an Imperfect Prep Guide for Bicolline (OR: tips & tricks from a somewhat newbie)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @TallianAdventures
    @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад +10

    Im soo happy you made another Bico Video!!!! Great video!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much man! I'm super stoked to have you here, and hopefully we'll get a chance to meet in-person this year??

    • @TallianAdventures
      @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад

      @@ticklespark Im sooo excited to be here!! I will absolutely love to meet you in person this year!!! I would love to share a pitcher of cider with you if you like the cider!! Im with the Marchwardens so we are actually kind of neighbors!!! Are you guy part of Berkwald as well? We just immigrated last year and its been awesome.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад

      @@TallianAdventures I LOVE the cider. Absolutely man, would love to meet you as well ☺ Oh no way! I would say I'm surprised we haven't met already, but it's Bico, so also not a surprise haha. Somewhat, yeah! We're a part of the Norse Coast right next to Niphelim (and their gorgeous new buildings) so we'll definitely have to meet up!

  • @hydntylr95
    @hydntylr95 2 месяца назад +3

    Hello Moth!
    I couldn't find you in person this year, but I wanted to thank you for making your Bico videos. Your first video was the actual 'thing' that finally pushed me to go the GB this year, and I had an unbelievable time.
    Thank you for bringing at least one person to Bico, and for making them hopelessly addicted 💘

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад

      Oh goodness, well I'm sorry our paths didn't cross, but hopefully we get the chance next year! I wasn't wandering as much as I usually do because of the heat, but it was a really amazing year regardless. Did you stay in non-decorum? If so, swing by the Oathsworn camp next year, we're super close by! Either way, I'm so glad my video pushed you to give it a shot, and hope to meet you in future years :)

  • @Eathn_modder
    @Eathn_modder 3 месяца назад +5

    I'm so hyped Im going to Bico this year because of your Video!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      No way! Well I'm honoured you enjoyed it as much as you did to actually take the plunge! Hope you have an amazing first Grand Battaile 😊

  • @3BoysCreate
    @3BoysCreate 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for sharing these tips for newcomers! You were so kind last year to our little independent group/family just around the corner from your camp. Hoping we cross paths again this year though we will be in La Cité with the Covenant of the Black Rose.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад

      Ah, thanks so much for your kind words :) It was amazing to run into you this year, I'm glad our paths crossed again! And thank you so much for the amazing wine, you were so kind as always. Hope you had an amazing year! Are you planning on staying with the Black Rose for the coming years?

  • @thedreadduck
    @thedreadduck 3 месяца назад +2

    A great resource for new players!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад

      I'm so glad you think so, thank you so much :)

  • @Chozan1
    @Chozan1 3 месяца назад +2

    It was great to see you again, Alicia. I’m glad you finally got something unpacked and on the walls. Only took a bit over a year. Lol
    This was an awesome introduction to the event. A small detail during editing. The captions you put up were great, but perhaps move them to the top left corner, make them a darker color against your bright wall, and set the duration for a second longer. I had trouble reading a couple of them because they ended too quickly. Other than that, you were perfect as usual.
    Possible ideas for another video, if you’re interested. Natural products that are 100% natural.
    Like if they do allow bathing in the river again, which I love, you can use Awapuhi pinecone ginger. It’s actually extremely healthy for hair.
    After cooking over a fire, you’ll get soot all over your pans. A simple solution is to grab a handful of old man’s beard moss, dunk it in water, then rub it in sand. It makes a perfect scouring pad to shine those pots and pans.
    I have hundreds of these suggestions from my years in scouts and my love for nature.
    Anyways, I hope this helped… oh wait I almost forgot!
    Insect repellent: 6 drops of vanilla extract to 8 ounces of water. It will wear off after about an hour so you have to reapply, but you’ll be the scent of the town if you do! They might talk about you too. 🤷🏻‍♂️
    Have a great night

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      Hey now, I only filmed this back in April! ...but yes, it DID take me 4 months to edit the footage, so you've got me there. 😅 It's been a busy few months, to say the least.
      Thanks for the feedback! I considered that, but have built a sort of "colour aesthetic", and honestly was trying to stick to timing so attention to certain details I was saying out loud wouldn't be overtaken by what was written. By the time I'd gotten everything put together, I was just too tired to do another pass (3 non-stop days of editing will do that to you), and figured "hey, people can pause it if they really want". I took a peek once it was published and only then did I realize how quickly some of the captions came and went or how difficult they were to read so... yeah. Good mental note for the next time I edit a monster.
      Good next video idea!
      And thank you for your suggestions - I'm sure they'll be helpful to anyone reading the comments! I honestly didn't know about either, so good info for me too! (This is what I get for not being allowed to join Girl Scouts as a kid...)
      Thanks for watching and for your comments, my friend. Really appreciate you taking the time!

