Clothing Descriptions

General out-of-character discussion among players of Cantr II.

Moderators: Players Department, Public Relations Department

Sarah
Posts: 1118
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2003 1:42 pm
Location: Nashville

Clothing Descriptions

Postby Sarah » Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:36 pm

No offense to anyone, but why are there descriptions for clothing?

I think most people know what most of the clothing items are and what they look like . . . and personally, I'd prefer not to have their exact appearances dictated, so as to leave room for imagining them.

Additionally, some descriptions not only describe the appearances, but why they appear that way. For example, the leather vest description says, ". . . made out of treated animal skin that has become hardened with exposure to the elements," which suggests that the leather vest is not new and that it has been exposed to the elements, which is not necessarily an accurate assumption.

Other descriptions describe the quality of how something is made--but really, silk clothing can be poorly made and clothing of the "cheapest" material can be well-put-together. You could make a cotton dress just as decorated as a silk dress. If the quality of how something is made is going to be described, it should be determined by the skill system, after all.

Some descriptions say things like "amazing" and "stunning" (both from the embriodered necklace description), which is only an opinion. "Amazing" and "stunning" varies with each person. Who says I have to be amazed at a sparkly chunk of metal and stones? :wink:

And why did clothing get this special status? What about buildings, weapons, tools, vehicles . . . everything else in Cantr? I would, personally, benefit more from tool and weapon descriptions--I don't know what a bagh-nakh or an adaze is, and I doubt I have ever seen one. (Yes, I am perfectly capable of Googling it if I really wanted to know, but that's beside the point--the same could be done for clothing.)

No offense is meant to the people that write the descriptions--you've done more than me, as I've obviously not made an effort to try to write any. :)
Lumin
Posts: 745
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:51 pm

Postby Lumin » Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:06 pm

I have mixed feelings about this, as I actually really like some of the descriptions, but even then I could easily live without them.

Cantr seems pretty minimalist as far as every other object goes, and you never see descriptions the way you would in a MUD. I'm also a little curious as to why clothing was singled out, and agree that descriptions aren't really all that necessary to imagining what the item looks like - most of the names are pretty straightforward. (Though things like dress loafers would really lose their impact...they look a bit plainer in real life, to say the least)

But whatever ultimately happens, I'd be happt just seeing the end of some of the really awkward descriptions like:

a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet, consisting of two cylindrical parts, one for each leg, which are joined at the top made of a thick, wispy material


a garment for the upper body that has a front opening and without a collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets made out of treated animal skin that has become hardened with exposure to the elements


this garment is narrow, but richly woven in more than one layer of soft wool. the knitting is of fine detail and it may be tied around the neck or draped in whatever position the wearer desires


(The last one isn't that bad, but why doesn't it ever actually say the word 'scarf'? And the 'this garment' part is kind of odd, when 'a narrow garment' would have done the same thing and fit in better with most of the other descriptions.)

I also don't really care for descriptions that make assumptions about the quality of an item:

a rough looking, poorly woven, sleeveless garment made of a thick, wispy material without adornmant, covering the hips and held together at the front by some ties


Poorly woven? But what if it's made by an expert? (I realize this was described long before the skill system, but even then I didn't really like it...can you imagine trying to sell something like that?)
Songthrush
Posts: 121
Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:00 am

Postby Songthrush » Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:11 pm

Completely agreed... though some of the descriptions are so good that they'll have a nostalgic value if they ever were removed. :)
User avatar
SekoETC
Posts: 15526
Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 11:07 am
Location: Finland
Contact:

Postby SekoETC » Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:39 pm

When I was rather new to this game, I would have chosen the article of clothing with the longest description available, since it looks cooler than just "a pair of pant woven of coarse hemp fibres".

But the descriptions should be informative - if there's a word for an article of clothing that covers a certain part of the body, it should be mentioned right in the first sentence. Things like a pirong or a shift or other a bit vague are good to be interpreted into practical English. With things like that, a description is necessary but how something is worn should be left to the player to rp or not, how ever they wish.

And the effects of weather are rather dumb since they're already there when the item is brand new (too bad clothing won't deteriorate). Also the misfortune of wool tunics looking awful, no matter how expertly they were woven.
Not-so-sad panda
User avatar
The Sociologist
Posts: 878
Joined: Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:54 pm

Postby The Sociologist » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:56 pm

I am in favor of clothing becoming more complex in terms of the amount of trading needed to accumulate all the various resources needed to make it.

