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Posted 9 months ago2025 is the year of the Snake.
2025 is a big, scary year of new old changes.
2025 is expensive and strange and so far off - and one month over.
I've been sewing and drawing for over 40 years. I feel like I have so much more to learn and improve.
I have been at conventions since 1997, and I feel like I'm starting from scratch, sometimes.
I've been teaching workshops and hosting panels and MCing auctions and competitions since 1999. I am doing my best to bring NEW content, while still perfecting the old.
I've been glass etching since Y2k. As my arthritis advances, I am less and less able to do bulk work. I have to use what Good Days I have, when I have them.
I don't know -when- I started making license plates. I'm not going to stop. MOIST is _still_ my best seller.
In 2020, we got our first house. We have no idea what we're doing when it comes to repairs and maintenance, still. We both grew up without strong male role models, and that's... very apparent, now more than ever. Both of our mothers knew how to fix -some- things the right way, a lot of things the wrong way, and neither believed in TEACHING those skills to the next generation.
3
In 2020, we had our WORST funeral.
In 2020, instead of giving each other Christmas gifts, we adopted Tony and Ellie from our local shelter. Life is better with cats.
In October 2023, we rescued (family) from an abusive household. It was cramped. We were suddenly twice as many humans, and twice as many cats, with one tiny bathroom and not enough bedrooms. It was a hard few months, but a lot of good came out of it.
At AnthroCon 2024, I very suddenly became walks with a cane years old. I am -so- glad Butch was vending that year. I now have a beautiful cane with a huge chunk of polished labradorite in the handle. I'm still learning the -right- way to walk with it.
In December 2024, Tony died, suddenly, of a random blood clot. I've never had a cat die YOUNG.
I have to be glad that he never got old enough to know the pain of cancer, kidney failure, blindness, arthritis, senility, and the other common break downs of elder felines. He never had fHIV or even worms. He never went hungry, or cold, in our care. He was fat, and he was HAPPY.
He was not with us for a long time, but it was a very, very good time.
It was out worst December ever.
It was hard to let January be better. In some ways, it was. In others..
2025 will be hard for everyone, no matter what 'side' they're on.
Today the Doomsday clock moved.
Today another airplane crashed.
Today I had to fight multiple doctors and multiple pharmacies to get a single, simple correct answer. I was lucky to have help from unexpected sources.
Today I finally got a correct answer.
Today I have confirmation of future tables, and future panels, and future friends-gatherings.
Anthro New England was actually very good, when I needed it to be very good.
Workshop attendance was TOO HIGH! (Thank you, Dino Nuggie students!) The Loot Brawls went off GREAT! (Thank you to all of my Brawlers!!!)
Fur the 'More is going to be good. Panels and Brawls, and looking at how the -cost- of the con looks, without a Dealer's table, even though the option to have one was there. I need to know how the numbers balance out, without a table. Next year? Probably back to a table.
Anime Boston is always good! I hope to have a table in the AA as usual. I will have many, many sewing workshops, and they -should- take two or three jewelry classes, and I have the Charity Auction, as I have every year since the start, when AB was -just- the dream of entertaining 500 or fewer local nerds. (OH BOY was it so many more than that, the first year!!)
I've been accepted to AnthroCon's Dealers' Den once again. I am grateful, every year, to have been with them for so long. It's over 20 years now, and I still love it.
FurryDelphia is still a warm and cozy home con with a wonderful nightlife.
FSC and NekoCon shimmer on the distant horizon of the year, tempting us to keep going. 11 months more. 10 months more. Three seasons more. Keep going. Keep traveling. Keep teaching. Keep learning.
2025 is the year of the Snake. I am the Snake. This is my year.
2025 is a big, scary year of new old changes.
2025 is expensive and strange and so far off - and one month over.
I've been sewing and drawing for over 40 years. I feel like I have so much more to learn and improve.
I have been at conventions since 1997, and I feel like I'm starting from scratch, sometimes.
I've been teaching workshops and hosting panels and MCing auctions and competitions since 1999. I am doing my best to bring NEW content, while still perfecting the old.
I've been glass etching since Y2k. As my arthritis advances, I am less and less able to do bulk work. I have to use what Good Days I have, when I have them.
I don't know -when- I started making license plates. I'm not going to stop. MOIST is _still_ my best seller.
In 2020, we got our first house. We have no idea what we're doing when it comes to repairs and maintenance, still. We both grew up without strong male role models, and that's... very apparent, now more than ever. Both of our mothers knew how to fix -some- things the right way, a lot of things the wrong way, and neither believed in TEACHING those skills to the next generation.
3
In 2020, we had our WORST funeral.
In 2020, instead of giving each other Christmas gifts, we adopted Tony and Ellie from our local shelter. Life is better with cats.
In October 2023, we rescued (family) from an abusive household. It was cramped. We were suddenly twice as many humans, and twice as many cats, with one tiny bathroom and not enough bedrooms. It was a hard few months, but a lot of good came out of it.
At AnthroCon 2024, I very suddenly became walks with a cane years old. I am -so- glad Butch was vending that year. I now have a beautiful cane with a huge chunk of polished labradorite in the handle. I'm still learning the -right- way to walk with it.
In December 2024, Tony died, suddenly, of a random blood clot. I've never had a cat die YOUNG.
I have to be glad that he never got old enough to know the pain of cancer, kidney failure, blindness, arthritis, senility, and the other common break downs of elder felines. He never had fHIV or even worms. He never went hungry, or cold, in our care. He was fat, and he was HAPPY.
He was not with us for a long time, but it was a very, very good time.
It was out worst December ever.
It was hard to let January be better. In some ways, it was. In others..
2025 will be hard for everyone, no matter what 'side' they're on.
Today the Doomsday clock moved.
Today another airplane crashed.
Today I had to fight multiple doctors and multiple pharmacies to get a single, simple correct answer. I was lucky to have help from unexpected sources.
Today I finally got a correct answer.
Today I have confirmation of future tables, and future panels, and future friends-gatherings.
Anthro New England was actually very good, when I needed it to be very good.
Workshop attendance was TOO HIGH! (Thank you, Dino Nuggie students!) The Loot Brawls went off GREAT! (Thank you to all of my Brawlers!!!)
Fur the 'More is going to be good. Panels and Brawls, and looking at how the -cost- of the con looks, without a Dealer's table, even though the option to have one was there. I need to know how the numbers balance out, without a table. Next year? Probably back to a table.
Anime Boston is always good! I hope to have a table in the AA as usual. I will have many, many sewing workshops, and they -should- take two or three jewelry classes, and I have the Charity Auction, as I have every year since the start, when AB was -just- the dream of entertaining 500 or fewer local nerds. (OH BOY was it so many more than that, the first year!!)
I've been accepted to AnthroCon's Dealers' Den once again. I am grateful, every year, to have been with them for so long. It's over 20 years now, and I still love it.
FurryDelphia is still a warm and cozy home con with a wonderful nightlife.
FSC and NekoCon shimmer on the distant horizon of the year, tempting us to keep going. 11 months more. 10 months more. Three seasons more. Keep going. Keep traveling. Keep teaching. Keep learning.
2025 is the year of the Snake. I am the Snake. This is my year.
Last sleep before AC - Where's Majik?
Posted 6 years agoI'll be helping out RyuuYouki at their table this year, Neurotic Sphynx! That's tables C20/21 in the AnthroCon Dealers' Den.
I'll have my usual assortment of hand-etched glassware, a whole LOT of new License Plates!, and some VERY CUTE little mystery boxes.
Stay tuned!
I'll have my usual assortment of hand-etched glassware, a whole LOT of new License Plates!, and some VERY CUTE little mystery boxes.
Stay tuned!
CYBER MONDAY SALE! 25%, one day one! Vinyl/Glass/Plush!
Posted 8 years agoetsy.me/2z9sNgb
ONE DAY ONLY! Monday is CYBER MONDAY and I'm offering my BIGGEST DISCOUNT EVER!
25% off EVERYTHING.
In stock
Custom
Pre-order
MYSTERY BOXES
etsy.me/2z9sNgb
$20 minimum order isn't much, and with 25% off, you're only spending $15!
etsy.me/2z9sNgb
Can't shop? PLEASE SHARE.
ONE DAY ONLY! Monday is CYBER MONDAY and I'm offering my BIGGEST DISCOUNT EVER!
25% off EVERYTHING.
