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(...) Unfortunately, GenCon has an event registration deadline of March 7. James (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:HB1F1s.MqD@lugnet.com... (...) fans (...) something (...) GLUG sounds good.. snip (...) hours) (...) last (...) now) (...) that (...) Chris, what arrangements will we need to make for (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It's driven by other events and their dates... when BrickFest dates are finalized and MichLTC participation in the NMRA Toronto show is known, and negotiations with Josete are completed (we're talking potentially 3 weekends in a row being (...) (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) In the long-standing tradition of avoiding work by doing other things, I created a Yahoo! group this evening, when I ought to be doing other things. At present, I've only invited the people who have said they can be at GenCon and run events. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I think it would be cool to have the latin phrase in there. I see a typical round seal-style logo with "GWB" in the middle. the latin phrase and translation around the rim. (...) It is a motto; I don't know if it's otherwise held, but given (...) (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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---GameLUG: Game LUG is an organization for people everywhere who are both gamers and fans of LEGO. The specific focus of Game LUG is on games based on the use LEGO elements. This focus is meant to be inclusive of anyone who thinks the description (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I for one would avoid putting 'world' or 'global' in the title, as some people were discussing. If the group isn't localized then just don't put a location. You might as well put 'galaxy-wide.' How about "LEGO-Using Gamers' Network," or (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:HAvH8u.1tx@lugnet.com... (...) there (...) ABS Warriors - hokey but OK Brick Battles - nice solid title Minifig Mutants - a good name for a ball team My personal favorite "Clandestine (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) IMHO... (...) I think any fan developed brick-based or brick-inspired game would be approriate to include. It would give us more options on what to bring to events, and also attract a bigger group (which I know may or may not be good). (...) (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) One thing we need for the Pirate Game is a bunch of cutters, but we'll also need larger ships, mostly lots of class 2 and class 3 ships. Of course cutters are easy to pack, I can get 11 cutters and a few extra bits into two shoe boxes. Frank (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Hmm, I haven't seen any names that really inspire yet. Some things to consider though: - does it just cover the war type games, or does it cover any brick based game - does it cover official games (such as LEGO Creator) - does it cover computer (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Sounds like a great idea. Although I will not be attending Gen Con this year, I would be happy to be a part of the proposed organization. (...) Some more name ideas... LGC - Lego Gamers Club (like LTC, perhaps it would be a more general term) (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) The last is neat; the first is the defacto standard these days. I like World LEGO Gamers, but not the acronym it forms. ILGO - International LEGO Gaming Organzition (follows the form of ILTCO) GWB - Gamers with Bricks That last makes me wonder (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Oh yeah, I just noticed on Frank's link page that there is a Wooden Ships and Plastic Men pirate game, so I guess that's out. Chris (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) This one reminded me of the Wooden Ships and Iron Men game title. Is there already a take-off on that name in the brick-based game arena? Plastic Knights and Little Men? Building Bricks and Plastic Men? Plastic Fight Club? (That shouldn't (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Hi all, Springing from the discussion about this summer's Gen Con on lugnet.fun.gaming, several people have expressed interest in a non-regional gaming-with-LEGO organization. The initial reason we want to form this group is to have a unified body (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.org)
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Heya folks. If I do take Lego Wars: The Simple Version(1) to GenCon, I will need to rename it before offending the copyright gods. It's slid under the radar so far because it's not very well known, but if it's going to be printed as an event at a (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Add me to the list of people saying "This is a Good Idea." Initially, at least, it doesn't need to be much more than a mailing list and a name. Does someone in this have the capability of setting up a list, or should we go to Yahoo or (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:HAuDwA.9wJ@lugnet.com... (...) can (...) have (...) are we (...) driving (...) BrikFest (...) I am driving my truck, so I can bring nearly two dozen standard Lego ships, islands, (...) (22 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I've often thought that something like this would be cool, but I can't figure out a way to make it work unless you can rely on all the players being already familiar with both games. If you have to stop the action in the middle of a battle to (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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