Currently our top-line haute couture item is probably loafers! :roll: But anyway, the length of the clothing description should reflect this aspect and not so much the quality of any particular material.

I also find some of the descriptions inane. What is the one that describes trouser legs in terms of two cylinders, or suchlike? :roll:

There are also many different materials that could be added by way of advanced looms such as satins, brocades, corduroys, tweed, polished tortoiseshell, sequins.... These descriptions and ideas were mentioned many months ago, years even, but have never seen the light.

Instead, all we have are endless proliferations of bronze versions of weapons and tools....that we'll never be able to make. :evil:

I'd be happy to volunteer to fix up the clothing descriptions if anyone wants me to. Staff need but ask.
User avatar
Surly
Posts: 4087
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2003 7:33 pm
Location: London, England

Postby Surly » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:41 pm

Well, currently there are people working on a complete reworking of clothing descriptions... if I can get it past our absent Chair.... :P

However, any contributions are welcome. Descriptions of clothing is something that can be influenced by non-Staff members without any real repercussion on game mechanics. Or any repercussions...

Get writing, people!
Formerly known as "The Surly Cantrian"
Former CD chair, former MD chair, former RD member, former Personnel Officer, former GAB member.
AngelSpice
Posts: 475
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:28 am

Postby AngelSpice » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:41 pm

Someone's editing the clothing descriptions. (not me!)
User avatar
SekoETC
Posts: 15526
Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 11:07 am
Location: Finland
Contact:

Postby SekoETC » Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:41 am

Woohoo! ...Will there be new clothes too?
Not-so-sad panda
User avatar
the_antisocial_hermit
Posts: 3695
Joined: Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:04 pm
Location: Hollow.
Contact:

Postby the_antisocial_hermit » Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:42 am

No, they won't have the power to create descriptions for new clothes... but they are making the old descriptions much better!
Glitch! is dead! Long live Glitch!
Remember guys and gals, it's all Pretendy Fun Time Games!
Lumin
Posts: 745
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:51 pm

Postby Lumin » Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:29 pm

All right, awesome! :D I'd be happy having descriptions as long as they're good, and some of these things have needed reworking for a long time.

Look forward to seeing the changes...I just wish I had a little more time so I could volunteer myself.
User avatar
Seeker
Posts: 371
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:35 am
Location: Australia

Postby Seeker » Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:08 am

I think we should have options on how to wear the clothing. You should be able to choose between "wrapping a scarf tightly around your neck" and having it "loosely hung from the neck." You should at least be able to choose whether your shirts and jackets are buttoned or unbuttoned. Of course, some clothes should only have one proper option unless you want to see "He wears the loincloth strapped tightly to his head." :shock:
WWFSMD?
BATBYGOBSTOPL!
User avatar
Stan
Posts: 894
Joined: Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:29 pm
Location: KENTUCKY, USA

Postby Stan » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:27 pm

That reminds me...whatever happened to Anthony?
Stan wrote:I've never said anything worth quoting.
User avatar
wichita
Administrator Emeritus
Posts: 4427
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:46 pm
Location: Suomessa!

Postby wichita » Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:35 pm

Wouldn't we all like to know.
"Y-O-U! It's just two extra letters! Come on, people! This is the internet, not a barn!" --Kid President
User avatar
Maelstrom
Posts: 427
Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:51 am

Here's the Clothing-To-Be (Maybe?)

Postby Maelstrom » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:44 am

Please note: I am not PD, RD, GAB, ETC, RIP, VD, or anything more than a player who wanted to do something more than B&M and instead try and fix something. I've sent this on to RD, so we'll see what comes of it.

<EDIT>: Okay, I wasn't at the time, but am now. Working on bringing these changes to a Cantr clothier near you soon! </EDIT>

I'm not looking for 'suggestions' at this point, though surely will get them. I mostly wanted to post this so people get a preview of what's (hopefully) in the pipe, and can look for errors (note, again, not suggestions, but bona-fide typoes, errors, inconsistancies, etc).

