Happy holidays, my wonderful subscribers, and have a joyful New Year!

I've been meaning to do a FAQ for ages, but my work has kept me too busy. However, since I have a little Christmas break, I've managed to complete it, so here you go, most commonly asked questions that I get, with my answers! If you have other burning questions in your mind, let me know, and I will add them to the list.


Would you make my prop for me?
Sorry, but I don't do commissions. Doing my own props plus FDP props keeps me busy as it is. I am very flattered though, thanks for asking!

Can I have your MSN/email address? Or can I have them for the other FDP members?
Sorry, but I tend to give that kind of info only to people I know personally. As for the rest of the FDP, you will have to ask them yourself.

How do you pick your cosplays?
Unless it is a group cosplay where I want to do it mainly for the other cosplayers, I always pick a character I like and that I feel suits me. I find it hard to cosplay characters I dislike.

DO YOU LIEK MUDKIPZ??
I like Mudkips!

What's the favorite of your cosplays?
Of all my cosplays, I think Auron is my overall favorite.

Where did you get your muscles?
They were on special offer at Walmart, only 9.95 a kilo! Seriously though, I train at least 3 times a week, be it weights, cardio or martial arts. And you have no idea how often I get this question. I guess people are hoping there is some kind of shortcut? There isn't. Just a lot of hard work.

How much can you bench press?
I get asked this a lot, too. 315 lbs is my all-time best.

Can you tell me how to make (insert your favorite prop here)?
Sure. I've written exhaustive tutorials on almost all the props I've done, just let me know which ones you are interested in, and I will point you in the right direction.

What do you do for living?
I make video games.

Can you recommend any good anime and/or manga?
Your tastes might differ from mine but I can recommend the following:
Hajime no Ippo
FLAG
Berserk (if you are old enough)
Planetes
Great Teacher Onizuka
Yotsuba (WARNING! Cuteness overload!)
Eyeshield 21

Can I use your cosplay photo or your artwork for my own project?
Of course! I am flattered. As long as you are not trying to make money off it, please go ahead and use my stuff as long as you give me the credit. I would also love to see it when it is finished!

How did you do the stubble for the Snake/Dojima/Free cosplay?
This may come as a shock… but I can actually grow a beard. XD One of the most useful skills a cosplayer can have!

What is your next cosplay?
Cid from Final Fantasy VII, as voted by you, my fine subscribers! I am looking to debut it in the Anime Evolution 2010.

Can I marry (insert your favorite FDP member here)? PLLLEEEAAASSEEE???
If you want my daughter's hand, you will have to EARN it! (10 points to everyone who gets the joke). And yes, I do get this a lot.

This person on DA/Youtube/forums/newsgroup is insulting me/my partner/spreading rumors/being abusive, and I really want to get back to him/her! What should I do??
You have encountered a troll, and unfortunately any kind of answer you give to a troll will simply encourage the troll to troll even more. All you need to know about how to deal with trolls is explained here: