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NekoCon - Art table and ALL THE PANELS!
Posted 9 years agoWe're on the road to VA!
NekoCon is good to us, so we'll be good to them.
I'm at table A08, and when I'm not there, I'll be teaching all sorts of fun (for a fee) sewing stuff.
FRIDAY
4:30, Autumn Harvest. Sewing apples, peppers, carrots, and leeks.
6:30, Throwing Stars (and Kunai )
7:30, Clip on Cat Ears.
9:30, Sew a Poop! (Or pee, or blood drop, or TP)
SATURDAY
7PM, Sew a Cupcake (or muffin, or ice cream cone)
9pm, NEW!!!! Sew a Dragon Ball!
SUNDAY
11AM, squeaky tacos
1pm, sushi rolls and rice balls
See you there!
NekoCon is good to us, so we'll be good to them.
I'm at table A08, and when I'm not there, I'll be teaching all sorts of fun (for a fee) sewing stuff.
FRIDAY
4:30, Autumn Harvest. Sewing apples, peppers, carrots, and leeks.
6:30, Throwing Stars (and Kunai )
7:30, Clip on Cat Ears.
9:30, Sew a Poop! (Or pee, or blood drop, or TP)
SATURDAY
7PM, Sew a Cupcake (or muffin, or ice cream cone)
9pm, NEW!!!! Sew a Dragon Ball!
SUNDAY
11AM, squeaky tacos
1pm, sushi rolls and rice balls
See you there!
Furpocalypse PANELS & LOOT BRAWL
Posted 9 years agoIn addition to having half a table across from Frisky Beast I'm the Dealers' Den, I'll be hosting ANOTHER LOOT BRAWL! 
RyuuYouki will be co-hosting once again, which means, if you like CHAINMAILE, you might want to be there! $15 entry fee means BETTER PRIZES, and if you don't believe me, well, I'm still coughing up colorful faux-fur hairballs.
You're welcome.
Loot Brawl will happen Saturday night, from 8-10.
On FRIDAY, I'll be teaching Sew a Cupcake (or muffin, or icell cream cone), from 7-9pm, and Sew a Squeaky Taco from 9-11pm.
That's right. I'm skipping DINNER to teach you how to sew food props for your fur suits.
....and now I'm hungry.
RyuuYouki will be co-hosting once again, which means, if you like CHAINMAILE, you might want to be there! $15 entry fee means BETTER PRIZES, and if you don't believe me, well, I'm still coughing up colorful faux-fur hairballs.You're welcome.
Loot Brawl will happen Saturday night, from 8-10.
On FRIDAY, I'll be teaching Sew a Cupcake (or muffin, or icell cream cone), from 7-9pm, and Sew a Squeaky Taco from 9-11pm.
That's right. I'm skipping DINNER to teach you how to sew food props for your fur suits.
....and now I'm hungry.
So, about Washington. ..
Posted 9 years agoThe old architecture is LOVELY, but no one said there would be zero parking.
Anime USA SEWING WORKSHOPS!
Posted 9 years agoWe're going to Anime USA!
No table this time around, so we get to just take it easy, relax, see the sites..
And run ALL THE SEWING PANELS! (We're in Panel 6 [Roosevelt 3] all weekend!)
FRIDAY:
Let's $ew: Throwing stars and kunai
Let's $ew a Kawaii Poo (and pee, and TP)
Let's $ew: Rice balls and sushi rolls
SATURDAY:
Let's $ew: Tacos
Let's $ew: Sweet Treats (Ice Cream, Cupcakes, Muffins)
Let's $ew: Autumn Harvest (Apples, Peppers, Carrots, Leeks)
SUNDAY:
Majik Mystery Loot Brawl! (The second one ever, long post incoming!)
Let's $ew: Fortune Cookies
8 events makes for a light weekend. If you SEE US, COME SAY HI!
No table this time around, so we get to just take it easy, relax, see the sites..
And run ALL THE SEWING PANELS! (We're in Panel 6 [Roosevelt 3] all weekend!)
FRIDAY:
Let's $ew: Throwing stars and kunai
Let's $ew a Kawaii Poo (and pee, and TP)
Let's $ew: Rice balls and sushi rolls
SATURDAY:
Let's $ew: Tacos
Let's $ew: Sweet Treats (Ice Cream, Cupcakes, Muffins)
Let's $ew: Autumn Harvest (Apples, Peppers, Carrots, Leeks)
SUNDAY:
Majik Mystery Loot Brawl! (The second one ever, long post incoming!)
Let's $ew: Fortune Cookies
8 events makes for a light weekend. If you SEE US, COME SAY HI!
Anime USA LOOT BRAWL revised!
Posted 9 years agoWe're hosting another THING!
This will be the Mate's first time co-hosting the new Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!! (Our second ever!)
When? Anime USA 2016! More specifically, Sunday, October 23rd, at NOON (barring schedule changes).
Where? AUSA, in Washington, DC! We're going to (likely, barring, again, schedule changes) be in Panel 6 (Roosevelt 3).
THERE WILL BE ONLY 30 SEATS.
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 $10. Each person may buy in ONCE. Your BJD 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.
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many Loots to put on the table. (Dear AUSA; we want a table!) At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
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 Loot equal to or greater than the value of the Buy In. Maybe your Loot isn't exciting. Maybe it's not relevant to your interests. Maybe you're allergic to gluten/cotton/trading cards. 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 hour and a half, 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. Don't be tardy to the party.
E) No lifting, no shaking, no X-Raying the Loots! Look with your eyes, and not with your paws. Once you've TOUCHED the Loot, you don't get to change your mind!
F) Loot SIZE is not indicative of value!
G) You cannot Steal if you have Unwrapped.
H) NO STEAL BACKS! If player 4 steals a box of play-doh from player 2, player 2 cannot steal that play-doh BACK from player 4 in the same turn.
I) TWO STEALS PER TURN, maximum! (Tier-1 Steal, Tier-2 Steal)
J) 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.
K)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 unwrap your Loot! 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 Loot-picking thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED his/her/their Loot, the choice of Unwrapping OR Stealing is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 declines to choose a random, still wrapped Loot. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not to open The Second Gift. She approaches Player 1, and DEMANDS to take possession of his A NEW CAR! THIS IS A TIER-1 STEAL. Player 1 is TEMPORARILY left with nothing. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved.
Player 1 must now choose a new Loot, or use his TIER-2 STEAL (IF there were other players to steal from. This early in the game, there is not, but by Player 3, there will be.) (Review Rules H and I here.)
Scenario B) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses a wrapped Loot from the table, 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 Second 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 Loot 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 Loots to choose from.
Player #3 may Unwrap OR Steal. If Player #3 chooses to Unwrap, hooray, new Loot revealed! If Player #3 chooses to Steal, they may Steal from #1 or #2, without Unwrapping. (Sometimes Unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Unwrapped.
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 Loots, 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 THEIVES 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 (sorry, sorry!) TRUMP THEM ALL! Player #1 has the option now to KEEP his/her/their current Loot, to STEAL from *ANY* other Player, uncontested, or to accept The Omega Loot.
If Player #1 chooses The Omega Loot, this item MAY be unwrapped by Player 1, and Player #1 may choose to keep either The Omega Loot, or the Loot 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 Loot bundles, 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!