  • @andrewhelmer6853
    @andrewhelmer6853 3 месяца назад +2

    Yep randomly found you last year because of your Bicolline video . Glad to see you’re doing well ! Enjoy it for those of us who can’t experience it .
    Hope all is going well in life !

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      Ah hello! Thank you so much! Life has been VERY busy (hence this video taking so long to come out... oof) but really great. Hopefully you'll have a chance to experience it someday though! Thanks for being here, dude.

  • @MartinB034
    @MartinB034 3 месяца назад +2

    Fastest 40 min vid I've watched XD ! You are super interesting. Can't belive I live in the province and I've never been to BIco. I even know a couple of people that were regulars there, shame on me 😅

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      What a compliment! Thank you so much, my friend, that means a lot. Well, hopefully you get a chance to make it out! There are 3 and 1-day tickets if you want to just get a taste - my understanding is they're still for sale, so if you have the time, I'd definitely recommend checking it out! If not, there's always next year 😋

  • @HG-Media-original
    @HG-Media-original 3 месяца назад +2

    I only found out about bico last year through another RUclipsr and I searched up as much as I could on the topic for weeks on end. I stumbled on your videos around that time and really enjoyed them I look forward to seeing updates and have subbed to your channel now. Unfortunately I don't think I will ever have the money to go to this event as I'm from Australia and just in flights alone are hell expensive anyway hope you enjoy yourself and I will await any videos you make on it.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад

      Well hello my friend! I really appreciate your kind words - it means a lot you've enjoyed the videos. Hopefully I can keep bringing you some joy in the future!
      As it comes to Bico, I definitely understand. I'm not sure if there are any LARP spaces in Australia, as I'm more familiar with Europe and the number of really cool ones looking there, but funds are definitely a big problem for people wanting to get into such things, even if you're right around the corner. I definitely didn't know how expensive this hobby is, and that's a big consideration. WIshing you all the best for future LARP endeavours, and I hope you get a chance to come out, to Bico or otherwise!

  • @byrpunchabear2225
    @byrpunchabear2225 3 месяца назад +1

    Glad to see you will be going back again this year!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      Very excited to be going! Honestly, it's become a yearly staple I'm hoping will continue.

  • @claverdiere91
    @claverdiere91 3 месяца назад +1

    I look forward meeting people like you!!

  • @mdw1138
    @mdw1138 3 месяца назад +1

    That was so informative and helpful! Love your videos!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much, as always, my friend ☺

  • @ulisesgomez5234
    @ulisesgomez5234 3 месяца назад +1

    This is my first year going to Bico thank you so much super helpful!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      That's awesome, I wish you the absolute best of times! I'm sure you'll have a blast ☺ No, thank YOU! I'm glad this was somewhat helpful, and hope you make some magical memories!

  • @Deezy_Ankh
    @Deezy_Ankh 3 месяца назад +1

    Heyyyy, you're back!! I watched the bico vids so many times now.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      Oh my goodness, I'm glad you liked the last one! Hopefully this one is just as good in your eyes. And yes, hopefully more frequently this time 😅

  • @markus4732
    @markus4732 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm glad you're back with a new Video!
    Just one little thing:
    It would be great if you found a way to filter out the white noise for your next Video 😁
    Or maybe get one of those little mics that you can pin somewhere on your clothes?
    Otherwise great video - even if I will probably never attend Bicolline since I live in Germany 😅

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      As am I, my friend! Good feedback for next time - I don't think I remembered to hook up my boom mic for this, but admittedly I didn't really hear the white noise when I was editing in order to do something about it before I chopped the footage up into tiny bits. Unfortunately LAV mics aren't really my thing, and are not in my budget, but will definitely keep the white noise in mind for future!
      You never know, there are a couple in my guild who have come from Germany for many years! 😜 But really, there are so many super cool LARPs in Europe, I'm sure there are wonderful places you can find closer to home in Bico's stead!

