the confidence at the time to respond with "I AM A HUMAN PERSON" so all i could do was just stare blankly and say "what?"
I'm sorry you had to put up with that. There are a lot of small-minded people out there, I suppose. It's so crazy to imagine someone getting so bent out of shape over someone ELSE expressing their love of fandoms through cosplay in a way that doesn't meet their own personal BS standards. In my opinion, people like that should be challenged for being the living stereotype of the nerd who takes himself too seriously, and then humbled if that person refuses to see reason. Hopefully you can find the confidence in yourself to blow off losers like that in the future. Because life is too short to let lowlifes like that hold any sway over how you live your best life. Cheers, fellow human :)
I've always struggled with the opposite honestly! Being on the autism spectrum I'm VERY familair with masking and whenever I'd fixate on characters I'd usually incorporate them into my masking as escapism. I never had convention/cosplay friends who were equally as immersed, so it was always kind of awkward trying to make references and act and not have it reciprocated in the slightest. It's strong enough that I don't even enjoy cosplaying characters if I'm not in the mood/mindset for their personality. It's also made for some awkward moments where I tried to be immersive and roleplay a little with people and they've actively looked uncomfortable with me, even though for a long time I assumed that was the point for most cosplayers. Thankfully I found a second job working ren faires, and I'm VERY at home getting paid to pressure people into acting with me ^^'
You just gave us all some Bardic Inspiration with your method of attaching the lightweight foam horns! It’s such a simple yet elegant solution for all tiefling cosplays, omg.
Love you & all your work! It was also a great surprise seeing you in Cantapansophical’s M9 Song!! Jester’s verses were sung so well & it just perfectly conveys Jester’s desires to make people happy balanced with her hidden sadness.
@@SonsOfLorgar Search for Cantata Pansophical on YT, it's their newest video I believe. Also, they rewrote the ENTIRETY of Hamilton into a CR adaptation, that's on there as well, and some other CR related awesome music stuff. #notsponsored
That would be a great video, you going to the mall as Jester. Jester learns to drive. Jesters first day at work. No il wait to see what better ideas that come from Ginny D.
The world has been so intense lately, I love your videos because you’re so happy and obviously love what you do so much. Keep being so much fun and living your best life!
What world is it that I fell in love with dnd / crit roll and now as a 20 year old wrestler spend my off days watching what basically is makeup and clothing videos. Keep up the good work you kinda rock.
One thing I want to point out is Ginny has the patience of a Saint! I met her a Denver Pop Culture Con 2019, and she is super nice! I hope I get to see you again this year just so I can say hi. 😊
I understand why you wouldn't want to use Jester's voice while talking to Laura. Very Good Reasons! 100% Support that thought process! ...BuT iT wOuLd Be So CuTe!!!!! xD Thanks for taking the time to talk about Jester!! This was a very nice video
I did my first homemade cosplay at Vancouver Fan Expo this year thanks to this channel. It was the Little Sister from Bioshock. It came out alright but I’ve got plans for a second version that should look a lot less haphazard.
Because I'm a fool, I decided Jester would be a great choice for a first cosplay (I made the skirt before remembering that she's blue 😅) - your videos have been really helpful! I've now finished the garments and am now trying to put together the rest of it in time for a con in October!
I've always wished i could cosplay, unfortunately i feel like my being in a wheelchair would severly limit my character choices lol. I mean i recognize i could potentially cosplay anyone but i still feel like i would have to come up with an in-character reason as to why they are in the chair, if that makes sense. Your Jester is amazing Ginny.
I understand your hesitation, but I just want to say that you don't have to come up with a reason for a character to be in a chair if you don't want to!! Cosplay is first and foremost a hobby for fun - you don't have to prove yourself worthy to anyone. You can dress as any character you want, and if anybody gets on you about being in a wheelchair, they're a garbage person and I hope they drop their phone in the toilet.
My girlfriend cosplays in a wheelchair as well. People dont really care if she has a reason for the character being disabled or not. Anyone that has a problem with it wouldve had a problem out of cosplay as well and doesnt deserve your time.
