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KinshokuCon @kinshokucon.bsky.social · 21h

📣 Coming to KinshokuCon 2026 as a Cosplay Contest Judge, it's Nimbus Grey! Nimbus Grey is a Master level craftsman and performer with over 12 years of experience, focusing on problem solving and identifying difficult or impossible parts of character design.

Guest Announcement

Nimbus Grey
Cosplay Contest Judge

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that one lamatyi @firagafox.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy Final Fantasy Friday 🐾 Finally posting my finished Wuk Lamat cosplay for my Glamoured to Life entry from Fanfest 🌮 #ff14 #ffxiv #wuklamat Wig: @malindachan.bsky.social Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Accessories kit: @dangerousladies.ca

Wuk Lamat cosplay from Final Fantasy XIV. A chocobo is also here kweh

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Otakon @otakon.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Please congratulate all of our Otakon 2026 Hall Costume Contest Winners! Thank you for the chance to see all of the amazing work you put in this year! #Otakon2026

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It's always a fun day when you can show up to work (well, volunteering) looking like this.

The poster, cosplaying as an unnamed character from the FFXIV: Evercold teaser trailer.

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o³ @ post-con work @ooowyn.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We got Evercold early at Tekko (ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE COSPLAY @profwinter.bsky.social WOW)

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Dangerous Ladies @dangerousladies.ca · 08/07/2026

Hey it's that old Au Ra man from the Evercold trailer's little brooch. What's up with that guy? dangerousladies.ca/products/old...

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Old Au Ra Brooch [3D Print Files]

Elevate your cosplay with Old Au Ra Brooch [3D Print Files] by DangerousLadies.

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Jacob is still here still queer 🏳️‍⚧️ @casualjacob.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

As a reminder, I'm raising money for Trans Lifeline (translifeline.org) for the entire month of June via my Twitch channel (twitch.tv/casual_jacob_)! The donate button is located on my twitch page where you find the Follow/Subscribe button. Make sure you are on the Donate to Charity tab!

The window that pops up after you click on the purple "Donate to Charity" button. Make sure you're on the "Donate to Charity" tab circled in red, select your amount, then click Donate.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

So yeah, i made it onto Gallery 3 of this. Still doesnt feel like it was a thing I actually did.

Two pictures of the poster in his Koana cosplay from the glamoured to life gallery.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Alphinaud, get into the G-Warrior. Art by MadRatBird, www.patreon.com/MadRatBird

Koana, from FFXIV: Dawntrail, with hands in front of face, in the same pose as Gendo Ikari from Evangelion. Art created by MadRatBird, https://www.patreon.com/MadRatBird

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I need to give a shoutout to the #AOTA conference that happened at the same time as #fanfest. What a wonderful bunch of people to be so warm and open-minded! I’m 99% sure I jump scared quite a few people but the interactions were always pleasant and they were quickly down to clown. 😂 #ffxiv #ff14

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Also adding tags here, because i am Bad At Social Media. #ffxiv #fanfest #fanfest2026

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hi! I am an old who forgot that tags are a thing. #ffxiv #fanfest #fanfest2026

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Now that I'm recovering from Fanfest, it seems like a good time to repost my other cosplay, the 5.3 version of the Crystal Exarch. There are so many people I saw, and so many I missed, but it was fantastic. Definitely want to try to go back again.

A cosplay of the Crystal Exarch from patch 5.3.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I have really been enjoying Fanfest so far. I even got to participate in Glamoured to Life with a group! A photo from the stream:

Koana, a Pictomancer, and a Viper confronting Calyx and Halmarut.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Someday I will learn to use social media, and use it regularly without crashing out. In unrelated news, here is what I'll be cosplaying for Fanfest, which I should have done days ago! (Okay, these two points are actually related.)

My cosplay lineup for FFXIV Fanfest. Friday is Koana from the Dawntrail expansion, and Saturday is the Crystal Exarch from Shadowbringers, specifically patch 5.3.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Oh, and also, I'm going to be part of a Dawntrail group at Glamoured to Life at FFXIV Fanfest. Just got the email that our group got in today.

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Saturday, February 21st at 5pm PST - Holey Diver Featuring: Nichol, Jovianne, Vatna, Quet, Zacna. Join us in chat! www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #ttrpgs #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #tabletop #actualplayttrpg #actualplay #rpg #twitchstream #games #adventureawaits #voiceacting

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Okay... still on kind of a high the next morning, and it still hasn't sunk in. So I'll just post a couple photos and call it a day for now. Cosplay pic is by @thevariant.bsky.social

Me, dressed in his hand-made cosplay of Koana from Final Fantasy XIV, Dawntrail.