(Up next in the same room: Let's $ew: Fortune Cookies!)
This will be the Mate's first time co-hosting the new Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!! (Our second ever!)
When? Anime USA 2016! More specifically, Sunday, October 23rd, at NOON (barring schedule changes).
Where? AUSA, in Washington, DC! We're going to (likely, barring, again, schedule changes) be in Panel 6 (Roosevelt 3).
THERE WILL BE ONLY 30 SEATS.
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 $10. Each person may buy in ONCE. Your BJD 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.
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many Loots to put on the table. (Dear AUSA; we want a table!) At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
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 Loot equal to or greater than the value of the Buy In. Maybe your Loot isn't exciting. Maybe it's not relevant to your interests. Maybe you're allergic to gluten/cotton/trading cards. 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 hour and a half, 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. Don't be tardy to the party.
E) No lifting, no shaking, no X-Raying the Loots! Look with your eyes, and not with your paws. Once you've TOUCHED the Loot, you don't get to change your mind!
F) Loot SIZE is not indicative of value!
G) You cannot Steal if you have Unwrapped.
H) NO STEAL BACKS! If player 4 steals a box of play-doh from player 2, player 2 cannot steal that play-doh BACK from player 4 in the same turn.
I) TWO STEALS PER TURN, maximum! (Tier-1 Steal, Tier-2 Steal)
J) 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.
K)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 unwrap your Loot! 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 Loot-picking thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED his/her/their Loot, the choice of Unwrapping OR Stealing is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 declines to choose a random, still wrapped Loot. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not to open The Second Gift. She approaches Player 1, and DEMANDS to take possession of his A NEW CAR! THIS IS A TIER-1 STEAL. Player 1 is TEMPORARILY left with nothing. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved.
Player 1 must now choose a new Loot, or use his TIER-2 STEAL (IF there were other players to steal from. This early in the game, there is not, but by Player 3, there will be.) (Review Rules H and I here.)
Scenario B) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses a wrapped Loot from the table, 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 Second 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 Loot 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 Loots to choose from.
Player #3 may Unwrap OR Steal. If Player #3 chooses to Unwrap, hooray, new Loot revealed! If Player #3 chooses to Steal, they may Steal from #1 or #2, without Unwrapping. (Sometimes Unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Unwrapped.
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 Loots, 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 THEIVES 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 (sorry, sorry!) TRUMP THEM ALL! Player #1 has the option now to KEEP his/her/their current Loot, to STEAL from *ANY* other Player, uncontested, or to accept The Omega Loot.
If Player #1 chooses The Omega Loot, this item MAY be unwrapped by Player 1, and Player #1 may choose to keep either The Omega Loot, or the Loot 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 Loot bundles, 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!
(Up next in the same room: Let's $ew: Fortune Cookies!)
DRINKTOBER CALENDAR! Help me fill this in!
Posted 9 years agoI HAVE CONVENTIONS. I will not plan to upload EVERY DAY. I may take skip days. I may upload early. I may upload late. Okay, I know me. I'm definitely uploading late.
ANIME USA: October 21-23.
FURPOCALYPSE: October 28-30
NEKOCON: November 4-6
Between conventions, I *must* finish panel preparations. Before conventions, I must build up inventory. I might be overloading myself this month, but dangit, I need to draw more!
Week 1: SATURDAY, October 1
Shake Up Saturday: No theme, just post something.
.
.
Week 2: SUNDAY, October 2 - SATURDAY, October 8
SU SUNDAY: Something Steven Universe.
Make Up Monday: Something old I've been meaning to do forever.
Toon Tuesday: I shouldn't have to explain this.
I OWE Wednesday: Commissions, Etsy customs, gifts for friends, Christmas prep.
Transformers Thursday: I can't draw Robots, but I can try!
Furry Friday: Something animal themed, or a YCH custom glass.
Shake Up Saturday: No theme, just post something
.
.
Week 3: SUNDAY, October 9 - SATURDAY, October 15
SU SUNDAY: Something Steven Universe.
Make Up Monday: Something old I've been meaning to do forever.
Toon Tuesday: I shouldn't have to explain this.
I OWE Wednesday: Commissions, Etsy customs, gifts for friends, Christmas prep.
YCH THURSDAY: Sell a slot, draw someone new.
Furry Friday: Something animal themed, or a YCH custom glass.
Shake Up Saturday: No theme, just post something
.
.
Week 4: SUNDAY, October 16 - SATURDAY, October 22
SUNDAY: FULL MOON!!! Taking WOLF/MOON suggestions!
MECHA MONDAY: I dunno, maybe D.Va from OverWatch?
Terror Tuesday: Something scary?
Witchy Wednesday: I like drawing girls. Shut up.
Thursday: Drive to Anime USA! Maybe no post.
AUSA Friday: If there's a post, it'll be anime!
AUSA Saturday: If there's a post, it'll be anime!
.
.
Week 5: SUNDAY, October 23 - SATURDAY, October 29
AUSA SUNDAY: If there's a post, it'll be anime!
Manic Monday: Drive home from AUSA, let's have something fast and easy.
Entombedsday: MOAR HALLOWEEN THEME!
What The Wednesday: It's gonna get a little weird, Gonna get a little wild. I ain't from round here, I'm from another dimension!
There's Fur In My Eyes Thursday: FURPOCALYPSE drive day! If there's a post, it's furry.
FurPo Friday: If there's a post, it's furry.
FurPo Saturday: If there's a post, it's furry.
.
.
Week 6: SUNDAY, October 30 - SATURDAY, October 31
FurPo Sunday: If there's a post, it's furry.
Maniacal Laugh Monday: Let's have some villains, ghosts, or ghouls! (Also, Drive Home from FurPocalypse!)
OKAY, kids. There's a month's worth of work, and THEN some. Meanwhile, I'm also prepping for 3 conventions, 3 conventions' worth of table inventory, 20-something sewing panels, 2 or 3 Loot Brawl events, time with the mate, time spent freezing in my hovel, and.. uhm. Oh yeah. ETSY SALES! (I hope I hope I hope!)
ANIME USA: October 21-23.
FURPOCALYPSE: October 28-30
NEKOCON: November 4-6
Between conventions, I *must* finish panel preparations. Before conventions, I must build up inventory. I might be overloading myself this month, but dangit, I need to draw more!
Week 1: SATURDAY, October 1
Shake Up Saturday: No theme, just post something.
.
.
Week 2: SUNDAY, October 2 - SATURDAY, October 8
SU SUNDAY: Something Steven Universe.
Make Up Monday: Something old I've been meaning to do forever.
Toon Tuesday: I shouldn't have to explain this.
I OWE Wednesday: Commissions, Etsy customs, gifts for friends, Christmas prep.
Transformers Thursday: I can't draw Robots, but I can try!
Furry Friday: Something animal themed, or a YCH custom glass.
Shake Up Saturday: No theme, just post something
.
.
Week 3: SUNDAY, October 9 - SATURDAY, October 15
SU SUNDAY: Something Steven Universe.
Make Up Monday: Something old I've been meaning to do forever.
Toon Tuesday: I shouldn't have to explain this.
