Help altering a Bandolier

[Stanley Burrell]

Hey, I have "a coppery brown leather bandolier" with a show of:

The brown leather bandolier is composed of several straps, some lined with a row of slots for smaller bladed weapons or wands, while a series of straps lines the backing. Hanging from the bandolier are large sacks, narrow tubes, small pouches, and containers.

I want to turn it into something war-torn and copper, so that it's badass and matches my other stuff, but I don't have a damn idea/ounce of creativity about altering my bandolier. Help. Thanks.

[Viekn]

First decide whether you want to keep the bandolier noun or if you want to change it to harness. Also, depending on how knowledgeable the merchant is regarding what is allowed, you could get it changed to jerkin as well. Nathala Crane here on PC had it done.

A copper studded war-torn leather harness/bandolier
A war-torn harness riveted with copper studs
A copper chained war-torn leather bandolier

Think visually of how you'd want the copper to appear. Rivets, studs, inlaid. You might be able to do threaded if it was copper wire. Consider also changing war to battle possibly, depending on the look you want.

Edit: If you're using Sadie/Premium Points, don't be afraid to submit a design but also ask for input from Sadie if you'd like some help from the actual GM. Some GM's like to provide input when you don't know the end result you want. You should never submit something with no ideas in mind what so ever, but asking for help from the GM is almost always welcomed.

[Shaps]

a thick leather weapon harness reinforced with copper mesh
a war torn leather weapon harness....
a battle-scarred leather weapon harness....

a thick leather weapon harness secured with heavy copper buckles

Just some ideas...

I sorta like "a battle-scarred leather weapon harness reinforced with copper mesh" myself.. or something like that.

[Vusit]

A battered harness with copper catches

[Stanley Burrell]

Hmmm. I already have one copper mesh item + another copper item with very noticeable studs, so I don't want to overdo that. I do like harness as a base noun! w00t, thanks all, incoming rep.

[Ososis]

I would suggest having a back-up for "war-torn" while some merchants may do it, others may ask "How can you tell that a tear is from a war?"

Happened to me on my tunic. wanted a "war-torn whenimerian flag" but was told that wouldn't fly, settled for "worn"

[Viekn]

I would suggest having a back-up for "war-torn" while some merchants may do it, others may ask "How can you tell that a tear is from a war?"

Happened to me on my tunic. wanted a "war-torn whenimerian flag" but was told that wouldn't fly, settled for "worn"

I have always completely disagreed with that stance from the GM's. Does it affect anyone else to make it "war-torn"? No. We play a game made up entirely of words! Why not use that to an advantage and allow "war-torn" or whatever to better describe that the person wearing it has gone through many battles/wars with it. It enriches the game.

[Ososis]

I have always completely disagreed with that stance from the GM's. Does it affect anyone else to make it "war-torn"? No. We play a game made up entirely of words! Why not use that to an advantage and allow "war-torn" or whatever to better describe that the person wearing it has gone through many battles/wars with it. It enriches the game.

I agree. I would like to see more fun things like that as well. I am sure it's difficult to balance everything in a way that can be spelled out clearly to all merchants. But, the fact remains that they may get all grumbley about it and having a plan B would be worthwhile. I have a 100% track record of being unhappy with alters I had to adjust in the moment.

[MotleyCrew]

You also have to keep in mind some GMs are completely new and/or new to merchanting. They are being monitored on their activities and probably tend to err on the side of caution.

[Stanley Burrell]

I would suggest having a back-up for "war-torn" while some merchants may do it, others may ask "How can you tell that a tear is from a war?"

Happened to me on my tunic. wanted a "war-torn whenimerian flag" but was told that wouldn't fly, settled for "worn"

Yeah, I was thinking something more noticeable such as throwing in a word or three that would distinctively show something like "blade(-)mark(s/ed)" but really having my first real alter mind fart with this one. Oh well.

[Androidpk]

A distressed denim bandolier covered in Wu Tang stickers.

[peam]

an ol' dirty bandolier

[RichardCranium]

an ol' dirty bandolier

This, or see if you can work Iceberg Slim in somehow.

[Jhynnifer]

You'll be much more likely to get it in a SHOW where you can explain it more and keeping the short simpler will allow you to mesh it together with your other items more.

[Stanley Burrell]

You'll be much more likely to get it in a SHOW where you can explain it more and keeping the short simpler will allow you to mesh it together with your other items more.

That makes sense.

Anyone want to help me by designing a show for something akin to a war-torn copper-something harness, plz? PM me. Okeydokey.

[Stanley Burrell]

So I've come up with this so far:

A war-torn copper-worked harness.

SHOW: Blade-slashed nicks and scars to the worn leather body of the harness are a testament to the battles it has endured. Corroded copper wire holds the outer pleating and the inseam's binding together, while brighter pieces of metal reveal where repairs have been made over the years. Thick leather straps with matching copper buckles of all shapes and sizes thoroughly secure the harness to its wearer.

So maybe I can use some help there still..? :shrug:

Also:

>analyze bandolier

When altering, keep in mind that the bandolier's messaging references large and small containers, and a row of weapon slots and straps. These can all be altered by a skilled merchant. The containers should remain plural. Currently, they are set to slots (wands and small weapons), straps (belted weapons), a series of straps (back weapons), large sacks (bundled weapons), narrow tubes (paper and scrolls), small pouches (trinkets), and containers (anything else).

I don't have the creative spark to alter the extra tidbits (and, then somehow, perhaps, work them into the show, or what have you?

Still kinda confused. Appreciate any and all help!

[Derex]

battle worn is nice too

[BLZrizz]

1. I'd recommend against the double hyphen in the look description, as well as a double compound words. You can go general in the look and specific in the show: e.g. "metalworked harness", and then you talk about the copper in the show. If you really want to use copper-worked, use it as a noun adjunct, as in "copperwork" instead of an adjective. This is not common usage, so here is a link if you need to support: (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/copperwork).

2. "War", in modern usage, describes a geo-socio-political condition, and tends to refer to these things (i.e. places, populations, nations). "War-anything" is a juvenile and clumsy descriptor when used as adjectives or adjective constructs for items, especially war cloaks, war boots, etc. As the posted above intimated, battle is more correct.

You weren't too far off. My recommendation: "A battle-marred copperwork harness."