Ayrlego Posted September 6, 2021 At small sentry post guarding the temporary quay at Port Wilks: Sentry: I don't understand? Customs Agent: What is there not to understand? The ETWC takes a payment in goods for every import into the settlement. It is really quite simple. Take this grain for example, the company claims a ten percent tithe. So that merchant was importing twenty sacks. Sentry: But ten percent of twenty is 2 sacks? We took 5. Customs Agent: Yes of course, but you forgot to include the fee for using this fine wharf. Sentry: It's falling down! Customs Agent: Hmmph, it is functional no? Sentry: What is the fee then? Customs Agent: I determined it to be one sack. Sentry: Ok, so that is two for the company and one for the colonial administration. Who are the other two for? Customs Agent: Ahh, glad you asked. That is a 'processing fee', for the customs representative of course. Sentry: That is outrageous! Customs Agent: (quite perturbed) How do you figure" Sentry: Why you quite forgot the 'Security fee'! For the guards who diligently protect your important personage. Customs Agent: Oh, well 1 and a half sacks 'processing fee', half a sack 'security fee'? Sentry: (looks stern, shifts grip on musket) The processing fee is one sack. Customs Agent: Deal. Another typical day in Eslandola! Inspiration should be clear! A small commerce for the ETWC in Port Wilks. Only one use of the sack... I thought about tying up the merchant with a sack on his head inside the post, but wasn't really sure how that fit in the story! My only other thought for the sacks were as coconuts on a palm tree, but I decided to stay true to the source material which didn't include a palm tree. It's a tricky piece to use in multiple ways - or maybe I just lack imagination! A build for the current mini challenge, but not to be included in judging please. I'd like to exclude myself from this competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evancelt Posted September 6, 2021 Nice build! I love it! Has strong classic pirate vibes. Lots of details for such a small footprint Did two gold elements make it in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted September 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, evancelt said: Nice build! I love it! Has strong classic pirate vibes. Lots of details for such a small footprint Did two gold elements make it in? Crap! I forgot that part! Will have to reshoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted September 7, 2021 Funny story and nice build. The ETWC Profiteering Company! Good idea how the ladder was built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted September 7, 2021 So, Noone will Comment the use of fleshies in one of Ayrlego's builds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted September 7, 2021 Enjoyed the dialogue, quite fun. Love the ridiculously oversized doors too... I hope there's not much furniture or anything in there. Great build, definitely screaming Eslandola! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted September 9, 2021 Thanks everyone - uploaded the modified image, this time with gold pieces included - thanks Evan! On 9/8/2021 at 5:54 AM, blackdeathgr said: So, Noone will Comment the use of fleshies in one of Ayrlego's builds? It happens from time to time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted September 13, 2021 Very Eslandolan! Love those huge green doors and the colorscheme in general - feels very Elos-like! Not quite sure I approve of the fleshies, but... Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted September 25, 2021 Soooo classic. Love it. The green doors!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