In stock
Custom
Pre-order
MYSTERY BOXES
etsy.me/2z9sNgb
$20 minimum order isn't much, and with 25% off, you're only spending $15!
etsy.me/2z9sNgb
Can't shop? PLEASE SHARE.
Help me help elephants.
Posted 8 years agohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
It's just a simple design.
Born out of anger, and a deep, heart-felt pain.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
We are sliding BACKWARD, and The Cheeto is out of control. His baby boy wants to murder innocent animals from a distance? Rich old white men want trophies of endangered animals in their Man Caves?
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
Donation details in the individual listings.
#WorldElephantDay
At the end of every quarter, I'll take a portion of those earnings, and donate it to WorldElephantDay.org
You can visit their site and make a personal donation DIRECTLY, as well.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
I don't have a lot to give, on my own. Together, we can make a difference.
It's just a simple design.
Born out of anger, and a deep, heart-felt pain.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
We are sliding BACKWARD, and The Cheeto is out of control. His baby boy wants to murder innocent animals from a distance? Rich old white men want trophies of endangered animals in their Man Caves?
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
Donation details in the individual listings.
#WorldElephantDay
At the end of every quarter, I'll take a portion of those earnings, and donate it to WorldElephantDay.org
You can visit their site and make a personal donation DIRECTLY, as well.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MajikCraf.....query=Elephant
I don't have a lot to give, on my own. Together, we can make a difference.
FREE STUFF! TWITTER GIVEAWAY! MFF!!
Posted 8 years agohttps://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
I JUST posted about my MFF promotion (Yup, I'm a hooker. This is just a shameless grab for more Twit followers)
OH BUT WAIT! FREE STUFF???
FREE STUFF!!
Follow me, Retweet THAT POST.
You GOOD little tweeters will be entered into a RAFFLE for a FREE VINYL DECAL!
TWO winners, woo woo!
You can pick it up in person at MFF, OR I'll ship to anyone in the US for FREE (because stickers are cheap to ship!)
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
REBLOG IT, Retweet it, LIKE IT, and *please* for the love of Ego and Id, pretend you like me enough to follow.
(I've been retweeting giveaways from other folks, too. Funko is giving away a LOT of stuff right now!)
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
I JUST posted about my MFF promotion (Yup, I'm a hooker. This is just a shameless grab for more Twit followers)
OH BUT WAIT! FREE STUFF???
FREE STUFF!!
Follow me, Retweet THAT POST.
You GOOD little tweeters will be entered into a RAFFLE for a FREE VINYL DECAL!
TWO winners, woo woo!
You can pick it up in person at MFF, OR I'll ship to anyone in the US for FREE (because stickers are cheap to ship!)
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
https://twitter.com/MajikPincat/sta.....91750561136641
REBLOG IT, Retweet it, LIKE IT, and *please* for the love of Ego and Id, pretend you like me enough to follow.
(I've been retweeting giveaways from other folks, too. Funko is giving away a LOT of stuff right now!)
Let me help you with that Christmas Shopping - ETSY DISCOUNT
Posted 8 years agohttp://etsy.me/1owTcFs
Need to buy a LOT of little things in a hurry?
Normally I'll only offer a 10% discount for buying multiples.
http://etsy.me/1owTcFs
THIS MONTH, it's 15% off, when you spend $100 or more.
Glass.
Plush.
Mystery Boxes.
Sewing Supplies.
EVEN CUSTOM ITEMS.
http://etsy.me/1owTcFs
Sounds like a lot? YEAH, maybe, but think of this:
Old school nerd dad: https://www.etsy.com/listing/175381683/
Crafty mom: https://www.etsy.com/listing/93885121
Dubstep brother from another mother: https://www.etsy.com/listing/174834586
Creepy kid sister: https://www.etsy.com/listing/79967210/
That's $103 already. YOU JUST SAVED over $15! Go get yourself some festive holiday tacos, friend!
http://etsy.me/1owTcFs
((Can't shop? PLEASE spread the word! A reblog, a tweet, a tumbl, or even a facebook post, can do so much!))
Need to buy a LOT of little things in a hurry?
Normally I'll only offer a 10% discount for buying multiples.
http://etsy.me/1owTcFs
THIS MONTH, it's 15% off, when you spend $100 or more.
Glass.
Plush.
Mystery Boxes.
Sewing Supplies.
EVEN CUSTOM ITEMS.
http://etsy.me/1owTcFs
Sounds like a lot? YEAH, maybe, but think of this:
Old school nerd dad: https://www.etsy.com/listing/175381683/
Crafty mom: https://www.etsy.com/listing/93885121
Dubstep brother from another mother: https://www.etsy.com/listing/174834586
Creepy kid sister: https://www.etsy.com/listing/79967210/
That's $103 already. YOU JUST SAVED over $15! Go get yourself some festive holiday tacos, friend!
http://etsy.me/1owTcFs
((Can't shop? PLEASE spread the word! A reblog, a tweet, a tumbl, or even a facebook post, can do so much!))
SPH SERVICE available at FurPocalypse, MFF
Posted 8 years agoGoooood morning, perverts of legal consenting age!
If you're over 18 and can show ID to prove it, I've got a little deal for YOU!
NOW, Y'all probably know me better as MajikCraft, but sometimes I play booth bunny for The Dragon's Lair.
Y'know. The biiiiig booth with all those nice stuffed animals?
The wildlife t-shirt place?
Yes, THAT.
Well! Not only can I sell you a nice, clean, innocent plushie...
If you are so inclined, I will be offering a limited number of slots for SPH service.
I'll be bringing a number if pre-made HOLES with me.
Not all plush are suitable for SPH, but consultation is ALWAYS free!
I'm bringing my sewing kit. My squeakers. Scrap fur for mowhawks.
...and fresh new HOLES.
See an example here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/24664935/
Or poke MajikCraft on Telegram to see more pics!
If you're over 18 and can show ID to prove it, I've got a little deal for YOU!
NOW, Y'all probably know me better as MajikCraft, but sometimes I play booth bunny for The Dragon's Lair.
Y'know. The biiiiig booth with all those nice stuffed animals?
The wildlife t-shirt place?
Yes, THAT.
Well! Not only can I sell you a nice, clean, innocent plushie...
If you are so inclined, I will be offering a limited number of slots for SPH service.
I'll be bringing a number if pre-made HOLES with me.
Not all plush are suitable for SPH, but consultation is ALWAYS free!
I'm bringing my sewing kit. My squeakers. Scrap fur for mowhawks.
...and fresh new HOLES.
See an example here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/24664935/
Or poke MajikCraft on Telegram to see more pics!
Vinyl decals on PATREON - want a monthly care package?
Posted 8 years agohttps://www.patreon.com/MajikCraft
I've joined the herd, I'm now on Patreon!
NO junk posts.
NO streaming.
NO huge minimum pledge - even $1 patrons can get something in the VERY REAL REAL-WORLD mail! (Layaway plan? YOU BETCHA!)
***But you'll get MONTHLY decals in the mail, if you pledge $5 or more per month.
https://www.patreon.com/MajikCraft
Can't pledge? TELL A FRIEND!
I've joined the herd, I'm now on Patreon!
NO junk posts.
NO streaming.
NO huge minimum pledge - even $1 patrons can get something in the VERY REAL REAL-WORLD mail! (Layaway plan? YOU BETCHA!)
***But you'll get MONTHLY decals in the mail, if you pledge $5 or more per month.
https://www.patreon.com/MajikCraft
Can't pledge? TELL A FRIEND!
Where the 18+ stuff goes to hide (Loot Brawl, Mouth Tails++)
Posted 8 years agoAfter too long a time of sitting on the 18+ account and doing NOTHING with it, there is finally activity over at 
HCHG
FurryDelphia marked the debut of the 18+ version of Loot Brawl, and round 2 followed immediately after at FA:United. BOTH SUCCESSFUL, and I'll happily run them again, and again, and again!
Buuuut...
We've OVER-PREPARED!
You can catch the news and pery pictures over at HCHG if you're interested.
MOUTH TAILS (Seriphage) are a species in the making, and the Alpha clutch have found their new homes.
SPH plushies are apparently something I'm good at, so let's keep that going. I like paying rent!
AND! Majik Mystery Mail will return after Tiny Paws Con. I've got a lot of glass, a lot of plush, and some great costume bits that ALL NEED NEW HOMES. (Some 18+ goodies as well, if there is interest!)
For NOW, there are generic Mystery Boxes in the Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/majikcraf.....on_id=18181206
Every purchase helps a little bit. With unexpected medical and car costs this summer, I'd love to take this chance to clean out my inventory, and get all these goodies into loving homes.