I OWE Wednesday: Commissions, Etsy customs, gifts for friends, Christmas prep.
YCH THURSDAY: Sell a slot, draw someone new.
Furry Friday: Something animal themed, or a YCH custom glass.
Shake Up Saturday: No theme, just post something
.
.
Week 4: SUNDAY, October 16 - SATURDAY, October 22
SUNDAY: FULL MOON!!! Taking WOLF/MOON suggestions!
MECHA MONDAY: I dunno, maybe D.Va from OverWatch?
Terror Tuesday: Something scary?
Witchy Wednesday: I like drawing girls. Shut up.
Thursday: Drive to Anime USA! Maybe no post.
AUSA Friday: If there's a post, it'll be anime!
AUSA Saturday: If there's a post, it'll be anime!
.
.
Week 5: SUNDAY, October 23 - SATURDAY, October 29
AUSA SUNDAY: If there's a post, it'll be anime!
Manic Monday: Drive home from AUSA, let's have something fast and easy.
Entombedsday: MOAR HALLOWEEN THEME!
What The Wednesday: It's gonna get a little weird, Gonna get a little wild. I ain't from round here, I'm from another dimension!
There's Fur In My Eyes Thursday: FURPOCALYPSE drive day! If there's a post, it's furry.
FurPo Friday: If there's a post, it's furry.
FurPo Saturday: If there's a post, it's furry.
.
.
Week 6: SUNDAY, October 30 - SATURDAY, October 31
FurPo Sunday: If there's a post, it's furry.
Maniacal Laugh Monday: Let's have some villains, ghosts, or ghouls! (Also, Drive Home from FurPocalypse!)
OKAY, kids. There's a month's worth of work, and THEN some. Meanwhile, I'm also prepping for 3 conventions, 3 conventions' worth of table inventory, 20-something sewing panels, 2 or 3 Loot Brawl events, time with the mate, time spent freezing in my hovel, and.. uhm. Oh yeah. ETSY SALES! (I hope I hope I hope!)
IIIIIINKTOBER!!! Inktober-Drinktober
Posted 9 years agoI keep hearing about InkTober. Every year. From art 'friends' who participate, who I can only guess, me being so hopelessly out of every loop that ever looped de loop, that they've been invited to. That they have friends I don't know, and circles I can't enter, that host these wonderful, motivational community events, and I'm just on the outside, all 'herp de dee, picking my toes, no one talks to me.'
Fuck it.
I'm doing my own InkTober.
I want to be a part of a thing, but I'm not about to impose myself on a group of people that don't want me - I'm doing this for me.
Now, I've tried, for years and years, to sell original art, prints, printed B&W with custom colors. I'm not great, but I never thought I was that BAD. The most common reaction is 'Oh, this is pretty!' and then the browsing would-be customer walks away. I can't sell bookmarks, I can't sell badges, I can't sell anything paper, no matter what it happens to be. If I put those same drawings on glass? SURE! NO PROBLEM! Sell it all day every day. So my Inktober isn't going to be shown at the paper level, in most cases.
I'll be showing finished, glass-ready designs for most of Ink-Tober.
Yes, folks. It's DRINKTOBER.
I might show pencils and WiPs along the way. I might not. That whole 'China steals designs from DeviantArt to sell iPhone cases' thing still makes me hesitant to post 2D art on any part of the web. Bravo to those of you who do.
FACT: Majik is LAZY.
If I miss a day during my self-imposed DRINKTOBER, You, friends and followers, have EVERY right to spam my shout box and slow-shame me. I NEED HELP. I NEED YOUR POKES AND PRODS.
*Heee* Prods.
So what's in my DrinkTober calendar? Hm. Good question. I've got some old commissions to wrap up. I have a 17 years long To Do List for glass designs I've always wanted to get done, and probably still can sell. I have some unfinished product lines that need rounding out.
My next journal will be the DrinkTober calendar in progress. I NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL IT OUT.
Fuck it.
I'm doing my own InkTober.
I want to be a part of a thing, but I'm not about to impose myself on a group of people that don't want me - I'm doing this for me.
Now, I've tried, for years and years, to sell original art, prints, printed B&W with custom colors. I'm not great, but I never thought I was that BAD. The most common reaction is 'Oh, this is pretty!' and then the browsing would-be customer walks away. I can't sell bookmarks, I can't sell badges, I can't sell anything paper, no matter what it happens to be. If I put those same drawings on glass? SURE! NO PROBLEM! Sell it all day every day. So my Inktober isn't going to be shown at the paper level, in most cases.
I'll be showing finished, glass-ready designs for most of Ink-Tober.
Yes, folks. It's DRINKTOBER.
I might show pencils and WiPs along the way. I might not. That whole 'China steals designs from DeviantArt to sell iPhone cases' thing still makes me hesitant to post 2D art on any part of the web. Bravo to those of you who do.
FACT: Majik is LAZY.
If I miss a day during my self-imposed DRINKTOBER, You, friends and followers, have EVERY right to spam my shout box and slow-shame me. I NEED HELP. I NEED YOUR POKES AND PRODS.
*Heee* Prods.
So what's in my DrinkTober calendar? Hm. Good question. I've got some old commissions to wrap up. I have a 17 years long To Do List for glass designs I've always wanted to get done, and probably still can sell. I have some unfinished product lines that need rounding out.
My next journal will be the DrinkTober calendar in progress. I NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL IT OUT.
FurPocalypse - LOOT BRAWL and sew with me!
Posted 9 years agoSew a snack!!
FurPocalypse has accepted two sewing panels this year:
Sew a Squeaky Taco
and
Sew Ice Cream/Cupcakes/Muffins
If your fur suit gets hungry, these might be worth dropping in on.
And in the tradition of me taking money to entertain you...
LOOT BRAWL!!
I know what you're really here for.
Another team up with the FABULOUS and WONDERFUL RyuuYouki , who contributes some SUPER AWESOME SWAG to the party.
This time around it's $15.
Yes, that's more than $10. If you can't afford $10, maybe you want to stay home and save your pennies. Pay some bills or something.
What does the higher price mean?
It means BETTER PRIZES!
More TAILS! More EARS! More FUNKO POPS!
Have suggestions? LET US KNOW! What would YOU expect to get in a $15 gift exchange?
See you there!!
FurPocalypse has accepted two sewing panels this year:
Sew a Squeaky Taco
and
Sew Ice Cream/Cupcakes/Muffins
If your fur suit gets hungry, these might be worth dropping in on.
And in the tradition of me taking money to entertain you...
LOOT BRAWL!!
I know what you're really here for.
Another team up with the FABULOUS and WONDERFUL
RyuuYouki , who contributes some SUPER AWESOME SWAG to the party.This time around it's $15.
Yes, that's more than $10. If you can't afford $10, maybe you want to stay home and save your pennies. Pay some bills or something.
What does the higher price mean?
It means BETTER PRIZES!
More TAILS! More EARS! More FUNKO POPS!
Have suggestions? LET US KNOW! What would YOU expect to get in a $15 gift exchange?
See you there!!
FurP table, and WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Posted 9 years agoI have.. Half a table?
...Better than nothing, and a whole lot cheaper, but..
Do I bring JUST GLASS?