A lot of folks in the chat got their ears talked (typed?) off listening and helping with this, so it's a multi-person effort in the end.

Enjoy

---------------------------

HATS

Cotton bonnet

Description: a soft, comfortable cotton garment that conceals most of the wearer's head, this bonnet frames the face on both sides and can be tied under the chin to keep it in place
Raw materials: 200g of cotton cloth
Days: 2? This is too long 1 day tops
Tools: needle,



Cotton headwrap

Description: a simple cap of cotton, secured in the back with a knot, covers the wearer's head
Raw materials: 100g of cotton cloth (aligned with silk)
Days: 0.5
Tools: none


** trying to make all the floral crows unique; too similar now

Crown of buttercups

Description: a crown of loosely woven buttercup flowers. Wide yellow flowers encircle the wearer’s head gaily.
Raw materials: 80g of buttercups
Days: 0.5
Tools:


Crown of daisies

Description: A crown of loosely woven yellow and white daisies. The flowers encircle the wearer’s head
Raw materials: 80g of daisies
Days: 0.5
Tools:


Crown of roses

Description: a crown of loosely woven rose flowers. The red and pink soft flowers encircle the wearer’s head sensuously
Raw materials: 80g of roses
Days: 0.5
Tools:


Crown of tulips

Description: an upright crown of woven tulips encircle the wearer’s head regally
Raw materials: 80g of tulips
Days: 0.5
Tools:

Feather headdress

Description: a band of leather encircles the wearer’s head with a variety of feathers attached and standing upright along the band
Raw materials: 200g of feathers, 30g of leather
Days: 0.75
Tools: needle

Fur hat

Description: a hat of carefully cleaned fur which covers the head well and looks warm
Raw materials: 180g of fur
Days: 2.0
Tools: needle, fur-scraper


Hemp hat

Description: a bowl-shaped hat of woven hemp covers the wearers head, looking warm and serviceable
Raw materials: 100g of hemp cloth
Days: 1
Tools: needle

**-took out a lot. It’s just iron, no other material, so it’s not elaborate anything!
Iron crown

Description: an iron crown with a little ornamentation; the large ring encircles the wearer's head.
Raw materials: 300g of iron
Days: 2 (3 at the most. It’s a simple item and unadorned, no gems, just an iron ring)
Tools: hammer

Leather cap

Description: a simple cap of stitched leather covers the wearer’s head
Raw materials: 60g of leather
Days: 1
Tools: needle

Plumed hat

Description: a well made hat of soft leather adorned with a colorful plume
Raw materials: 90g of leather, 75g of feathers
Days: 2.0
Tools: needle, scissors (?)


Reed hat

Description: a hat is made of woven reeds which has a wide brim to shade the eyes
Raw materials: 120g of reed
Days: 2.0 (upped all reed items since it’s manual. Takes no tools, but takes more time)
Tools:

Silk headwrap

Description: a layer of fine silk which clings gently to the head and is gathered in a small knot in the back
Raw materials: 100g of silk cloth
Days: .0.5
Tools: none (just cloth, no cutting!) (loose rule, < 2 days, 1 material, no scissors)


Snakeskin hat

Description: a large brimmed hat covered in finely scaled snakeskin over leather and adorned with leather tassles which shades the eyes
Raw materials: 240g of treated snakeskin, 75g of leather
Days: 3 (multiple materials adds extra time, >3 needs scis)
Tools: needle, scissors


Top hat

Description: a tall hat, cylindrical in shape, with a brim all the way round, that wobbles and balances precariously on top of the wearers head
Raw materials: 150g of silk cloth, add bones, wood, something. Frame! Not just silk!
Days: 3 (with two materials)
Tools: needle, scissors


Tortoiseshell crown

Description: a crown fashioned from tortoiseshell and bone rises from the wearer’s head
Raw materials: 400g of tortoiseshell, 300g of small bones, 50g of large bones
Days: 4 (2+2 more materials)
Tools: hammer, knife, needle

Tortoiseshell hard hat

Description: a rigid hat made from tortoiseshells and braced with bones protects the wearer’s head
Raw materials: 150g of tortoiseshell, 300g of large bones
Days: 2
Tools: hammer, knife