HCHGFurryDelphia marked the debut of the 18+ version of Loot Brawl, and round 2 followed immediately after at FA:United. BOTH SUCCESSFUL, and I'll happily run them again, and again, and again!
Buuuut...
We've OVER-PREPARED!
You can catch the news and pery pictures over at
HCHG if you're interested.MOUTH TAILS (Seriphage) are a species in the making, and the Alpha clutch have found their new homes.
SPH plushies are apparently something I'm good at, so let's keep that going. I like paying rent!
AND! Majik Mystery Mail will return after Tiny Paws Con. I've got a lot of glass, a lot of plush, and some great costume bits that ALL NEED NEW HOMES. (Some 18+ goodies as well, if there is interest!)
For NOW, there are generic Mystery Boxes in the Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/majikcraf.....on_id=18181206
Every purchase helps a little bit. With unexpected medical and car costs this summer, I'd love to take this chance to clean out my inventory, and get all these goodies into loving homes.
FAU memesheep
Posted 8 years agoWhere are you staying?
The Hyatt Regency Dulles (Con Hotel!)
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
Who are you rooming with?
The
Wolfmama WolfMama!
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Anyone who stops by my table, or drops into one of my panels!
Are there any panels you might be attending?
You mean RUNNING? YES!
Not one, but TWO Loot Brawls (one of them is 18+!), The return of the Fur Suit-sized Squeaky Toy sewing workshop, and 18+ CON HORROR STORIES - guest story-tellers wanted!
Will you be suiting?
If you buy me a suit, I'll suit -__-'
What is your gender?
Eh.
How tall are you?
Either too tall or not tall enough.
May I talk to you?
I hope you will!
Can I touch you?
Eeeehm... ah.. mmmmaybe?
How can I find you?
I'm in the program guide! (Also at Table 17, in the corner where I belong!)
Can I buy you drinks?
Not gin, not beer, not wine. PLEASE YES.
Can I visit your room?
Ermm... probably not?
Can I give you stuff?
Aw, shucks, you're just trying to get into my room!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Did you shower?
Do you have an artist table?
DEALER TABLE. Yes!
Will you be going to parties?
Take me with you and I will go!
Will you be performing?
I AM NEVER NOT ON.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Make it rain, baby!
What/where will you be eating?
Yyy.. yes? Yes. Feed snek sushi.
Can I take your picture?
PLEASE NO.
The Hyatt Regency Dulles (Con Hotel!)
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
Who are you rooming with?
The
Wolfmama WolfMama!Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Anyone who stops by my table, or drops into one of my panels!
Are there any panels you might be attending?
You mean RUNNING? YES!
Not one, but TWO Loot Brawls (one of them is 18+!), The return of the Fur Suit-sized Squeaky Toy sewing workshop, and 18+ CON HORROR STORIES - guest story-tellers wanted!
Will you be suiting?
If you buy me a suit, I'll suit -__-'
What is your gender?
Eh.
How tall are you?
Either too tall or not tall enough.
May I talk to you?
I hope you will!
Can I touch you?
Eeeehm... ah.. mmmmaybe?
How can I find you?
I'm in the program guide! (Also at Table 17, in the corner where I belong!)
Can I buy you drinks?
Not gin, not beer, not wine. PLEASE YES.
Can I visit your room?
Ermm... probably not?
Can I give you stuff?
Aw, shucks, you're just trying to get into my room!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Did you shower?
Do you have an artist table?
DEALER TABLE. Yes!
Will you be going to parties?
Take me with you and I will go!
Will you be performing?
I AM NEVER NOT ON.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Make it rain, baby!
What/where will you be eating?
Yyy.. yes? Yes. Feed snek sushi.
Can I take your picture?
PLEASE NO.
Blasting off to BronyCon!//Trash glass updates
Posted 8 years agoLoading into the dealer hall in... about half an hour.
After tallying the votes across all platforms, I've got not only a winner for the Furry Trash design, but also a design for Pokemon Trash.
See them tomorrow in person!
See y'all soon!
After tallying the votes across all platforms, I've got not only a winner for the Furry Trash design, but also a design for Pokemon Trash.
See them tomorrow in person!
See y'all soon!
LOOT BRAWL @ FurryDelphia+FA:United, plus 18+ LOOT BRAWL!!!
Posted 8 years agoWe're hosting a THING! (FOUR things!)
By 'we' I mean
RyuuYouki and myself. (Now featuring WolfMama!) By 'THING,' I mean...
The Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!! And also: The first (two) ever, 18+ Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!
When? FurryDelphia 2017! And immediately after THAT, at FA:United 2017! (Check your con schedule for updated times and locations)
Where? FurryDelphia, @ Doubletree Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA!
AND THEN: FA:United, @ the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, VA!
Before you PLAY, you might want to do some *ahem* heavy reading. Sorry, not sorry - you gotta know the rules before you can play the game!
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Buy in!
For the All Ages Loot Brawls, the Buy In fee will be $20. For the 18+ Loot Brawls, the Buy In fee will be $30.
YES, this sounds like a LOT of money. What are you getting for that fee? Each player is GUARANTEED to walk away with a prize worth (the fee) in MSRP or more in value. In the past, we've given away sets of glassware, tails, ears, and fuzzy gloves, Funko Pop figures, and Loot Crate exclusives. We'll have anime, comics, and GAMING-related nerdery, and of course, lots of animal and anthro stuff! You like badges? YOU MIGHT WIN A CUSTOM BADGE!
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many gifts to put on the table. At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
The more PLAYERS we have, the more likely the REALLY NICE EXPENSIVE item will be in play. If the room is only half full, you're less likely to see the high-end goodies pop up.
Step 2: NUMBERS!
While the gifts are being set out, your Buy In numbers will tell you the order of the THIEVING! Once you know your order, you get to take a seat around the Circle of Thieves. Once all the butts are in seats, we may begin.
Step 3: Review the rules!
A) No whining! Everyone gets a prize equal to or greater than the value of the Buy In. Maybe your prize isn't exciting. Maybe it's not relevant to your interests. Maybe you're allergic to gluten/cotton/water colors. STILL NO WHINING. You'll see why!
B) No whining! (Hey, you probably didn't read the first rule.)
C) No leaving early. If you cannot commit to the full time slot, maybe this isn't the game for you. Leaving early may deprive another player of a proper turn.
D) No, your friend may not join late. So sorry, but don't be tardy to the party.
E) No lifting, no shaking, no X-Raying the gifts! Look with your eyes, and not with your paws. Once you've TOUCHED the gift, you don't get to change your mind!
F) NO AWOO. Okay, okay. AWOO only when someone steals!
G) You cannot Steal if you have Unwrapped (in that turn).
H) NO mid-game trading! If it isn't in the How It Works, PLEASE WAIT until the doors OPEN to start trading outside of game.
I)Back to How It Works!
Step 4: PLAYER #1!!
The player who has drawn the #1 place gets to make the first pick. Once you touch it, it's yours! (For now) - No second-guessing while at the table. Now open your prezzie! Show it to the rest of the Circle of Thieves. Let them Ooh and Aah over your WISE and AMAZING selection. A round of golf clapping and insincere flattery is totally appropriate, here, for clearly Player #1 is the PINNACLE of gift-picking un-thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED a gift, the choice of Picking (from the table) OR Stealing (from a player) is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has Picked and unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 does NOT choose a random gift. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not approaches Player 1. She DEMANDS, at gift-point, to take possession of his A NEW CAR!. Player 1 is left with no choice but to Pick A Random Gift. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved. Player 1 must now open The Random Gift, like it or not. Goodbye, A NEW CAR!.
Scenario B) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses A Random Gift, and loves Mystery and Adventure. Player 2 is totally interested in her Random Gift. Player 2 is not covetous. Player 2 does not have avarice in her heart, and decides to open The Random Gift. Player 2 has received This Beautiful Washer Dryer Set with Antique Walnut Paneling. Player 1 gets to keep his A NEW CAR!, and everyone is happy. Until... Enter, a new Player! Player 3 has joined the game! (On to the next Step!)
GOOD? Got it? No worries. Your Gift Masters are here to keep you Thieves in line!
Step 6: Player #3+
Player #3 has opportunities. Player #3, and all Players after, will have MORE Previous Players to Steal from, and fewer (wrapped) Random Gifts to choose from. Player #3 may Pick a Random Gift, or Steal an unwrapped item from a Previous Player. If Player #3 chooses to Pick, please pick, unwrap, and sit down. Player #3 may choose to instead Steal from #1 or #2, without Picking. (Sometimes unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Picked.