Do I bring JUST PLUSH?
Do I treat it like a clearance event, and bring all the weird stuff that doesn't fit in?
HALP!
...Better than nothing, and a whole lot cheaper, but..
Do I bring JUST GLASS?
Do I bring JUST PLUSH?
Do I treat it like a clearance event, and bring all the weird stuff that doesn't fit in?
HALP!
Home from FA:U--FillyCon--Dragon*Con? ALL OF THEM!
Posted 9 years ago...ALL of them. And I am TIRED. Snakes should not have sore footsies!
I'm HOME.
I'm tired.
And I'm tired. Did I mention that yet? Tired. All the tired.
Sales were *meh*, networking was okay.
And now, catching up on commissions! All the glass, some of the plush, and one giant cat wiener.
..My job is strange. I MADE IT MYSELF!
I'm HOME.
I'm tired.
And I'm tired. Did I mention that yet? Tired. All the tired.
Sales were *meh*, networking was okay.
And now, catching up on commissions! All the glass, some of the plush, and one giant cat wiener.
..My job is strange. I MADE IT MYSELF!
FA:U - Majik Mystery Loot Brawl TEASERS
Posted 9 years agoSUNDAY AFTERNOON, 1:30pm, Layton room.
So, the long sheet of RULES is kind of boring, I know. It's terrible, and reading is haaaard.
(over here, if you're confused. http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7701067/ )
Maybe you're wondering what your $10 buy in will get you. That's fair. For some of us, $10 is a lot of disposable income. For some, it's a drop in the bucket, and Hey, whatever, man.
You'll get AT LEAST $10 worth of stuff in exchange. No one is going home poorer, but.. one man's trash is another man's treasure.
SOME OF YOU are going home with Loot Crate goodies.
You noticed that I etch glasses? Some of you are getting nerdy fun glasses!
At least ONE of you is going home with A TAIL.
We've got toys, both plush and plastic.
The most important thing to know?
THE MORE SEATS WE FILL, the BETTER the top tier items will get!
We're going to be prepared for at least 30 players.
If we only get THREE players, that's not a very fun game.
The more we get, the more likely it is that someone's getting THE BIG PRIZE.
Get it?
TL;DR: Bring your friends!!
So, the long sheet of RULES is kind of boring, I know. It's terrible, and reading is haaaard.
(over here, if you're confused. http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7701067/ )
Maybe you're wondering what your $10 buy in will get you. That's fair. For some of us, $10 is a lot of disposable income. For some, it's a drop in the bucket, and Hey, whatever, man.
You'll get AT LEAST $10 worth of stuff in exchange. No one is going home poorer, but.. one man's trash is another man's treasure.
SOME OF YOU are going home with Loot Crate goodies.
You noticed that I etch glasses? Some of you are getting nerdy fun glasses!
At least ONE of you is going home with A TAIL.
We've got toys, both plush and plastic.
The most important thing to know?
THE MORE SEATS WE FILL, the BETTER the top tier items will get!
We're going to be prepared for at least 30 players.
If we only get THREE players, that's not a very fun game.
The more we get, the more likely it is that someone's getting THE BIG PRIZE.
Get it?
TL;DR: Bring your friends!!
FA:U Meme again.
Posted 9 years agoWhere are you staying?
Indoors, with RyuuYouki.
What day are you getting there?
Thursday? I think Thursday.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
I'm on panel staff! I might actually get to attend panels I'm not running.
Will you be suiting?
Too poor to suit.
What is your gender?
Unless you're in my pants, it's rather irrelevant, isn't it?
How tall are you?
Neither tall nor short.
May I talk to you?
*eyerolls* OH, if you MUST.
Can I touch you?
Nyyy.. ah... m-maybe? WHY is this a question??
How can I find you?
I'm in the book!
Can I buy you drinks?
Yes, please!
Can I give you stuff?
Define 'stuff.'
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Yeeaeh, no. These meme questions are always weird...
Do you have an artist table?
For a change, NO! (But hey, pre-orders..) I might find time to clutter up the zoo, while I'm finishing stock for FillyCon the weekend after this.
Will you be going to parties?
Invite me!
Will you be performing?
When am I not??
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
I don't always hear well, and I rarely wear my glasses - up close and out loud, please?
Can I take your picture?
Please no?
Indoors, with
RyuuYouki.What day are you getting there?
Thursday? I think Thursday.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
I'm on panel staff! I might actually get to attend panels I'm not running.
Will you be suiting?
Too poor to suit.
What is your gender?
Unless you're in my pants, it's rather irrelevant, isn't it?
How tall are you?
Neither tall nor short.
May I talk to you?
*eyerolls* OH, if you MUST.
Can I touch you?
Nyyy.. ah... m-maybe? WHY is this a question??
How can I find you?
I'm in the book!
Can I buy you drinks?
Yes, please!
Can I give you stuff?
Define 'stuff.'
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Yeeaeh, no. These meme questions are always weird...
Do you have an artist table?
For a change, NO! (But hey, pre-orders..) I might find time to clutter up the zoo, while I'm finishing stock for FillyCon the weekend after this.
Will you be going to parties?
Invite me!
Will you be performing?
When am I not??
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
I don't always hear well, and I rarely wear my glasses - up close and out loud, please?
Can I take your picture?
Please no?
Care Package/Share Package, part 3 - Shipping + JEWELRY.
Posted 9 years agoTalk back to me on this! (I've had some great responses, so far. This is definitely going to be a thing.)
I'm mostly spinning my gears now, adjusting and readjusting in my head, picking at the little things and taking sub-par photos of massive quantities of similar stock.
Fact: Shipping is costly.
Problem: Shipping SMALL parcels tends to lead to LOST and DAMAGED parcels (in my case, my PO commits hate crime against most packages sized 3x3x4 inches and smaller. I've received countless torn and stomped on bubble mailers, and they've 'lost' several single shot glass-sized boxes. I now try to ship 4x4x4" and up, whenever possible. This seems to work for me, YMMV.)
Problem: In the case of jewelry, 4x4x4" boxes can hold DOZENS of necklaces, earrings, cufflinks, the way I currently package them (in small, individual ziplock baggies.)
Problem: No one wants 48 necklaces. Okay.. No one wants 48 necklaces at a fair price. (If someone does, I'm FULLY prepared for this!!)
SOLUTION: PACKAGING! I have, through no design of my own, a LARGE stash of small jewelry boxes that customers at con never want - they'd rather wear their new trinkets right away (yay!). I also have a slight, ah.. problem.. when it comes to buying wrapping paper. I LOVE wrapping paper. I buy far more than I can use.
Boxed and/or wrapped items in the Care Packages - treat yourself to unwrapping something, instead of just seeing all the loot right away when you open the box.
WAY less disappointing than opening a big box and finding three or four TINY little things in it that take up about a quarter of the space (THANKS, bag of potato chips! So disappointing!) - How long has it been since someone GIFTWRAPPED something for you?
..I think this needs to be a thing.
I'm mostly spinning my gears now, adjusting and readjusting in my head, picking at the little things and taking sub-par photos of massive quantities of similar stock.
Fact: Shipping is costly.