Wool hat

Description: a knitted cap of wool fits snugly over the wearer's head
Raw materials: 100g of wool yarn
Days: 1 (ok. Woll is 1 day per 100 g usually, good rule of thumb)
Tools: knitting needles


JACKETS


Cotton cloak

Description: a thick, flowing cotton garment draped over the shoulders, the hem landing at approximately the ankle
Raw materials: 800g of cotton cloth
Days: 6
Tools: needle


Cotton longcoat


Description: a fine and stylish coat of cotton cloth, hanging to the knees, fits snugly around the wearer’s body
Raw materials: 450g of cotton cloth
Days: 4 (as per hemp)
Tools: needle, scissors


Crocodile leather jacket

Description: a jacket made of scaled crocodile leather with mottled spots, the surface of which is slightly bumpy. Buttons of worked bone line the front, leading up to a high collar
Raw materials: 500g of treated crocodile leather, 30g of small bones
Days: 5
Tools: needle, knife (if knife, no scissors, but I’d switch it to scissors)


Fur cloak

Description: a patchwork cloak of stiched furs from a variety of animals, worn wrapped loosely about the body
Raw materials: 300g of hide, 400g of fur
Days: 4
Tools: needle, fur-scraper


Hemp coat

Description: a coat that hangs down just past the waist, made of brown hemp cloth, with long sleeves and a wide collar, that is fastened with ties at the front
Raw materials: 300g of hemp cloth
Days: 3.5
Tools: needle, knife (knife? Not scissors?)


Hemp longcoat

Description: a coat of hemp cloth hangs to the knees and fits snugly around the body
Raw materials: 450g of hemp cloth
Days: 4
Tools: needle, scissors


Leather jacket

Description: a collarless longsleeved jacket made of toughened leather, open in the front
Raw materials: 650g of leather
Days: 5 (maybe high?)
Tools: needle, scissors (and / or knife for all leathers here instead.)


Silk jacket

Description: a white silk jacket with long sleeves hangs to the wearer’s waist and attracts the eyes with its brilliant sheen
Raw materials: 500g of silk cloth
Days: 4
Tools: needle, scissors

** embroided items should also exist, but cost more material and time, not just be a description tweak


Snakeskin coat

Description: a shiny leather coat covered in finely scaled snakeskin which has a fur lining, covers the wearer to the hips.
Raw materials: 250g of leather, 250g of treated snakeskin, 500g of fur (800 is too much!)
Days: 5 or 6, tops
Tools: needle, scissors


Snakeskin jacket

Description: a collarless longsleeved leather jacket covered in shiny finely-scaled snakeskin covers the wearer to the waist
Raw materials: 325g of treated snakeskin, 325 g leather
Days: 6 (leather jacket +1 day for mixed material)
Tools: needle, scissors and/or knife

** all snakeskin items seems to be backing on leather, ½ and ½.


Toga

Description: a long sheet of cotton cloth wrapped and draped around the body.
Raw materials: 600g of cotton cloth
Days: 0.5 (good min amount of time)
Tools:


Wool cloak

Description: a knitted cloak of wool yarn which hangs to just above the knees is tied around the neck and draped over the wearer’s shoulders
Raw materials: 475g of wool yarn
Days: 3
Tools: knitting needles


Wool sweater

Description: a sweater made of knit wool covers the wearer’s upper body
Raw materials: 300g of wool yarn
Days: 2.5
Tools: knitting needles


SHIRTS


Cotton hombre

Description: a clingy cotton shirt with ruffles about the upper arms with sleeves which extend to the wrists where they flare. The shirt itself hugs the wearer’s hips
Raw materials: 220g of cotton cloth
Days: 3.5
Tools: needle, scissors


Cotton shirt

Description: a simple cotton shirt with short sleeves
Raw materials: 120g of cotton cloth
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Cotton tunic

Description: a sleeveless cotton garment long enough to half cover the wearer’s hips

Raw materials: 200g of cotton cloth
Days: 2
Tools: needle


Cotton vest

Description: a sleeveless cotton garment worn on the torso which encloses the back and ends at the waist. It can be open or closed in the front by small but sturdy cotton ties
Raw materials: 300g of [[cotton cloth] (aligned with silk vest in material)
Days: 3.5
Tools: needle, scissors


