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(...) Yes, the mirror was rather ingenious. Good job Chris! Keep it up! -Chris (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words! I must admit that I only used the blue because I didn't have enough white. And I only used the white because I didn't have enough grey. But I re-worked the upper floors a couple times trying to avoid that "I ran out (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Tre chic(1)! That's really nice. I love the blue coloring and the back window... the design is cool. I also like the creative photo, with the mirror to show the back... Great Job! -Shiri (1) Or however you say that... french is not my strong (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.castle)
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I finally posted a couple pictures of the castle/keep that I built for the NELUG window display at The Construction Site. (Yes, that's a grey 48x48 baseplate that it's built on.) (URL) no interior yet, but the window display is still well over a (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.castle) !
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(...) ...Well, he did file a report with Jain's Guide :-) (URL) (I cant wait for the follow ups :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wildlink.com lugnet #160 (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Well, I think what we'll try and do is have eveyrbody who comes field about 200-300 points worth of stuff, and then divide everybody up into two main forces. The scenario is basically that there is a small town that lies on the hub of major (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I think (unless there is some kind of misunderstanding between Shaun and I, it's really his thing) we're going to be splitting up into two sides. I know Shaun was working on an element of "every man for himself" to be thrown in as well, but I (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) What kinds of battles are you planning on running? 200 point armies are kind of on the small side, are you going to have a big free-for-all between a dozen different players or are you going to divide everybody up into two or three teams? Will (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hi all, It's been kind of quiet ... just wondering if there were any suggestions, questions, points to be made, etc., about the up- and -coming game. Does anybody have any developments or sneak-previews they'd like to share? Confusion about the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Shaun, Sounds better every time I think about it. Unfortunately I won't be able to build any more before the event either because of vacation or business. I will be there though with several buildings and my vehicle and troops. I will (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Darn it, I did it again. Sorry Todd, hopefully this will not happen next time ... here's a version with the screwy spacing fixed: (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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All right, I figured it was high time I posted a followup with some clarifications and suggestions for the upcoming (APRIL 1st) Brikwars event. These are primarily logistical in nature ... there is one additional follow-up planned, which will (...) (25 years ago, 21-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Wow, thanks Mike! This is high praise indeed, coming from the grand prophet of it all! You'll be pleased to know that playing went off without a hitch! Calm heads and continuous referencing of certain rules tomes prevailed to make a great (...) (25 years ago, 20-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Dig that! In the five years I've been working on BrikWars I never figured anyobdy else would have the gall to try and actually play the damn thing. You guys are my heroes. (...) upcoming BrikWars bash) you've got to let me know, I'll put a (...) (25 years ago, 19-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Well I might be a little slow in this but KB is back on my stores to check list. At least in the Massachusetts area KB has not sold LEGO for a while until recently and even then they usually mark up about 5%-10% on the new sets so to me it was not (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us)
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Chris Phillips writes: <snip> (...) Chris, Thanks for this I got a 3 6097's today and can't wait to get them parted out. I will make another post soon but I did learn something interesting today at KB. Let's just say KB is (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Kingsley writes: <snip> (...) I often go to the Natick Mall KB. Haven't been there for a while but that's where I picked up a $40 6097. I also saw $35 Rapid River Village (6766?) but was short on money at the time. Most (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Well here are two pictures of my extremely simple 16"x16" facade that we can use to hide the glass cubes at TCS when we set up the display. Like I said before the biggest part of this are the BURPS but otherwise supplies are minimal. 35 Rectagular (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Don't be intimidated. If you can snap two bricks together (and I've seen plenty of evidence that you can) then you shouldn't have any trouble using Mindstorms. I find that 95% of my Mindsotorms time is spent building the device, while 5% or (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Chris Phillips writes: <snip> (...) Sounds pretty cool that was about what I had to use for my Inn. If you go with black and you need some gable end connectors or 1x2 half piramid pieces let me know because I have a couple (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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