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(...) Although normally I would like the latin, I think in this case that something in Danish would be far more appropriate. :) Since I know about as much Danish as I do Latin, I guess I have always thought of Danish as the "ancient language of the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) cool... I think what you're objecting to is people treating you like you are a worthless liability. that's what's not cool. Being a teenager rocks, enjoy it while you can :-) (...) So you know, TFOL has been used for ages, and you are (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Games like that are definitely welcome! (...) I have to admit I'm not too much into the Latin idea... Frank (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Hey, wow! Someplace within my driving range! Not being an AFOL is NOT cool... I'd be really excited if TFOL's (Teen Fan Of Lego--feel free to plagarize) are welcome to these events. GMLUG is only open to adults :-( And SW Minnesota isn't known for (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Mis-phrased that -- and realize it now that I got an email to the effect of 'you're moving, congrats!' ;-) I just have to be out in the area for a few days, not really even work, but labor nonetheless so it will feel that way :-) For the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I believe I'll be coming down as well with another local. Maybe you would want to come to Chicago just before then, we can drive down together (~4hrs)? Sounds convenient, yet I'll be super busy at home before then. We'll talk more later about (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Cool! (...) Unfortunately, it appears that he will not. It is a costly endevour. (...) It is meant to not be restricted to the US. We have representation from two nations already. Chris (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Count me in, though my interest is more in team-building and soft-sklills games using Lego (like Serious Play does). The motto could be: Venate ad later (Game with bricks) Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Well, now I know what weekend to visit Indianapolis! :-) (...) I assume sj@io.com will be at this event? :-) He was unable to make it to BricksWest because of previous plans. (...) Yes. Is it U.S.-only or international? Either of (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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It is my pleasure to announce the formation of GLUG -- The Game-LEGO User Group. The purpose of GLUG is to facilitate discussion about, and organization of, LEGO-based games of all kinds. This includes the creation of new games, the alteration of (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) If all our events are being run by "GLUG" judges instead of specific people, you don't need to get your badge yet. James (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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How about: "If You Build It, They Will Play" for a motto. Hugh (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Not just 2x4s either, but 4-sided dice too! Chris (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It is not expressly stated in the literature that I have. I have that very question outstanding with them. Hopefully I'll hear back from them tomorrow. Chris (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I'm willing to do more than pretend... :-) I could see myself easily doing sutler duty in ESPG with a little coaching, and that struck me as being something that was time consuming and distracting to the main GM. Given the deadline for event (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) In the spirit of mottos and such, we should also make a "Don't Tread on Me" battle flag... :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) I'm picturing an image of someone dancing around with a 2x4 stuck in their foot. Or maybe we could just print up a bunch of signs (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) And we can all cheer glug glug glug when a pirate ship is sunk :-) We could probably safely use Play Well as a motto. Frank (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) The mech game (sorry, too lazy to look up the name right now) would be a fine pick up game. I assume (hmm, seen any donkeys lately...) we can supply the list of GMs for our events later so we could probably still slot Larry in as a GM (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I'd love to see a Brick RPG. While it wouldn't be a brick RPG, I'm considering using LEGO to run my college friend's RPG. If I go with that, I'll probably need some help putting together dungeon modules. At this point though, that will be a (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) GLUG is OK by me. James (22 years ago, 1-Mar-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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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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I am trying to make arrangements to attend GenCon. My Van is acting up and I'm not sure if it will make the drive. So I am seeking to share a ride from someone who lives close to St. Louis. I am on fixed income, so I would like to share a room and (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) For anyone interested, I've been running this game, and have put some stuff up on my web page: (URL) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I'm thinking about coming... can't commit yet but if I did I could run a Mechaton session for 4 hours if there was interest. Fun beer and pretzels game. Possibly combine it with the jumping frog game to fill out the track? (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3E5AA9B6.4475D4...ing.com... (...) soon) (...) fire (...) That is an excellent idea. (...) donate (...) and (...) crowd (...) is (...) I am not familiar with K-8, I assume it is basic sets (...) (22 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3E5AB251.FDB27B...ing.com... (...) on (...) Pirate (...) the (...) Thursday would be a good day for a short orientation game ( four hours or less, small demos) (...) 16 hours divided into (...) (22 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) A Good Idea. IndyLUG would also be a good candidate for contacting LD, as logic dictates leftover K8 goes to the "localest" LUG. (...) To the same end (and just 'cause it would be fun), I'd like to run a comparison game between Brik Wars and (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It makes sense for the "most local" person to contact him, so that if K8's are in order, they aren't going to the hinterlands of Canada, say. (...) I've had very positive response from kids and parents about Lego Wars: TSV, and would be (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Sounds easy. (...) Are you refering to people joining in the middle as "picking up" or cleaning up the game in the middle because there's a gap in the sessions. (...) Yes. I suspected you at least might have an interest. I'm not sure it should (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I think we will need multiple boat owners, but I think it would be best to limit it to boats supplied by the organizers so we can keep track easily. (...) Hmm, I'm not sure how well that would work. Such a thing might be best handled by using (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Well, I guess that closes that deal. Of course if we have a firm plan, Steve will be happy to post about the game, which will attract folks. Perhaps we can even get him to donate something for a prize or do something to put his official (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Four, four-hour timeslots each day, but events can take any multiple of 1/2 slots. (...) It could be run as three (or four) successive time slots each as a seperate event, and people woudl be free to register for mutiple adjacent ones or not. (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I would suggest that we develop a web page with our updates so that people can stay up to date on us. And if all the events listed the same URL, we'd have cross-over enthusiasm. But do we really want multiple boat owners? How are we all going (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I shall enquire again. (...) I'm probably game (get it?) for 24 hours of various LEGO events -- organizing/playing/r.../whatever. (...) Sure, but he won't come. Gen Con already told me that they won't cover his room (and he expects travel, (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) When I first approached the event coordinator, I wrote something like "we have run a number of LEGO-related events in the past...." and she took that to mean that I was a LEGO rep and responded with more detail to me than she should have. I (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) That's fair. I had been thinking more along the lines of "Are you already" rather than "Would you consider?" since I figured he was already fairly booked - but I know that sometimes what he's booked for is the Pirate Game. (...) If we had a (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) An into battle game could be run in 4 hours. That might be good the day before the big campaign game. It would be cool to run the campaign game over two days. The other option is to run it longer than 8 hours all at once, but experience from (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) 16+ hours (...) I could fire Steve Jackson an e-mail. He expects to get paid to run the Pirate Game though. I'm not sure how that would run with GenCon. There's also the fact that presumably he's pretty tied up with SJG business at GenCon. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3E5A5A10.A3E720...ing.com... (...) (snip) (...) set... (...) see (...) an (...) the (...) Evil Stevie's game would take much longer than the normal four hour time slot for an event. Usually (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It's starting to sound like we can at least staff a partial track; you might want to revisit it with the organizers. At the very least, let's try and get all the games in the same place and maybe try for a consistent time slot. (Room X from (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Hmm, I guess we need to sell it as a "brick gaming track." Which we would probably have to do for trademark reasons anyway. I doubt TLC will "sponsor" the event, though we might be able to get some prizes out of them. (...) I'm becoming (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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"Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:HALvto.7nz@lugnet.com... (...) bring (...) I was hoping the move to Indy would open up more space. I was encouraged by their directed of events to just register (...) the (...) last (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I am giving serious thought to this, but before I can commit, I need to be sure this doesn't conflict with BrickFest. I seem to have written down 2nd or 3rd weekend in August for BrickFest which would be ideal to mesh with July 24-27 for (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi! I hate to pester with the same question, but I know how messages can be missed sometimes. I have the following question yet unanswered: (URL) a new question has come to mind. How does one have a website added to the sidebar of a group. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general, lugnet.gaming)
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Is there anyone living near St. Louis going to GenCon? I need a ride and a room. I am able to pay my share of the gas and hotel expenses. I am interested in Lego gaming and would be willing to assist. Please contact me to work out the details. Don (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I have confirmed, I will be at Gen Con. I can dedicate an 8-hour block for something (though I'm not experienced at Brikwars), but don't know if I can dedicate more; it depends on how many demos I'm needed for at Ad Astra. (...) What about (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Nothing very juicy. Without more serious interest, we're not going to get special space. I was encouraged by their directed of events to just register our events and then play them. Even so, at least that would get them in the catalog. I (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Hey Christopher, Do you have any Gencon info on Lego events? Should we apply as judges separately or as a group? I am driving to Indy so I should be able to bring whatever supplies and spare parts we need. Sorry Dylan, sorry Evan I can't drive to (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Just a follow up post. I have most of my notes from playtesting and idle ideas on the page now. I am now working on a two page Comic strip example right now. I found(and have been told <grin>) that the text is a little hard to follow. If (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) The secret's out! But keep it down - I don't think they've figured out who I am yet! ;) This job has been a real eye-opener for me - if there aren't enough high-detail sets hitting the shelves, it's not the fault of the designers. (*cough* (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Take a look at his resume at (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) What are you talking about? I'm lost. LFB (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Hm, company doesn't want to be associated with BrikWars? Company HQ in Billund? Have fun working for the Lego company Mike!! Give my regards to them, and tell em we need more high-detail sets! :-) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) RRRROOOAAAAARRRRR! Thanks. @8^) (...) We had to bring in extra security for the event, but I feel it was worth it. (...) Why not right here? Here's a few concept cars that were made during the ULV2002 building period, but not enetered in the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Once again, the penultimate LEGO event raises its head and lets out a mighty bellow! Great job Brendan et. al. And to have had the esteemed Mick Royhook on premises ... ahhh, nothing says "euphoria through chaos" like putting that man in a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) LOL! Seems you folks had another blast! I'd like to see a photo of damaged bricks though. I hope to get around making the write-up of the first SweULV someday, but since we had ours in mid December I'm still clear of the "being slower then (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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It's several months after the fact, but better late than never. I've added a 2002 section to the Ultimate LEGO Vehicle contest website: (URL) photos from this, the 3rd annual such event, and read the accompanying brief write-ups. Enjoy, -The Rev. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.gaming)
