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(...) Steve. do you have ANY idea how WRONG that link is? Chris (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) So this would be played in an 8x8 arena, or even bigger 'cause of the number of robots... So each 'bot would be assigned a number and a colour the 2x4's (or even for simplicity sake) a 2x4 (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe you could just save it as a file on your computer. Then, we could all link our computers together, and I could view that file on MY computer. We could call it the World Wide Link. Don't those people know you can already go to (URL) to (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sarcasm, thy name is Calum... Dave K -for all you Sorkin fans out there.... (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) With the advent of "bonktron", and now this "mating robots" post from calum.... how about something like: -------warning------...ings------ warning---- some sort of mating game. your bot has a stack of 2x4 (coloured) bricks. your "opponent" or (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wouldn't be great if we had some place where the monthly dinner and event schedule was always kept? I would think it should be updated at least a week before each event. That would be good. We could even put up event rules and photos there (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think we can do both. Traditionally we alternate between "hard" and "easier" games. The hard ones are usually in February or January. (well PX and C4 were). We can at the same time run another event like Balance of Power as a side, the way (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm already booked to go to LEGO dinner this friday, so i'm ready. (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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... are we going to have the monthly dinner this Friday? If not, do people want to get together for dinner this Friday? Derek (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think the 8421 crane does. There are some beams you put on the steering (to keep it straight) but take them off before you're done. Steve (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I recently finished building the Death Star II set. In the set is a very simple jig is used to align the panels of the big dish. It consists of four green 2x2 plates that are attached around the edge of the dish. These provide spacing above a flat (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) I think this is a phenominal idea! Have a competition where there are two tasks. Your robot has to be designed to be able to do both Task A and Task B, but during the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally, I'd love to see something like this. In addition to myself, I know of at least four other builders who would be willing to travel the 10+ hours for a "good" game. Of course, I'm not sure what really makes a good game... While (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm sorry I missed the contest. I looks like everyone had a great time. From the pictures I saw a lot of really cool designs with some wonderful strategies. The simple ring that locked on the pivot was genius. If I had been able to participate I was (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I'm not sure. I'm hoping not to put too much effort into the train show. My area is more or less complete. I just want to add more details. By the way, what are the dates for the Train Show? Dave? If this is the case, it would be (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Oh man, I just shot coke all over my screen. Thanks a lot Calum. I couldn't control my laughter, when I read your caption pertaining to Rob's use of old blue train rails. Nicely played. Janey "May I please be excused to go to the bathroom Red (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Early on, Chris and I observed the most fun rtlToronto contests involve significant damage to Lego creations. Here's pictures from one of the most enjoyable rtlToronto games to date, rtlToronto19: Balance of Power. (URL) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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You mention Bell - so that means Sympatico. Are you using their Access Manager software, or the thing built into XP (if you are using XP) for rPPPoE? In either case, a better solution is to but a cheap router like this one here (URL) is available (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Thanks Dave, I will try new drivers and see if that makes a difference, if not, maybe a new card is just what I need. Thanks for the advice. (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Okay, I totally buy that, this PC is a piece of garbage and frustrates me on the best of days. For the record, I was just repeating what the tech guy told me, I have no clue, but I'm sure they have standard lines just to end the call. I asked, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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