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(...) Thankya thankya. Today I learned a new word and about a rather interesting action film guy. Hooray for google! :) (...) Hear hear! :D Cheers, KMaynes (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.org.cw, Wilson Raska writes: <bits 'n' pieces snipped here and there> (...) Thanks, and thanks for noticing! :) (...) Thanks also for the defense! (...) I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's all it's really meant for, something to enjoy (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Well said. See also Larry's reply - I agree with his post as well. ... Sure, we all like to hear good things about our work. It makes us feel good, and prompts us to make more. But a coin with only one side isn't much of a coin. Pointing out (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.org.cw, Bryan Buckley writes: <much bile, rudeness, and abuse from Bryan Buckley snipped> Whoah, I turn my back for a few hours and look what happens! A Fray! I was undecided for a while about how, or indeed, whether to respond to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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I snipped most of Kyle's post because I agree with all of it... (...) None. Note however that a polite constructive criticism is a useful thing, and should not be confused (IMHO) with a "negative reply". Not that Kyle is saying it is but I would (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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This really applies to everyone.... What *good* does it do anybody to even post a negative reply to anything? Sure, you're entitled to your opinion, but sometimes your opinion is better kept quiet. Why not go tell your friend that they are ugly, or (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Wow! I am SO against this move I almost don't have words to describe how I feel. I haven't read the material under discussion (i.e. "The Wanderer"), nor have a seen enough of Bryan's negative posts to be pointedly annoyed with him -- but I DO (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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hey ur story sorta reminds me of this movie called Ninja Scroll..ur chracter resembles the main chracter jubei and the battle resembles the beggining of the movie..just though ud point that out (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Bryan, To put all of this into perspective, consider how you would feel if someone were to post the following message to you: *** Please note that what follows is purely hypothetical and is presented for demonstration purposes only *** Dear Bryan, I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Uhhmmmmmm... Ok.. I've got my brother writing for the Wanderer series. I'm paying him for it though, so I'd have to ask him whether he'd be interested in your project - and that I imagine would depend on what you'd be willing to, let's say, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I am very new to LUGNET, so I am still observing the expectations and relationships that go on in here. It is a very neat community. I have to admit that I had some of the same thoughts as Bryan when I first read the "online image-novella." (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Bryan, First of all, I agree with everything that Nathan said about common courtesy, and I was shocked when I read what you had written about Kevin's comic. Yes comic, not an epic novel which you seem to have been expecting. I really enjoyed the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Bryan, Your lack of maturity and continuing negative influence on the community has lead me to remove you from Castle World. If, however, you show a marked change in your behavior, you may be allowed back in. You have continued to break one of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I must say your story sucks. I don't care what most poeple say. It sucks. Yes , i'm entitled to my own opinion. And it is that your story sucks ass. Your'e probably all thinking "oh my gawd noone on Lugnet has said this to anyone before" but (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Akira Kurosawa was a great filmmaker. I did not see "Ran" but I did see "The Seven Samurai," which is considered to be his finest motion picture. I am sure "Ran" is a good film but it is a shame that "The Magnificent Seven" was a shameless (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) Who is the writer for The Wanderer? I also have a series of which I want to make but I do not have that many LEGO pieces for what I really want to make and my series is somewhat reminiscent of the LEGO Space themes and Mad Max and other future (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.ninja, Kung-Khoon Quah writes: . (...) . Beautifully executed. Sorry I won't be able to view it in person. And thanks for the reminder...its time to ren "Ran" again. Tom Napolitano tomnap@bersama.net (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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Wow!!! Lego chambara!!! Sonny Chiba would be proud of you. Everyone else has already drooled over the good stuff (pic quality, image angles, nature layout, etc) so let me just say that I think this is a great adaptation of the manga/movie/anime (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Kevin Maynes wrote: <SNIP (...) <SNIP> Hey Kevin, maybe it is just my particular version of Netscape(Communicator 4.73) Navigator , but each of the linked pictures I clicked on (from the "BIG" comic page) opened in the SAME window. Resizing it as (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Ummmm thanks for your comments. I may well get more dynamic with each passing issue, should they come about, we'll have to wait and see. Can't say much about the blood content though, what the writer