Hemp tunic

Description: a sleeveless hemp garment long enough to half cover the wearer’s hips
Raw materials: 200g of hemp cloth
Days: 2
Tools: needle


Leather vest

Description: a simple vest made of leather. It covers the chest and is slightly open in the front
Raw materials: 300g of leather
Days: 3
Tools: needle, scissors
(** changes align it with other vests, materials and time)


Long sleeved cotton shirt

Description: a cotton garment with sleeves that reach the wrist which covers half of the hips and is held closed in the front with several durable cotton ties
Raw materials: 500g of cotton cloth
Days: 5
Tools: needle, scissors


Reed shirt

Description: a sleeveless shirt made of woven reeds covers the wearer’s chest
Raw materials: 200g of reed
Days: 3 (at least!)
Tools:

** all reed items take no tools, but therefore need to take more time than their non-reed counterparts, not less

Silk pirong

Description: a silk garment that is draped over the neck once, the ends of which then cross across the chest creating an X pattern over the wearer`s torso. The remainder of the cloth is pulled towards the small of the back and tied
Raw materials: 300g of silk cloth
Days: 1
Tools: none

** There’s no stitching or cutting, just cloth wrapping. Cut time and tools

Silk shirt

Description: a soft looking short sleeved shirt made of silk clings to the wearer’s torso, the seams of which are embroidered with simple designs
Raw materials: 150g of silk cloth
Days: 2.5 (1.5 for material, + 1 for embroidery)
Tools: needle

** not clear if this is a short or long sleeve, material is for a short, so descript is now for a short

Silk vest

Description: a sleeveless silk garment which encloses the back and ends at the waist. It is closed in the front by fine silk ties. The vest has decorative embellishments around the seams
a sleeveless silk garment worn on the torso which encloses the back and ends at the waist. It can be open or closed in the front by small but sturdy cotton ties
Raw materials: 300g of silk cloth
Days: 3.5 (+ 0.5 for embellishments)
Tools: needle, scissors (see? Scissors!)


Wool tunic

Description: a sleeveless knit wool garment made without adornment, covering to the hips
Raw materials: 200g of wool yarn
Days: 2
Tools: knitting needles


TROUSERS

Cotton trousers

Description: a pair of light cotton trousers that fit loosely around the wearer`s legs.
Raw materials: 400g of cotton cloth
Days: 2
Tools: needle


Hemp trousers

Description: a pair of durable hemp trousers
Raw materials: 400g of hemp cloth
Days: 2
Tools: needle


Leather pants

Description: a pair of leather pants which hug close to the skin, leaving little to the imagination
Raw materials: 400g of leather
Days: 3
Tools: needle, scissors


Silk pantaloons

Description: a pair of soft silk pants that are loose about the legs and finish with a flare
Raw materials: 280g of silk cloth
Days: 3
Tools: needle, scissors


Wool trousers

Description: a pair of knit wool pants; the knit is tight and they appear warm
Raw materials: 400g of wool yarn
Days: 4
Tools: knitting needles


GLOVES


Cotton gloves

Description: a thin pair of gloves cover the hands, made of lightly embroidered white cotton
Raw materials: 70g of cotton cloth
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Hemp work gloves

Description: a pair of thick hemp gloves that seem designed to protect the hands during manual labor
Raw materials: 75g of hemp cloth
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Leather gloves

Description: a pair of snug fitting soft leather gloves which cover the hands to the wrists
Raw materials: 75g of leather
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Long silk gloves

Description: a pair of finely woven silk gloves extend from the fingertips to above the elbow, lending an air of elegance to the wearer
Raw materials: 300g of silk cloth
Days: 3
Tools: needle, scissors


Silk gloves

Description: a pair of gloves made of finely woven silk that cover the hands to the wrists
Raw materials: 150g of silk cloth
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Snakeskin gloves

Description: a pair of shiny, finely-scaled snakeskin gloves cover the wearer’s hands to just below the wrist
Raw materials: 75g of treated snakeskin, 75g of leather
Days: 2.5
Tools: needle


Wool gloves

Description: a pair of thick knit wool gloves cover the hands
Raw materials: 150g of wool yarn
Days: 1.5
Tools: knitting needles


Wool mittens

Description: a pair of thick knit, warm looking mittens cover the hands to just past the wrist
Raw materials: 100g of wool yarn
Days: 1
Tools: knitting needles