  • @oberon190848
    @oberon190848 3 месяца назад +3

    Holy shit, what a beautiful creature!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      Finally, someone sees me for the creature that I am 😆

  • @the.mothsmith
    @the.mothsmith 3 месяца назад +1

    I just posted a very similar video, although it was in production before you had posted yours! Love the content, and I unaware that your in-game name was Moth until just now. Moth Bico RUclipsrs unite I guess? Haha, loved the video! We should connect at Bico this year!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад

      @@the.mothsmith a friend of mine actually just shared yours with me, and I absolutely loved it! You did a great job, subscribed instantly ☺️ haha yeah mine took quite a while to get around to editing. Moths unite indeed! I’d absolutely love to connect this year!

    • @the.mothsmith
      @the.mothsmith 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ticklespark aaa thanks! I linked your video in my description! I hope yours reaches more people too! I love how much of your video was personal experience and storytelling, that's something I wasn't really able to achieve in mine!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      @@the.mothsmith oh my goodness, you're so kind thank you! Honestly, I absolutely loved how concise yours was - super clear recommendations that were easy to digest. Also, you'll have so many opportunities to talk about the experiences in other videos ☺ Will this be your first year at Bico?

    • @the.mothsmith
      @the.mothsmith 3 месяца назад

      @@ticklespark it'll be my second GB! I've been two two BPs. I didn't have any bico footage of my own (just photos), so I was lucky enough to borrow Tallian's footage as well as Karl's (Larp Legion)!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад

      @@the.mothsmith oh my goodness, and I picked up on that watching your video - you have a clip in your video with my boyfriend and friend 🤦‍♀ absolutely, they're awesome! that's awesome though, we've been going for the same amount of time! It would be awesome to meet and hang out this year :)

  • @gamr9973
    @gamr9973 3 месяца назад +1

    Love it

  • @Philographicks
    @Philographicks 3 месяца назад +2

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard the word “spigot” so often.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      Hah, if you'd have asked editing-me, I'd have thought the comment for most-used-phrase would be about "keep that in mind!" (I'm so sorry)

  • @jesseearly804
    @jesseearly804 21 день назад

    Have you heard of hynafol in Texas?

  • @user-bx4bo3xd4e
    @user-bx4bo3xd4e 3 месяца назад +1

    woohoooo

  • @romeo9919
    @romeo9919 3 месяца назад +1

    Internet staulker fan club!!

    • @romeo9919
      @romeo9919 3 месяца назад +1

      Oathsworn love!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      @@romeo9919 all the love to you, my wonderful friend and Bondii ♥

  • @codycenters3391
    @codycenters3391 3 месяца назад +2

    For someone who is going for the first time and going solo (no TVN either), are there any guilds or groups you'd recommend trying to meet/join?

    • @TallianAdventures
      @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад +2

      @codycenters3391 are you mainly English speaking or do you know French as well?

    • @codycenters3391
      @codycenters3391 3 месяца назад +2

      @TallianAdventures I don't speak any French :(

    • @TallianAdventures
      @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад +1

      @@codycenters3391 SAME so no worries!! I was only asking so i could tell you the english guilds!! I go with tvn but I dont recommend them in any of my videos since they dont pay me. one of my favorite guilds is The Covenant of the Black Rose. they are all english speakers and do a great job! If you go by their camp or meat them tell them Tallian sent you and you will be treated like family!! The bastard sons are really great too! They have a lot of english\french speakers who live in montreal so they are very knowlegable about the game plus have a good amount of players who go to all the campaign events outside of the GB!! I make bico videos on my channel as welll incase you didint know.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +2

      @codycenters3391 first off, I think it's awesome you're going solo. I hope you have the best time! Not sure where you're coming from, but may your travels be safe!
      Tallian has some great suggestions! Black Rose are all incredible people, as are the Bastard Sons. I have personally joined the Oathsworn (one of the only English "viking" guilds - they're all super kind, but don't expect you to wear strictly Viking so definitely come find us in the Norse Coast close to the barracks & field/non-decorum). Beyond those two, I know also of The Pelt who seem super cool. I also got a chance to meet the Horse and Hound last year who are a BLAST to hang out with.
      Beyond that, I know there are lots of other english-speaking or bilingual guilds, I just still haven't gotten the chance to meet them yet! After the event if you've met some more awesome people, please do come back here and let us all know of any other groups you'd suggest meeting!
      And of course, have an AMAZING first Bico.

