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Re: Flimsy weapons
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lugnet.castle
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Thu, 23 Mar 2000 01:53:18 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Jeff Johnston writes:
> craig hamilton wrote:
> >
> > In lugnet.castle, Chris Maddison writes:
> > > I just got three of the new Castle sets, and there's something I feel needs
> > > addressed. The swords, both silver and grey, are VERY flimsy.
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> Wow, it's not just me...I thought it was because I was bigger and stronger now
> or something.
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> > i also noticed this today comparing old euro style suits of armour to the
> > newer samurai armour element. the older ones are much shinier and of a
> > harder plastic. your observation is correct. sad...
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> Well, the shinier is actually because (for whatever reason) the samurai armor
> has a little bit of texture to it...I discovered this when I was painting it
> for the Dragoons on my page.
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> J
>
> --
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well, this cheaper plastic does make these elements easier to modify.
(paint and carve) and because they're so cheap; they deserve it! i'm
cutting up my newer long axes to make neat spears in protest! i can at least
pretend TLC is making cool new elements.
later ~ craig~
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| In lugnet.castle, Craig Hamilton writes: [...] (...) LOL! That's what I tried to do when I customized those silvery pieces (bugle- like horns) (1). ie, I tried to imagine what TLC would never come up with, then I did it myself ;-) -Shiri (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Yo Craigo, Hey, I did the same thing with the halberd axes - looks awesome doesn't it? Ya know, I think I discovered the perfect modification tool set in my wife's manicure set! The little wire cutter lookin' things are perfect for taking off (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Wow, it's not just me...I thought it was because I was bigger and stronger now or something. (...) Well, the shinier is actually because (for whatever reason) the samurai armor has a little bit of texture to it...I discovered this when I was (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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