Just a suggestion but if you find steel boned corsets uncomfortable you might want to try synthetic baleen boning, it's a thin flexible plastic boning and it's a lot less rigid than steel. I find it to be a lot more comfortable for moving around in
i always picture your jester cosplay when Laura is doing her shenanigans. would be fun to see you both as jester, but one of you from a different time line because some tenth level spell went wrong, in a heated discussion about the traveler.
I would love to see more about how you put the nails on your Jester gloves. I'm just imagining myself trying and accidentally glueing all the fingers together, yipe!
I found your channel because of your first jester video but I have stuck around for All of your content. I dont cosplay or sew or anything but your videos are really insightful and I enjoy them completely.
Wow, I just had an idea. How about you and Laura doing a split screen of you two doing "sendings" of 25 words back and forth. Perhaps you as the "real" Jester asking Laura for advice.
@@GinnyDi *WHAT!?* Doesn't every famous cosplayer magically get all the contact info to the original creator of their cosplay character!? *Mind Blown* XD Love your work ^^
@@SonsOfLorgar From what I've seen of Laura i believe she would love this. It's not as if they even need to be in the same state to do this. She's a voice actress, it's what she does. Laura knows who Jenny is. She knows that Jenny's audience is her audience. While Jenny might not have Laura's number on speed dial, she probably knows where to find it. Afterall, Laura, I am sure, has an agent.
I know you said you have Pike as your next CR cosplay but wanted to throw out there that you mentioned a fem Caleb that seemed really cool. Not sure if you're still thinking about that one but that seemed like a really fun idea! If not, it's all good, create what you like 😊
Everything I know about CR is from your videos and while I don't have an interest in watching CR I adore watching your CR videos. You simply exude passion and love for Jester and that makes me so so so happy!
At 6'3" (Male), I kind of want to cosplay but am self conscious about a few scars I have on my torso from a stabbing and the subsequent surgeries to repair the damage. I'd love to cosplay Grog but I dont know how it would look if my stomach/lower chest has surgical scars. If there is a way to cover up really noticeable scars. Let me know.
I don't have any experience with concealing scars, but I just wanna say that Grog would TOTALLY be scarred from battles and stuff - I understand being self conscious about scars (my fiancé has a major surgical scar on his chest that he doesn't love showing off) but I don't think anyone would bat an eye at a big scar on Grog (they might even ask how you did it!)
@@GinnyDi Thanks for the reply. My fiancee has been asking me why I'm hitting the gym so much and I told her I was trying to become Grog. It peaked her interest enough to give Critical Role a watch. I dont mine the actually stabbing scar but the surgical ones have small dots near them and dont look like authentic ones. I may wear a sort of band of leather or something.. to cover the surgical ones and leave the actual stabbing scar exposed for a good story. Live your videos. My fiancee just started watching them yesterday because she wants to get into Ren Fair and/or LARPing. She was never a nerdy type until she met me, she had done theater but didnt know this other world existed.
I am looking at a 8 year anniversary of my persona (see icon) and I want to try to do a decent cosplay this year. She is somewhere between tiefling and full on succubus depending on story and time line. It is gonning to include full body red...YAY! So thank you for a potential tutorial for it.
I really need to figure out my purple skin situation because if there's a color that purple paint will show up on, it's the jet black of Essek's doublet.
So sad that it looks like ASTL will be canceled. I hope I get the change to meet you at a future event. I loved this video, love critical role, and love all your amazing content!
Question! What did you do for your tail? My fiancé and I want to go to Evermore for our honeymoon and my character is based on a Tiefling, so I want to get/make a tail. Any tips or ideas on how to accomplish this? I wish I could buy that super cool moving tail, but weddings are expensive!
Mine is a rolled tube of quilt batting sleeved in a little tube made from tights! I'm working on a tutorial but I have no specific timeline on it, so no promises, haha.
"Cosplay for me is a tool to create. The wearing of the cosplay is a means to an end for me." I would love a very long video unpacking that. Like what does cosplay really mean in terms of creative endeavors and what it means to you now.
Yeah, the ends are the creations! I just mean that I don't love the ACT of wearing cosplay, I love the photos, videos, etc. that I create with the costumes.
