Introduce Yourself - The Sequel!

[PapaSola]

First Name: Nicholas
Profession? Student?: US Navy

Yooo what state you in? I’m in the army Up in the PNW

 

[PapaSola]

First Name: David
Profession: Student/ Heavy Equipment Operator and Tech
Age: 30
Favorite Hobby: Gaming
Favorite part of Halo: Story/Lore
Favorite Halo: C.E. was one of the first shooters I ever played, really stuck with me.
Favorite Video Game: Halo (full series)
Other Interests: Gaming, Motorcycle riding, Outdoorsman, Computer Programming
Favorite Food: Hot? Really not overly picky when it comes to food, i guess a good steak dinner.
Favorite Band: So much good Music to be had, current artist on my rotating playlist: Luke Combs. (I will listen to many genres from metal, country, pop, classical...)
What do you hope to learn here?: Hoping to get into cosplay
Have you built/made a costume before?: No, hoping to learn and maybe attend some conventions
Other: US Army Vet, open to chat with others and share experiences/ideas

hey I’m sola im active duty army, where you local to?

 

[Modi2013]

I’m in Pennsylvania now, living the civilian life again. On active duty I was stationed at Bragg from 16-22

 

[Xeon Infinite]

Yooo what state you in? I’m in the army Up in the PNW

I’m in Connecticut at the submarine base

 

[sir howard]

Hello All! Our former Introduce Yourself thread has grown to a massive 421 pages so it is time to lock that one down and start fresh!

First of all - welcome to all of our new family! We want to know all about you, but let's start with these few questions!

First Name:
Profession? Student?:
Age:
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite part of Halo:
Favorite Halo:
Favorite Video Game:
Other Interests:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Band:
Favorite Movie(s):
What do you hope to learn here?:
Have you built/made a costume before?:
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?:
Other:

First Name: Alaric
Profession? Student?: Chilling
Age: 30s
Favorite Hobby: Chilling
Favorite part of Halo: Lore and desperation at times
Favorite Halo: 2, 3, REACH
Favorite Video Game: Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind
Other Interests: Gaming, flying planes/helicopters, beekeeping, chicken ranching
Favorite Food: sour cream and onion chips
Favorite Band: na
Favorite Movie(s): man on fire
What do you hope to learn here?: na
Have you built/made a costume before?: yes
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: no
Other: na

 

[Randomname52]

First Name: Alaric

Look at this Nerd! Glad you're here buddy!

 

[sir howard]

First Name: Nick
Profession: Aircraft Pilot
Age: Early 30's
Favorite Hobby: Miniature Painting
Favorite part of Halo: The Storylines!
Favorite Halo: Halo 3: ODST and Reach
Favorite Video Game: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Other Interests: Formula 1, Gaming, 3D Printing, Warhammer, D&D
Favorite Food: Coffee...
Favorite Band: Blink-182
Favorite Movie(s): Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Pacific Rim, Treasure Planet
What do you hope to learn here?: How to make proper cosplay for myself and the family!
Have you built/made a costume before?: Nope
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: Nope

what do you fly?

 

[sir howard]

Hello all figured I'd take some time to introduce myself and start diving into the community.

First Name: James
Profession? Student?: IT Professional
Age: 37
Favorite Hobby: Gaming; Video and Tabletop
Favorite part of Halo: I still remember getting an original Xbox and Halo, the nostalgia of playing with my brother and completing the campaign together is unmatched to this day.
Favorite Halo: ODST (This game actually caused me to join the Military with an Airborne contract).
Favorite Video Game: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (I 100% the game once every year).
Other Interests: Spending time with my Kid and fishing.
Favorite Food: BBQ
Favorite Band: TOOL
Favorite Movie(s): Commando, The Rock, Blackhawk Down
What do you hope to learn here?: Become more proficient with my 3D printer (New to the hobby) and hopefully learn enough to build my own complete set of armor.
Have you built/made a costume before?: I have not.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: I do not, this is the first one.

the og XBOX halo was an absolute classic.. i spent so much time on the beach running over marines as a kid lol

 

[sir howard]

Look at this Nerd! Glad you're here buddy!

good to be here lol

 

[PapaSola]

I’m in Pennsylvania now, living the civilian life again. On active duty I was stationed at Bragg from 16-22

Why yall gotta be in the east coast lol need more vets in the west

 

[Modi2013]

Why yall gotta be in the east coast lol need more vets in the west

Who knows where life will take me next, but I wouldn't be opposed to travel for the right events.