Problem: Shipping SMALL parcels tends to lead to LOST and DAMAGED parcels (in my case, my PO commits hate crime against most packages sized 3x3x4 inches and smaller. I've received countless torn and stomped on bubble mailers, and they've 'lost' several single shot glass-sized boxes. I now try to ship 4x4x4" and up, whenever possible. This seems to work for me, YMMV.)
Problem: In the case of jewelry, 4x4x4" boxes can hold DOZENS of necklaces, earrings, cufflinks, the way I currently package them (in small, individual ziplock baggies.)
Problem: No one wants 48 necklaces. Okay.. No one wants 48 necklaces at a fair price. (If someone does, I'm FULLY prepared for this!!)
SOLUTION: PACKAGING! I have, through no design of my own, a LARGE stash of small jewelry boxes that customers at con never want - they'd rather wear their new trinkets right away (yay!). I also have a slight, ah.. problem.. when it comes to buying wrapping paper. I LOVE wrapping paper. I buy far more than I can use.
Boxed and/or wrapped items in the Care Packages - treat yourself to unwrapping something, instead of just seeing all the loot right away when you open the box.
WAY less disappointing than opening a big box and finding three or four TINY little things in it that take up about a quarter of the space (THANKS, bag of potato chips! So disappointing!) - How long has it been since someone GIFTWRAPPED something for you?
..I think this needs to be a thing.
Care Package/Share Package, SURVEY & expanding thoughts.
Posted 9 years agoAfter a brief assessment, I *definitely* have MORE THAN ENOUGH Steampunk/Dice jewelry and assorted bits to make up a few packages FOR HIM (Cufflinks!) and FOR HER (Earrings! Okay, him OR her, but I don't know any men who wear French hook earrings after, oh, the rise and fall of Motley Crue.)
Maybe I could do a set price, no choices bundle (A la Loot Crate) - Everyone gets $X worth of goodies for ($X - bulk discount + Shipping). I could do one or two BIG SPREAD pics of the things that will be divided up between all the packages, so you have an idea of what you MIGHT GET, but not a guarantee.
I could offer Tiered Packaging. Maybe you want to spend $10 to get (one or two) nifty surprises in the mail. Maybe you want to spend $50 for a few little things, and one BIG thing? (Always, guaranteed you'll get MORE than your money's worth!)
And what's this about _SHARE_ packages? Maybe you're GENEROUS. Maybe you in NY love the Steampunk Mostly Earrings package, and your guy friend in Arizona needs cufflinks, and your sister in Nebraska ALSO loves crazy earrings. So you COULD buy a package for yourself, for $X + Shipping. INSTEAD, you buy (3 x $X - bulk discount) + (3 x $Shipping) to have the packages sent out to all three of you.
So, let's get a SURVEY going!
1) Tiered packages that allow you to spend a little, or a lot, each optional time a Package comes up. Yes/No
2) Share packages for remote friends are a great idea! Yes/No
3) My friends with similar tastes live nearby, and dropping 2 or more near-identical bundles to the same address is a good idea. Yes/No
4) At-con pick up for people going to the same shows as Majik? Yes/No
5) I am a fursuiter/costumer/photographer/plush-collector/spontaneous giver of silly gifts, AND a Care Package/Share Package of plush playfood is relevant to my interests. Yes/No
6) I know that shipping glass is expensive, AND I think that $10S&H is still worth getting $30 worth of shot glasses, or ONE pint glass, because USPS is greedy. Yes/No
I am not a robot, I am not a mind-reader, and I hate railroading. If you have a disagree, or a partial yes/no, PLEASE EXPAND! Tell me what you think, and we'll build this thing up to be user friendly!
Maybe I could do a set price, no choices bundle (A la Loot Crate) - Everyone gets $X worth of goodies for ($X - bulk discount + Shipping). I could do one or two BIG SPREAD pics of the things that will be divided up between all the packages, so you have an idea of what you MIGHT GET, but not a guarantee.
I could offer Tiered Packaging. Maybe you want to spend $10 to get (one or two) nifty surprises in the mail. Maybe you want to spend $50 for a few little things, and one BIG thing? (Always, guaranteed you'll get MORE than your money's worth!)
And what's this about _SHARE_ packages? Maybe you're GENEROUS. Maybe you in NY love the Steampunk Mostly Earrings package, and your guy friend in Arizona needs cufflinks, and your sister in Nebraska ALSO loves crazy earrings. So you COULD buy a package for yourself, for $X + Shipping. INSTEAD, you buy (3 x $X - bulk discount) + (3 x $Shipping) to have the packages sent out to all three of you.
So, let's get a SURVEY going!
1) Tiered packages that allow you to spend a little, or a lot, each optional time a Package comes up. Yes/No
2) Share packages for remote friends are a great idea! Yes/No
3) My friends with similar tastes live nearby, and dropping 2 or more near-identical bundles to the same address is a good idea. Yes/No
4) At-con pick up for people going to the same shows as Majik? Yes/No
5) I am a fursuiter/costumer/photographer/plush-collector/spontaneous giver of silly gifts, AND a Care Package/Share Package of plush playfood is relevant to my interests. Yes/No
6) I know that shipping glass is expensive, AND I think that $10S&H is still worth getting $30 worth of shot glasses, or ONE pint glass, because USPS is greedy. Yes/No
I am not a robot, I am not a mind-reader, and I hate railroading. If you have a disagree, or a partial yes/no, PLEASE EXPAND! Tell me what you think, and we'll build this thing up to be user friendly!
Care packages/Share packages
Posted 9 years agoI suddenly fund myself with a surplus of (new/handmade) jewelry.
If I were to make up some inexpensive bundles, would anyone be interested?
(Jewelry this time around, and if there's interest, maybe plush or glass next time?)
If I were to make up some inexpensive bundles, would anyone be interested?
(Jewelry this time around, and if there's interest, maybe plush or glass next time?)
FA:United MAJIK MYSTERY LOOT BRAWL event!! OFFICIAL RULES.
Posted 9 years agoWe're hosting a THING!
By 'we' I mean RyuuYouki and myself. By 'THING,' I mean...
The first ever Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!!
When? FA:United 2016! More specifically, Sunday, August 14th, at 2:30pm (barring schedule changes.)
Where? FA:U, in Herndon, VA! We're going to (likely, barring, again, schedule changes) be in the Chesapeake room.
We are allowing for up to 30 players in this CLOSED ROOM event. Less? No problem? MORE? Tell a staffer - we'd love to do this again next year!
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 $10. 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.
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many gifts to put on the table. (Dear FA:U; we want a table!) At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
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 (needs a good name). 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 hour, 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) The gift you pick does NOT have to match your Buy In or Randomized Numbers. ANY NUMBER WILL DO!
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 thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED his/her/their gift, the choice of Unwrapping OR Stealing is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses a random gift, but they are not interested in that random gift. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not to open The Second Gift. She approaches Player 1, and DEMANDS, at gift-point, to take possession of his A NEW CAR!. Player 1 is left with Second Gift. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved. Player 1 must now open The Second 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 Second 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 Gifts to choose from. Player #3 MUST draw a Wrapped Gift, but, like Player #2, may only Unwrap that NEW GIFT if NOT STEALING. If Player #3 chooses to Unwrap, please sit down. If Player #3 chooses to Steal, please select your New Gift, and Steal from #1 or #2, without Unwrapping. (Sometimes Unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Unwrapped.