I worked at an art supply store and one question I got a lot was "Can I put this on my skin?" No, that has cadmium in it. It says it right on the label. Cadmium blue. (Customer walks off with paint and purchases it anyway.)
I would of gotten supper nervous anxious to meet Laura Bailey, kinda understand the point about not using her accent to her ... unless she casts Duplicity?
Really great q&a video! Also your hair in this video is like my dream hair colors. So mermaid or spring fairy! Also i was a little sad that people get angry at you for not cosplaying jester at cons. You should be free to cosplay any of your creations you want to. You're not their doll. *end rant*
I have a question: How do I get my friends into critical role? I've told them about it however they are reluctant due to the "nerdy" nature of D&D. Any suggestions or advice?
I think I can help:: D&D is like a netflix show, and you also get the fun of it being a game! And even better than a show, content is long and you can see everyone's real expressions, giving it a more emotional tone and making it way more hilarious
@@GinnyDi Heej, you don't have to justify anything to me, I love your jester cosplay, and I like the fact that the universe has a "real" jester, cosplay on.
Understandable why in that moment you wouldn't have done any extra content with Laura. That said, if (and only if) it's something you'd like to do someday I imagine you have enough clout within the community at this point that arrangements could be made. Especially given your relationship with Wyrmwood I would think that Bobby would be able to act as an excellent intermediary in that respect. That said, I'm a big proponent of creators creating content they want to create and not having any forced obligation to create what their fans want created.
For any of your cosplays do you use spirit gum or do you prefer using a different kind of adhesive if you need to use it. I have a Steven Universe cosplay and I have trouble keeping the gem on my belly after awhile
I use a Kenmore Elite that I received as a hand-me-down from my mom when she got a new machine! I don't necessarily recommend it... I mean, I like it fine, but I didn't do research and select it, haha. It's just what I ended up with.
I'm sorry I'm kinda new to critical roll but how are getting pictures or coslays of jester and and other characters so you can cosplay?!?! Do they show them on the show? Also they look different every level?! I don't understand how that happens!
There is "official art" that was released at the very beginning of the campaign - a headshot and a full-body image - and then they released new, updated art at level 10! So Jester only has two official "looks" - level 1, and level 10. Hope that's helpful!
@@GinnyDi thanks so much! I understand this now! Also your an awesome creator! Thanks so much for responding. I'm kinda new to dnd so I get confused about a lot of stuff. Thanks again! Your awesome! Love you and your videos! ♥️
Hey Ginny genuine question is there a reason you linked to the Morris costumes fangs over Scarecrow's own amazon page? The Morris costume ones are like 7 dollars more expensive and they both require shipping. Is there some sort of difference I'm not seeing?
...NOPE. That's an accident! I copy pasted the link from my makeup tutorial, it may be that back when I put together that tutorial, Scarecrow didn't have their own Amazon storefront. I'll correct it now, thank you!
I use E6000! Just make sure to either wear latex gloves underneath them while gluing, or use something other than your fingers to stabilize the gloves while you glue (like a marker!) so you don't glue the gloves to your hands :)
2:27 “so yeah I don’t have any other plans like set in stone” maybe I’m reading into this but she said set in stone differently. Is she gonna cosplay as one of cad’s sisters soon??!!!
![Elliwyn goes to the Matchmaker [POV Roleplay Video Response]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/36_3ilLTNOg/mqdefault.jpg)
“Because it’s the only thing that brings me happiness on this entire barren Earth” Same, Ginny, same.
This is a mood today!
1:08 WE PLAY DUNGEONS AND DRAGOOOOONS!
Have to admit I did this when she said it.
@@JimMeeker I did the same without even thinking about it.
Omgggg I am so glad to know I’m not the only one hahahaha
I'm proud of each and every one of you.
I did it in my head, that's for sure.
"Your eyes are fragile, you only got two"
Bold of you to assume i don't have more in my collection.
should I be scared?
Do you also have a few extra noses? I'm in need of a new one...
@@flame6454 naw man, but I do have some kneecaps, if anyone was wondering
@@donutnarwhal135 I'll keep that in mind
I love the photo on your wall, of the cast hugging you.