A picture of my award for hall cosplay, journeyman, first prize for that same cosplay.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Breaking my (half-successful) social media shutoff to say that I'll be going to AGDQ, MAGFest, and FFXIV FanFest, in that order. Hope to see a lot of you there at one or more of those.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

So, you probably noticed how my build thread kind of petered out. I am starting repairs and the like, but there's a lot to do. ...that being said, I will be stopping with social media for the indefinite future. I'll still have private messages open, but not reading or responding to anything else.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Just wanted to say again, congrats, and that was an amazing performance on stage!

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lulu @ USIF, ALA @luluko.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

hey gamers!! I'll be offering build book reviews at AX and @teamtekko.bsky.social next month! They are completely free but FCFS and by appointment only. book yours here: www.luluko.net/anime-expo www.luluko.net/tekko

Build book review appointments now open!

Anime Expo 2025
July 3-6 in Los Angeles, CA
luluko.net/anime-expo

Tekko 2025
July 18-20 in Pittsburgh, PA
luluko.net/tekko

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Definitely this one, taken by @thevariant.bsky.social at Setsucon. It looks like a painting.

The poster, dressed as the Crystal Exarch from FFXIV, on his knees and holding onto his staff with both hands.

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lulu @ USIF, ALA @luluko.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

while I'm here being annoying, I should let y'all know I will be a guest and performance judge at @teamtekko.bsky.social !!! literally one of my bucket list judging gigs I'm so excited

A graphic announcing Luluko as a cosplay guest at Tekko 2025, July 17-20. It features a photo of her cosplaying Lucina from Fire Emblem Awakening.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I'll be in tonight's game as Mr. Trafford, the blindfolded devil ray on the left.

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Tonight on the Adventures of Lockstitch!!! Let's get our hands dirty and study some of this so-called “Sleepless Sand". www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #lockstitchrpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Tonight on the Adventures of Lockstitch!!! Time to take in the sights and sounds of Nefraet-Ka touring the art district. www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #lockstitchrpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Tonight on the Adventures of Lockstitch!!! Spend a day curled up with a good book to read OH GOD IT'S TRYING TO EAT YOU! www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #lockstitchrpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Tonight on the Adventures of Lockstitch!!! ORDER, ORDER IN THE COURT! www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #lockstitchrpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Tonight on the Adventures of Lockstitch!!! The story begins in the streets of Nefraet-Ka. Join our favorite fortune teller and crew for an exciting adventure in the Sanguine Sands! www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #mmottrpg #tabletop #lockstitchrpg #rpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

“Fair winds and fair fortunes. Ammon Morcos, fortune teller extraordinar, dream walker, and Mystician of the Lockstitch crew. let me peer into your future." Department: Mysticians Actor: @ammon-lockstitch.bsky.social www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #lockstitchrpg #rpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

“I WANT ADVENTURE! If one more person tries to give me a desk job, I will drag them to hell myself!” Department: Wayweavers Actor: IG: @slam.borghini www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #mmottrpg #tabletop #lockstitchrpg #rpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

"Hello, my name is Aoife! I protected Tir Lobhadh's waters many years ago. Now, I'm finding my new purpose in this life." Department: Wayweavers Actor: @axolotlgrin.bsky.social www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #mmottrpg #tabletop #lockstitchrpg #rpg

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Tonight on the Adventures Of Lockstitch!!! The crew discovers some background noise in all signals sent and received, why does it sound like Pollux?! www.twitch.tv/lockst... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletopgaming #mmottrpg #tabletop #lockstitchrpg #rpg

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Lutavia 👾 @ 🇯🇵 @lutavia.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

With the demise of Joann’s, there’s lots of recs of WHERE to shop online for fabric but not HOW. I highly rec The Swatch Book and Textilepedia for this — the former with REAL swatches of common fibers and their weave options and the latter for the language and application options to help search.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I've been cosplaying for a few years now, and one of my big goals in doing cosplay has been to enter into a cosplay craftsmanship contest and actually place in it. Last night, that happened - I won first place in the Hall Cosplay Novice Category at Setsucon last night. I'm still on Cloud 9. (more)

Myself in the Crystal Exarch cosplay, holding the certificate marking me as the first place winner in Hall Cosplay, Novice Category.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I've done a bit of FFXIV cosplay, yes. The first picture is Sangawa 2024, the second is Tekko 2022, and the 3rd and 4th are from Setsucon 2025 (taken by The Variant, @the_variant on Instagram).