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 THEIVES 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 (sorry, sorry!) TRUMP 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 hansd, 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. By 'THING,' I mean...The first ever Majik Mystery Loot Brawl!!
When? FA:United 2016! More specifically, Sunday, August 14th, at 2:30pm (barring schedule changes.)
Where? FA:U, in Herndon, VA! We're going to (likely, barring, again, schedule changes) be in the Chesapeake room.
We are allowing for up to 30 players in this CLOSED ROOM event. Less? No problem? MORE? Tell a staffer - we'd love to do this again next year!
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 $10. 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.
The Buy In tells us how many people are participating, and how many gifts to put on the table. (Dear FA:U; we want a table!) At this point, the doors will CLOSE, to prevent cheating.
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 (needs a good name). 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 hour, 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) The gift you pick does NOT have to match your Buy In or Randomized Numbers. ANY NUMBER WILL DO!
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 thieves!
Step 5: Player 2+
The second player is the FIRST TRUE THIEF... maybe. Or maybe not.
When the Player #2 has PICKED his/her/their gift, the choice of Unwrapping OR Stealing is available - it can't be both! Let's see these two scenarios below.
Scenario A) Player 1 has unwrapped A NEW CAR!. Player 2 chooses a random gift, but they are not interested in that random gift. Player 2 is covetous. Player 2 has avarice in her heart, and decides not to open The Second Gift. She approaches Player 1, and DEMANDS, at gift-point, to take possession of his A NEW CAR!. Player 1 is left with Second Gift. Player 2 gets A NEW CAR!, and the potential to be Future Thieved. Player 1 must now open The Second 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 Second 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 Gifts to choose from. Player #3 MUST draw a Wrapped Gift, but, like Player #2, may only Unwrap that NEW GIFT if NOT STEALING. If Player #3 chooses to Unwrap, please sit down. If Player #3 chooses to Steal, please select your New Gift, and Steal from #1 or #2, without Unwrapping. (Sometimes Unwrapping the gift is the best part!)
This process continues on until the final player has Stolen or Unwrapped.
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 THEIVES 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 (sorry, sorry!) TRUMP 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 hansd, 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!
Pink Lion behemoth needs new home..
Posted 9 years ago...or I'm going to start Cat-Shaming this thing.
Sadly, my Lion didn't find a home at AnthroCon.
I'm not giving up!
Unsure yet whether he's going to ConnectiCon or BronyCon this weekend. Depends on which vehicle he fits in!
WILL post here when we're on the road to Hartford/Baltimare.
Stay tuned!
Sadly, my Lion didn't find a home at AnthroCon.
I'm not giving up!
Unsure yet whether he's going to ConnectiCon or BronyCon this weekend. Depends on which vehicle he fits in!
WILL post here when we're on the road to Hartford/Baltimare.
Stay tuned!
AnthroCon Meme!
Posted 9 years agoTruncated, because... uhm. Because.
Where are you staying?
More like WHEN am I staying! I'm at the Renaissance!
What day are you getting there? How long are you going?
I'll be arriving Thursday and staying until Monday.
Who will you be rooming with?
This weekend's new booth bunny (not seen on FA)
How is the best way to find you? Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Table A1-4///Table A5. Sewing all the plushies, selling all the glass!
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Up close and loudly!
Do you have an artist table?
Nope, Dealer's Room
What do you look like? What is your gender?
Red face, blue or blonde mohawk, sewing needles tucked into my shirt. I'll likely be trying to take your money.
Gender: *I* think I look female, but I've been called 'Sir' a lot lately. Sadly, not for fun reasons.
Are you nice?
I will slap anyone who says I'm not.
Will you be suiting?
Will I fit in your suit? Do I really *want* to?
Do you do free art?
Honey, I got bills to pay. If you want free, you're getting stick figures.
Can I talk to you?
Ohjeez, if you MUST..
Can I touch you?
Uhhhm. I.. uh... WHY is this always on these memes?
Can I buy you drinks?
ALWAYS! (I like rum. Or vodka. Or mead. Or sake.)
Can I give you stuff?
Is it good stuff?
Can I take your picture?
PLEASE DON'T.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
If you are Vin Diesel, yes, yes you may.
Will you be going to parties?
Invite me, you never know.
Will you be performing?
Baby, I never stop.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Earn more than it cost to get here. Firp ding blast rental van!!!
Where are you staying?
More like WHEN am I staying! I'm at the Renaissance!
What day are you getting there? How long are you going?
I'll be arriving Thursday and staying until Monday.
Who will you be rooming with?
This weekend's new booth bunny (not seen on FA)
How is the best way to find you? Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Table A1-4///Table A5. Sewing all the plushies, selling all the glass!
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Up close and loudly!
Do you have an artist table?
Nope, Dealer's Room
What do you look like? What is your gender?
Red face, blue or blonde mohawk, sewing needles tucked into my shirt. I'll likely be trying to take your money.
Gender: *I* think I look female, but I've been called 'Sir' a lot lately. Sadly, not for fun reasons.
Are you nice?
I will slap anyone who says I'm not.
Will you be suiting?
Will I fit in your suit? Do I really *want* to?
Do you do free art?
Honey, I got bills to pay. If you want free, you're getting stick figures.
Can I talk to you?
Ohjeez, if you MUST..
Can I touch you?
Uhhhm. I.. uh... WHY is this always on these memes?
Can I buy you drinks?
ALWAYS! (I like rum. Or vodka. Or mead. Or sake.)
Can I give you stuff?
Is it good stuff?
Can I take your picture?
PLEASE DON'T.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
If you are Vin Diesel, yes, yes you may.
Will you be going to parties?
Invite me, you never know.
Will you be performing?
Baby, I never stop.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Earn more than it cost to get here. Firp ding blast rental van!!!
ANTHROCON! I've got a table! (and two jobs??)
Posted 9 years agoSo I missed *last* year, but.. I've finally got a booth of my own!
Many of you might know me as the horrible, horrible person who made you buy a plushie. I've been helping out The Dragon's Lair for YEARS - actually, my first show with them was AnthroCon 2002 (RiP, Philly Adams Mark!). We're that BIG booth, in the way, way back of the Dealers' Den, every year, with all the stuffed animals, the wildlife t-shirts, and the fat chick who puts squeakers in everything. (That's me. I'm the fat chick. I have squeakers.)
Well! This year, I've got a table, right next to where you know I should be (I think I'm A5?). I'll have some handmade plush. I'll have my glass etchings. I'm working my buns off to get my giant pink Lion plush done this week (hooboy!) - and anything else I can stock up for you guys, my favorite customers.
*YES, I am bringing squeakers (and reeds!) for sale.
*YES, I still do Add-a-squeaktomy surgery on ANY PLUSH YOU BRING ME THAT ISN'T WET. (don't ask. Please don't ask!) In most cases, this is a $5, out-patient surgery, no anesthetic needed.
*YES, I'm still helping out The Dragon's Lair. Come fetch me (Blue or blond mohawk) - if I'm not over there already. I will help you find the perfect (fox, it's a fox, it's ALWAYS a fox) plushie of your dreams. It's okay. I hate change, too.
