Links and Associates

CONTENTS

Associates
Costuming Links
Language Links


ASSOCIATES

NZLARPS (New Zealand Live Action Roleplaying Society) - Auckland-based LARP society. NZLARPS have a wide range of LARPs available - there is sure to be something to suit every taste, from high fantasy through to Gothic horror.

Diatribe - LARPing forums - tips, tricks, and discussion over the latest game.

The AMERICA Club - Auckland University's roleplaying club. They have a wide range of tabletop roleplaying games, LARPs, card games, and wargames available, and are always looking for more!


COSTUMING LINKS

Good Orient – Oriental clothing of all types.

Ichiroya – Any kind of Japanese clothing you could want, reasonable prices.

Folkwear Asian - Authentic patterns for those keen on making their own.
 
Tanki Yoriaku: Hi Ko Ben - An Explanation of Armour Wearing. The translation of a 18th Century text explaining (with diagrams) how to put on samurai armour. Includes links to patterns, extant examples, and suppliers.

Anthony J. Bryant's Japanese Miscellany - A wide range of information and 'how-to's Japanese subjects by an SCA member, focussing on the period 800-1600, ideal for the Jade Empire setting.

The Kyoto Costume Museum
- An excellent range of historical Japanese clothing; click 'Costume History in Japan' and then 'The Kamakura Period' for the correct look of the Jade Empire.


LANGUAGE LINKS

MandarinTools Chinese-English Dictionary - A useful Chinese dictionary.

Jeffrey's Japanese-English Dictionary Server - A useful Japanese dictionary.

Firefly-Serenity Pinyinary
- A useful site for Chinses phrases from Firefly/Serenity