says goes for the most part. I did resist (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thanks! It took a while to get the set built - I wanted to give it a nice dense "foresty" feel and block out as much of the "real world" as possible, all within the confines of my limited collection of greenery. Much shuffling of trees ensued! (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Hey, cool, kudos from a pro! :) I'm using a digital camera, specifically a Sony DSC-505V. It handles the macro shots quite well I think for a point-n-shoot camera. Just needs lots of light, which is why I took the whole shebang out into the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thanks for reminding me about that by the way. I'd intended to add a caveat regarding the potential need for a rating, but forgot in mid-post. I just hope my earlier slap-dash reply covers it.. (...) I guess this is going to need some work, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I like your story but I feel that the excess blood in the story is too reminiscent of Mortal Kombat and too many anime scenes in anime so I believe that if you want an equally effective scene, you should use angles in your work. I love the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I have been thinking that I should expand beyond LEGO Space soon so I will try (one of these days) to build a LEGO Castle. I will also see that story. Jesse Long P.S. Are you still angry at me, Shiri? (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thanks Greg. I plumb forgot to mention that this particular Himeji Castle MOC takes at least 4 FNFs (6093s) since it uses 40 ninja rock slopes. I like the double height rock slopes because it more realistically represents the scale of the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) KK - absolutely brilliant! I stumbled across your pictures this afternoon on Brickshelf while uploading some of my own and found them to be entertaining and educational (as your work has been in the past). I have a simmering interest in (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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Decided to release Himeji Castle today instead the day before Brickfest 2001. What can I say ? It was always the castle that I wanted to build with Lego but never could do it justice till now. I am glad I took my time (about 3 months and many (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp) !!
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Kevin Maynes wrote: <SNIP>> (...) Wow! What a great story! I'm not always too into the blod and guts method of story-telling, but this was an engagin tale! I really liked the photography (as was mentioned before) but must make particular mention of (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) very nice work, kevin! i whole-heartedly encourage you to continue this project! the design and execution of your story-telling is top-notch! (IMH(P)O)* the photography is superb. please divulge what kind of camera (digital; film?) and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Whoops! Shiri's post reminded me; I'd forgotten to add that there is some measure of "splatter factor" in this piece, so those with delicate sensibilities and/or young children should click (or not) appropriately. K (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Hi Kevin! Wow, that *rocks*. Oughtta be PG-13 with all that violence, but it looks like a very promising start of a great story. More comments below... (...) You're not being too presumptuous; you're welcome to join CW. A lot of people just post (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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X-P'd to: .announce because it seems appropriate somehow .castle.org.cw because plenty of story stuff goes on there - I hope I'm not being too presumptuous .castle.ninja because, well, it'll be obvious momentarily Greetings all. I had the thought (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja) !
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Fair warning, long posting. Four members of the GFLTC, Robin Werner, Scott Holcomb, Scott Miller and I, participated in a "new" event for us which is to put on a display at a local Toys R' Us in South Tampa. The event was promoted for a month prior (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.events)
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Wish I could go, but just can't justify the airfare from Tokyo... Chris (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Hi Sun, They didn't. The Japanese rarly got into proper seige situations, it wasn't considered honorable to hide in your castle. Few serious seigd weapons were used, or at least, were recorded as having been used. If there was a siege it was (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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I was wondering what kind of advanced weaponry medieval Japanese armies used back in the day. By advanced weaponry, I'm refering to large seige weapons such as trebuchets and catapults etc etc. I suppose they don't have to be land based either. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Ooh, sounds like a treat. Frank (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Right you are on all counts, Shiri! First, there's no real need for a 'competition' (I've always considered Ninja a part of Castle anyway). Second, I am bringing 3 eastern characters: Emperor Antonio Inoki, Gen. Toshiaki Kawada, and the hon. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Joel, Saw this late but I am planning to attend Brickfest and will be bringing my newly completed Himeji Castle (still working on it) with super detailed interiors and as realistic roofs. Hope to meet up with you there. KK (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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