 

[PapaSola]

Who knows where life will take me next, but I wouldn't be opposed to travel for the right events.

Halo World Championship/HCS Seattle is in October, would love to have folks come out for that event

 

[Modi2013]

Halo World Championship/HCS Seattle is in October, would love to have folks come out for that event

Man that would be amazing, I'll have to see if i can fit it in the budget. It'll all be a bit tight. Hoping to get a new career this fall so vacation days might be out of the question too.

 

[madusa01]

First Name: Stephen
Profession? Artist, Driver (working on SCCA Novice Permit), Music producer/musician, retired U.S. Army
Student?: Yes, Texas Women’s University, Bachelor’s of Fine Arts
Age: 42
Favorite Hobby: Art, Video games, cars, and cosplay
Favorite part of Halo: I really enjoy that Halo has been the best mix of Sci-Fi and realistic military combat gaming.
Favorite Halo:
Favorite Video Game: Halo Infinite
Other Interests:
Favorite Food: Cantaloupe
Favorite Band: Skillet
Favorite Movie(s): The Matrix
What do you hope to learn here?: How to build my own Halo armor and props for cosplay and comic-cons
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes, 2024 local comic-con my family went as the G.I. Joes and made a Roadblock costume.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: No, not yet. I’m trying this for the first time.
Other: I’m also an amateur drone pilot and getting into 3D printing.

 

[PapaSola]

First Name: Stephen
Profession? Artist, Driver (working on SCCA Novice Permit), Music producer/musician, retired U.S. Army

Thank you for your service, I hope you enjoy being here with the 405th, I hope you don’t mind me asking but what was your MOS before retiring?

 

[MrBread2107]

First Name: Seth
Profession? Student?: Student
Age: 16
Favorite Hobby: Drawing concepts for suits/ creating suits
Favorite part of Halo: art style (distinct and stylish)
Favorite Halo: REACH, CE,
Favorite Video Game: right now Shadow Generations
Other Interests: Running
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Band: Good Kid
Favorite Movie(s): Sonic 3
What do you hope to learn here?: tips and tricks
Have you built/made a costume before?: yes
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: no
Other: I am an actor

 

[Courageousduck]

First Name: Mark
Profession A/V contractor
Age: 23
Favorite Hobby: Hanging out with others
Favorite part of Halo: just started getting into Halo so I don’t have one yet
Favorite Halo: just started getting into Halo so dont have one yet
Favorite Video Game: Skyrim
Other Interests: doing audio visual work hanging out with others, having deep conversations
Favorite Food: chicken
Favorite Band: don’t really have one
Favorite Movie(s): Star Wars
What do you hope to learn here?: how to make armor as well as how yall need help with broadcasting.
Have you built/made a costume before?:no
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: no
Other: I work for JTF4 at his A/V company. I enjoy different types of video games.

 

[SweetBread]

First name: Jonathan
Profession: warehouse worker
Age: 28
Favorite hobby: gaming/collecting tcg
Favorite part of Halo: Cortana
Favorite Halo: Halo 3 ODST
Favorite video game: Halo 3
Other interests: D&D, going to conventions, tekken
Favorite food: chicken
Favorite band: Linkin park, polyphia
Favorite movie: iron man
What do you hope to learn here?: prop making and design
Have you built/made a costume before?: no, I'm working on my first
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s): nope this is my first
Other: just ask, I'm a weird open book

 

[losting]

Hey everyone,

I've been a fan of the Halo universe for 2 years and have always been fascinated by the incredible costumes and props I've seen. While I'm completely new to prop making and cosplay, I'm super eager to learn. I'm looking forward to soaking up all the knowledge and inspiration from this amazing community.

 

[Dragonjay09]

First Name: Jamyson
Student: sophomore in high school
Age: 15
Favorite Hobby: Video games
Favorite part of Halo: This might be a bit dark, but watching all my enemies fall
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: HALO!!!
Other Interests: acting, writing, Life.
Favorite Food: tacos
Favorite Band: pound rock factory
Favorite Movies): Star Wars episodes 4-6
What do you hope to learn here?: how to be able to work with foam and 3-D prints.
Have you built/made a costume before?: No this is my first time