Step 7: What a Twist!
If you have read the entire Rules and How It Works BEFORE GAME PLAY, this will not be a surprise to you, when it finally does happen. After all Players have received their gifts, PLAYER #1 GETS A FINAL TURN. Player #1 got shafted. Player #1 NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO STEAL. Well GUESS WHAT? Player #1, your time has come! You've been waiting patiently, watching the fun all the other THIEVES are having, stealing from one another like greedy little magpies over a bag of marbles. THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. YOU ARE THE CHAMPION. YOU GET TO BEST THEM ALL! Player #1 has the option now to KEEP his/her/their current prize, to STEAL from *ANY* other Player, uncontested, or to accept The Omega Gift.
If Player #1 chooses The Omega Gift, this item MAY OR MAY NOT be unwrapped by Player 1, and Player #1 may choose to keep either The Omega Gift, or the Gift last left in his/her/their hands, but not both.
Step 8: Leftovers and *Booby-prizes.
*Unrelated to any certain blue-footed avians who may or may not bear a resemblance of naming.
What happens to the gift Player #1 has rejected? The Circle of Thieves turns out to be a democracy, oh my! Players may now Plead their cases, and Vote for who had the WORST PRIZE. There can be only one Worst Prize Winner(loser?) - WORST PRIZE will then be allowed to trade for Player #1's leftover, wrapped or unwrapped.
Step 9: That's all, folks!
We'll take feedback from our first-year Players, to help us expand and grow the Majik Mystery Loot Brawl. The doors will open, and Players are now allowed to trade their gifts, break up lots, hug, whatever. IF TIME ALLOWS, we'll do this in the current game room. IF NOT, The Gift Masters will designate an alternative meeting place, and set the Players free. BYE, FELICIA!
By 'we' I mean
RyuuYouki and myself. (Now featuring WolfMama!) By 'THING,' I mean...The Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!! And also: The first (two) ever, 18+ Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!
When? FurryDelphia 2017! And immediately after THAT, at FA:United 2017! (Check your con schedule for updated times and locations)
Where? FurryDelphia, @ Doubletree Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA!
AND THEN: FA:United, @ the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, VA!
Before you PLAY, you might want to do some *ahem* heavy reading. Sorry, not sorry - you gotta know the rules before you can play the game!
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Buy in!
For the All Ages Loot Brawls, the Buy In fee will be $20. For the 18+ Loot Brawls, the Buy In fee will be $30.
YES, this sounds like a LOT of money. What are you getting for that fee? Each player is GUARANTEED to walk away with a prize worth (the fee) in MSRP or more in value. In the past, we've given away sets of glassware, tails, ears, and fuzzy gloves, Funko Pop figures, and Loot Crate exclusives. We'll have anime, comics, and GAMING-related nerdery, and of course, lots of animal and anthro stuff! You like badges? YOU MIGHT WIN A CUSTOM BADGE!
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many gifts to put on the table. At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
The more PLAYERS we have, the more likely the REALLY NICE EXPENSIVE item will be in play. If the room is only half full, you're less likely to see the high-end goodies pop up.
Step 2: NUMBERS!
While the gifts are being set out, your Buy In numbers will tell you the order of the THIEVING! Once you know your order, you get to take a seat around the Circle of Thieves. Once all the butts are in seats, we may begin.
Step 3: Review the rules!
A) No whining! Everyone gets a prize equal to or greater than the value of the Buy In. Maybe your prize isn't exciting. Maybe it's not relevant to your interests. Maybe you're allergic to gluten/cotton/water colors. STILL NO WHINING. You'll see why!
B) No whining! (Hey, you probably didn't read the first rule.)
C) No leaving early. If you cannot commit to the full time slot, maybe this isn't the game for you. Leaving early may deprive another player of a proper turn.
D) No, your friend may not join late. So sorry, but don't be tardy to the party.
E) No lifting, no shaking, no X-Raying the gifts! Look with your eyes, and not with your paws. Once you've TOUCHED the gift, you don't get to change your mind!
F) NO AWOO. Okay, okay. AWOO only when someone steals!
G) You cannot Steal if you have Unwrapped (in that turn).
H) NO mid-game trading! If it isn't in the How It Works, PLEASE WAIT until the doors OPEN to start trading outside of game.
I)Back to How It Works!
Step 4: PLAYER #1!!
The player who has drawn the #1 place gets to make the first pick. Once you touch it, it's yours! (For now) - No second-guessing while at the table. Now open your prezzie! Show it to the rest of the Circle of Thieves. Let them Ooh and Aah over your WISE and AMAZING selection. A round of golf clapping and insincere flattery is totally appropriate, here, for clearly Player #1 is the PINNACLE of gift-picking un-thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED a gift, the choice of Picking (from the table) OR Stealing (from a player) is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has Picked and unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 does NOT choose a random gift. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not approaches Player 1. She DEMANDS, at gift-point, to take possession of his A NEW CAR!. Player 1 is left with no choice but to Pick A Random Gift. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved. Player 1 must now open The Random Gift, like it or not. Goodbye, A NEW CAR!.
Scenario B) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses A Random Gift, and loves Mystery and Adventure. Player 2 is totally interested in her Random Gift. Player 2 is not covetous. Player 2 does not have avarice in her heart, and decides to open The Random Gift. Player 2 has received This Beautiful Washer Dryer Set with Antique Walnut Paneling. Player 1 gets to keep his A NEW CAR!, and everyone is happy. Until... Enter, a new Player! Player 3 has joined the game! (On to the next Step!)
GOOD? Got it? No worries. Your Gift Masters are here to keep you Thieves in line!
Step 6: Player #3+
Player #3 has opportunities. Player #3, and all Players after, will have MORE Previous Players to Steal from, and fewer (wrapped) Random Gifts to choose from. Player #3 may Pick a Random Gift, or Steal an unwrapped item from a Previous Player. If Player #3 chooses to Pick, please pick, unwrap, and sit down. Player #3 may choose to instead Steal from #1 or #2, without Picking. (Sometimes unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Picked.
Step 7: What a Twist!
If you have read the entire Rules and How It Works BEFORE GAME PLAY, this will not be a surprise to you, when it finally does happen. After all Players have received their gifts, PLAYER #1 GETS A FINAL TURN. Player #1 got shafted. Player #1 NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO STEAL. Well GUESS WHAT? Player #1, your time has come! You've been waiting patiently, watching the fun all the other THIEVES are having, stealing from one another like greedy little magpies over a bag of marbles. THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. YOU ARE THE CHAMPION. YOU GET TO BEST THEM ALL! Player #1 has the option now to KEEP his/her/their current prize, to STEAL from *ANY* other Player, uncontested, or to accept The Omega Gift.
If Player #1 chooses The Omega Gift, this item MAY OR MAY NOT be unwrapped by Player 1, and Player #1 may choose to keep either The Omega Gift, or the Gift last left in his/her/their hands, but not both.
Step 8: Leftovers and *Booby-prizes.
*Unrelated to any certain blue-footed avians who may or may not bear a resemblance of naming.
What happens to the gift Player #1 has rejected? The Circle of Thieves turns out to be a democracy, oh my! Players may now Plead their cases, and Vote for who had the WORST PRIZE. There can be only one Worst Prize Winner(loser?) - WORST PRIZE will then be allowed to trade for Player #1's leftover, wrapped or unwrapped.
Step 9: That's all, folks!
We'll take feedback from our first-year Players, to help us expand and grow the Majik Mystery Loot Brawl. The doors will open, and Players are now allowed to trade their gifts, break up lots, hug, whatever. IF TIME ALLOWS, we'll do this in the current game room. IF NOT, The Gift Masters will designate an alternative meeting place, and set the Players free. BYE, FELICIA!
ANTHROCON MEME
Posted 8 years agoBecause sheep.
Where are you staying?
In a hotel!
Means of transportation?
I'll be riding the WolfMama Express.
Sharing a room with:
RyuuYouki and WolfMama and some men-types.
What is your gender?
Unlady-like lady-type.
Relationship Status:
Nunya bizniz.
How old are you?
Older than you, pup!
How tall are you?
Not enough, or maybe too much.
Which languages do you speak?
Speak: English. Understand: Enough Spanish to get by.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
WOOOORKING! My table is A05. Enter, head BACK and LEFT. When you reach the end, you've just barely passed me. (I'm next to The Dragon's Lair with all the shirts and plushies, as usual.)