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Gladiators just as they never were! Fantasy Gladiator Game. (URL) gallery will be locked lots over next few days as I upload more of the pictures. So use the page as it has deeplinks for now. Enjoy, rebuild, and copy at will!! Best DaveG *note about (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Chariot underview, most of the units etc. done now. Check it all out at (URL) the whole gallery and (URL) the web page. Best DaveG (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hmmm... I'd go, but the problem is getting out there. Otherwise, that sounds like a good idea. I don't know if they would give us a designated space, much of it is always consumed for the card games, Axis and Allies, Warhammer, RPGs, and then (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I won't have a lot of stuff along with me as I'll be flying down, but I'll bring some things. (...) That's something I keep meaning to do, but never get around to. :) We've got a humongous-scale battle (~1100 attacking ~400 heavily fortified) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Cool! Well, even if we're not doing a formal track, we'll get together and make something happen. (...) It would be fun to set up two nearly identical battles on nearby tables and play through them with the two sets of rules. (...) And (...) (22 years ago, 5-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) There's strong odds that I'll be at Gen Con this year, and the prospect of LEGO gaming just increases that to nearly guaranteed. (...) I'd be up for whatever was happening, and could even do something with "Lego Wars - the Simple Version"(1) (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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I'll be there and better organized. "Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:H9n3Jx.2nw@lugnet.com... (...) who's up (...) games (...) of (...) I don't know if we can do a whole program track of games. We would need help. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Thanks. I am making a page for them all (URL) (...) I will be posting some more "parts" pics soon as I finish off more of the unit types. I will make sure to put chariot break out picture. Best DaveG PS: Some more GW stuff I have done you (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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I am currently painting about a hundred of GW Tomb King's Skeltons. I saw your pix and thought they were great. My hat goes off to you. A wonderful idea. Lego Undead vs Lego Undead or Lego Egyptians or whomever. Don P.S. How did you make the (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) lugnet.fun.gaming where more people are likely to see these. Frank (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.games, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Hmm, sounds like it would be fun, but I'm not sure I can afford to add another trip to my summer, or in general. Frank (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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Hi all, I'm wondering who's planning to go to Gen Con this summer in Indy and who's up for some LEGO gaming? More than that, I think it would be nifty to get an entire track of LEGO games going so that they could justify giving us a designated (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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<snip> (...) ill check these out when i next have some time. <snip> (...) That is the essential part of my idea. Each island, a new world! New rules, new ways of doing things. One would be exploration, one would be combat, one would have monsters (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Im not saying the MM should have further rules. it only has further rules to people playing CQ. If you dont want to participate in the game, you can just have fun building the Market Stalls. No offence, but its because of this that this is (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I was trying to figure out a way to combine all of these concepts so they can work, but I really can't see a way to apply character statistics to an online game, since that would give our nice GM a headache. We don't want that. (...) (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Hey Matt, thanks for the thoughtful post. I was loosely following the discussion on the other RPG castle game, but got lost with the talk of character stats. There was no real detail, no real ideas, just loose concepts floating around. I guess (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) No it isn't. The Medieval Marketplace is a rough set of guidelines on building Marketstalls. It is not "rules and territories." There is no: * territory or realm to speak of. * no characters involved. * no interaction of any sort (aside from (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Well, I would also like to make my contributions to this project as well, but what's exactly going on here? We have two separate discussions, one revolving around a realm and the other for a role playing castle project? I'm not even sure if (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Wow! You proposed this EXACT idea? A "near exact duplicate"? The point is: everyone has a different idea about how a game should work, and making all those ideas mesh well is difficult at best. *MY IDEA* was a castle-game-forum in which (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) I dont get it. I propose this idea, and i work on it, and then, once people start arguing about it, its dropped, and near exact duplicate is made, that only get support. i dont get it. Why, when i propose something, it gets ripped to shreds, (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) <snip> Sounds good! I was about to make a recommendation, but it looks like you already covered my thoughts by saying, "[Island] G.M.'s will create rules that govern their island. Such as dealing with combat, etc." I presume the "Over-Rules" (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Great, with all the psychos arguing in castle. its good that a game project has survived. I personly liked the idea of i.o.m but the game play was rubbish i would love to be a part of this game, as a player or a G.M . (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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~~~after two kinda negative posts, here's something constructive: A Castle based role-play game. Concept heavily influenced by the recent space Starship (courtesy of mr. hendo's excellent explanation of the same). I'm trying to capture the strengths (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming)
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| | Continuing Brainstorming for Castle Game....
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For those just joining us, a number of people have been discussing ideas for a possible online Lego inspired RPG for Castle/Medieval Fantasy. I am just moving it here to .fun.gaming to keep things tidy... (...) I agree that simple is good. Perhaps I (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.gaming)
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