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ladysprite) wrote2009-03-08 08:15 pm
ladysprite) wrote2009-03-08 08:15 pm
Obligatory Intercon Post
Intercon happened. It was fun. All of my games went well - better than I had anticipated, even. There was good dancing, socializing, hugging, and chatting. I didn't get to meet too many new people, which is a shame, but I did get to actually spend time talking to folks I know, which was nice - I've finally realized that taking some time to not play games is a winning situation.
Admittedly, I did almost die from inhaling Fresca at one point (do not try this at home. Not only is it impossible to breathe grapefruit soda, it hurts like nothing else I've ever experienced.), and I did wind up being used as an object lesson on the dance floor when someone attempted to force their way into my personal space (observers apparently took the opportunity to explain to one of the younger attendees that this was a living, breathing example of How Not To Behave), and I've got a light-saber shaped bruise on my upper thigh that is an alarming and unnatural shade of black. But in spite of all this, it was still an alarmingly good weekend.
One of the high points for me, actually, was the costume I managed to put together for my Friday night game. This was kind of surprising; I'm not much of a costumer, usually. I try to do my best, but I'm a workmanlike seamstress at best. This time, though, a synergy of wardrobe items, makeup, and other pieces came together into something pretty darn impressive - or so I was told. I'll let y'all judge for yourself:
The game was a cross-genre Science Fiction television setting, and I was cast as Chiana from Farscape, for those of you familiar with the show. Here's what I managed to put together....
(Careful observers may be able to detect the source of the lightsaber-shaped bruise.)
I'm pretty proud of how this came together, especially considering that I'm not very experienced with costume makeup, and that the wig is a $13 piece from a local costume shop. Though this did lead to the odd experience of people I've known for several years not recognizing me until I started to talk.....
Admittedly, I did almost die from inhaling Fresca at one point (do not try this at home. Not only is it impossible to breathe grapefruit soda, it hurts like nothing else I've ever experienced.), and I did wind up being used as an object lesson on the dance floor when someone attempted to force their way into my personal space (observers apparently took the opportunity to explain to one of the younger attendees that this was a living, breathing example of How Not To Behave), and I've got a light-saber shaped bruise on my upper thigh that is an alarming and unnatural shade of black. But in spite of all this, it was still an alarmingly good weekend.
One of the high points for me, actually, was the costume I managed to put together for my Friday night game. This was kind of surprising; I'm not much of a costumer, usually. I try to do my best, but I'm a workmanlike seamstress at best. This time, though, a synergy of wardrobe items, makeup, and other pieces came together into something pretty darn impressive - or so I was told. I'll let y'all judge for yourself:
The game was a cross-genre Science Fiction television setting, and I was cast as Chiana from Farscape, for those of you familiar with the show. Here's what I managed to put together....
(Careful observers may be able to detect the source of the lightsaber-shaped bruise.)
I'm pretty proud of how this came together, especially considering that I'm not very experienced with costume makeup, and that the wig is a $13 piece from a local costume shop. Though this did lead to the odd experience of people I've known for several years not recognizing me until I started to talk.....