*YES, I *can* be in two places at the same time! That's my mutant super power.
*YES, I take custom orders! Plush, glass etching, and finally - vinyl decals! My art, your art, or (with permission) - your friend's art. If it CAN be done, heck YEAH I'll give it a try!
*YES, I still offer a discount to Staff, Security, other Vendors - Remind me. I'm not always looking at your ribbons.
Stop on by. I MISSED YOU.
Ask me about the UnderTale designs. Or the 5 Nights, or the new Pokemon, or the Lucio I'm drawing RIGHT NOW, for glass. Talk to me about BronyCon, ConnectiCon, FillyCon, FA:United. Show me your new badge. MAN, I missed AnthroCon!
Many of you might know me as the horrible, horrible person who made you buy a plushie. I've been helping out The Dragon's Lair for YEARS - actually, my first show with them was AnthroCon 2002 (RiP, Philly Adams Mark!). We're that BIG booth, in the way, way back of the Dealers' Den, every year, with all the stuffed animals, the wildlife t-shirts, and the fat chick who puts squeakers in everything. (That's me. I'm the fat chick. I have squeakers.)
Well! This year, I've got a table, right next to where you know I should be (I think I'm A5?). I'll have some handmade plush. I'll have my glass etchings. I'm working my buns off to get my giant pink Lion plush done this week (hooboy!) - and anything else I can stock up for you guys, my favorite customers.
*YES, I am bringing squeakers (and reeds!) for sale.
*YES, I still do Add-a-squeaktomy surgery on ANY PLUSH YOU BRING ME THAT ISN'T WET. (don't ask. Please don't ask!) In most cases, this is a $5, out-patient surgery, no anesthetic needed.
*YES, I'm still helping out The Dragon's Lair. Come fetch me (Blue or blond mohawk) - if I'm not over there already. I will help you find the perfect (fox, it's a fox, it's ALWAYS a fox) plushie of your dreams. It's okay. I hate change, too.
*YES, I *can* be in two places at the same time! That's my mutant super power.
*YES, I take custom orders! Plush, glass etching, and finally - vinyl decals! My art, your art, or (with permission) - your friend's art. If it CAN be done, heck YEAH I'll give it a try!
*YES, I still offer a discount to Staff, Security, other Vendors - Remind me. I'm not always looking at your ribbons.
Stop on by. I MISSED YOU.
Ask me about the UnderTale designs. Or the 5 Nights, or the new Pokemon, or the Lucio I'm drawing RIGHT NOW, for glass. Talk to me about BronyCon, ConnectiCon, FillyCon, FA:United. Show me your new badge. MAN, I missed AnthroCon!
BLFC Charity Auction STREAMING NOW.
Posted 9 years agohttps://www.biggestlittlefurcon.org/
Set of 4 etched pints went for $240, I'm so proud!
The cobalt shots are going *right* now.
Set of 4 etched pints went for $240, I'm so proud!
The cobalt shots are going *right* now.
FurPocalypse rejection letter.
Posted 9 years agoOh, it hurts! It burns and it stings!
Waitlisted for BronyCon, turned down today for FurPocalypse - both conventions I've done more than once.
Am I doing something wrong?
Is someone running a smear campaign against me?
Does my work suck *that* badly?
Yeah, yeah, pity party, oh woe is me! No, just... the paranoid thoughts that come, when conventions offer no explanation of *why* you haven't been accepted as a dealer.
So.. uhm. Nuts?
... Post some cheer-up music or something down below?
I've got orders to fill. I can't quit now! MUST keep working!!
Waitlisted for BronyCon, turned down today for FurPocalypse - both conventions I've done more than once.
Am I doing something wrong?
Is someone running a smear campaign against me?
Does my work suck *that* badly?
Yeah, yeah, pity party, oh woe is me! No, just... the paranoid thoughts that come, when conventions offer no explanation of *why* you haven't been accepted as a dealer.
So.. uhm. Nuts?
... Post some cheer-up music or something down below?
I've got orders to fill. I can't quit now! MUST keep working!!
Not dead yet!
Posted 9 years agoJust pining for the fjords.
You know how to reach me.
You know how to reach me.
Ft'M - Today my life is ridiculous.
Posted 9 years agoGetting ready for Fur the 'More, and today's prep is to design patterns for my sewing classes.
Today, I'm making patterns for toilet paper, and a drop of pee.
Damnit, conventions.
Today, I'm making patterns for toilet paper, and a drop of pee.
Damnit, conventions.
Fur the 'More panel schedule!
Posted 9 years agoIn addition to having a Dealers' Den table, I'll be hosting a few sewing panels.
Remember how y'all asked me to run 'Sew a Poop'? Remember how I made that happen?
NOW it's going to be 'Bathroom Buddies.' The poop found friends and I hate you all.
(All sewing workshops have an entrance fee. Sched will tell you all about it! https://furthemore2016.sched.org/ )
FRIDAY!
Let's Sew! Bathroom Buddies, noon o'clock.
Let's Sew! Fur suit-sized Squeaky Toys, 3:30p
Let's Sew! Cat & Pony Ears, 7:30p
SATURDAY!
Uhh.. Iunno. Go to the charity auction or something. It's at 3pm.
SUNDAY!
Let's Sew! Squeaky Tacos, 11:30a
Let's Sew! Cupcakes, Muffins, & Ice Cream, 2p
That's it, kids! Nice, easy weekend. More money for you to spend IN THE DEALERS' DEN and ARTISTS' ALLEY!
Remember how y'all asked me to run 'Sew a Poop'? Remember how I made that happen?
NOW it's going to be 'Bathroom Buddies.' The poop found friends and I hate you all.
(All sewing workshops have an entrance fee. Sched will tell you all about it! https://furthemore2016.sched.org/ )
FRIDAY!
Let's Sew! Bathroom Buddies, noon o'clock.
Let's Sew! Fur suit-sized Squeaky Toys, 3:30p
Let's Sew! Cat & Pony Ears, 7:30p
SATURDAY!
Uhh.. Iunno. Go to the charity auction or something. It's at 3pm.
SUNDAY!
Let's Sew! Squeaky Tacos, 11:30a
Let's Sew! Cupcakes, Muffins, & Ice Cream, 2p
That's it, kids! Nice, easy weekend. More money for you to spend IN THE DEALERS' DEN and ARTISTS' ALLEY!
Fur the 'More meme thing.
Posted 9 years agoQ: How are you getting there?
A: Uhh.. Ways? Ways.
Q: Who do I address you as?
A: Majik, Jo, Plushie Lady, Glass-making-pretty-person, Hey You.. and last year I was called 'Sir,' TWICE! In person! (Eh, whatever..)
Q: How old are you?
A:..Preeetty old.
Q: Where are you staying?
A: In a hotel room! (Dangit.. what's the main hotel again?)
Q: When will you be arriving and leaving?
A: I think it's Thursday to Sunday or Monday? Damned if I know. This is why I require a handler.
Q: Who will you be hanging with?
A: Whoever stops by the table, or pays for a class? Whoever wants to buy me dinner? Whoever gets me drunk!!
Q: Who will you be rooming with?
