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I'm thinking the mountain-castle should be in the center. Keep in mind that we'll most likely have three armies and we will not want any unfair advantage from board placement. Of course, you can still have the river encircle the base of the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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<snip> (...) Well it was. Here is another link: (URL) you get an error page, just try viewing it later. Geocities won't let that many people view the page at the same time. <snip> Jonathan (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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<snip> (...) I created a ruff draft of what I think would be an interesting layout: (URL) to warn you, this file may end up getting deleted by the moderator. I've used a modular system to the design to allow us to build seperate sections. Most of (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hi Wayne, No problem at all...I plan on arranging the teams this weekend. Just coordinate with your partner. If it turns out that the other person can't handle creating an army that large, I'm sure we can think of something (in fact, we might have (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hi all, GardenSLUG will be hosting a meeting in central New Jersey on Saturday, May third. We're hoping to have a large turnout of the GardenSLUG regulars and by opening the invites to surrounding communities and clubs, drum up some wider-area (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi)
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(...) I kinda like the idea-- We could go for some extra added randomness too, by doing something like: - Each team brings.. oh... 10 magical objects (or whatever). - Each of the 20 objects are put into brown treasure chests (or some other type of (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Oops! Sorry, I didn't mean to get so wrapped up. Of course anybody could pick up a magical sword, chalice, amulet, talisman, armor, shield, plunger, or what have you ... but spellbooks, with things like fireballs and levitate and stuff like (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) You...what...but...huh? I was thinking how cool it would be that *any* unit in posession of a magical object reaps its benefits. The exception would be a book of spells (which needs to be read). But if you found a red mystical gem, you would (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) NOW we're talking! How's about: Europe, mid 1300s. Castles, knights, damsels, catapults, and so on. Without warning or explanation, there is an upswing in the potency of magic. Typical corner fortune tellers and soothsayers suddenly display (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Well, the concept behind the Necromancer was basically that the *Necromancer* himself didn't matter. His sole purpose was to enhance his own troops. Let's say you had an army of 20 figs, each 50 points. 19 of them are non-pacifistic slaves, (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Ack, it's a great idea, but I have a wonderful troop who needs a magical backpack and another that needs a magical cloak. I still love the idea, but taking away the magic items or abilities of the troops will make then a lot less interesting (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) The basic recipe was: Take 250 CP and cram it into one minifig, predominately in SP. Equip the necromancer with two spells (to save on the cost of SP): fireball raise/animate/control dead The basic strategy was: Hole up in some corner (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) Oh man, you gave me an idea...what if *no* units inherently possed any magic and it is *always* derived from objects? We could scatter these objects which have various powers all over the place and depending on what you find/take, (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Is there some way of allowing the switching of items between troops without one warrior becoming to powerful. Maybe we limit the range of SP weapons or make long range SP powers only an ability of the minifig. Are there rules on what a Mage (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Well, ok, a magic plate armor and sword aren't good examples, but let's just say a mega-powerful character doesn't need to worry much about where on the board he is. Consider Neil's necromancer. Ouch. (...) They actually already have AV for (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hey, if it's not a big deal, I'm fairly certain that I can actually make this game - but... I don't think I can assemble an army (or, at the very least, I might need some help) and you guys give me an inferiority complex when it comes to building (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Word has it that Dave has been busy with a fine-tipped paintbrush. So far, all of his troops have plate armor, warp engines, and poisonous fangs. And wings. And, strangely, John Travolta chest hair. I've got photographs to prove it! :P We (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) ... can't let you guys have all the fun now ... Anyway, here's my thoughts: I like the 50 CP total limit per character ... that allowed for a ton of creativity, but prevented any trooper from being overly powerful. And it's a nice balance .. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I could work on a ruff layout if I had a list of things we wanted to include on the layout. I have a bunch of green, brown, and extra NELUG gray bricks that I can use for this event. Plus I can use some of the gorge sections. <snip> (...) So (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I'll have to see what I can dig up... I've been sorting my basic bricks now that the Hoth base is down-- All the grey & white we could want. Tan, Green, & Brown are great for scenery, though... maybe if we get a 'basic' idea for a layout we (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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