I love it too!! It feels like a hug just looking at it!!
that "not ur cosplay gf" shirt has broken 60 nerds hearts so far lolol
good
61..:)
I really want to get into cosplay, but I'm curvier and struggle with self confidence so I'm nervous about doing it. Also you look amazing as Jester
I hope you can take the risk and try it, even if it scares you!! I know the world can be so hostile to bodies that don't suit their very narrow expectations, but cosplay can be so empowering and I would love for you to get to have that experience.
Have you tried finding a curvier character to cosplay? Not saying that you can't try something else, just that if you find a character with a similar body type you might feel better about the look and feel of it.
One of the cool things about Crit Role and the fandom is the variety of body types in both the characters and the art. There's a lot of curvy Jesters out there.
I was considering maybe doing Velma or a curvier Raven for Balticon this year. Thank you for the advice!
@@bethneild108 both of those sound like amazing ideas, hope you follow through on them at some point.
Super lookin' forward to the Pike cosplay, I have a feeling Ginny will perfectly balance 'nice and sweet' with 'hitting people with a mace' but also excited for non-Crit Role cosplays because variety is the spice of life and honestly people have you SEEN Ginny's Zoya cosplay it is criminally underrated.
Highly respect your stance on giving away eye-contacts info. Bravo
Ditto. The sensible advice won my like and sub
"I'm a person. I'm a human person." is the simplest way to sum up my least favorite part of cosplay. Now that I'm thinking about it, that's probably the main reason I stopped cosplaying Pearl from Steven Universe. Like, I'm not an actor, I'm not a party princess, I'm not getting paid. I can barely pose for photos in character, I'm awful at those few-second video shots, and people expect me to *be* the character in a conversation?? I'm just a human nerd who can't draw or write but who can sew, do makeup, and style wigs to some degree. a 20-something guy literally yelled at me from across a room accusing the me/the character of something referencing an at-the-time obscure theory that i had never even heard of. but i didn't have the confidence at the time to respond with "I AM A HUMAN PERSON" so all i could do was just stare blankly and say "what?"
I'm sorry you had to put up with that. There are a lot of small-minded people out there, I suppose. It's so crazy to imagine someone getting so bent out of shape over someone ELSE expressing their love of fandoms through cosplay in a way that doesn't meet their own personal BS standards. In my opinion, people like that should be challenged for being the living stereotype of the nerd who takes himself too seriously, and then humbled if that person refuses to see reason.
Hopefully you can find the confidence in yourself to blow off losers like that in the future. Because life is too short to let lowlifes like that hold any sway over how you live your best life. Cheers, fellow human :)
I've always struggled with the opposite honestly! Being on the autism spectrum I'm VERY familair with masking and whenever I'd fixate on characters I'd usually incorporate them into my masking as escapism. I never had convention/cosplay friends who were equally as immersed, so it was always kind of awkward trying to make references and act and not have it reciprocated in the slightest.
It's strong enough that I don't even enjoy cosplaying characters if I'm not in the mood/mindset for their personality. It's also made for some awkward moments where I tried to be immersive and roleplay a little with people and they've actively looked uncomfortable with me, even though for a long time I assumed that was the point for most cosplayers.
Thankfully I found a second job working ren faires, and I'm VERY at home getting paid to pressure people into acting with me ^^'
“Woaww that’s a lot of blue body paint!” That made me chuckle!
You just gave us all some Bardic Inspiration with your method of attaching the lightweight foam horns! It’s such a simple yet elegant solution for all tiefling cosplays, omg.
The appropriate response to being next to Laura while in full Jester cosplay would be, "I invoke DUPLICITY!".
Your professionalism is admirable! I tip my hat to your success and a great video!
Love you & all your work! It was also a great surprise seeing you in Cantapansophical’s M9 Song!! Jester’s verses were sung so well & it just perfectly conveys Jester’s desires to make people happy balanced with her hidden sadness.
Link?