A: Myself! (And Ashton [She's new!], and hopefully WolfMama!)
Q: Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
A: Dru...uhh... at my table. Or running sewing classes!
Q: What/where will you be eating?
A: Damned if I know!
Q: Will you be having a room party?
A: Maybe in YOUR room. I like sleep. I like not cleaning up puke. I like not stepping on wet carpet and broken glass.
Q: Will you be drinking and/or getting drunk?
A: I sell beer glasses for a living. What do you think?
Q: What is your gender?
A: Well, I *was* called 'Sir' a few times. (For myself, gender indifferent. Toward others? I'm *REALLY* derp, I have a 0 perception score. Please remind me, and OFTEN.)
Q: How tall are you?
A: I am either not tall enough, or too tall, and I'm STILL not sure which it is.
Q: If I approach you, will you chat with me?
A: If you have a wallet, yes, I will chat with you.
Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media.....4dvg3bdefz.jpg
Q: How many furry conventions have you attended?
A: I ... uhhh.. y-yes? I think the answer is Yes. Yes is a number, isn't it?
(I've been at AnthroCon since 2002, and I've only missed two. I've been to FurPoc since it was Fur Fright, and.. uuuh.. There are more. This is one of them. I've been to lots.)
Q: Do you own a fursuit?
A: I am WAY too lazy to sew for myself.
Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: Nnnh.. aaah.. maybe? Did you bathe today? Did it work? Are you going to touch my butt? Do I know you? PLEASE ASK FIRST. Unless you're Vin Diesel. Then all bets are off, and I'm going to jail for sexual harassment.
Q: How can I find you?
A: I have a table! And I'm running panels! I'm in the Sched!!
Q: Can I buy you drinks?
A: GAWDS YES PLEASE! Not beer, not wine, not gin. (When in doubt? Any vodka that isn't Absolut or Crystal Skull. When in more doubt? You really can't screw up rum!!)
Q: Can I take your picture?
A: I'd *reeeeally* rather not be in pictures. For reasons. Please don't. Do not want.
Q: Do you do free art, trades, commissions, badges?
A: I.. have.. a table? Also for reasons.
(See also: http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media.....4dvg3bdefz.jpg )
Q: Do you have a table in the Artist Alley / Dealer's Den or a panel in the Art Show? If so, what are you selling?
A: I'm glad you asked! I totally would have forgotten to mention it if.. ah.. if.. nevermind. YES! Yes I do!
Q: Do you plan to volunteer?
A: Majik goes above and beyond - when asked.
Q: What's your goal for the con this year?
A: Once again.. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media.....4dvg3bdefz.jpg
Q: Anything else I need to know?
A: Uhm.. probably?
Yeah, okay, lemme see.
If I look tired? It's because I'm tired. Tired is not the end of the world, and I will be okay.
If my face is red? My face is ALWAYS red. I have rosacea. I will always have rosacea. I cannot not have rosacea. I'm not sick. I'm not dying. It's JUST my normal state. Ignore it, and everything will be okay.
NO, I do not want your 8 year old to give me a back rub. That was the most awkard and terrifying AnthroCon moment ever. I DO NOT LIKE BABIES. If it's under 16, it's a baby. (If it's under 21, it's a toddler!)
..I think that's it? Let's pretend that's it.
Okay, bai! See you there!!
A: Uhh.. Ways? Ways.
Q: Who do I address you as?
A: Majik, Jo, Plushie Lady, Glass-making-pretty-person, Hey You.. and last year I was called 'Sir,' TWICE! In person! (Eh, whatever..)
Q: How old are you?
A:..Preeetty old.
Q: Where are you staying?
A: In a hotel room! (Dangit.. what's the main hotel again?)
Q: When will you be arriving and leaving?
A: I think it's Thursday to Sunday or Monday? Damned if I know. This is why I require a handler.
Q: Who will you be hanging with?
A: Whoever stops by the table, or pays for a class? Whoever wants to buy me dinner? Whoever gets me drunk!!
Q: Who will you be rooming with?
A: Myself! (And Ashton [She's new!], and hopefully WolfMama!)
Q: Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
A: Dru...uhh... at my table. Or running sewing classes!
Q: What/where will you be eating?
A: Damned if I know!
Q: Will you be having a room party?
A: Maybe in YOUR room. I like sleep. I like not cleaning up puke. I like not stepping on wet carpet and broken glass.
Q: Will you be drinking and/or getting drunk?
A: I sell beer glasses for a living. What do you think?
Q: What is your gender?
A: Well, I *was* called 'Sir' a few times. (For myself, gender indifferent. Toward others? I'm *REALLY* derp, I have a 0 perception score. Please remind me, and OFTEN.)
Q: How tall are you?
A: I am either not tall enough, or too tall, and I'm STILL not sure which it is.
Q: If I approach you, will you chat with me?
A: If you have a wallet, yes, I will chat with you.
Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media.....4dvg3bdefz.jpg
Q: How many furry conventions have you attended?
A: I ... uhhh.. y-yes? I think the answer is Yes. Yes is a number, isn't it?
(I've been at AnthroCon since 2002, and I've only missed two. I've been to FurPoc since it was Fur Fright, and.. uuuh.. There are more. This is one of them. I've been to lots.)
Q: Do you own a fursuit?
A: I am WAY too lazy to sew for myself.
Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: Nnnh.. aaah.. maybe? Did you bathe today? Did it work? Are you going to touch my butt? Do I know you? PLEASE ASK FIRST. Unless you're Vin Diesel. Then all bets are off, and I'm going to jail for sexual harassment.
Q: How can I find you?
A: I have a table! And I'm running panels! I'm in the Sched!!
Q: Can I buy you drinks?
A: GAWDS YES PLEASE! Not beer, not wine, not gin. (When in doubt? Any vodka that isn't Absolut or Crystal Skull. When in more doubt? You really can't screw up rum!!)
Q: Can I take your picture?
A: I'd *reeeeally* rather not be in pictures. For reasons. Please don't. Do not want.
Q: Do you do free art, trades, commissions, badges?
A: I.. have.. a table? Also for reasons.
(See also: http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media.....4dvg3bdefz.jpg )
Q: Do you have a table in the Artist Alley / Dealer's Den or a panel in the Art Show? If so, what are you selling?
A: I'm glad you asked! I totally would have forgotten to mention it if.. ah.. if.. nevermind. YES! Yes I do!
Q: Do you plan to volunteer?
A: Majik goes above and beyond - when asked.
Q: What's your goal for the con this year?
A: Once again.. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media.....4dvg3bdefz.jpg
Q: Anything else I need to know?
A: Uhm.. probably?
Yeah, okay, lemme see.
If I look tired? It's because I'm tired. Tired is not the end of the world, and I will be okay.
If my face is red? My face is ALWAYS red. I have rosacea. I will always have rosacea. I cannot not have rosacea. I'm not sick. I'm not dying. It's JUST my normal state. Ignore it, and everything will be okay.
NO, I do not want your 8 year old to give me a back rub. That was the most awkard and terrifying AnthroCon moment ever. I DO NOT LIKE BABIES. If it's under 16, it's a baby. (If it's under 21, it's a toddler!)
..I think that's it? Let's pretend that's it.
Okay, bai! See you there!!