  • @PANCAKECRAB1
    @PANCAKECRAB1 Месяц назад +1

    Only thing stopping me from going is the heat. idk how ppl can wear full steel head to toe armor 😭

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад

      Hahah I hear you there. Usually Bico can get fairly cold - they're in a micro climate where it's guaranteed to rain every year, some years more than others. Doesn't mean it's not still hot fighting in full armour in the rain, but I know it helps (as long as you have something to treat your armour with afterward!) I got heatstroke this year trying to fight this year, but I don't do well in heat and we had record highs with little rain this year. If you can manage the trip to just enjoy the place, I'd still recommend checking it out!

    • @PANCAKECRAB1
      @PANCAKECRAB1 Месяц назад

      @@ticklespark ur the most influential larp person ik in Toronto gta area lmk if u n ur friends can make a October larp event one day 🥺 (but fr tho how do we not have renaissance fairs or larp events in the largest city of Cana!!??!)

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад

      @@PANCAKECRAB1 Oh goodness, well I'm flattered! I promise there are others too that deserve your love! I agree, perhaps we'll get more in the future as they get more popular, but for now I'll happily enjoy my little trip out to the Quebecois countryside :)

  • @Moustashmol
    @Moustashmol 2 месяца назад +1

    biodegrable soaps can be really cheap i got zest soap from the dollar store its biodegrable worked great before the ban

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад

      Very very true! They're more common nowadays which is great, but I had no idea you could get them at the dollar store now! Awesome tip in case they change things moving forward.

  • @tooicy231
    @tooicy231 3 месяца назад +1

    After attending twice already and now soon to be a 3rd, based on your experience do you see yourself doing this for some time?

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  Месяц назад +2

      Absolutely, no questions asked, and for as many years as I possibly can. It's one of the most incredible ways to spend some time away from real life, not just because it's like stepping into another world, but because you're surrounded by community and organic experiences. You can't hide behind modern conveniences, but instead spend your time getting to know people and sitting around fires, listening to stories, making music, and just existing really. It's simple and wonderful, and attracts like-minded people who are also in for the fun.
      So... short answer, yes. Long answer, fuck yes.

    • @tooicy231
      @tooicy231 25 дней назад

      @@ticklespark thanks for replying that's a really beautiful answer btw makes me want to go even more. I have been wanting to go for around 8 years lol but life always has a way of throwing curve balls. Someday tho.

  • @beelzebrick
    @beelzebrick 3 месяца назад +1

    I thought you were gonna make brocolini

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад

      Sorry to disappoint, my dude

  • @TallianAdventures
    @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад +2

    also fyi i just learned that there is a shower truck near the bathrooms by oldtown. It is supposed to not have a time limit and you can pay with debit or cash.

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад +1

      I actually just learned about that location as well! Too late, of course, but anyway - I think they may be new?
      What I didn't know was that they had no time limit.... and that is awesome news. Could be bad news bears with how many attendees, but a great thing for me to check out this year! Thanks man!

    • @TallianAdventures
      @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад

      @@ticklespark I will be testing that this year for sure!

  • @TallianAdventures
    @TallianAdventures 3 месяца назад +1

    I have a video that i have been struggling with! Im on a quest in my full armor and im on guard but i dont know when, where or who will attack us. In the video i tell several people to keep there distance and i look like im being so rude!!!! I was super in character and immersed but it looks like im being rude to someone who does know!! I will have to make a note in my video about being in character!!

    • @ticklespark
      @ticklespark  3 месяца назад

      Oh no! Hopefully people were able to realize what was happening, but I understand how that may feel looking back. That's the thing at LARPs, you can't really know - both who's in-character unless you're super familiar with the participants from going for many years, or who's new and may be completely blindsided by what an in-character person is doing. At the end of the day, as long as you're having fun and not being an absolute dick to people on purpose, any misunderstandings like that will eventually fade to nothing more than funny stories!