SHOES


Cotton slippers

Name: cotton slippers
Description: a pair of soft cotton slippers hug the wearer’s feet
Raw materials: 110g of cotton cloth
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Crocodile leather boots

Description: a pair of boots made of scaled crocodile leather with mottled spots, the surface of which is slightly bumpy. The boots have small bone clasps holding them closed and to the feet.
Raw materials: 200g of treated crocodile leather, 10g of small bones
Days: 2.75
Tools: needle, knife, hammer


Dress loafers

Description: a pair of leather shoes puckered up with a thin cord. Small feathers are attached to the cord with pressed copper and dangle from the ends. The leather is folded down at the ankle to reveal the soft fur lining. The sides are adorned with decorative stitching and the tongue embellished with colorful glass beads in a pattern.
Raw materials: 150g of leather, 100g of fur, 50g of cotton cloth, 10g of glass beads, 20g of copper, 50g of feathers
Days: 5
Tools: needle, pincers, fur-scraper, knife, scissors


Leather boots

Description: a pair of leather boots with cords of leather to fasten them securely around the ankle. They rise about a hand above the ankle and are thicker about the heel for more support
Raw materials: 300g of leather
Days: 2.5
Tools: needle, hammer


Leather shoes

Description: a pair of leather shoes without laces that can be slipped on or off with ease. The soles are thicker to provide more protection for the soles of the wearer’s feet
Raw materials: 200g of leather
Days: 2
Tools: needle


Moccasins

Description: a layer of hide covers both feet and runs halfway to the knee, fastened with strips of hide
Raw materials: 350g of hide
Days: 3
Tools: needle, knife


Wooden Clogs

Description: a simple pair of wooden clogs with a small pattern carved in the sides
Raw materials: 200g of wood
Days: 2
Tools: chisel


Silk slippers

Description: a pair of delicate silk slippers embellished with embroidery hug the wearer’s feet
Raw materials: 125g of silk cloth
Days: 2.5
Tools: needle


Snakeskin boots

Description: a pair of boots fashioned out of shiny finely-scaled snakeskin over leather with cords of leather to fasten them securely around the ankle. They rise about a hand above the ankle and are thicker about the heel for more support

Raw materials: 150g of treated snakeskin, 160g of leather (equal amts if present)
Days: 4
Tools: needle, hammer (all boots use a hammer)


Snakeskin shoes

Description: a pair of finely-scaled snakeskin and leather shoes. There are no laces, but the cut allows the wearer to put on or remove the shoes with ease.

a pair of shoes made of durable snakeskin, the lining consists of soft well cured leather. They can be slipped onto the feet and remain affixed without the aid of tightenings, or fasteners
Raw materials: 100g of treated snakeskin, 120g of leather
Days: 3
Tools: needle


Thigh length boots

Description: a pair of thigh high leather boots with stiletto heels and metal buckles down the sides, guaranteed to turn heads
Raw materials: 800g of leather, 20g of iron
Days: 9
Tools: needle, hammer


UNDERPANTS (change to UNDERGARMENTS)


Cotton briefs

Description: an undergarment of soft cotton that covers the groin, pelvic region, and backside
Raw materials: 75g of cotton cloth
Days: 0.75
Tools: needle


Fur bikini

Description: a skimpy two-part garment made of various animal furs sewn together that barely covers the top half of the chest and the groin
Raw materials: 200g of fur
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Fur loin cloth

Description: a small piece of fur that covers the groin and pelvic region leaving little to the imagination
Raw materials: 100g of fur
Days: 0.75


Hide bikini

Description: a skimpy two-part garment made of various animal hides sewn together that barely covers the top half of the chest and the groin
Raw materials: 200g of hide
Days: 1.5
Tools: needle


Loin cloth

Description: a piece of hide that covers the groin and pelvic region leaving little to the imagination
Raw materials: 75g of hide
Days: 0.75


Silk stockings

Description: a pair of sheer silk leg coverings extending from the waist down to the tips of the toes. They cling to the skin and leave little of the body’s contours to the imagination
Raw materials: 200g of silk cloth
Days: 2
Tools: needle


ROBES


Cotton dress

Description: a simple dress of soft cotton covers the wearer’s body. The sleeves are wide and comfortable, the length comes to just above the ankle in a pretty flare.
Raw materials: 500g of cotton cloth
Days: 3.5
Tools: needle (simple, tf no scissors)


Cotton robe

Description: a long flowing robe made of soft cotton cloth. It covers the whole body and has a deep hood affixed to the back of the neckline
Raw materials: 600g of cotton cloth (due to hood)
Days: 4
Tools: needle, scissors


Silk robe

Description: a light, diaphanous robe of silk cloth. The wide sleeves hang loosely and a thin but comfortable hood is affixed to the back of the neckline
Raw materials: 600g of silk cloth
Days: 4
Tools: needle, scissors


Silk sari

Description: an ankle length garment with the overall shape of a skirt wrapped about the waist once, yet accompanied by a softly spun extension of silk that is worn over the wearer’s left or right shoulder. The remainder of the draped cloth lands about the forearm and the crook of one’s elbow, creating an elegant sweep of finely spun silk that dangles just above the knee
Raw materials: 700g of silk cloth
Days: 4
Tools: scissors


Tartan kilt

Description: a piece of woolen cloth drawn around the waist in nicely adjusted folds, the lower part falls to the knees, while the upper part is drawn up and adjusted to the left shoulder so that the right arm is perfectly free
Raw materials: 800g of wool yarn, 40g of leather
Days: 3.25
Tools: needle


Wool robe

Description: a thick knit wool robe, rough in texture is rough but which appears warm, hangs to the wearer’s ankles. A hood extends from the collar.
Raw materials: 500g of wool yarn
Days: 5
Tools: knitting needles


MASKS


Cotton eyepatch

Description: an unadorned flap of cotton cloth covers one eye. It is held on with a thin band of cotton encircling the head
Raw materials: 40g of cotton cloth
Days: .25
Tools: needle


Cotton facewrap

Description: a length of cotton cloth is wrapped about the wearer’s head, covering everything but the eyes
Raw materials: 120g of cotton cloth
Days: .5
Tools: scissors


Iron framed spectacles

Description: a pair of spectacles with a sturdy iron frame and clear, well-made glass lenses
Objects: lens (2)
Raw materials: 60g of iron
Days: 2
Tools: file, pliers


Leather eyepatch

Description: a patch of sturdy leather covers one eye, with a thin band of leather encircling the head to keep it in place
Raw materials: 40g of leather
Days: 0.25
Tools: needle


Silk veil

Description: a sheer veil of silk hangs before the wearer’s face, held in place by the thinnest cord of silk around the head
Raw materials: 75g of silk cloth
Days: .75
Tools: scissors


Silver framed spectacles

Description: a pair of finely crafted spectacles with a gleaming silver frame. The lenses are clear and well made
Objects: lens (2)
Raw materials: 60g of silver
Days: 4
Tools: file, pliers


Iron monacle

Description: a single iron-framed glass lens is held between the wearer’s eyebrow and cheek before one eye. A fine cord attaches it to the wearer.
Objects: lens
Raw materials: 20g of iron, 45g of string
Days: 2
Tools: file


UNDERSHIRTS


Coconut bra

Description: a bra made from two coconut halves, held together and in place with cords of inelastic tissue
Raw materials: 50g of coconuts, 50 g of sinew
Days: 1
Tools: knife, needle


Cotton Corset

Description: a garment specifically crafted for the torso and upper waist. It encompasses the midsection in a figure trimming funnel of cotton cloth and closes in the back tightly via stout cotton laces. The front is boned and embroidered.
Raw materials: 400g of cotton cloth, 100g of small bones
Days: 6
Tools: needle, scissors


Fur undershirt

Description: a well made closely fitting undershirt made of fur
Raw materials: 475g of fur
Days: 2
Tools: needle, fur-scraper


Leather corset

Description: a garment specifically crafted for the torso and upper waist. It encompasses the midsection in a figure trimming funnel of ribbed leather and closes in the back tightly with leather laces. The front is rigid with leather-wrapped bone and the entirety well sewn.
Raw materials: 400g of leather, 100g of small bones
Days: 6
Tools: needle, scissors


