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(...) Isn't this pretty much the same as a tripod stand for a projector screen? (URL) which seem to retail for 100-200USD, brand new, with the screen. Someone must have an old one from home movies stuck in their garage that the stand could be (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Earlier this year I did a number of trade shows across the country. While I humped large pieces of foldable presentation fixtures from airport to hotel, minivan to show car, I noticed all the cool kids (damned marketing people!) were (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you pick some up, you may want to know you can find out a little about what's inside in advance. There's a number stamped near the barcode on the tub. I think there are three possibilities. I'm not sure if all boxes with a single number are (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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(...) I agree with Rob. You’re either stacking blocks or you’re not. Pushing blocks is definitely lame. That said, it doesn’t really matter to me because at 8x8x8, I have no interest. (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a neat set, that Mars Rover. Everytime I see the one I have built (I got a second for parts) I keep thinking about using those blue panel pieces for a spaceship or something. (...) So these 4679's are the weird ones with random pieces (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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(...) I say no. Pushing blocks around is lame. The purpose of the competition should be stacking blocks. Rob (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Snip (...) Too happy I had to make a silly mistake. I meant to cross this to .loc.ca... Keith (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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You guys won't believe what I got from a trip to Markville Mall today! Couple weeks ago I picked up a Mars rover for $30 at the Walmart there, with a couple dozens around. Today I picked up another one. They now had 3 left after I'm out the door. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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(...) Well, I could have been adamant, but that would have disenfranchesed the voters--i mean the other competitors, and also figuring there was those that can't make a block stacking 'bot but wanted to enter--I was quite adamant that it was block (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I thought of that--what if the opponent gets all 30 blocks onto his square without stacking. That'd be 30 points for him (assuming that there was no wrong colour there) I would have to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, I came up with a loophole over lunch. Here's a slightly new plan: 1) Fabulousi sequence for stacked blocks OF THE CORRECT COLOuR 2) +1 for blocks at home of correct coloUr 3) -1 for blocks at home of wrong coloUr See below... (...) New score: (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) More flip flopping then John Kerry has been accused of on this one. I thought David said it's a block stacking competition, you should get points for stacking blocks. (URL) another note, I don't like the negative score idea personally. I'd (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, I'll change it. (...) Assuming your roll of the global dice gives you that sample that's 1:1. You could come up lucky and get all your colour just for pushing them in. Anyone else want to weigh in on "no tower creation" Steve is yes, (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Once agian I made the mistake of using hte 'higher speed' one, just like the last robot event. IN the 8448 that was just fine, but these are bigger tyres and a heavier chassis, so it takes a little bit to get up to speed. You can barely see' (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) See, trying to keep my head down so as to not rock the boat anymore--but I thought about this after I saw Calums pic and I thought taht what Rob said could work better, so I'll just agree with him. As for the scoring issue--lets see if I got (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Are those the RC Motors tucked in there somewhere? If so, which axel hole are you driving it with? (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Is it possible to make the blocks the other way: TILE BRICK PLATE ?? It makes it easier to handle the blocks as they don't have a significant concavity on the bottom that way. -Rob A> (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe one should start by asking all the people who have entered past block-stacking events... Then, ask Dave if grabbing a 2x2x2 cube is harder than a 4x4x4 cube (used in past events) From my experience, I'd say block stacking is NOT an easy (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, we need to beat the horse. Beating the horse is part of the process, the discourse is required. Your comments are appreciated. (...) So, scenarios with the posted ruleset for home are: Pile of unstacked bricks in home: No points. Tower of (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry, I hate to keep beating this horse, but... (...) having a -1 for wrong blocks and +1 for right blocks should (in average) result in a value of zero for people who don't sort. So, there is no color bonus for blocks AT HOME, unless they are (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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