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I could bring my castle again, although it may not be the best for Brikwars (no, I'm not talking about durability either!). I may be wrong, but I was thinking that a more wide open keep might be best, both for access and maneuverability (ours, not (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I like the Castle idea. There could be defenders in the castle and intervening reinforcements outside the castle. There could be many ways to play the game. The middle ages would be a great way to play and it would be a good first game. Did you want (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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"John Kornhaus" <jkornhaus@xperts.com> wrote in message news:020320011121166...rts.com... (...) want. (...) to (...) battle (...) A medieval campaign would present different strategic challenges as well. I was just reading an article in National (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Medieval BrikWars would be a nice change and should solve the too-powerful vehicle problem. I've never had a chance to try out the close combat rules, most of my troops are toast before they can come into range for hand-to-hand fighting. john (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I think we should keep it simple. Probably like king of the hill or something for the game. We should probably decide on what theme we want. Do we want modern weapons or medieval weapons. It doesn't really matter to me. I don't have much as it is. I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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This sounds like a good idea. I would suggest agreeing upon a basic backstory in advance so we can all build what we need along those lines. That might help limit the problem of "overbuilding" that you allude to. Tim "John Kornhaus" (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3A9C837F.91BFC1...ing.com... (...) collective (...) built (...) a (...) Opps. What I "meant" was your built MOCs. They were all great! (...) I did do a little remodling as I rebuilt but I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Actually, I didn't bring any built sets, though of course my Red Seas Barracuda is very close to 6285 except in color and a few changes. I enjoyed seeing the castle, and I'm glad it went back together again ok, though of course such disasters (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) If you folks want to think of the Pirate Game for May, I don't have too much on my calendar yet for May. I probably won't be able to make the April meeting (but depending on what my exact plans are for Easter weekend, I might be able to drop (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) 17th will be pretty busy for me; I leave for a 10-day trip to the UK on the 18th. Guess I'll miss this one. Why don't we plan a BrikWars game for our April meeting? That should give everyone ample time to build troops. I'd set a pretty low CP (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Frank: Thanks for driving up. It was great to meet you and discuss our collective favorite hobby! Thanks also for bringing such a great assortment of built sets, unbuilt sets (especially the European Shell sets!), parts, and literature (like the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I had a great time today talking to Frank, Tim and Jean. It was nice to meet Bert for the first time. I hope next time we can have as much fun, and maybe an intro game into Brik Wars. It sounds like a lot of fun, and a good way to show our stuff at (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Thanks for hosting the meeting! I really enjoyed myself. It's great to get together with a different variety of folks. I scored a little bit of a deal on the way home, I found a 1349 LEGO Studios Steven Spielberg MovieMaker Set for $45 or something (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Ok, hopefully things don't blow up at work. I will most likely get there somewhat after 10:00 (I doubt I'll get on the road before 8 but who knows, it depends on how much time I spend on eBay tonight...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3A947E1C.7C402D...ing.com... (...) times, (...) Rich just sent out an e-mail with information on Saturday's meeting. I am reposting here: * * * * * Hi All Well this is a last minute thing, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) And directions (from I-95 for those of us coming from out of state...) Frank (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Do we have any final details for Saturday's meeting yet? Location, times, etc.? Thanks. Tim (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I'm game for a more extended meeting to make it worthwhile for Frank (and any other) to drive up. We could start around 10:00 am, break for lunch, and then go until about 5-6 that afternoon. Tim "Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) I'd vote for a longer meeting to make it more worthwhile to drive up from NC. If there was interest, I'd be happy to drag along some pirate ships and do the Pirate Game (just a small battle game, not an extended scenario). When I was out in (...) (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Hey everyone. Are we still meeting next Saturday the 24th? I haven't seen any final word on that yet. That day is fine with me. Are we looking at an extended meeting (longer than 2 hours)? Has the site of the meeting been determined? Any suggestions (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Thanks Chris | |Sorry if I don't have everyones name straight yet. If we can have a |meeting there that would be cool. I also believe I could reserve |that room at the library again for a saturday. We could probably get |one of the rooms there (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Yup. I'll check w/ the General Manager & Facilities Manager of the office and see what they say... assuming there's no insurance issues I think (hope) they'll be okay w/ it... It may take up to a week before I hear anything back tho... I'll (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I think an weekend meeting next time would be a good idea. If those guys at iXL can supply us a place I think the next meeting should be there. An extended meeting would be great. First we need to know what are members at iXL can do for us though. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) It would be cool if you folks managed some weekend meetings, I think Richmond is a bit too far to drive for an evening after work (2.5 hrs from Raleigh or so), but would be reasonable for a Saturday. Frank (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Just wanted to add my voice to the others and say that I had a great time too. I really enjoyed gabbing with folks and listening to others and checking out the various creations. The time flew by leaving me with the itch to have a longer (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) Rachael & I had a great time! Last night she cleaned out the LEGO room (which had become a post-holidays storage room) and we've starting working on some stuff to show at the next meeting. (Well, I've started sorting at least) Also I'll be (...) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I thought the meeting went real well. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more MOCs from everyone and also bringing more of my own for others to critique. I also thought that the length of the meeting was perfect (2 hours). Tim "Rich (...) (24 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Steve The meeting went great. Everybody had so much to talk about, and there was alot of energy. I think the next meeting will be even better. I think we are really off to a good start. I didn't take any pictures this time, but I will be sure to (...) (24 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Steve: I'm sorry you missed the meeting. I had a great time meeting everyone. There were some great MOCs there as well as some nice modifications of existing sets. There was also lively discussions about themes, LCAD, upcoming projects, and (...) (24 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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...Well, since its about 1830 and I'm still at wurk in DC, its unlikely that I'll make it to Richmond to celebrate the first RICHLUG meeting :-( I hope it went great though and hope I can make it to the next one! --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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I thought that it might be helpful to get a sense of what people are considering bringing MOC-wise to our first meeting on Wednesday. I am considering bringing: - for Space, I have a production group consisting of several small snub fighters and (if (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Hi I mostly like the StarWars stuff. I also am a big fan of Technic stuff. I missed trains in my dark years and I am now getting into that as well. I have a little of everything. I have taken some fasciantion with the Artic stuff that is out right (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Hi I hit that Walmart the other night for Droid developer kits. There were sixteen left then. I got the last hydro sub out of there as well. Sorry Greg. The meeting is still on for Jan 31st. It will be at 7:00PM on Wed. It will be in the small (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Do we have a definitive time and place yet? The last word was Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 pm at the Tuckahoe Library on Parham Road. Is this a go? Tim (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) My main interest continues to be in making stop motion animation LEGO videos. I generally buy sets from all available themes because I see in them parts that will be used eventually in my productions. Of the recent official themes though I (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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Just wanted to mention that I test drove the message board over on the new RichLUG website. I wrote up some of my ideas about what I'd like to see in a local LUG and events. I won't bother to repeat it here. Head over to the site and check it out (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) I have a digital camera that I can bring. If you want pictures to take home bring floppy disks. Rich (24 years ago, 20-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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John Kornhaus <jkornhaus@xperts.com> wrote in message news:180120011630190...rts.com... (...) Since I grew up in the 70s and 80s, for me, Lego is simple Town, Space and Castle. I don't really think of the other newer"themes" as themes. They're just (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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So, what interests do we have represented in the group? My favorite themes are Classic Space ('77-80), Castle, Pirate and Star Wars. I missed out on all the great Castle and Pirate sets the first time around during my dark age, but am slowly (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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(...) I'll see if I can check the digital camera or DV camcorder out from work. John (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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