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This is just an idea. If you guys want to shoot it down go ahead. I propose we create a new acronym that encompasses all very large Lego spaceships (over 100 studs long/wide) regardless of their function. I think ideally it would be something (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) 200+ studs - A Big 'Un? Lunker? LAV (long-a$$ vessel)? BE (brick eater)? ALAH (A Loan Against the House)? HTM (Hard To Move)? Hmm, no winners here. -Matt , (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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BOSS = Big Ol' Space Ship Chris <>< (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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RLS=really long ship HCS=heavy capital ship (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) LOBE (Lots Of Bricks Employed) ? DROOL (Darned Right Overly Oversized Lego) ? MOO (Mammoth Of Outerspace) ? OUCH (Of Unusually Cool Hugeness) ? WHOA (Wanking Huge Outerspace Assembly) ? Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) This'n has my vote, and Shiri likes it too (that's gotta have some weight, her being the acronym queen and all :-) -Chris (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) think (...) How about an adjective? Omega-class? E.g Omega-class space frigate. Kerry (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) snip (...) Howzabout: Big Stud, Stud Studded Starship, or S.T.U.D.S. = STarship of Uber Developed Size Jeff (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) How about just calling it a SHIP? Seriously Huge Interstellar Plastic? ;p James (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) If the AQ* likes it, then that's good enough for me! Count my vote for this one too! * Acronym Queen - Bob (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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isn't boss a little too obvious. It also has that element of final oppenent from a 1st person shooter. I like the idea, but think that there has got to be something more clever. -tk "Bob Parker" <cg47@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"Jon Palmer" <jon@zemi.net> wrote in message news:H1qLxz.Ezv@lugnet.com... (...) think (...) frigate, (...) size. (...) Let's see... SMALL = Super Magnificent And Large Lightspeed-er MICRO = Monstous Intergalactic Craft that's Really Oversized (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) If you make the criteria 100 studs, then Centurion would be appropriate. Kerry (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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SPUD (Super Project, Unusually Dense) BUG (Big 'Un Gronker) BUS (Brickwork of Unusual Size) Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"travis" <phree@attbi.com> wrote in message news:H1sqqz.Izw@lugnet.com... (...) oppenent (...) to (...) I'm with you on this. I definitely think BOSS is going in the right direction but I also think we can be more creative. (and, like you, it (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:H1sMM4.8z9@lugnet.com... (...) Or, Seriously Huge Investment in Plastic/Parts. This would be hilarious but I guess SHIP might also be way to confusing for some. -Jon -- | The (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"Kerry Raymond" <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message news:H1swxz.9KG@lugnet.com... (...) I like that name, and if we can't come up with a clever acronym just using a normal word might be the way to go. I actually think you've hit on another good (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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This sounds good IMHO. Incorporating the stud count into the name somehow seems to be a good venue to explore. I suppose the other advantage is that it might be a little more self-explanatory to new folks....I only found out what BURPS were a couple (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Jude (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) My this is very appealing to my compartmentalized dorkness. It's a simple classification, but unfortunately based upon size, which I dislike. I would rather see something based upon function. With the classification based upon size, a couple (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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too boring what? this is great. I think that its so logical that it can't help but appeal to my sense of organization and function. I really like this idea. maybe we could just say that there is a C1 which is 100-299 and a C3 which is 300 or longer. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) The high speed datalines, when pertaining to role playing, are largely obsolete due to MUDs and other similar systems but that is fodder for another entirely unrelated topic. Anyway, I do believe that a classification system is in order but I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) snip (...) maybe it's in 'SHIP shape' :) Jeff (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) ...and who are familiar with the model designations of North American Trucks... (...) ... of all those, the only ones we've had here in Australia are the Suburban (rebadged as a Holden Suburban) and the Neon (if it's the same thing - a compact (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) day (...) phased (...) This is sort of what I was trying to get at. I think that there could be hyperlogical systemic ways to derive names for the vehicle classes, but i also do like the idea of coining a new word altogether or using an (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) How about BOSS? (Big Old Space Ship) --Bill. (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"Tony Alexander" <tw0nst3r@startrek.net> wrote in message news:H1quv8.AHs@lugnet.com... (...) HAHAHAHAHAHASHAHAHAH...AHHAHHAHA! *sniff* readjusts glasses That was great. Dave (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) How about Roman numerals to ID aproximate length: up to 9 studs could be an 'I' or 'V' class (whatever sounds cooler to the lugnet consensus), 10 to 49 studs an 'X' class (possibly for 'eXecutive'), 50-99 studs an 'L' class (possibly for (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"Jon Palmer" <jon@zemi.net> wrote in message news:H1tEMt.5BM@lugnet.com... (...) How about a SCOLD? Space Craft Of Lage Dimension And for even larger ships or machines that can demolish a SCOLD, a RECK? Really Enormous Craft Killer -David (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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that is one of the sweetest yet... -tk "David Carriker" <dcarriker@wbgppm.com> wrote in message news:H1z5F9.EM@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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this is the a great logical idea... maybe instead of ++ or - we could use mk-1 or 2 or whatever. you get the idea. for example just in case a ship name could be: L mk-3 Smokestarter: Dection Countermeasures ship -tk "Jeff Szklennik" (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Glad you got a giggle...or 237. Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) What about the Spaceships Of Unusual Size? Steve Bliss (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) What about the S.O.U.S.'s? Spaceships Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist... Jude (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Just had a chance to read all the posts in this thread so far. You guys have me rolling on the floor here. This silly humor is just what I needed to end my work week. :) Trying to think of something witty of my own to offer, but the best I can (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) So, Chrysler also made Neons as well? This is news to me but then again, automobile manufacturers have to make some changes to their vehicles. Is Holden a part of General Motors? If not, how long have they been making their Suburban? Richie (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) how about 'behemoth': Bricks Encompassing Huge Entire Months Of Time Ha ! or Bricks Encompassing Huge Entire Maneuverable Orbiting Timmy Habitats (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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Elsewhere in the thread, "SHIP" was suggested (Seriously Huge Investment in Parts), I like that one a lot. That way, you could say I just built a SHIP and it still makes sense as both a pun and an acronym. I think that any official acronym is going (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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potty language is good. -tk "Tom Sciortino" <tsciorti@band.calpoly.edu> wrote in message news:H21sJL.BzG@lugnet.com... (...) in (...) SHIP (...) a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Yes, I second that. Number 2 that is. But all the potty words I can think of, I can't come up with a good acronym for!! Ugg... :( -Tim (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:H232CK.BtA@lugnet.com... (...) acronym (...) BRAP - Big Rockets And Plastic FARTS - Flying Aerospace Rugged Tremendous Spaceship BUTT - Big Ugly Tremendous Transport Need any more? :) -- (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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(...) ...or... TOILET (Totally Overdone Investment of Lego Elements Together). ...or... MEGA (Many Elements Grouped At-once (or All-together). Actually these could be used as a modifiers on any MOC name from any theme. For example: MEGA Ship, (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)
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