Silk corset

Description: a garment specifically crafted for the torso and upper waist. It encompasses the midsection in a figure trimming funnel of three layers of silk and closes in the back tightly with strong, thin silk lacing. The front is rigid with boning and decorated with shiny glass beads
Raw materials: 400g of silk cloth, 100g of small bones, 50g of glass beads
Days: 6
Tools: needle, scissors


SCARVES


Feather boa

Description: a long thin scarf of fluffy feathers is worn loosely around the wearer’s neck
Raw materials: 1200g of feathers, 50 g of hide
Days: 3
Tools: needle


Wool scarf

Description: a long strip of knit wool is worn about the neck
Raw materials: 300g of wool yarn
Days: 3
Tools: knitting needles


SKIRTS


Cotton skirt

Description: a wide, flowing skirt made of cotton is bound around the waist with a belt of cotton and hangs to the wearer’s ankles.
Raw materials: 400g of cotton cloth
Days: 3
Tools: needle


Hemp skirt

Description: a skirt made of hemp is bound around the waist with a thick hemp tie and hangs to the wearer’s ankles
Raw materials: 300g of hemp cloth
Days: 3
Tools: needle


Leather skirt

Description: a slim-fitting skirt made of supple leather that drapes just below the knees, adorned with a single slit partially up the side to reveal the leg
Raw materials: 300g of leather
Days: 3
Tools: needle


Pleated silk skirt

Description: a skillfully crafted silk skirt that has decorative darts placed along the waist line to create slender pleats all around the skirt. The hem flares outwards with motion, and ends just above the knees
Raw materials: 400g of silk cloth (pleats add material)
Days: 5
Tools: needle, scissors


Reed skirt

Description: a simple skirt made of many reed shoots hanging from a woven belt of reeds
Raw materials: 300g of reed
Days: 4


Silk skirt

Description: a skirt of finely cut silk fabric flows elegantly over the hips and hangs below the wearer`s knees
Raw materials: 300g of silk cloth
Days: 3
Tools: needle, scissors


Snakeskin skirt

Description: a thigh-length skirt of shiny finely-scaled snakeskin, slit up one side to reveal a generous amount of thigh
Raw materials: 300g of treated snakeskin (no leather, thin skin skirt only)
Days: 3 (4 if leather kept in)
Tools: needle, scissors


Wool skirt

Description: a skirt of knit wool with a decorative trim hangs to the wearer’s ankles.
Raw materials: 300g of wool yarn
Days: 3
Tools: knitting needles


DRESSES


Cotton chemise

Description: a loosely fitting dress made of cotton cloth hangs straight from the shoulders. It has tiny frills around the short sleeves and around the hem which ends demurely just below the knees
Raw materials: 400g of cotton cloth
Days: 3.25
Tools: needle


Hemp dress

Description: a simple hemp dress with seams at the shoulders and sides and no sleeves or hem.
Raw materials: 400g of hemp cloth
Days: 3
Tools: needle


Silk dress

Description: an elegant dress of fine silk clings to the body, starting close around the neck and, flaring at the hips , hanging beautifully to the ankles. Well fitted sleeves end at the wrists and small pieces of embroidery decorate the bodice
Raw materials: 500g of silk cloth
Days: 7.5
Tools: needle, scissors


Wool dress

Description: a thick knit wool dress hangs from the shoulders, covering the wearer to the ankle
Raw materials: 500g of wool yarn
Days: 5
Tools: knitting needles


BELTS


Cotton sash

Description: a cotton band circles the wearer’s waist, the extra length hanging to the side to about knee level
Raw materials: 200g of cotton cloth
Days: 1
Tools: none


Silk sash

Description: a narrow strip of silk circles the wearer’s waist, the extra length hanging to the side and approximately knee level
Raw materials: 200g of silk cloth
Days: 1
Tools: needle
Last edited by Maelstrom on Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:11 am, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
the_antisocial_hermit
Posts: 3695
Joined: Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:04 pm
Location: Hollow.
Contact:

Postby the_antisocial_hermit » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:05 am

*happy dances* Yay! *lets others do the typo searching first since she's been typed out on the descriptions- haha jk*
Glitch! is dead! Long live Glitch!
Remember guys and gals, it's all Pretendy Fun Time Games!

Return to “General Discussion”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest