Kilted for Pirate LARP (Live Action Role-Play)

[Kirika]

So this past weekend I had the opportunity to take part in a pirate themed LARP game. I decided to don my black X-Kilt for the weekend, as I couldn't really pass up a chance to wear it out, and I expected it'd go nicely in a pirate-type outfit. On Friday afternoon, just a bit before the game officially started, I received the first comment about it, from one of the game designers who I've met a few times before (while kilted, even), who wanted to express again how much he loved my kilt. That was definitely a good start for the weekend, which entailed much trekking around in search of treasure, fighting, looting and such. During breakfast on Saturday morning the kilt helped start up a chat with a lovely young lass from the gypsy pirate ship; a conversation which included multiple compliments on the kilt, and lasted throughout the weekend ^_^. After the game officially ended on Saturday evening, a bonfire was lit, and much of the night was spent listening to fellow players singing, telling stories and such. Around 1 AM I struck up a conversation with some of the veterans in the group, and while talking two of the guys expressed a desire to have X-Kilts of their own. I ended up taking down some email info, and just sent them links for the PDF pattern and to XMtS.

(Oh, I was asked "The Question" (innocently, however) for the first time, by a nice elderly gent. My response was essentially "It depends on who is wearing it, and the circumstances." As some small children were playing, combined with the fact that running, combat, (or crawling through a small tube, which I had to do quickly to save my crew from being crushed by a spiked door, kilted ;p) etc can result in tumbles and such, I did go with an extra level of protection (unbeknownst to anyone else), as I didn't want to accidentally flash anyone ;P)

Overall a fantastic time, accentuated by so much positive feedback. Once I receive some photos I'll try to post a few.

[Woodsheal]

I know it's all in fun, and historic accuracy is not a major concern at LARP events, blah, blah, blah, but if one is going to a pirate-themed affair, why not actually wear pirate/seaman garb (which does NOT include kilts!)?

Yeah, yeah; I'm a stick-in-the-mud, I know...!

[Kirika]

I know it's all in fun, and historic accuracy is not a major concern at LARP events, blah, blah, blah, but if one is going to a pirate-themed affair, why not actually wear pirate/seaman garb (which does NOT include kilts!)?

Yeah, yeah; I'm a stick-in-the-mud, I know...!

Well, as you said 100% historical accuracy wasn't necessary, imho, as it was a fantasy pirate theme (magic, ghosts, skeletons and etc). The rest of my outfit was still pretty pirate-y, with a traditional shirt, jewelry, long hair and such. If I was participating in an actual reenactment, I'd obviously stay more traditional.

And frankly, I just wanted to wear the kilt, as I love it. ;P

[Burly Brute]

I know it's all in fun, and historic accuracy is not a major concern at LARP events, blah, blah, blah, but if one is going to a pirate-themed affair, why not actually wear pirate/seaman garb (which does NOT include kilts!)?

Yeah, yeah; I'm a stick-in-the-mud, I know...!

Heh, you make it sound so easy, but how does one find a parrot on such short notice? :P

[Joshua]

Hey, if modern kiltwear can steal Pirate-shirts and call them "Jacobite" (barf), why can't a fantasy RPG include pirates in kilts?

[gary meakin]

William "Captain" Kidd
famous Scottish pirate
(weak justification but justification none-the-less)

[Woodsheal]

William "Captain" Kidd
famous Scottish pirate
(weak justification but justification none-the-less)

There were numerous Scottish pirates, famous and otherwise. But, sad to say, they did not wear kilts at sea, or at pirate ports of call. Besides, few if any were Highland clansmen (the ONLY folks wearing kilts ca. 1650-1720)!

Not that it matters. LARP is not "living history", and I see that "fantasy pirates" are an accepted substratum of the "pirate community":
http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/groups.htm

[gary meakin]

William "Captain" Kidd
famous Scottish pirate
(weak justification but justification none-the-less)

Sometimes I forget that if I don't do this...

people don't know I'm joking

[Really a McQueen]

Heh, you make it sound so easy, but how does one find a parrot on such short notice? :P

Why a parrot? Why not a lobster? After all, you could eat the lobster.

[CelticSire]

Why a parrot? Why not a lobster? After all, you could eat the lobster.

Have you ever heard a lobster sing? It's horrible, the B52s notwithstanding.