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In lugnet.cad, Tim Courtney writes:
> "Orion" <pobursky@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GC97Iy.5L2@lugnet.com...
> > Am I the only one disappointed by the fact that we haven't had a new
> > infusion of parts in over 6 month? Maybe I missed some earlier discussion,
> > but what gives?
> >
> > Orion
>
> Well, perhaps the fact that what you've already downloaded has been free (to
> you -- making it available has cost volunteers time and money) could quench some
> of that disappointment.
>
> The reason there hasn't been a parts update in a while is we are currently
> working on making the way parts get approved and distributed better - so in the
> future new parts will come more frequently, and not have to wait for a vote and
> a group of parts to be assembled.
>
> LDraw.org is a volunteer effort done by people with real lives outside of
> maintaining the site. Steve, the Parts Guy (tm), has a full time job and a
> family. I have school full time and other activities on top of that.
>
> It disappoints me that I haven't had the time or energy to put into making the
> site a better resource for the users. At the same time though, 'what gives?'
> posts make me less and less interested in the project.
>
> The next big thing, besides getting some other people started on editing pages,
> is a series of discussion panels and tutorials at BrickFest 2001
> (www.brickfest.com).
>
> -Tim
M'sieur Tim,
I thank you for concerning yourself about the well-being of the parts
authors. I, however, am one that actually tries to design new elements *during*
his work hours (because I'm usually too spread out otherwise). As for the person
who does the actual updating, I cannot speak for him and can only wish him well
in all of his labors. I do have to admit that it is not always a "cake-and-ice-
cream" endeavor, but the fun is in using the finished product in one of your own
models (or seeing it used in other people's). As of now, I can't wait until
someone is finally able to use my old-style 4 x 10 x 2/3 Car Frame or my various
official space-themed Complete Minifig Shortcuts. In fact, I used them in the
Classic Space Contest, as did Jason Mantor.
I would go about making more new elements (non-custom patterns, at least) if I
had the knowledge to do so. Until then, I can only improve on the pre-existing
ones.
James J.
"Don't just 'play well', play better!"
P.S.: If anyone has questions about any of my custom-decorated and built
elements, such as my 1 x 2 C.V.G.S. (Compact Video Game System) Tile,
e-mail me at jejackso@memphis.edu and I will tell you all that you need to know.
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