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Re: Bloodstone Inn completed, teaser story up!
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lugnet.castle
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Sat, 8 Apr 2000 19:56:07 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Craig Hamilton writes:
> shiri~
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> it seems to me, your inn has a bit of an "ancient world" look to it, that
> reminds me of pictures i've seen of buildings in israel, egypt, and even
> pakistan, (where my cousins grew up.) it's very interesting how all of our
> individual building styles, which are formed by our own personal tastes and
> experiences, create such distinctive cultures for our creations! you've got
> such a unique style, it well suits an island nation.
Hmm, I never thought of it that way... I guess I am a bit more influenced from
ancient Israeli/Middle Eastern buildings than European, after all that *is*
where I grew up... In school we always had field trips to some ancient ruins...
(Oh, wow, I have to make a floor mosiac somewhere...)
> i think the most
> creative uses of pieces is usualy the result of the limitations one's
> collection, anyway!
Sad but true... :-)
> hey, does'nt the inn have a cat hanging around, somewhere?
Well... there will be a very large cat there soon... Kfir has a panther or
two, and a tiger, to share ;-)
> the tall rounded columns at the entrance make the inn seem a bit like a
> more fancy hotel, but the otherwise simple building has a humble & homey
> feel, like a bed & breakfast. but then, the blood red stripe brings in the
> touch of elegance again, as do the windows. i love the design of the
> windows! it's this combination of broad simplicity with focused, elegant
> details that makes me think of non-european, ancient world buildings, i guess.
Thanks! I agree with the last part especially - the middle-east buildings I
know are designed for function, and yet still manage to have a great form. The
Inn's form isn't amazing, but it does have a few nice touches.
> the small rooms for frugal, no nonsense travelers remind me of the hotel
> rooms in london! they are about that proportion, no kidding!
LOL...
> (in recovery fom 10am rehearsal, and patiently awaiting the arrival
> DixieLUG boys...)
Have fun!
-Shiri
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