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Like many other LUGs and LEGO groups, we general hold a small parts draft at each of our meetings (usually every other month). For those not familiar, a "Parts Draft" is (usually) an activity where 3-30 folks purchase and bring an agreed upon set to the meeting. There, we open all the sets and separate the different parts into piles of like parts. A random order of participants is chosen and then we take turns picking bags (or lots) of individual parts we are interested in. (depending on attendance levels and interest, usually its about 7-12 participants) There are several "special situations" for certain types of parts, and various groups have come up with a variety of different rules and methods for holding a parts draft. I am curious about the various rules and methods you all use....to sort of build a "Guide" for others seeking ideas for, or an understanding of, Parts Drafts. For instance, we commonly (not always) use the following: 1.) Minifigures in set are assembled and count as one "lot" or pick for a turn (A "minifigure" here would consist of Legs, Torso, head, head covering and any worn accessories) 2.) Minifigure utensils/weapons are grouped as their own individual lots of parts 3.) Detailed animals (dogs, cats, baby dragons, hamsters, etc.) are individual lots 4.) Simple animals and food items (frogs, snakes, fish, apples, bananas, etc.) are grouped in lots of parts by type. 5.) pick order is chosen by random number generator (usually an iphone app, but dice would also work) 6.) list order is down and then back up, with the last and first names on the list getting two choices when the order flips (That is, with 4 participants: A picks 1, B picks 1, C picks 1, D picks 2, C picks 1, B picks 1, A picks 2, B picks 1, C picks 1, etc until lots are gone) 7.) stickers are sometimes grouped as a lot (usually decided for each draft) 8.) Tires and wheels are separately grouped lots of parts. 9.) When one part is present in "huge" quantities, it may be subdivided into multiple, equal sized lots at the discretion of the draft group. There may be some others, but you get the idea... We usually use a set that is $24.99 or less that is decided either by an individual running the draft or a poll of members. in the month between meetings. However, I have heard that some groups plan drafts months in advance, sometimes using pricier sets....I've also heard of groups that take advantage of sales to purchase larger quantities of sets and then offer a "buy in" to members that want to participate.... So, what methods do you use? What have you found works...what have you found does not work? Let's share knowledge and learn from each other!

you see the same effect using 1x2 bricks on a baseplate.....like a long wall, but successive rows or thickening the wall with some 1x6 or 1x8's flattens it back out.

Just curious who here is in my region....and perhaps not part of one of the LUGs yet. I, and some of our other members, participate in Andomeda's Gates, Nar Eurbrikka and Brethren of the Brick Seas....it would be fun to do some collaborative displays.... BrickFest Live is coming to Denver in August 2016 as a full AFOL convention.....just curious who I might meet there or who I can entice to participate! As for me, I work with both DenLUG and CoWLUG in the Denver/Boulder & Colorado/Wyoming Areas.... Our next scheduled display event is Denver Comic Con 2016 in June.

Hey, did you end up coming to one of the meetings? I know we had a couple of new faces there and at Denver Comic Con....but I never know who is who from online....lol

Saga of the Sea Rats, Volume 1: Piraat Rhys in Bastion Previous: The Dainty Sload Bar and Grill Next: |~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~| Log Entry 31 Mai 616 Bastion, Nest of Thieves Capt. Rhys Flaidd DeTaillefer Some weeks ago, we welcomed a graduate of Master Kurosawa's school to Bastion, one Yves Truffault, originally of Olean... Truffault Aviary on Flickr He brought with him a love for birds and unique talents in training a local variety of dove to carry messages... Perch on Flickr His little friends carry messages to and from various ships in the fleet and trade ports, where other Master Birdsmen ply the same trade. Yves Truffault prepares a courier on Flickr It provides enormously informative information, as the bird can fly nearly 7 times the speed of our fastest ships... Inside view of birdhouse... on Flickr With each message received, he meticulously updates his maps and charts, using a tool called a "Pantograph" to precisely copy markings between maps.... Pantograph on map table on Flickr This often requires referencing various books of charts and using tools for timing and sighting the birds.... References and tools on Flickr Keeping birds is a full time job, requiring Yves to take on many other tasks....such as carpentry.... Aviary - Roof repair on Flickr He's obviously doing a good job, as the birds seem quite happy in their roost... Birds pondering their next job..... on Flickr Bastion is full of enterprising folks these days.....this young "Trapper" hopes to start a "pet shop," whatever that is.... Little trapper on Flickr She should do well, as this island is full of fuzzy little critters.... Catching pets on Flickr Bonus shots: =========================================== Thanks for visiting!

Thanks so much all! Had quite a "birdie windfall" in a LUG support recently....these are only about a third of all that I have...lol Hrmmmmmm......a new Sea Rats invasion force perhaps....

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Is this post a replacement for the old monthly "scorecard," or is the scorecard still going to be posted as well?

