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Re: Brikwars, Jan 18-19!
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I just sent out directions and related info to the NELUG mailing list. If you
are planning on coming, and are not subscribed to the mailing list, send me an
email so that I can forward the info to you.
I'll see you all on Friday!
-Craig
In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Shaun Sullivan writes:
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> All right, here's the quasi-official announcement of the upcoming Brikwars
> game!
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> WHAT: Brikwars, WWII-themed
> WHO: NELUG members and their guests
> WHEN: Friday, January 18th, 2002 through into Saturday, January 19th, 2002.
> Craig will let us know an appropriate time to start knocking on his door,
> though I assume that most of us will be milling around the street hours before
> that time just waiting until it is acceptable to rush in.
> WHERE: The elegant abode of Sir Craig Agricola and his gracious wife, the
> directions to which are forthcoming. Failing that, drive to Worcester and • look
> for Craig.
> WHY: Because we are sick, sick individuals
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> NOTES: Because of the somewhat esoteric nature of this game's theme, players
> need not supply and troops, vehicles, weapons, etc. of their own - all of that
> will be provided, all prescored and assembled. However, all participants are
> encouraged to bring some scenery that would be period-appropriate - that is,
> anything that could fit in 1930s-1940s Europe. That can include hills, sheds,
> cliffs, churches, stores, houses, train stations, old fashioned minifig-scale
> cars, trees, bushes, and so on. NOT appropriate are: space shuttles, nuclear
> power plants, HP trolls, Formula 1 cars, and for the last time Tom, no Dunkin'
> Donuts. We'll have to spend awhile setting up and laying out the field and
> forces, but that's much of the fun, actually. We'll also need to sort out • into
> two teams and distribute the personnel when we get there, but I figure we're
> all good-natured enough to make that go smoothly too.
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> It also wins you big points with the host and the other players if all • involved
> might bring a snack or drink. I believe that a late-night undertaking of this
> nature requires lots of caffeine, lots of of salt, and lots of uninhibited
> indulgence in unhealthy foods.
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> It's also worth noting that one need not have played Brikwars before to enjoy
> the game. There will be enough of us dorks- er, more avid players to share
> experience and provide guidance for newcomers. Also, one need not even play
> the game, but might content one's self with sitting and watching and talking
> about LEGO and so on, much as a standard NELUG meeting might entail.
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> Hope to see you all there ...
> Shaun
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| Woohoo! What a great time. I don't know who's writing the postmortem, but it should be...epic. Thanks to Craig for the excellent hosting (and the unintended bonus slalom entertainment) and the munchies, Shaun for bringing all the beauties (yes, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Brikwars, Jan 18-19!
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| All right, here's the quasi-official announcement of the upcoming Brikwars game! WHAT: Brikwars, WWII-themed WHO: NELUG members and their guests WHEN: Friday, January 18th, 2002 through into Saturday, January 19th, 2002. Craig will let us know an (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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