@@SonsOfLorgar Search for Cantata Pansophical on YT, it's their newest video I believe. Also, they rewrote the ENTIRETY of Hamilton into a CR adaptation, that's on there as well, and some other CR related awesome music stuff. #notsponsored
SonsOfLorgar th-cam.com/video/_qUieqpso3Y/w-d-xo.html (M9 Song with Jester)
SonsOfLorgar th-cam.com/play/PL39vwIwCtLi3l4J6IMV6rS2HaLCujNzRT.html (Vox Machina Chroma Conclave Hamilton Soundtrack)
That would be a great video, you going to the mall as Jester. Jester learns to drive. Jesters first day at work. No il wait to see what better ideas that come from Ginny D.
The world has been so intense lately, I love your videos because you’re so happy and obviously love what you do so much. Keep being so much fun and living your best life!
I thought I was just crazy, because I totally feel like it's way easier to talk with the fangs in when you're doing Jester's voice!
Thank you for all the hard work you put in to making such amazing cosplays and videos! You're such a source of happiness in this fandom :)
"I've always been a pretty good mimic."
*waits impatiently for the treasure chest cosplay*
What world is it that I fell in love with dnd / crit roll and now as a 20 year old wrestler spend my off days watching what basically is makeup and clothing videos. Keep up the good work you kinda rock.
To be fair (& i'm assuming you're talking Pro Wrestling) cosplay & wrestling characters can go hand in hand when you think about it.
David Parkes sorry to disappoint I mean college
@@matthewgreenewald9219 Ahh well, so close. Though if you do go pro it's something to think about lol.
David Parkes will do but besides dnd and a bit of theater I don’t do much theatrics.
@@matthewgreenewald9219 Fair enough, any who, good luck in your career (whatever that may be).
Thank you so much for this video! I just recently finished my jester cosplay and thanks to you it was a fun and easy experience!
Solid advice :) thank you for sharing - always fascinating to get your perspective on the cosplay
One thing I want to point out is Ginny has the patience of a Saint! I met her a Denver Pop Culture Con 2019, and she is super nice! I hope I get to see you again this year just so I can say hi. 😊
I would Love to see the pink formal dress Jester from ep 97.. Or the Yasha.. So add that to your list of nothing else to do please.
I understand why you wouldn't want to use Jester's voice while talking to Laura. Very Good Reasons! 100% Support that thought process!
...BuT iT wOuLd Be So CuTe!!!!! xD
Thanks for taking the time to talk about Jester!! This was a very nice video
Maybe someday we'll get a chance to Duplicity at each other in a less time limited format!!
I did my first homemade cosplay at Vancouver Fan Expo this year thanks to this channel. It was the Little Sister from Bioshock. It came out alright but I’ve got plans for a second version that should look a lot less haphazard.
Because I'm a fool, I decided Jester would be a great choice for a first cosplay (I made the skirt before remembering that she's blue 😅) - your videos have been really helpful! I've now finished the garments and am now trying to put together the rest of it in time for a con in October!
I've always wished i could cosplay, unfortunately i feel like my being in a wheelchair would severly limit my character choices lol. I mean i recognize i could potentially cosplay anyone but i still feel like i would have to come up with an in-character reason as to why they are in the chair, if that makes sense.
Your Jester is amazing Ginny.
Please cosplay anyone you like, I really wish the cosplay community was more inclusive in that way!
I understand your hesitation, but I just want to say that you don't have to come up with a reason for a character to be in a chair if you don't want to!! Cosplay is first and foremost a hobby for fun - you don't have to prove yourself worthy to anyone. You can dress as any character you want, and if anybody gets on you about being in a wheelchair, they're a garbage person and I hope they drop their phone in the toilet.
If you are a Doctor Who fan, David Parkes, consider playing a Dalek or their creator Davros. Both work really well with a wheelchair.
My girlfriend cosplays in a wheelchair as well. People dont really care if she has a reason for the character being disabled or not. Anyone that has a problem with it wouldve had a problem out of cosplay as well and doesnt deserve your time.
Less than two years later, Ginny would play Jester *with* Jester, on Critical Role.
Life is magical sometimes.
“Because it’s the only thing that brings me happiness on this entire barren Earth”
that sounded waaay to sad QQ
Just a suggestion but if you find steel boned corsets uncomfortable you might want to try synthetic baleen boning, it's a thin flexible plastic boning and it's a lot less rigid than steel. I find it to be a lot more comfortable for moving around in
I like the new hair color, looks really good.