Saga of the Sea Rats, Volume 1: Piraat Rhys in Bastion Previous: Tzomo's Promotion Next: The Dainty Sload Bar and Grill |~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~| Log Entry 18 Avril 616 Port of Granoleon, Oleon Capt. Tzomo Though I am quite exceedingly thankful to Sir Captain Rhys for the privilege of commanding this vessel, I must say, that the prospect of writing these cursed reports does not fill me with glee.... That being said, the gods of commerce have treated us well this voyage.... Trading at the Port of Granoleon on Flickr The Port at Granoleon is perhaps the busiest place I have ever been.....so many different people, doing so many things.... Busy Granoleon dock workers on Flickr Busy Pier at Granoleon on Flickr On the way here, we picked up a new lookout....a young White Tern....I have named her Q'illu, Qillu, the adolecsent White Tern on Flickr She should make quite the companion for my little buddy, Fef'nu... Captain Tzomo's best friend, Fef'nu the skunk... on Flickr Speaking of which, Fef'nu has been enjoying visiting with Petunia....the companion of Aq'Hura, who has been an invaluable source of security and wisdom.... Aq'Hura the swordmaster and his beloved Petunia on Flickr We had the additional task of delivering home some new graduates of Master Kurosawa's Swordsman School.... Graduates returning home on Flickr Commandant Lemieux seemed very pleased with their progress. Commandant Lemieux welcomes the boys back home.... on Flickr At the far end of the pier, there appeared to be some commotion involving members of the infamous "White Glove Order." White Glove Order Official on Flickr On further investigation, we discovered a man named Lucius Córdoba was being arrested for being in possession on a "forbidden book..." \ Karmic justice for Lucius Córdoba... on Flickr Aiko: "Look, Captain... The Kings Port Advertiser! You won't believe what it says!" "Quite a Fruitful Voyage...." on Flickr Tzomo: "Hey.....do you know what they say the Queen of Corrington does with these????" Ya know what the Queen does with these??? on Flickr Aiko: "No...sir....seriously.....it says we *had* an 'Incredibly fruitful voyage'....." Tzomo: "Well.....that seems accurate.....I wonder how they know??" Fruitful Bounty on Flickr This commerce is an interesting and strange concept...but very powerful. We are able to bring others goods from our home.... Goods from Bastion..... on Flickr And in exchange, we are granted precious goods from others we could not produce on our own.... Steel Bars for Anaïs on Flickr Lumber for the Far Horizons Shipyard.... on Flickr As well as generating a small profit.... Not bad for a new Captain...... on Flickr =================================================== Thanks for visiting!

Saga of the Sea Rats, Volume 1: Piraat Rhys in Bastion Previous: An interesting Day in Granoleon... Next: |~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~| Log Entry 12 April 616 Bastion, Nest of Thieves Capt. Rhys Flaidd DeTaillefer Boris has opened his own business in Bastion....and it's quickly become the place to be on a Friday (or any) night.... The Dainty Sload Bar and Grill on Flickr He deftly built it up from the remains of an old wreck in the bay....a vessel once called " " Boris Kurylenko finds a new job, Bartender..... on Flickr Crewman Calvin has elected to leave life on the seas to become Boris' new cook.... Calvin, Head Chef at the Dainty Sload.... on Flickr Tayyib keeps order when things get rowdy.... Tayyib keep the peace..... on Flickr The local tribesmen really enjoy getting their groove on... Dancing Tribsmen... on Flickr Even the swordsmen from the Brotherhood stop buy for a relaxing visit... Even Brotherhood Masters enjoy a night out... on Flickr It's a great place for folks to come together and share their latest projects and ideas.... An evening out with friends.... on Flickr Anaïs arrived with her latest wonder.....the "Rifle Gun," which is far more accurate than our old Muskets.... Anaïs shows off her latest handiwork, the "Rifle." on Flickr Pavel likes to write poetry....which Redbeard Snakeskull quite enjoys... Pavel writes some poetry, Redbeard Snakeskull greets all.... on Flickr Word must be getting out...as we are seeing some new faces as of late... Interesting stranger checks out the scene.... on Flickr By far, the best (and most frequent) customer is Alois.....who can be counted on to provide interesting entertainment any day of the week.... Alois cutting loose.... on Flickr Boris has certainly found his calling... Boris is a natural when it comes to socializing.... on Flickr ======================================== Thanks for visiting!

We seem to have an "end of the month rush" lol

Oh, in case it needs to be publicly noted: After considering the discussion in posts 1153-1165 of this thread, I submitted an adjudication form to change the "Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks" from Factory-Large to Artisan-Large. A separate adjudication form was entered to change "Brotherhood of the Red Dragon" from Commerce-Large to Education-Large as that category was unavailable when the build was originally submitted, but fits its intended use.

I've still got one to do.... *why am I sitting on this PC and watching Ant-man????* lol

Woo Hoo! That's a nice "haul!"

I picked up a couple of Brick Bounties.....but i went in a slightly different, er, direction.....lol The Hag's Breath...Birdie View on Flickr

So, at this point, I rekon we will just be getting a single "scorecard" for March and April? Or is the scorecard something that's being scrapped/changed in the game update? Speaking of which, are game updates expected to begin for May, or are they still pending? Thanks,

Sweet attack fish! Really like that stream as well....

thanks so much....it's a bit much for a MRCA result build....but once I got rolling, I just couldn't stop....lol

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I would think that a Prison would be under "commerce" as a civic building of the settlement. My Lighthouse is licensed as "commerce." My thought was a Factory-type shipyard would probably be producing something small, like dinghys, canoes or catamarans....smaller craft that might come as a "package." Larger ships would seem to be more artisan due to the numerous levels of craftsmanship in all the needed details....however, a large shipyard might use the services of a "mast factory" or "sawmill" for its materials....giving you the option to make more builds for income related to the same overall complex.

As I was perusing some sailboat boards...came across this....what is the name of the type of vessel at the top....the 3rd and 4th from the left... (the two with the forward "v-masts" and a sorta upside down spinnaker/square sail)?

Not required, but if you go ahead and add your Email to the Yahoo groups, you will get updates about changes or what the parts draft set is for the meeting.

I think the "location" is on the second page....a single question.

Did I miss this somewhere or is it still not up?

Looks good to me..... I've tried to enter everything I've done, including my upcoming MRCA result builds (not yet posted), if anyone "in the know" wants to check my numbers against official records to see how well the tool is working....