Pixel Pirate

So after some thinking, I've come to the conclusion that I'd prefer to wear it "Barbossa/Capt. Kidd style". AKA i'll form on side of the hat so that it's folding upwards and ....i'm putting way too much thought into this thing...

Thanks for the advice, and yes I have seen that thread! Also, Pegleg, I do like it as is, but I'd really like to shape it into a cavalier style. I think it looks better on me head like that. Also a hat band is a great idea! I'll definitely be scoping out period paintings and photos of other's examples.

and I'd like to give it a nice "cavalier flare". Any recommendations on how to make this look a little more authentic and piratey? Is there a way to make it seem a little more warn? Also, don't mind the tiki(s) in the photo...they're the only thing I could find to prop the hat...Oh yes and I got the blank for Townsend. Really stiff felt!

So far, I'd say it's pretty awesome! Great cast, too!

GREAT cast is right mate. Did you watch via that link? Just trying to be a shipmate.

I did, and currently am! They're just leavin port for the Caribbean. Makes me yearn for my garb for the upcoming fall Ren Faire. Still need a good vest, baldric, pistol and blade....and pants....oh dear.

So far, I'd say it's pretty awesome! Great cast, too!

Unfinished sketch from the other day.

Boy PETA would have a field day with that thing...

This thread has certainly turned into a plethora of knowledge. Fascinating! Loving all of this info!

Along these knife lines...would the knife be more functional for shipboard use, like a blunt tip utility knife, or would it have a sharp pointed tip, reserved for eating or stabbing someone?

I'm no detective or professional historian, but I would assume both kinds would be used....however I don't think I've ever heard of a blunt-tipped utility knife....

I have a tin whistle coming in the mail tomorrow, and I'm looking for classic GAoP tunes to play, along with some basic irish ones. Any good tunes that you all know of that I should learn?

Bid it out?....are you saying there's some to be had on EvilBay?

Totally jealous. Any recommendations of where I can pick up such a blade? I've checked out KultOfAthena, but that's about it.

This thread is making me drool with envy. Please excuse me.

mmmm...black powder flintlocks......Knife first, gun second.

You should do a weekly comic.

I honestly wish I had time for such ventures, but I'm either at work or i'm focusing on building up my own business.

Did some sketches earlier this evening.

that's a VERY impressive collection of shillelaghs...fantastic advice............pixel, my character is an irishman as well.

Another Irishman! Right on! I used to be a part of a Civil War unit comprised (historically) of Irishmen!

Variety is good. Especially the small stuff. Sailors are crazy superstitious. You can sometimes justify a thing because that thing happened to be in your pocket or around your neck that one time that you were saved from that one thing at that crucial moment that one time you were almost killed. This could be a coin of no particular value. It could be a broken bit of pottery or a key that doesn't go to anything. Sailors keep weird junk, just like we all do.

And get a knife. I can't recommend a good sailor's knife enough. I started a whole thread to rant about it, so I really can't recommend it enough. KNIFE.

Annnnnd...while I'm rambling, you said you wanted to be a 'salty figure'. If you really want to look like a well traveled, been to hell and back, seen the edge of the world, had a scrape or two, escaped the noose, sailor. Weather the the hell out of your kit. Abuse your shirts with dirt, pine tar, oil, food grease, and everything else. Pull out a few threads. Worry the seams and the elbows of your shirts. Do yard work in them for a month.

aye, a knife and a good pair o' pants was probably gonna be my next purchase. I already have a shirt and I ordered a blank felt hat today, along with a tin whistle!

Thank you for the reply, William! Very informative! We are both on the same page then, regarding foreign weapons as trophies instead of battle-ready items. The reason I brought up this question was because, regarding my character, I was hoping to create a rather "salty figure". One who's been around the seven seas and has many a tale to tell. However, I'm still in the brainstorming section and am actually drawing what I want my character to look like (give or take a few items). I may be coming at this at a more "dungeons and dragons" type view, but it helps me get a sense of what I could add, or take away from my character. No rolling for hit points, I promise!

Also the shillelagh is a good idea.

This question came to my mind today as I am currently trying to create a character for myself. I don't mind straying from the "historical path" a little bit, but I'd like to keep it as realistic as possible. So with this in mind, do you suppose European pyrates might have come across and used middle eastern weapons such as the scimitar or some kind of short sword? I'm creating an Irish character, as I am decent at an Irish accent and find it to be very fun (the ladies love it, especially my own lady)...I also have a rather small budget right now and am trying to build up my kit slowly, piece by piece, for an October Ren-Faire.

Thanks for the kind words, Wicked Jim!

'Paid for by the Tortuga Travel Association'

Hahaha so true.

New sign I created for....well....Tortuga!

Nice work pixel.....nice work !

Aye, thank you! I've been on a photoshop binge the last couple o' days.

Also just created my own colors! The heart symbolises my hopelessly-romantic tendencies. :)