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(...) Well, the problem with that is the insanely high cost of doing screen setups. Most of the production cost of the shirt (which I've been putting off for ages) is really the cost of getting films made of the camera ready art, then getting those (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhh...I am soo looking forward to Train2...actually I can't even wait until we meet this Friday at Mel's so we can discuss more about the layouts and stuff....<and the robotic guys can talk shop...at the other table :) > I'll have a few (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yes, I read annual reports for fun sometimes (at least BCE and George Weston Limited)...look at the recommended age for this Annual Report: (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, now that i'm thru laughing from reading Chris's post (and then subsequently Calums, who hit the proverbial nail on the head when he says that I'm into trians and that rtlTorontoTrain2 will be *the* event of year 2K1)... I've uploaded my pics from (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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i have a BETTER pic of what the new game ladder might look like. Bruce, went and build a bigger and better version the pic is here: (URL) my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll probably ask for all three for train2, but I think for r9, two might be adequate. I was pleased with the actual location, very much so. (...) Hey, Iain did the video, I just brought the PC. BTW, I love FOH stuff, so its no problem for me. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the point of making it "hard" to hit the button is to force the robot to do something other then, swing forward. with a button placed at "some point" then people are "forced" to use an RCX. the whole reason we have these games is to give us a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B240F3D.2883BA...ome.com... (...) Why couldn't the robot just have a pole on it, that hits the button when it runs into it? (or would the button be mounted vertically under the robot or (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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several of us were chatting about a new game. to those people I have some more questions. I stopped of at the shop and built a small 2 rung ladder. this I what I've learned. who ever builds this ladder will need: 1. 12' length of 1/2 copper pipe is (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have a jumble of thoughts and statements. was everyone pleased with the room size??? Should we continue to rent all 3 rooms. for those who remember the last robot games, we just had 1 room. A big Thank you to CALUM who did Much for this event. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhh that was very amusing...(at least I thought it was)...watching them dance the last time were competing...he and Calum's robots were doing more dancing than scurrying... Iain claimed he accidentily put a continuous loop in his progam at (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh...I HIGHLY doubt I'll be putting any bids for any metroliners...unless (until) it comes out in the legends line...then maybe I'll buy one. Tim, rest assured no more 4558 purchases for me...I'm still looking for a 4547 Club Car.... ....and (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, Chris and Calum did a super job once again. I had much fun, even without my entourage--Design Team Runamok wasw a whole set of one. (...) Chris and Steve's strategy was awesome! The implementation--not so much. (...) Rob's robot was by (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're lucky I realized that was you bidding Ben. I was trying to bid on that item too, and was waiting to snipe it with 2min remaining when I realized it was you with the high bid. I hope you enjoy your extra coach & engine, and I hope the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's pretty early for a Sunday (...) That sounds very cool. I wonder now, how many modules would that take up? Boy, the way you guys are talking, you're going to need a warehouse for Train2. Everybody wants to submit a roomful themselves. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I woke up this morning (2 hours earlier = 5:30, on a Sunday!!) because I had two inspirations.... These stem from my "Great Day in T.O." riding the train and seeing the sites (well walking up from Queen's park to the Library)... The urge to build a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wasn't referring to <YOUR Bot, Ka-on> :) Actually, your bot was very nice...nice colour scheme, nothing too extreme on the design... (...) well...it is downtown Toronto...(no further explaination required) (...) Well, you know the satisfied (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hay my bot could work if I have a second light sensor, a sorting door that does not over-sort, bigger cargo bay that doesn't jam, and...... ;) (...) It's good except parking. (...) Well you don't have the pressure of trying to fix a stupid bot (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This <was> my favourite part of the whole event...seriously. The 5 minute "clip" was unforgettable....the accompanying song was pretty good, but the whole video was full of EYE CANDY.... There were several frames with the Metroliner, the 7745 (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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