It's not new, it's just faded, haha
I most definitely bought the 5 year anniversary poster. Also, Ginny Di is the bestest Jester cosplayer in existence.
i always picture your jester cosplay when Laura is doing her shenanigans.
would be fun to see you both as jester, but one of you from a different time line because some tenth level spell went wrong, in a heated discussion about the traveler.
true very few costumes are comfortable so its great to have at least one casual costume in your inventory.
it's because of you I got into Critical Role. Thank you
That pic of y'all and the cast is cute.
Honestly, Laura probably would have immediately responded in kind as Jester.
I would love to see more about how you put the nails on your Jester gloves. I'm just imagining myself trying and accidentally glueing all the fingers together, yipe!
I found your channel because of your first jester video but I have stuck around for All of your content. I dont cosplay or sew or anything but your videos are really insightful and I enjoy them completely.
love the coplay and the tips on how to do the voice... it came to me to day that Jester kinda sound like Gru from Dispicalble Me..
Wow, I just had an idea.
How about you and Laura doing a split screen of you two doing "sendings" of 25 words back and forth. Perhaps you as the "real" Jester asking Laura for advice.
Cool, I'll just phone up Laura Bailey and pitch that XD
@@GinnyDi I mean... You might be able to. I'm sure she's seen and loves your cosplay.
I want to see that edit.
@@GinnyDi *WHAT!?* Doesn't every famous cosplayer magically get all the contact info to the original creator of their cosplay character!?
*Mind Blown*
XD
Love your work ^^
@@SonsOfLorgar From what I've seen of Laura i believe she would love this. It's not as if they even need to be in the same state to do this. She's a voice actress, it's what she does.
Laura knows who Jenny is. She knows that Jenny's audience is her audience. While Jenny might not have Laura's number on speed dial, she probably knows where to find it. Afterall, Laura, I am sure, has an agent.
I know you said you have Pike as your next CR cosplay but wanted to throw out there that you mentioned a fem Caleb that seemed really cool. Not sure if you're still thinking about that one but that seemed like a really fun idea! If not, it's all good, create what you like 😊
All the Ginny’s Jester-cosplay info in one compendium. We are blessed.
“i’ve always been a good mimic..”
roll initiative against ginny di
Thank you so much, I have a lavender color tiefling in one of my DND groups and this helps a lot with the cosplay I’m planning
Everything I know about CR is from your videos and while I don't have an interest in watching CR I adore watching your CR videos. You simply exude passion and love for Jester and that makes me so so so happy!
This is such good info for a cosplay of my own tiefling Jinx! I have been dying to find out where to get gloves and tights!
Hi Ginny! Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration for me!
Love your mint green hair Ginny!
Really fun info, thank you again Ginny :)
I'm so looking forward to a level 10 jester cosplay!! ♡♡
I would love to see you as Keyleth at a con or any other character your heart desires. Keyleth cosplay does look a bit more comfortable though.
Five years since the first episode? I have four more years to catch up on. I’m practically there.
At 6'3" (Male), I kind of want to cosplay but am self conscious about a few scars I have on my torso from a stabbing and the subsequent surgeries to repair the damage. I'd love to cosplay Grog but I dont know how it would look if my stomach/lower chest has surgical scars. If there is a way to cover up really noticeable scars. Let me know.
I don't have any experience with concealing scars, but I just wanna say that Grog would TOTALLY be scarred from battles and stuff - I understand being self conscious about scars (my fiancé has a major surgical scar on his chest that he doesn't love showing off) but I don't think anyone would bat an eye at a big scar on Grog (they might even ask how you did it!)
@@GinnyDi Thanks for the reply. My fiancee has been asking me why I'm hitting the gym so much and I told her I was trying to become Grog. It peaked her interest enough to give Critical Role a watch.
I dont mine the actually stabbing scar but the surgical ones have small dots near them and dont look like authentic ones. I may wear a sort of band of leather or something.. to cover the surgical ones and leave the actual stabbing scar exposed for a good story.
Live your videos. My fiancee just started watching them yesterday because she wants to get into Ren Fair and/or LARPing. She was never a nerdy type until she met me, she had done theater but didnt know this other world existed.
