 | | Re: Meduseld - The Golden Hall
|
|
Well, I have seen your creations before as a lurker and I must say that they are extremely inspiring. You have really met the challenge of recreating Toliken's universe in LEGO, and the end result is astonishing. I can't wait to see more. Christian (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Village in the Sky
|
|
Hi all, Here's my Floating Island Village. It was starting to fall apart, so I decided it was high time to take pictures of it. I'd built it maybe 6 months ago, and I admit it's not as sturdy as it should be. Here's the link: (URL) me what you (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
Dear Anthony Sava, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later "The Chronicles of Ikros" ended, so I'll have to drop a few tears on that. I really hate reading but yet I had to read your story although when I started it was already chap. 17 or (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
In lugnet.castle, Bruce Hietbrink writes: . :) (...) I used to hate the fright knight figs until recently. My dislike was based on the batlord and the witch figs. But the ones you list are great and I have found a use for the batlord helmets too. (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Well, The only thing I ask for is to see lego castle and space back on the frontline. If lego brought back just a new castle series, I could tell you right now I would drop everything I have and go back to my normal self (the non-complaining (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Meduseld - The Golden Hall
|
|
(...) Wow! Very impressive. A beautiful creation. I really like the 1x1 round plates in the front detail. The big map also is pretty cool. I will have to borrow that in the future. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) I'm gonna miss it to. (...) Same with me. (...) One of the parts I thought was pretty funny was when Haleron was talking to Garalt, getting ready to kill him and Daravon came up from behind and said "you talk to much" to Haleron as he killed (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Meduseld
|
|
In-freakin'-credible! All of it! Love it, Love it, Love it! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) Yeah, Mookie hates that part too. She kept urging me to just leave the ending open so I could right another ten chapters. But hey, if you keep going, it just kinda ruins the whole story. I mean, look at things like the teen scream movies from (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) Wow... I don't think I'd go that far, there are some pretty cool stories out there... but hey, it's not like my ego doesn't have room to grow ;) (...) I'm just curious, what pieces of foreshadowing in particular struck you hardest? It's so (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) Well, if I recall, and correct me if I'm wrong, you said the dracolich would be the black dragon raised as the undead and Daravon would save the day by cutting off Garalt's head. So you were only half right on those two. Dead right on Scythe (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) Hey, I thought your prediction was cool, though. Would have made an equally good ending I think. (...) Thanks much! I don't know how soon I'll get to fluffing my story, but I'm sure it'll be soon. I am glad someone has as much confidence in my (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) Well well well if it isn't the end of somthing great. It's sad I liked the story very well and I liked the ending but it was just that the end. And now their is no more unknown about the story, which is what I don't like. But there is no other (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
"Matt Hein" <Pyrokid17@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H2ELFK.6IM@lugnet.com... (snip) (...) Well since you asked... I'm not going to say you rant to much. But I will say that I know you as "that guy who only complains". Sorry but the only posts (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
Anthony, I'll definately miss it. Ikros was and still is THE story to read, period. Up to the last word, it had me hounding for more. Wasn't expecting the end, as always, but by no means is that bad hehe. Excellent work. I can definately see the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Meduseld
|
|
I like the little horse carving! Just one of the details that makes this a beautiful thing. -Erik (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Meduseld
|
|
Hey All, It’s been a while, but here is another Tolkien Creation. Meduseld, the Golden Hall of Brego. (URL) on the first folder in the top left hand corner) Meduseld is the residence of King Theoden, Lord of the Rohirrim. Throughout book 3, “The (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) I've seen some debate that has crossed the line, so I wouldn't exactly say that this thread crossed lego.wahhhh or lego.baseless. I'd say that this belongs in lugnet.dear-lego because, in fact, it addresses some of my personal dissatification (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Definitely, I just can't see why some other people can't see through this argument. What happened to the traditional set? Now I'm seeing action figures and highly juniorized sets on the shelves and less themed sets. Not a good sign. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) I was so right with the dracolich syceth and Daravon saving the day. Questions why wasn't Daravon at the battle When you publish lets just say I already own a copy. wink wink nudge nudge hint hint. How much and is it one big boook 2 books 4 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