The poster in G'raha Tia (Endwalker) cosplay, about to eat a burger while sitting on a model crescent moon.

Emet-Selch, Venat, and the Crystal Exarch together, wearing face masks. The poster is in the Exarch cosplay on the right.

The Crystal Exarch, hood up, hand reaching towards the camera.

The Crystal Exarch, hood down, kneeling and leaning on his staff.

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Introducing Pearl, an adorable sea slug veterinarian of the Echo! We're doing NPC November over at The Adventures of Lockstitch ttrpg, playing games that highlight interesting characters the crew has met in their travels! Tonight, Pearl has brought a few injured creatures in need of a good home.

Character illustration for Pearl, a sea slug character with pink skin, purple hair, wearing glasses, a green vest and slacks, and a doctor's coat.

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Maybe this pressure will force me to get started. I'm going to try out a build thread for my next big cosplay plan - Koana from Final Fantasy XIV (also occasionally known as G'raha Blast). You're all welcome to gently poke me if I don't update this for a while.

A render of Koana, a gun wielding, green haired Miqo'te from Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail.

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

We're The Adventures of Lockstitch, an actual-play ttrpg w/ dozens of players shaping our living world. Follow the crew as they explore the 20-sided planet Echo- forging bonds, unraveling mysteries, and weaving a tale of Adventure! Join us live or in Discord RP, & become part of the story yourself!

Graphic describing The Adventures of Lockstitch, a living-world interactive tabletop adventure played on Twitch and in Discord. with a large cast of characters collaboratively exploring the magical, 20-sided world of Echo. Complete crew objectives from the Twitch chat during live games, plus participate in Discord roleplay with fellow crewmates. Narrative-centric gaming with a warm and welcoming community. All social platforms @lockstitchrpg

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

So, given people are finding this account now, seems like a good moment to ask for some cosplay help re: horns. I want to do a cosplay of my character from the Lockstitch TTRPG played on Twitch (pic attached). What can I do to make it look like the horns actually blend in with/come out of my head?

A picture of Nichol Trafford, a devil ray man in a custom uniform, from the Lockstitch TTRPG (twitch.tv/lockstitchRPG). Art by Nika, same URL.

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MadRatBird - Comms Open! @madratbird.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Just a little #G'raha dump! Some monthlies for a patron at #patreon. They wanted some G'raha Tia color splash stuff. :> #ffxiv

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

!!Calling All Cosplayers!! Repost with your favorite cosplay picture of yours My first time doing one of these cosplay chains. Photo by the fantastic iroun.photos .

The poster in cosplay as Clive Winslett (Wild Arms 3), leaning against a railing and reading Adventure Book 1 while subtly smiling.

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

Tonight on the HTML Wanderpus Interactive stream: We're playing the #LancerRPG! The crew's love for mech fights has caught up to them as they get volunteered for Hell's Biggest Show! Join us for #IndieOctober with a new ttrpg each game! Live at 6pm PST! #ttrpgs #indierpg #mechs #hallwoeen #hell

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Tonight on the HTML Wanderpus: Those who do not learn from their past are doomed to repeat it- sometimes quite literally! Nichol, Patagon, Lio, & Kat star playing #Modiphius's #IndexCardRPG! Join us for #IndieOctober w/ different #ttrpg each stream all Oct long over at twitch.tv/wanderpus

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

We're playing different indie #TTRPGS all month! Tonight, Cone of Negative Energy's Do Not Let Us Die In The Dark Night Of This Cold Winter #rpg! Bleak, but not without hope. As Episodes of Hell continue: What happens when the HTML Wanderpus crew can’t fix the problems they have caused? Join us!

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The Adventures of Lockstitch! The living world actual play ttrpg @lockstitchrpg.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Join us for the HTML Wanderpus' #IndieOctober, playing a different indie ttrpg for each game in Oct! Tonight, partake in a hellish little murder mystery w/ guest DM @profwinter.bsky.social, playing GauntletRP's The Between rpg! Live now at twitch.tv/wanderpus #ttrpgs #rpg #actualplay #halloween

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ProfWinter @profwinter.bsky.social · 14/08/2023

I guess I should put up an intro post here. @casualjacob.bsky.social gave me an invite, so I'm here, and it seems nice. Also I got the actual username for my online handle, so bonus! So long as we all agree that we don't call posting here blueing ourselves, to take what is already an old joke.

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