I am looking at a 8 year anniversary of my persona (see icon) and I want to try to do a decent cosplay this year. She is somewhere between tiefling and full on succubus depending on story and time line. It is gonning to include full body red...YAY! So thank you for a potential tutorial for it.
I've literally only cosplayed twice 10 years ago, and I still just like watching these videos. Idk why.
I really need to figure out my purple skin situation because if there's a color that purple paint will show up on, it's the jet black of Essek's doublet.
I am soooo glad i found your channel
So sad that it looks like ASTL will be canceled. I hope I get the change to meet you at a future event. I loved this video, love critical role, and love all your amazing content!
Love your work! Keep up the awesomeness
Thank you thank you for the link to your tights/gloves/leotard! I could not figure out where you got them from. ❤️🍩
Question! What did you do for your tail? My fiancé and I want to go to Evermore for our honeymoon and my character is based on a Tiefling, so I want to get/make a tail. Any tips or ideas on how to accomplish this? I wish I could buy that super cool moving tail, but weddings are expensive!
Mine is a rolled tube of quilt batting sleeved in a little tube made from tights! I'm working on a tutorial but I have no specific timeline on it, so no promises, haha.
We want Jester to be real, because as a character, she is the wonderful mix of chaos, silliness, and heart that we want every day.
Out of curiosity, what was the hardest part of getting into making your own cosplays?
I need the "Okayest" cosplayer mug!
Can you cosplay Geoff the guard? My favourite character next to the cow who tells Vox Machina about the Roc.
What you are experiencing with Jester is what Mr. Nimoy went through as Spock or Alec Guiness as Obi-Wan Kenobi Mari Lijima as Lynn Minmay.
“Am I secretly jester? No”
Me: “that’s exactly what jester would say!”
"Cosplay for me is a tool to create. The wearing of the cosplay is a means to an end for me." I would love a very long video unpacking that. Like what does cosplay really mean in terms of creative endeavors and what it means to you now.
Not sure how to unpack it any further than that straightforward statement, haha! Is there something about what I said that confuses you?
@@GinnyDi I was confused on what the ends were. But thinking back you already made that clear
Yeah, the ends are the creations! I just mean that I don't love the ACT of wearing cosplay, I love the photos, videos, etc. that I create with the costumes.
I worked at an art supply store and one question I got a lot was "Can I put this on my skin?" No, that has cadmium in it. It says it right on the label. Cadmium blue. (Customer walks off with paint and purchases it anyway.)
A note on scarecrow fangs. They stain really easily. So be careful what you drink,especially if it is red.
@GinnyDi self proclaimed mimic???
Rolls initiative
I would of gotten supper nervous anxious to meet Laura Bailey, kinda understand the point about not using her accent to her ... unless she casts Duplicity?
Really great q&a video! Also your hair in this video is like my dream hair colors. So mermaid or spring fairy! Also i was a little sad that people get angry at you for not cosplaying jester at cons. You should be free to cosplay any of your creations you want to. You're not their doll. *end rant*
ooooh gluing fake nails to the gloves is something I wouldn't have even considered, that's so cool
I have a question:
How do I get my friends into critical role?
I've told them about it however they are reluctant due to the "nerdy" nature of D&D. Any suggestions or advice?
I think I can help::
D&D is like a netflix show, and you also get the fun of it being a game! And even better than a show, content is long and you can see everyone's real expressions, giving it a more emotional tone and making it way more hilarious
@@nitsugadot5972 Out of curiosity, do you happen to know where the best jump in point of season 2 would be?
I had never watched critical role, so all this time, I thought Jester is your character. Good to know. Now I really want to watch critical role.
It's weird how you have basically become the definitive version of Jester.
I just like cosplaying her, man! I'm glad people like what I'm doing. But I'm just out here having a fun time being blue
@@GinnyDi Heej, you don't have to justify anything to me, I love your jester cosplay, and I like the fact that the universe has a "real" jester, cosplay on.
You say you're a mimic? I'm rolling initiative now.