(...) Good thing I didn't bet. I was dead wrong! (...) Congradulations on a great story! When you do publish it, I'm 100% sure it'll get some recognition. I hope you make another like it eventually, but thats asking a lot considering all the work (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
(...) I rather like the Fright Knights figs. Yes, the bat-wing helmets are a little goofy, but these guys: (URL) all good generic soldiers. Even the bat-wing guys if you swap in different helmets. Oh, one other thing. The Minimundo site that (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
(...) I rather like the Fright Knights figs. Yes, the bat-wing helmets are a little goofy, but these guys: (URL) all good generic soldiers. Even the bat-wing guys if you swap in different helmets. Bruce (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Wassup (...) I probably should have known that. (...) Could also be lugnet.off-topic-conversation (unless they also have that to). either way it probably would free up space the other groups want back.{ : ) Hasta La Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
(...) You needed to have one more faction: Star Wars figs. Of course, this isn't a military faction so much as a source of generic civilian torsos. Bruce (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Hi Sean - There already is a debate group, a bit buried though. Its under lugnet.off-topic.debate. But, I think this thread has gone beyond that. Perhaps this discussion merits a new group, "lugnet.dear-lego.waaaaaahhhhh" or (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
Wasssssssup Everyone, Being the one who started this whole discussion (I wonder, was that was a good thing or a bad thing?) Is it possible to start a new lugnet. section so we don't have to take up all the others? Maybe something like lugnet.debate? (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Wow! and to think I was looking at some of those Galidor pieces as cool Space parts. I seem to remember a big backlash when Bionicle was released. Now some of those "useless" Bionicle parts are sought-after Space accessories. (...) Tell you (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) I'm a kid, and these crappy Galdidor/Bionicle/Jack Stone LEGO wannabes are very annoying! I just came home from school and on the table was the new lego magazine. I open it up...first page=duplo thing and some crap sets, labled as 'stupid'. As (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: More custom castle helms (Kyle!)
|
|
Kyle, you still around? I went back to this message to do some research on the Sculpey process, but your web page seems to be inaccessable now. I recently chopped off the camail on some "flair" helmets to get more norman looking helmets. Liking (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
(...) I thought people would find it a pain to rank that many factions and keep track of where they placed them. Further, I thought ranking might create some artificially large gaps. Perhaps the rating option needs a "No opinion" or perhaps the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: We realy have to stop this
|
|
(...) You don't need new castle themes, you need to build. Castle is now in the same position as space has been for years. The only current Castle type theme is a licensed theme but at least it is providing parts. I think the reason CW seems to be (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
I can tell when you have done it (and since I'm (...) I think I did, but I really didn't mean to. Maybe it was easier if you could rank the figs from high to low. Now I gave my favourite themes 10 points and the themes I didn't care about zero or (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: We realy have to stop this
|
|
(...) B...b...b...b...b......CKSTABBER! Space will fight the castle to the death! We will win! Muhahahahahahaha (cough) hahahahahahahaha! ~Dan (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | The Epic Chronicles of Ikros
|
|
The return of the epic or just a really long short story? Yes, it's finally here. My friends, I am very proud to bring to you the final installment to the Chronicles of Ikros. I want to thank all of you who have supported my work over these past two (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.publish) !
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Definitely. If they ask the kids on the site what they want in a short enail message, and pick random petition signatures and read them, perhaps thy will get an idea that sets like Castle and space are still as popular as ever, and that kids (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
(...) Yeah, don't see why they wouldn't. If Lego put up a petition on their site with E-mail confirmation or something it would work really well. (...) They read .dearlego? Or are the messages just forwarded to an E-mail? (...) Yeah, but I have seen (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
(...) This is indeed a problem. I noticed this quite a while back with set ratings, too. Someone went through and rated just about all the classic castle sets "0". Now, given that there were at least 50 votes or so for each set, it didn't affect the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.admin.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Say it ain't so...
|
|
Trimming the followups since it really doesn't belong in the theme groups. (...) I find this editing of my post to be highly offensive, and I'd appreciate it very much if you'd refrain from doing this in the future. (...) Still wouldn't work. There (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Rate the factions
|
|
(...) delibrately go through giving everything a zero and your favorite a 10 just to make it look good. I can tell when you have done it (and since I'm posting this, guess what someone has done). Bruce (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
|
