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Re: More Module Shapes
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Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:44:02 GMT
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"Lenny Hoffman" <lahoffma@*NOSPAM*mailer.fsu.edu> wrote in message
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> > And with this last, of course you can always build an 96x96 L shaped
> > module, and bring a standard 48x48 optional module to make it conform to
> > the rectangular requirement. Then, if it works in without your optional
> > module and looks cool, then cool! Otherwise, you occupy a 96x96
> > footprint. Cool!
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> Forgive me if I'm wrong about this - but this is exactly what Adrian did • at
> Brickfest03. His Rigel 7 moonbase fit well with the aesthetics of his • Tycho
> Brahe (sp) Hotel, and all formed to make a super cool 96 x 96 moonbase.
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> However, the Rigel 7 by itself was a L-shaped 96x96 module.
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> I dont' see the problem with "tetris" moonbases because:
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> 1. They are so few, the majority of moonbases will always be "small" 48x48 • ones.
> 2. As long as connecting points are always available (at the four stud • midpoint
> of the 48 baseplate) to attach single moonbases.
> 3. Tetris moonbases can allow for a more interesting shape of the moonbase • as a
> whole, instead of the more grid-like collection of single modules. For • example,
> Adrian's Rigel 7 had a more fluid movement between the three parts. If • there
> were three or four larger, tetris modules (given that they all still • connection
> in the normal, correct way) would have larger areas of the moonbase with • this
> fluidic, or at least non square, fashion.
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> -lenny
Some interesting thoughts guys. I like Frank's idea about bringing some
extra baseplates if you make a weird shape. This is something to think on.
--
[ j o n ]
http://zemi.net
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