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I would just like to thank everyone who helped with Brickfest 2006. My wife and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute. Thanks again, for all the hard work and time. Brian (18 years ago, 28-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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On 2006-08-23 11:03:31 -0500, "Suz" <suz@baseplate.com> said: (...) So... now that Brickfest is over... ;) ::has been watching flickr for pics of it; but the many many people that have posted pics seem to have avoided you:: (18 years ago, 28-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) As TLC has been doing increasingly, it secretly recruited 10 train AFOLs in March to help design LEGO train factory. The group ultimately came up with a unified red, white, and gray palette and 30 MOCs. Near final production packaging art was (...) (18 years ago, 27-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Wow! What an event!
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(...) Sure Suz... rub it in :p Dave K -wishing he was there, at the very least to play LEGO Settlers... :) (18 years ago, 27-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Here at BrickFest 2006, I think we're too much in a state of euphoria to pause for posting. But BOY are you missing out if you're not present ;-) A few hours ago, I happened to overhear the words of one CEO of a certain company: "This place is on (...) (18 years ago, 27-Aug-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: A questions for those attending
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(...) OOooooohhh Yeeeahhhh. (^_^) But I'm not a great reporter, so I'll allow others to relay the exciting news. -Suz (how's that for suspense?) (18 years ago, 26-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | A questions for those attending
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Any big announcements this year? (18 years ago, 26-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'm not at BrickFest.. I was wondering if I could participate in the Lego store shopping event by phone, since I did register and all. Just didn't quite make it there. We planned to drive the truck with MOCs in the back from Milwaukee to BrickFest, (...) (18 years ago, 26-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Dirty Buildster question [was: BrickFest Event Schedule and Other News...]
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(...) I have to say, I like these rules best. :-) I'm glad I hadn't packed yet. Thanks for clarification, Steve. I'm looking forward to this challenge! -Suz (18 years ago, 24-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Dirty Buildster question [was: BrickFest Event Schedule and Other News...]
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WOW! I don't know how somwthing so simple got so screw up, but oh well. Somewhere months ago I posted the rules to Lugnet and I didn't bother to re-read Joe's discription so in a way this is my own fault. Originally there was to be only 100 pieces (...) (18 years ago, 24-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I wanted to make the whole board but my wife only wanted a tray for the cards. (URL) card decks are each just under 7 studs wide, just over 10 deep and just under 1 brick high. (...) Always interested in a game of settlers. (...) (18 years ago, 24-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Dirty Buildster question [was: BrickFest Event Schedule and Other News...]
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(...) Uh-oh... I emailed Steve (the address at the bottom of the game info) yesterday and got this response: ... Wayne, everyone brings two bags. each bag contains 20 regular bricks and 80 pieces that are not standard bricks. players will draw two (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: MOC Card generator not working??
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(...) Looks like that PDF was created at about 3:30 a.m., when clicking the link it shows up for me, and I double-checked that it's on the server. Could be one of those weird PDF caching issues, one of the drawbacks of generating PDFs on the fly. I (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Jude, I found the issue with your MOC card. It has to do with the end of the description, which had a smiley face ;-) in it. That end parenthesis apparently messed with the code that generated the PDF, and prevented it from finishing. That's (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hey, another question - I always like to have some phone numbers I can call if something seriously goes awry with my travel. Anyone willing to share? Frank (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) That's a good idea! I'll try to make it known if I do something like that. As for others' questions: I'm keeping details and pictures private until after the Fest. ;-) -Suz (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) The MOC card generator seems to generate a 404 if no MOCs have their check boxes checked (should produce a more meaningful error message there). The MOC card generator seems to work if at least one MOC is checked. -dw (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) That's totally awesome. I'm not going to be able to make it to BF this year, and Settlers isn't really my cup of tea, but I can't wait to see the pictures. How did you manage the resource cards? Are they lego or are you using the ones from the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) [snip] (...) I'd love to try it out! Count me in if you've got any openings. Did you make functional LEGO dice as well? (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) [snip] (...) I'd love to try it out! Count me in if you've got any openings. (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) That sounds cool as all heck. It's been a long time since I've played, but I'd love to have a go! I should be good for any off-hours time, but it might be interesting to actually play during the public expo as well. -Scott (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) OMGoodness!! I was soooo planning on making a 'LEGO-ized' version of Settlers in the near future! I would love to see pics of your version, Suz! Dave K -who doesn't play Settlers as often as he would like (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Dirty Buildster question [was: BrickFest Event Schedule and Other News...]
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(...) hm, the info is really contradictory... so here's the deal: 120 common parts in one bag 80 whacked out parts in the other 200 parts total. The bags will be placed in separate pools and people will draw one bag from each, so they have 200 parts (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Dirty Buildster question [was: BrickFest Event Schedule and Other News...]
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(...) I received my mailer. :-) Very cool. A friend and I have some questions about the rules of the Dirty Buildster. There's contradictory info in there, so I'll just ask for confirmation: Each paper bag contains a total of 200 pieces. yes? Each (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Damage Sale at Potomac Mills Lego store ?
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(...) No damage sale this year - inventory has gotten tightened up so there isn't damaged goods, unless you're *really* lucky. There will be hot buys, though - and there's a scoop sale at Potomac Mills too! What's that? Well.... More later:-) Joe (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: MOC Card generator not working??
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(...) Odder. Mine works. Joe (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hm. Sent a note tothe webmaster - hopefully this will be resolved soon. Joe (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It matches the German original to within 1 mm. :-D -Suz (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I am getting the same. (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Weird. I get some Microsoft 404 error message. The URL is (URL) but that address doesn't seem to exist. (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Suz- I've played the game once, and I've been really wanting to play again. Count me in, I can't wait to see it. (ps: did you get my e-mail regarding me representing my club?) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I just printed mine about half an hour ago. No problems. Adrian (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Now THAT I've got to see! Yes, both my son and I play, and love that game (we've only dug into the original so far, not the expanssions). We'd be up for a game if possible (although since he's 8, the venue and time might be problem). (...) (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I've just finished building a LEGO version of "Die Siedler von Catan", the German board game (American name: "Settlers of Catan"). I'm bringing it to BF and will be looking for play-testers! For those already familiar with the game: I've got (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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Is there going to be a damage sale at the Potomac Mills store too, and if so, what day(s)/time(s)? (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) My wife Holly and I will be arriving Wednesday afternoon and staying at the Sheraton for a full week, then heading to her family's house in Pennsylvania for 2 more weeks. We'll be renting a car for the whole time (got a good deal from Budget (...) (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I was about to print out my MOC cards for the event, but I get a 404 error when viewing the PDF file! (18 years ago, 23-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Hotel shuttle service from Dulles EXTENDED to Thursday!
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(...) The hotel shuttle is free. Joe (18 years ago, 22-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: Hotel shuttle service from Dulles EXTENDED to Thursday!
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(...) Does anyone know if there is a cost to the shuttle? I am due in at 11ish.. Another option is if there are some waiting, we can arrange for a taxi and split the cost. I will aim to be near gate 2H when I get in, if you see me there ((URL) flag (...) (18 years ago, 22-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: Follow That Line - BrickFest Style
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(...) Joe sent me an email earlier, and now the schedule's posted. 12:30 Sunday, Junior Ballroom 3. (18 years ago, 22-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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