Understandable why in that moment you wouldn't have done any extra content with Laura. That said, if (and only if) it's something you'd like to do someday I imagine you have enough clout within the community at this point that arrangements could be made. Especially given your relationship with Wyrmwood I would think that Bobby would be able to act as an excellent intermediary in that respect. That said, I'm a big proponent of creators creating content they want to create and not having any forced obligation to create what their fans want created.
For any of your cosplays do you use spirit gum or do you prefer using a different kind of adhesive if you need to use it. I have a Steven Universe cosplay and I have trouble keeping the gem on my belly after awhile
I don't use any adhesives, sorry! The Madhouse FX ears stay on pretty well on their own, and there's nothing else that requires glue on this costume!
Casual Jester has hella Fantasy High vibes
Hi, I swear I saw it in a video or something before but what sewing machine do you use?
I use a Kenmore Elite that I received as a hand-me-down from my mom when she got a new machine! I don't necessarily recommend it... I mean, I like it fine, but I didn't do research and select it, haha. It's just what I ended up with.
Ok awesome, I have one that broke on me I had for about 10 years so I’m in the market now. Thank you for the reply. 😃
I'm sorry I'm kinda new to critical roll but how are getting pictures or coslays of jester and and other characters so you can cosplay?!?! Do they show them on the show? Also they look different every level?! I don't understand how that happens!
There is "official art" that was released at the very beginning of the campaign - a headshot and a full-body image - and then they released new, updated art at level 10! So Jester only has two official "looks" - level 1, and level 10. Hope that's helpful!
@@GinnyDi thanks so much! I understand this now! Also your an awesome creator! Thanks so much for responding. I'm kinda new to dnd so I get confused about a lot of stuff. Thanks again! Your awesome! Love you and your videos! ♥️
“They wanted to see her and I talk to each other in the Jester voice…” oh just you wait friends 😊
that wig is super cute. im guessing you created it instead of buying it that way?
jester is my spirit animal
WE PLAY DUNGEONS AND DRAGAAAAAAHHHHNS!!!
Hey Ginny genuine question is there a reason you linked to the Morris costumes fangs over Scarecrow's own amazon page? The Morris costume ones are like 7 dollars more expensive and they both require shipping. Is there some sort of difference I'm not seeing?
...NOPE. That's an accident! I copy pasted the link from my makeup tutorial, it may be that back when I put together that tutorial, Scarecrow didn't have their own Amazon storefront. I'll correct it now, thank you!
Do you plan to make a video showing ALL your cosplays ? Not wearing them just showing them and explain a bit and show pics of the ones you sold ?
That would be a LONG video!! I've made somewhere around 100 cosplays so far, haha.
To be honest, those blue tights had me convinced you use body paint. It looks realistic.
how do I get started....do I just practice, make my own idea and keep it up...idk I'm nervous when I try.
when can we buy your custom Ginny D20 dice set ?
What do you recommend to glue the fake finger nails on the gloves?
I use E6000! Just make sure to either wear latex gloves underneath them while gluing, or use something other than your fingers to stabilize the gloves while you glue (like a marker!) so you don't glue the gloves to your hands :)
@@GinnyDi thank you much! I greatly appreciate it!!
Is the "Jester gives advice" series shelved or do you still plan on making videos for that?
Sorry, permanently shelved! I decided not to release it.
@@GinnyDi That's unfortunate but I'm sure whatever you have coming up will be even better ^^
Weird embarrassing question feel free to ignore but the leotard do you modify it to make it easier to go to the bathroom if so how?
I literally cut open the crotch, haha! My plan was to add snap tape but I haven't done it yet, I just tuck it into my tights XD
@@GinnyDi thanks for the reply 😂
It is so silly it isn't part of the leotard already though
5:10. THIS!!!
2:27 “so yeah I don’t have any other plans like set in stone” maybe I’m reading into this but she said set in stone differently. Is she gonna cosplay as one of cad’s sisters soon??!!!
omg calm down hahaha there's no double meaning!!
Ginny Di I’m not usually a theorist but I laughed at my own jump to assumptions. I love your channel thank you so much for all the great content
4:57 Did Pike just enter the room??
maybe introduce the lvl10 Jester at Denver CC
I'll introduce it when I'm ready to!