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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) Actually, I really like how the (grey) crossbow looks with a (brown) quiver... it has a certain realistic-look to it, methinks. Opinionatedly, DBR (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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"David Eaton" wrote... (...) symetry (...) right (...) There is a reason for the 'randomness' and asymmetry of the castles and fortresses in places where they've been build for war. I made a quick page to illustrate the thing since I'm not familiar (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The X symbol is venerable and could appear any number of places. I'm in agreement that Knight's Kingdom most closely represents France ("The whole known world" pretty much describes the mediaeval Frankish/French view, IMHO); just as Dark (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Another reason: lack of timber. Much of the timber was cut down in Europe by medieval times. (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Personal choice. AFAIK, there's no particular historical precident. In fact, most of the archers I know use a hip quiver. I *think* it's a convenience/mobility choice - at the hip is more convenient, but gets in the way. James (URL) getting (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) it (...) Well James, I am not sure if TLG was trying to represent a specific American Indian tribe (I doubt it), but these minifigs don't look like they are wearing traditional Cherokee styles of clothing. For one thing, Cherokee men would (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I believe that many English longbowmen also used quivers that strapped to their lower leg. This would be fine if the archer was standing still, but obviously he couldn't walk around with it. As far as Lego crossbows and quivers go, I always (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Actually, the katanas are teal. :) "Frost" comes with trans-light blue spears, though. :) Jeff (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Ninja (...) Oh! Thanks, and nuts (sorta)--I was hoping for trans. But teal is good! I can use teal. The trans-spears will be very interesting, however--I can alraedy think of many .castle uses (and .adventurers ones!) for those little fellers. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yeah, I know. Trans-green would make a decent Lightning Blade... (...) Yup, they're gonna be cool. Arctic Knights, neat spell effects, building decorations... So many possibilities! :) Jeff (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I forgot to mention how neat they'd look coupled with a Red Ninja! :) Jeff (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yep! There were numerous threads about this when the first 2000 catalog pics came out... I can't wait till the "frost" set is released! -Shiri (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Aye, the only reason I'll shell out the 6 bucks is the spears. Prolly buy two or three of them, and trade the rest of the stuff away. -Chris (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I am merely the conduit through which these puns pass. They belong to Humanity, who refused delivery. -Cheese (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hmm. Hey Brad, have you been to West Edmonton Mall (world's largest) up here in Edmonton? I ask, since they recently (a year or so) added a fairly large mechanical dragon in the "Silver Cities" theatre complex. It puts on an interesting show (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Nope - Never been there. Sounds cool though! I got the idea for the periodic show from hotels in Las Vegas like the Mirage, the Belagio, and Treasure Island. These hotels put on lavish (and undoubtedly expensive) shows every hour (or even more (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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I just recieved 2 6560's from KBKids.com for about $35 each (origonally, they were $70). The piece collection in this set is hard to see since Lugnet doesn't have instructions posted. However, I decided to take a chance, and I'm glad I did? Each set (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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David Eaton <deaton@intdata.com> schreef in berichtnieuws Ftn4z9.3x1@lugnet.com... (snip) (...) My recent castle, Estuary Stronghold, coincidentally does have a drawbridge of this design. In fact it has a beam&chain on only one side of the bridge. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Great explanation. But to the others: keep in mind that the construction principle shown was post-medieval. Eric (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) You've just hit upon one of the major reasons I own eight of them. :) The Boat bow bricks are cool, too. ;) Jeff (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle)
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