Who will you be with?
See above.
Do you do free art?
No, but I'll sell you something!
Do you do trades?
I trade glass for monies.
Do you do commissions?
ALWAYS!
Can I touch you?
If you don't smell like BO, jizz, or cat piss, by all means, I love hugs.
...Man, I wish I never had to give those conditions. EW. Y'all nasty.
Can I talk to you?
Of course! NOT talking to the dealers makes it hard for us to pay rent.
Can I hug you?
See above.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
NO please.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
YES please!
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
Drink yes (who made this meme? These are ordered funny), smoke no. PLEASE do not vape at the snake! (I'm VERY allergic!)
Can I give you lots of money?
HECK YEAH!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Again - who MADE this thing?!?
Can we hang out?
I hang out for monies.
Are you nice?
The harder I try to be nice, the more people hate me. I find I make more friends when I'm ranting, raving, and frothing at the mouth in anger. I.. I really don't understand people. -__-'
Other cons you may go to?
ALL OF THEM! Okay, okay, let's see. NEXT week I'll be at ConnectiCon. After that, it's BronyCon, FurryDelphia, and FA:United. Then I'm heading to ATL for Dragon*Con, back to CT for Tiny Paws, and BACK BACK to CT for FurPocalypse.
How can I find you at the con?
Table A05!
Can we go out for a dinner?
You may bring me food and worships at A05.
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
MY GIANT FEETS.
What is the best way to contact you?
Gmail, Telegram, Etsy. ALL are MajikCraft.
May I kidnap you to my room?
Uhh. w-why?? Is there money involved?
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
If I look tired, it's because I'm ALWAYS tired. This is my default state. So.. maybe yeah?
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
I AM THE MOST FACEBLIND (sighted) PERSON IN THE WORLD. Remind me ten times. It might stick in a few years. I'm so sorry!!!
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Eeeehhhh.... This feels creepy.
I think I'm done with this now.
Where are you staying?
In a hotel!
Means of transportation?
I'll be riding the
WolfMama Express.Sharing a room with:
RyuuYouki and WolfMama and some men-types.What is your gender?
Unlady-like lady-type.
Relationship Status:
Nunya bizniz.
How old are you?
Older than you, pup!
How tall are you?
Not enough, or maybe too much.
Which languages do you speak?
Speak: English. Understand: Enough Spanish to get by.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
WOOOORKING! My table is A05. Enter, head BACK and LEFT. When you reach the end, you've just barely passed me. (I'm next to The Dragon's Lair with all the shirts and plushies, as usual.)
Who will you be with?
See above.
Do you do free art?
No, but I'll sell you something!
Do you do trades?
I trade glass for monies.
Do you do commissions?
ALWAYS!
Can I touch you?
If you don't smell like BO, jizz, or cat piss, by all means, I love hugs.
...Man, I wish I never had to give those conditions. EW. Y'all nasty.
Can I talk to you?
Of course! NOT talking to the dealers makes it hard for us to pay rent.
Can I hug you?
See above.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
NO please.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
YES please!
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
Drink yes (who made this meme? These are ordered funny), smoke no. PLEASE do not vape at the snake! (I'm VERY allergic!)
Can I give you lots of money?
HECK YEAH!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Again - who MADE this thing?!?
Can we hang out?
I hang out for monies.
Are you nice?
The harder I try to be nice, the more people hate me. I find I make more friends when I'm ranting, raving, and frothing at the mouth in anger. I.. I really don't understand people. -__-'
Other cons you may go to?
ALL OF THEM! Okay, okay, let's see. NEXT week I'll be at ConnectiCon. After that, it's BronyCon, FurryDelphia, and FA:United. Then I'm heading to ATL for Dragon*Con, back to CT for Tiny Paws, and BACK BACK to CT for FurPocalypse.
How can I find you at the con?
Table A05!
Can we go out for a dinner?
You may bring me food and worships at A05.
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
MY GIANT FEETS.
What is the best way to contact you?
Gmail, Telegram, Etsy. ALL are MajikCraft.
May I kidnap you to my room?
Uhh. w-why?? Is there money involved?
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
If I look tired, it's because I'm ALWAYS tired. This is my default state. So.. maybe yeah?
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
I AM THE MOST FACEBLIND (sighted) PERSON IN THE WORLD. Remind me ten times. It might stick in a few years. I'm so sorry!!!
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Eeeehhhh.... This feels creepy.
I think I'm done with this now.
Summer convention schedule - WHERE'S MAJIK?
Posted 8 years agoAwesomeCon is OVER!
Jun 29 - July 2, ANTHROCON! Pittsburgh, PA
July 6-9, ConnectiCon, Hartford CT
Majik gets a month off to restock and catch up on commissions.
And then? SIX WEEKS OF CONVENTIONS!
Aug 11-13, BronyCon (Dealers' table, no panels)
Aug 17-20, FurryDelphia (Dealers' table, some panels)
Aug 25-27, FA:United (Dealers' table, some panels)
Sept 1-4, Dragon*Con (The Dragon's Lair!)
Sept 8-10, Tiny Paws Convention (Dealers' table, some panels)
Aaaand then it's *nothing* until FurPocalypse!
Oh.. My. I'm gonna die.
Jun 29 - July 2, ANTHROCON! Pittsburgh, PA
July 6-9, ConnectiCon, Hartford CT
Majik gets a month off to restock and catch up on commissions.
And then? SIX WEEKS OF CONVENTIONS!
Aug 11-13, BronyCon (Dealers' table, no panels)
Aug 17-20, FurryDelphia (Dealers' table, some panels)
Aug 25-27, FA:United (Dealers' table, some panels)
Sept 1-4, Dragon*Con (The Dragon's Lair!)
Sept 8-10, Tiny Paws Convention (Dealers' table, some panels)
Aaaand then it's *nothing* until FurPocalypse!
Oh.. My. I'm gonna die.
Majik Mystery Mail - ROUND 2 - Vinyl Decal CLEARANCE SALE
Posted 8 years agoNEW Mystery Mail sale!!
There are still three boxes left from ROUND 1, available HERE:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23476944/
ROUND 2 is going to be smaller packages.. with MORE STUFF!! And YOU get to (help) pick!
Read all about it HERE: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23559127/
There are still three boxes left from ROUND 1, available HERE:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23476944/
ROUND 2 is going to be smaller packages.. with MORE STUFF!! And YOU get to (help) pick!
Read all about it HERE: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23559127/
Talking without reason.
Posted 8 years agoAt the end of this month, I will be forty.
I do not feel forty.
My life is two-thirds over, and I do not feel forty.
I feel OLD, but I do not feel like I have lived that many years. I have certainly not had that many adventures, unless we look to words.
I have lived lifetimes, eons, in text.
I have never dieted. I have never kept a regular exercise regimen that was not the necessity of self locomotion. I never learned to ride a bike, or drive a car.
I foolishly fell in love with a cheating pedophile who, at the time, told all the right lies.
I escaped.
I made hasty decisions.
I left again.
I waited.
I wisely let in *good* love, when finally it was time. There's that, at least.
I have friends ten years my junior, and ten years my senior. I finally have friends. It's.. strange. I don't really know what to make of it.
Who is my best friend? No one.
Who was my first crush? No one real.
I have struggled, and I have failed. I have been stolen from, I have been mocked, I have been imitated. Badly. I'm still trying.
Are you?
At the end of this month, I will be forty.
I have never in my adult life had health care. As a child, it was.. the best my mother could do. The way things are going in America right now.. I likely never will have health care. I might bleed to death. It's okay. It's a pre-existing condition. I shall have to be stronger than the force of faulty female evolution.
My teeth are falling apart. I have nightmares about it. There is nothing I can do.
The rosacea that makes strangers stop to pity or insult me, unsolicited.. might actually be getting better - No thanks to the clinic doctor who insists that MetroGel is $40 nationwide. (It's $240, asshat. Put down your game of Angry Birds, and try listening.) But there is hearth wisdom, ad I try not to eat tomatoes now, and there's a nice new product called Prosacea, and some WalMarts near me actually stock it (as First Aid? Okay..). Amazon knows what it is. It'll do.
Maybe it's time to work on being stronger.
We should all, ALWAYS, work on being stronger than we were, yesterday.
Take a walk. Eat some broccoli. Breathe fresh air. (Night air for me, but it's still air, and I need more of it. I should do this. Pokemon can be a fake reason, if my only physical body is not a good enough real reason. Damnit.)
