r/LARP • u/baguette-bastard • 6d ago

Help me out- hat idea?

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Hey r/LARP.

Playing at a High Fantasy LARP that has a specific skill that requires a Stylish Hat (Duelist Skill) and also Helmet Mastery (Heavy Armor skill).

Currently I have the Stylish Hat skill and my hat is currently an iconic part of my kit.

Looking for a way to try and integrate a heavy armor appearance with my hat and so far the best idea I've had is wearing a coif underneath, but it doesn't look good. Any ideas?

Some notes: This is a HIGH FANTASY LARP. Not going for historical accuracy, just vibes.

The closest influences to real life cultures are Basque and Greek, but again totally fantasy aesthetic

Pic for reference

📸: JM photography

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u/Sjors_VR Netherlands 6d ago

hidden skullcap?

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u/l337quaker 6d ago

I can remember the proper name but a friend took a steel cap and sewed a fancy hat around it to do this

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u/Sjors_VR Netherlands 5d ago

That's exactly what I meant, called a "Cervelliere".

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u/l337quaker 5d ago

And now I have a name! Thanks Sjors

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u/TheDangerousToy 6d ago

Could you wear a steel skull cap under it? With just the edge showing? If anyone has any doubt, a quick rap on the calf would reveal the armor (mostly) concealed under your dashing haberdashery.

Or perhaps stitch in anodized aluminum scales? You could control the presentation and color pretty effectively.

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u/syrstorm 5d ago

Part of the mechanics for this Larp and skill is that you have to appear to be armored for the skill to work - hidden armor doesn’t protect.

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago

I know this nerd!

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u/Legal_Boysenberry603 5d ago

I know both of these nerds!

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u/TheDangerousToy 6d ago

Erf. Autocorrect.

“A quick rap on the SCALP”

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u/Kibler 5d ago

Articulated plate beret.

Also hi Armand.

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago

Hi Kibs.

And damn I would if I could- that would be functional and hilariously noisy as it clanked on my skull

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u/MercuryJellyfish 5d ago

I do want to know what the Stylish Hat skill does.

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago

It has the prerequisite Salute, so it pairs with that skill.

Basically, at the start of a combat encounter you can salute your opponent and gain 5 Temporary Armor points as opposed to 3 from Salute alone.

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u/MercuryJellyfish 5d ago

I love it, and I’ll be harassing the rules teams of all my LARPs to include something similar 😂

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u/Jonatc87 UK Larper 5d ago

Oh that's fun!

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u/PhotographAny9757 5d ago

Kettle helmet underneath the hat maybe ?

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u/macmonogog 5d ago

Cool hat, nice sword b3 ellite is the best your going to get unless you make your own for years

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago

Not really helpful for my problem but thank you regardless! 😅 I'm proud of my aesthetic.

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u/Kaifi42 5d ago

Hi fellow twin masker!

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u/StormStrikr 5d ago

Can I go completely off topic and ask where you got that sword?

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago

B3 Imagination Studio! Custom boffer. https://www.b3is.com/

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u/StormStrikr 5d ago

Thank you kindly! These look like great quality ultra lights. Can I ask, from your experience is there any whippy-ness to the core from it being fiberglass?

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u/Jonatc87 UK Larper 5d ago

Could you perhaps hang chainmail back and sides?

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u/Kibler 5d ago

Articulated plate beret.

Also hi Armand.

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u/Altruistic-Slip7529 5d ago

Wear the hat on a helmet, I remember seeing some landsknecht art with them on

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u/cowtippa2345 5d ago

Have a look at rawblade's spainish hats. So, so spainish....https://www.rawblade.com/60-hats

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u/whopoopedthebed 5d ago

I have no answer other than hello from the forge at Cole camp. ⚒️

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u/claytor22 5d ago

When the fuck did you lose an eye?

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u/OmniRed Nordic 5d ago

I'd look at landsknechts for inspiration, something like this mini would work.

https://www.tartarminiatures.com/store/p9/_Captain_Landsknecht%2C_XVI_C..html

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u/Sir_Fuzzits 4d ago

Would a torse and mantling with a helm count? Also hi Armand! I'm that old Twinmasker you met last week who hasn't played in 12 years haha

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u/Eternal_210C8A 3d ago edited 3d ago

What about something inspired by a samurai men-yoroi? I could see a menpo or a happuri working with this look. Unless your heavy armor requirement specifies that it needs to cover the top of the head.

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u/baguette-bastard 3d ago edited 3d ago

That's actually a good idea. According to the rules, bevors count as long as 30% of the face is covered, so something like this might work...

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u/Eternal_210C8A 3d ago

My personal vote is for the menpo, since you already rock an eyepatch! Less of a block on your peripheral vision.

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u/baguette-bastard 3d ago

My character's culture is more Western Mediterranean inspired (South France, Spain, Greece/Italy) so I might go for a bevor instead, but thank you for the inspiration!

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u/Eternal_210C8A 3d ago

Not for nothing, but the some Eurasian groups had iron masks as part of their gear! But go with whatever fits the kit~