I want to be stronger.
I want to lift things. I want to not hurt when I stand up in the morning. I want to still be able to put my ankles behind my head. I might not NEED that skill, but I once had it, and I want it back.
I have written some brilliant, vivacious, sexy characters, in the past. Strong women. Unflinching, confident, powerful women, to be the woman I never had a chance at being.
Why can I not do this, for real?
I should try. At the end of this month.. I will be forty.
I do not feel forty.
My life is two-thirds over, and I do not feel forty.
I feel OLD, but I do not feel like I have lived that many years. I have certainly not had that many adventures, unless we look to words.
I have lived lifetimes, eons, in text.
I have never dieted. I have never kept a regular exercise regimen that was not the necessity of self locomotion. I never learned to ride a bike, or drive a car.
I foolishly fell in love with a cheating pedophile who, at the time, told all the right lies.
I escaped.
I made hasty decisions.
I left again.
I waited.
I wisely let in *good* love, when finally it was time. There's that, at least.
I have friends ten years my junior, and ten years my senior. I finally have friends. It's.. strange. I don't really know what to make of it.
Who is my best friend? No one.
Who was my first crush? No one real.
I have struggled, and I have failed. I have been stolen from, I have been mocked, I have been imitated. Badly. I'm still trying.
Are you?
At the end of this month, I will be forty.
I have never in my adult life had health care. As a child, it was.. the best my mother could do. The way things are going in America right now.. I likely never will have health care. I might bleed to death. It's okay. It's a pre-existing condition. I shall have to be stronger than the force of faulty female evolution.
My teeth are falling apart. I have nightmares about it. There is nothing I can do.
The rosacea that makes strangers stop to pity or insult me, unsolicited.. might actually be getting better - No thanks to the clinic doctor who insists that MetroGel is $40 nationwide. (It's $240, asshat. Put down your game of Angry Birds, and try listening.) But there is hearth wisdom, ad I try not to eat tomatoes now, and there's a nice new product called Prosacea, and some WalMarts near me actually stock it (as First Aid? Okay..). Amazon knows what it is. It'll do.
Maybe it's time to work on being stronger.
We should all, ALWAYS, work on being stronger than we were, yesterday.
Take a walk. Eat some broccoli. Breathe fresh air. (Night air for me, but it's still air, and I need more of it. I should do this. Pokemon can be a fake reason, if my only physical body is not a good enough real reason. Damnit.)
I want to be stronger.
I want to lift things. I want to not hurt when I stand up in the morning. I want to still be able to put my ankles behind my head. I might not NEED that skill, but I once had it, and I want it back.
I have written some brilliant, vivacious, sexy characters, in the past. Strong women. Unflinching, confident, powerful women, to be the woman I never had a chance at being.
Why can I not do this, for real?
I should try. At the end of this month.. I will be forty.
FM meme, truncated
Posted 8 years agoWhere are you staying?
Sheraton
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
Departure?
Sunday? Sundayish.
Transportation?
The WolfMama is the BEST chauffeur!
Who will you be rooming with?
People. Cool people. You don't know them.
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Uhm.. YES.
How many furry conventions have you attended?
Aaaah....aaall of them? Many. Lots.
Anthro since 2002, and.. ah.. lots. Just.. lots.
Who do I address you as?
You will address me as me, and I will address you as you.
WHO WRITES THESE THINGS?!?
How old are you?
Older than you, pup.
What is your gender?
Snek.
How tall are you?
Almost tall enough.
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
*SQUINT* No, really. Who writes this crap?
Can I talk to you?
This is how transactions work in the Marketplace, yes.
More likely, I'll be talking AT you, in Loot Brawl, Sewing Pokemon Eggs, or Sew a Fur Suit Sized Squeaky Toy. Y'know. That thing I do. With the words, and such.
Can I touch you?
I might be covered in sewing needles.
How can I find you?
You will find me in the places where your wallet should be open.
Can I visit your room?
*more squinting*
Can I buy you drinks?
Okay, NOW you can touch me.
WAIT! No, no. I mean--- damnit.
Are you nice?
I'm a terrible monster.
Do you have an artist table?
I have a dealers' table!
Will you be going to parties?
So, about that drink you were going to buy me..
Will you be performing?
I AM NEVER NOT PERFORMING.
Do you do drugs/drink/smoke?
SUPER allergic to all smokey and VAPING type things, please don't hotbox the elevators.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
This feels redundant. Again, with the wallet opening thing--?
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
IF YOU CAN FIND IT! MWAHAHAH!
Can I take your picture?
PLEASE no?
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Next month's rent would be nice.
Going home with an empty car would be SUPER nice.
Just decompressing from the pre-con preparations is the *best* goal!
Sheraton
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
Departure?
Sunday? Sundayish.
Transportation?
The WolfMama is the BEST chauffeur!
Who will you be rooming with?
People. Cool people. You don't know them.
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Uhm.. YES.
How many furry conventions have you attended?
Aaaah....aaall of them? Many. Lots.
Anthro since 2002, and.. ah.. lots. Just.. lots.
Who do I address you as?
You will address me as me, and I will address you as you.
WHO WRITES THESE THINGS?!?
How old are you?
Older than you, pup.
What is your gender?
Snek.
How tall are you?
Almost tall enough.
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
*SQUINT* No, really. Who writes this crap?
Can I talk to you?
This is how transactions work in the Marketplace, yes.
More likely, I'll be talking AT you, in Loot Brawl, Sewing Pokemon Eggs, or Sew a Fur Suit Sized Squeaky Toy. Y'know. That thing I do. With the words, and such.
Can I touch you?
I might be covered in sewing needles.
How can I find you?
You will find me in the places where your wallet should be open.
Can I visit your room?
*more squinting*
Can I buy you drinks?
Okay, NOW you can touch me.
WAIT! No, no. I mean--- damnit.
Are you nice?
I'm a terrible monster.
Do you have an artist table?
I have a dealers' table!
Will you be going to parties?
So, about that drink you were going to buy me..
Will you be performing?
I AM NEVER NOT PERFORMING.
Do you do drugs/drink/smoke?
SUPER allergic to all smokey and VAPING type things, please don't hotbox the elevators.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
This feels redundant. Again, with the wallet opening thing--?
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
IF YOU CAN FIND IT! MWAHAHAH!
Can I take your picture?
PLEASE no?
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Next month's rent would be nice.
Going home with an empty car would be SUPER nice.
Just decompressing from the pre-con preparations is the *best* goal!
Loot Brawl @ FUR THE MORE 2017
Posted 8 years agoWe're hosting a THING!
By 'we' I mean RyuuYouki and myself. (Now featuring WolfMama!) By 'THING,' I mean...
The Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!!
When? Fur the 'More 2017! More specifically, Saturday, April 29th, at 4:30pm (barring schedule changes.)
Where? Fur the 'More, in Tysons, VA! We're going to (likely, barring, again, schedule changes) be in the Great Falls flex space. We're flexy now!
Before you PLAY, you might want to do some *ahem* heavy reading. Sorry, not sorry - you gotta know the rules before you can play the game!
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Buy in!
This year's entry fee is $25. Each person may buy in ONCE. Your fursuit is not an additional person. When you have paid, you will get a number. Don't get attached - we're going to ask for it back.
YES, this sounds like a LOT of money. What are you getting for that $25? Each player is GUARANTEED to walk away with a prize worth $25 MSRP or more in value. In the past, we've given away sets of glassware, tails, ears, and fuzzy gloves, Funko Pop figures, and Loot Crate exclusives. We'll have anime, comics, and of course GAMING-related nerdery, and of course, lots of animal and anthro stuff! You like badges? YOU MIGHT WIN A CUSTOM BADGE!
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many gifts to put on the table. (Dear Ft'M; we want a table!) At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
The more PLAYERS we have, the more likely the REALLY NICE EXPENSIVE item will be in play. If the room is only half full, you're less likely to see the high-end goodies pop up.
Step 2: Randomize!
Here's where we take away your number. Don't worry, you'll get another one! While the gifts are being set out, your Buy In numbers will be shuffled, and everyone gets to draw a new number. THIS TIME, you keep it - that's your Order Number! Once you know your order, you get to take a seat around the Circle of Thieves. Once all the butts are in seats, we may begin.
Step 3: Review the rules!
A) No whining! Everyone gets a prize equal to or greater than the value of the Buy In. Maybe your prize isn't exciting. Maybe it's not relevant to your interests. Maybe you're allergic to gluten/cotton/water colors. STILL NO WHINING. You'll see why!
B) No whining! (Hey, you probably didn't read the first rule.)
C) No leaving early. If you cannot commit to the full time slot, maybe this isn't the game for you. Leaving early may deprive another player of a proper turn.
D) No, your friend may not join late. So sorry, but don't be tardy to the party.
E) No lifting, no shaking, no X-Raying the gifts! Look with your eyes, and not with your paws. Once you've TOUCHED the gift, you don't get to change your mind!
F) NO AWOO. Okay, okay. AWOO only when someone steals!
G) You cannot Steal if you have Unwrapped.
H) NO mid-game trading! If it isn't in the How It Works, PLEASE WAIT until the doors OPEN to start trading outside of game.
I)Back to How It Works!
Step 4: PLAYER #1!!
The player who has drawn the randomized #1 place gets to make the first pick. Once you touch it, it's yours! (For now) - No second-guessing while at the table. Sit down, and open your prezzie! Show it to the rest of the Circle of Thieves. Let them Ooh and Aah over your WISE and AMAZING selection. A round of golf clapping and insincere flattery is totally appropriate, here, for clearly Player #1 is the PINNACLE of gift-picking un-thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED a gift, the choice of Picking (from the table) OR Stealing (from a player) is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has Picked and unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 does NOT choose a random gift. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not approaches Player 1. She DEMANDS, at gift-point, to take possession of his A NEW CAR!. Player 1 is left with no choice but to Pick A Random Gift. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved. Player 1 must now open The Random Gift, like it or not. Goodbye, A NEW CAR!.
Scenario B) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses A Random Gift, and loves Mystery and Adventure. Player 2 is totally interested in her Random Gift. Player 2 is not covetous. Player 2 does not have avarice in her heart, and decides to open The Random Gift. Player 2 has received This Beautiful Washer Dryer Set with Antique Walnut Paneling. Player 1 gets to keep his A NEW CAR!, and everyone is happy. Until... Enter, a new Player! Player 3 has joined the game! (On to the next Step!)
GOOD? Got it? No worries. Your Gift Masters are here to keep you Thieves in line!
Step 6: Player #3+
Player #3 has opportunities. Player #3, and all Players after, will have MORE Previous Players to Steal from, and fewer (wrapped) Random Gifts to choose from. Player #3 may Pick a Random Gift, or Steal an unwrapped item from a Previous Player. If Player #3 chooses to Pick, please pick, unwrap, and sit down. Player #3 may choose to instead Steal from #1 or #2, without Picking. (Sometimes unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Picked.
Step 7: What a Twist!
If you have read the entire Rules and How It Works BEFORE GAME PLAY, this will not be a surprise to you, when it finally does happen. After all Players have received their gifts, PLAYER #1 GETS A FINAL TURN. Player #1 got shafted. Player #1 NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO STEAL. Well GUESS WHAT? Player #1, your time has come! You've been waiting patiently, watching the fun all the other THIEVES are having, stealing from one another like greedy little magpies over a bag of marbles. THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. YOU ARE THE CHAMPION. YOU GET TO BEST THEM ALL! Player #1 has the option now to KEEP his/her/their current prize, to STEAL from *ANY* other Player, uncontested, or to accept The Omega Gift.
If Player #1 chooses The Omega Gift, this item MAY OR MAY NOT be unwrapped by Player 1, and Player #1 may choose to keep either The Omega Gift, or the Gift last left in his/her/their hands, but not both.
Step 8: Leftovers and *Booby-prizes.
*Unrelated to any certain blue-footed avians who may or may not bear a resemblance of naming.
What happens to the gift Player #1 has rejected? The Circle of Thieves turns out to be a democracy, oh my! Players may now Plead their cases, and Vote for who had the WORST PRIZE. There can be only one Worst Prize Winner(loser?) - WORST PRIZE will then be allowed to trade for Player #1's leftover, wrapped or unwrapped.
Step 9: That's all, folks!
We'll take feedback from our first-year Players, to help us expand and grow the Majik Mystery Loot Brawl. The doors will open, and Players are now allowed to trade their gifts, break up lots, hug, whatever. IF TIME ALLOWS, we'll do this in the current game room. IF NOT, The Gift Masters will designate an alternative meeting place, and set the Players free. BYE, FELICIA!
By 'we' I mean
RyuuYouki and myself. (Now featuring WolfMama!) By 'THING,' I mean...The Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!!
When? Fur the 'More 2017! More specifically, Saturday, April 29th, at 4:30pm (barring schedule changes.)
Where? Fur the 'More, in Tysons, VA! We're going to (likely, barring, again, schedule changes) be in the Great Falls flex space. We're flexy now!
Before you PLAY, you might want to do some *ahem* heavy reading. Sorry, not sorry - you gotta know the rules before you can play the game!
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Buy in!
This year's entry fee is $25. Each person may buy in ONCE. Your fursuit is not an additional person. When you have paid, you will get a number. Don't get attached - we're going to ask for it back.
YES, this sounds like a LOT of money. What are you getting for that $25? Each player is GUARANTEED to walk away with a prize worth $25 MSRP or more in value. In the past, we've given away sets of glassware, tails, ears, and fuzzy gloves, Funko Pop figures, and Loot Crate exclusives. We'll have anime, comics, and of course GAMING-related nerdery, and of course, lots of animal and anthro stuff! You like badges? YOU MIGHT WIN A CUSTOM BADGE!
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many gifts to put on the table. (Dear Ft'M; we want a table!) At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
The more PLAYERS we have, the more likely the REALLY NICE EXPENSIVE item will be in play. If the room is only half full, you're less likely to see the high-end goodies pop up.
Step 2: Randomize!
Here's where we take away your number. Don't worry, you'll get another one! While the gifts are being set out, your Buy In numbers will be shuffled, and everyone gets to draw a new number. THIS TIME, you keep it - that's your Order Number! Once you know your order, you get to take a seat around the Circle of Thieves. Once all the butts are in seats, we may begin.
Step 3: Review the rules!
A) No whining! Everyone gets a prize equal to or greater than the value of the Buy In. Maybe your prize isn't exciting. Maybe it's not relevant to your interests. Maybe you're allergic to gluten/cotton/water colors. STILL NO WHINING. You'll see why!
B) No whining! (Hey, you probably didn't read the first rule.)
C) No leaving early. If you cannot commit to the full time slot, maybe this isn't the game for you. Leaving early may deprive another player of a proper turn.
D) No, your friend may not join late. So sorry, but don't be tardy to the party.
E) No lifting, no shaking, no X-Raying the gifts! Look with your eyes, and not with your paws. Once you've TOUCHED the gift, you don't get to change your mind!
F) NO AWOO. Okay, okay. AWOO only when someone steals!
G) You cannot Steal if you have Unwrapped.
H) NO mid-game trading! If it isn't in the How It Works, PLEASE WAIT until the doors OPEN to start trading outside of game.
I)Back to How It Works!
Step 4: PLAYER #1!!
The player who has drawn the randomized #1 place gets to make the first pick. Once you touch it, it's yours! (For now) - No second-guessing while at the table. Sit down, and open your prezzie! Show it to the rest of the Circle of Thieves. Let them Ooh and Aah over your WISE and AMAZING selection. A round of golf clapping and insincere flattery is totally appropriate, here, for clearly Player #1 is the PINNACLE of gift-picking un-thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED a gift, the choice of Picking (from the table) OR Stealing (from a player) is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has Picked and unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 does NOT choose a random gift. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not approaches Player 1. She DEMANDS, at gift-point, to take possession of his A NEW CAR!. Player 1 is left with no choice but to Pick A Random Gift. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved. Player 1 must now open The Random Gift, like it or not. Goodbye, A NEW CAR!.
Scenario B) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses A Random Gift, and loves Mystery and Adventure. Player 2 is totally interested in her Random Gift. Player 2 is not covetous. Player 2 does not have avarice in her heart, and decides to open The Random Gift. Player 2 has received This Beautiful Washer Dryer Set with Antique Walnut Paneling. Player 1 gets to keep his A NEW CAR!, and everyone is happy. Until... Enter, a new Player! Player 3 has joined the game! (On to the next Step!)
GOOD? Got it? No worries. Your Gift Masters are here to keep you Thieves in line!
Step 6: Player #3+
Player #3 has opportunities. Player #3, and all Players after, will have MORE Previous Players to Steal from, and fewer (wrapped) Random Gifts to choose from. Player #3 may Pick a Random Gift, or Steal an unwrapped item from a Previous Player. If Player #3 chooses to Pick, please pick, unwrap, and sit down. Player #3 may choose to instead Steal from #1 or #2, without Picking. (Sometimes unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Picked.
Step 7: What a Twist!
If you have read the entire Rules and How It Works BEFORE GAME PLAY, this will not be a surprise to you, when it finally does happen. After all Players have received their gifts, PLAYER #1 GETS A FINAL TURN. Player #1 got shafted. Player #1 NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO STEAL. Well GUESS WHAT? Player #1, your time has come! You've been waiting patiently, watching the fun all the other THIEVES are having, stealing from one another like greedy little magpies over a bag of marbles. THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. YOU ARE THE CHAMPION. YOU GET TO BEST THEM ALL! Player #1 has the option now to KEEP his/her/their current prize, to STEAL from *ANY* other Player, uncontested, or to accept The Omega Gift.
If Player #1 chooses The Omega Gift, this item MAY OR MAY NOT be unwrapped by Player 1, and Player #1 may choose to keep either The Omega Gift, or the Gift last left in his/her/their hands, but not both.
Step 8: Leftovers and *Booby-prizes.
*Unrelated to any certain blue-footed avians who may or may not bear a resemblance of naming.
What happens to the gift Player #1 has rejected? The Circle of Thieves turns out to be a democracy, oh my! Players may now Plead their cases, and Vote for who had the WORST PRIZE. There can be only one Worst Prize Winner(loser?) - WORST PRIZE will then be allowed to trade for Player #1's leftover, wrapped or unwrapped.
Step 9: That's all, folks!
We'll take feedback from our first-year Players, to help us expand and grow the Majik Mystery Loot Brawl. The doors will open, and Players are now allowed to trade their gifts, break up lots, hug, whatever. IF TIME ALLOWS, we'll do this in the current game room. IF NOT, The Gift Masters will designate an alternative meeting place, and set the Players free. BYE, FELICIA!
Anime Boston sewing schedule: WHERE'S MAJIK NOW?
Posted 8 years agoDespite having a table in the Artists' Alley as usual (#114), I will be married to the WORKSHOP ROOM (Workshop 208, HYNES) almost the entire weekend.
9 hours Friday.
9 hours Saturday.
1.5 hours Sunday, after 3+ hours at the morning Charity.
I'm tired just writing this.
FRIDAY
Let's $ew! Tacos 11:30a- 1:30p
Let's $ew! Pokemon Eggs 1:30p - 3:30p
Let's $ew! Throwing Stars 3:30p - 4:30p (just 1 hour)
Let's $ew! Clip-on Fox Ears 4:30p - 6:30p
Let's $ew! Dragon Balls 6:30p - 8:30p
SATURDAY
Let's $ew! Cupcakes/Ice cream 1:30p - 3:30p
Let's $ew! Pokemon Eggs REPEAT 3:30p - 5:30p
Let's $ew! Kawaii Poo & Pals 5:30p - 6:30p (just 1 hour)
Let's $ew! (Zelda) Navi Sprites 6:30p - 8:30p
Let's $ew! Donuts 8:30p - 10:30p
SUNDAY
The Amazing Charity Auction! 10:00a - 1:00p (SHERATON, Panel Grand)
Let's $ew! Sushi/RiceBalls 1:30p -3:00p (1.5 hours)
9 hours Friday.
9 hours Saturday.
1.5 hours Sunday, after 3+ hours at the morning Charity.
I'm tired just writing this.
FRIDAY
Let's $ew! Tacos 11:30a- 1:30p
Let's $ew! Pokemon Eggs 1:30p - 3:30p
Let's $ew! Throwing Stars 3:30p - 4:30p (just 1 hour)
Let's $ew! Clip-on Fox Ears 4:30p - 6:30p
Let's $ew! Dragon Balls 6:30p - 8:30p
SATURDAY
Let's $ew! Cupcakes/Ice cream 1:30p - 3:30p
Let's $ew! Pokemon Eggs REPEAT 3:30p - 5:30p
Let's $ew! Kawaii Poo & Pals 5:30p - 6:30p (just 1 hour)
Let's $ew! (Zelda) Navi Sprites 6:30p - 8:30p
Let's $ew! Donuts 8:30p - 10:30p
SUNDAY
The Amazing Charity Auction! 10:00a - 1:00p (SHERATON, Panel Grand)
Let's $ew! Sushi/RiceBalls 1:30p -3:00p (1.5 hours)
Katsucon! New plush, new glass, new wings!
Posted 8 years agoPhotos all weekend. I need to get better at uploading more often!
Sleepless
Posted 9 years agoWhy yes, I DID want to wake up at 1. And 2. And 3..
I give up. Time to work.
I give up. Time to work.
(Now with more WolfMama!) Arisia, Anthro New England
Posted 9 years ago..and then on to NJ, where Ponycon awaits!
Dealer, dealer, dealer/workshops, in that order.
Arisia! I shall have more shots in stock than ever before! (About 9 dozen, including one FULL SET of Lantern Corps - all 9 colors!)
See the NEW Leias, Gadget, and PowerGirl pints in person! Martha Jones, David Bowie, BB-8, I have your sci-fi fix!
Buttons from the non-present RyuuYouki, and BADGE COMMISSIONS from the ACTUALLY PRESENT WolfMama! (That's a lot of markers!)
If you're in Boston this week or next, come out and see us!
Dealer, dealer, dealer/workshops, in that order.
Arisia! I shall have more shots in stock than ever before! (About 9 dozen, including one FULL SET of Lantern Corps - all 9 colors!)
See the NEW Leias, Gadget, and PowerGirl pints in person! Martha Jones, David Bowie, BB-8, I have your sci-fi fix!
Buttons from the non-present RyuuYouki, and BADGE COMMISSIONS from the ACTUALLY PRESENT WolfMama! (That's a lot of markers!)
If you're in Boston this week or next, come out and see us!
DRAW DAY
Posted 9 years agoSitting down with the original 3 SW movies to have the biggest drawing day I've had in.. a looooong time.
Majik draws?
YES, I DRAW! Not well, but damnit, I try hard!
Majik draws?
YES, I DRAW! Not well, but damnit, I try hard!
MFF - I repair plush and fursuits!
Posted 9 years agoOnce again, I'll be helping out the fine folks from www.anddrahonsohmy.com
And as always, I'll have my GIANT SUPPLY of squeakers, my sewing kit, and my elite hand-stitching skills.
If your bear Tibbers needs his ear sewn back on? Pay me.
If your tail doesn't squeak? Pay me.
If your plush honeybadger needs a mowhawk installed, PAY ME.
Didn't bring YOUR plush? Buy one from us!
...I think you get where this is going.
My stitching is tight, and sturdy. I would love to sew for you - for a fee.
See you real soon!
And as always, I'll have my GIANT SUPPLY of squeakers, my sewing kit, and my elite hand-stitching skills.
If your bear Tibbers needs his ear sewn back on? Pay me.
If your tail doesn't squeak? Pay me.
If your plush honeybadger needs a mowhawk installed, PAY ME.
Didn't bring YOUR plush? Buy one from us!
...I think you get where this is going.
My stitching is tight, and sturdy. I would love to sew for you - for a fee.
Hand-stitching repair work
Priced on a case by case basis.
I work cheap!
Will sew for mead, cheese curds, scrap fur...
NEW! Punk Rock Reticulation Enhancements
Add a Mohawk of faux fur to any small plush.
I have a tiny supply of colorful scraps that I would love to add to YOUR animal.
$4/inch if installed onto short fur, fleece, minky, etc.
$7/inch (cussing and cursing fee) if installed into long-pile fur or other difficult to handle situations.
Artistic liberty required. You will not regret this!
Addasqueaktomy surgery
$5 each on almost anything!
Noise maker inclued.
I've now got little RATTLES that can be put in your plush as well!
JUST the squeaker/rattle/squeaker reed
$2 each
3@$5
15@$20
Go BIG - $1 each if you buy 50 or more!
PLUSHIE 'tattooing'
Simple designs only, while onsite.
Take home work may be more elaborate.
Hearts, stars, triangles? A simple fleece shape, emblazoned forever to your plushie's hide, declaring his love of MOM, DAD, or maybe just PIE.
Let's talk design, and see what we can come up with!
See you real soon!
Can't sleep, sewing gloves.
Posted 9 years agoThis is my life now.
