The_Nev
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Interesting! I know a lot of people have been thinking that Tower Bridge and GBHQ are due for retirement, surprised that the Fishing Store would be retired so soon, seeing as it was released in 2017. I guess that's Ideas for you. Would be surprised if BB does in fact retire, seeing as its only finishing its 3rd year, and seems to still sell, although I do believe it isn't as popular compared to others. -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Or earlier! In the meantime, there's 5 modulars available at the moment, which I believe is the equal most that there is ever at one time. So its more than likely that at least one will retire this year, although it has happened before where two sets were retired at once (GE and TH). Which set(s) do we think are most likely to retire? Will it be the eldest, yet crowd favourite, PR? Or one of the newer sets, DO at the end of its 4th year or BB at the young age of 3 years? Or even the mega-modular anniversary set AS? My bet is on DO, it being shown on the "some retiring soon!" page is no coincidence in my eye. If there's two going, it will be DO and PR, 5 years is a long life for a modular... -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
That's right! Some could even be set in the future for all we know! -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
You're not wrong. But as its such a successful line, if/when they do end it, I imagine it would be planned, unless there is serious trouble at Lego. So they'd announce the last modular as it being the last modular. Doing that would also make every non-retired modular sell like crazy. But even when the Creator Expert modular line stops, I imagine that would open the door to modulars coming from Lego Ideas. I think they won't release any modulars from that platform because it intrudes on the actual line. But if the actual line stops, that's no longer a problem. -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
I know right? I was looking back through the old pages, and they "knew" that Detective's Office was the 2015 modular in August! Granted it wasn't official then, and it took them a couple of months of speculating what it would look like, with a few leaks now and then, but still, at least there were leaks! But it makes you think, what if we've gotten a leak without realising? Might have to read back over these past pages... -
Of Dragons and Druids, Ch. 2: The Library of Druidham [Avalonia Task 1: Part 1]
The_Nev replied to Henjin_Quilones's topic in Guilds of Historica
You've done really well with this build, especially the lighting! Everything looks so natural, well done! A great way to introduce us to your characters, I can't wait to hear more about them! -
Thanks! It is pretty subtle, but the cliffs are on a gradient from left to right, you can see that the opposite ends are at quite different heights. Having said that, the clifftops would probably look more realistic if they were uneven, rather than smooth. Thanks! I like your idea for expanding the village, and that's some great info, you learn something everyday!
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Equos Valley - The Valley of The Horses A free build for Avalonia Task 3. Front by The Nev, on Flickr The Equos Valley is home to one of the few remaining villages of the Equicius Clan, Vallis. Nestled amongst the rugged cliffs is the river known by locals as the Equos River, the namesake of the valley, and source of one of the valley's landmarks; the Tonitrui Falls. Waterfall by The Nev, on Flickr The other primary landmark is an ancient staircase, carved into the side of the cliffs by the hands of men long past. The stairs serve the village as a useful route to the lush plains upon the plateau where they can foster their herds when feed is scarce among their usual ranges in the plains below. Cliffs & Stairs by The Nev, on Flickr The cliffs are rumoured to support other, less wholesome forms of life as well; legends of old tell of trolls that inhabit the cliff-side caves. Although no one has encountered any such creature to the knowledge of the villagers, there are tales of some brave few who ventured out, seeking the trolls, to never return... As for the village itself, a strong wall surrounds the buildings within, protecting its inhabitants from any external force. These inhabitats are mostly distanced members of families within the Equicius Clan, although there are a few residents foreign to the clan. The village sustains itself on the breeding of horses, regularly engaging in trade down the river, as well as along the roads to the north and south. The local blacksmith forges shoes for the steeds and tools for the farmers, as well as armour and weapons for the troops that guard the gate. The market serves as a place for villages to buy, sell and barter goods amongst themselves, occasionally even hosting a trader or two from downstream who ventured to the valley to sell their wares. labelled village by The Nev, on Flickr River by The Nev, on Flickr Extra views of the whole build: Wide View by The Nev, on Flickr Back by The Nev, on Flickr OOC: Overall I'm pretty happy with this, my first large build. I wanted to draw emphasis to the cliffs and topography of the land, without crowding things with too much busy noise.
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
The buildings are definitely not all set in the same era, although the architecture may be a similar style. Evidence of this is seen in the computer in Town Hall, while there's a typewriter in the brick bank. While cookies and sweets are prohibited in Detective's Office, there is a baker selling these in Assembly Square. The fire brigade, palace cinema and diner all have cars from different time periods. Town Hall was built in 1891, while Fire Brigade was built in 1932, according to the dates on the stonework. Combine this evidence with the Computer and fire truck, and we can establish that the town hall building is set in the end of the 20th century, making the building about 100 years old, and the fire brigade is only new, with the truck from the same era as the building, around the 1930's. The same reasoning places the Diner in the 1950's, where the car matches the era of the architecture. You could even figure out that Assembly Square is set after 2014, as the Apartment contains the Creator Expert Volkswagen Camper, released in 2014. -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
This one? Brick, Modified 2 x 3 x 3 with Cutout and Lion Head -
Thanks again, then! :D
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... santa falcon by The Nev, on Flickr Because why wouldn't Santa fly a custom millennium falcon?
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Thanks! Although I must admit, it is in fact a digital build. Thanks also, glad you like it!
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Interesting suggestion, thanks!
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Thanks! I was going to throw some microscale horses in, but I couldn't figure out anything both small enough and horsey enough. Smallest thing that slightly resembled a horse was the height of a house!
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
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Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for the advice on the details. I did originally try putting the village on dark tan plates, but I wasn't happy with how it looked with the roofs in the same colour. I agree completely about the fence, not entirely happy with the scale of it compared to the buildings, I tried using spikes, etc, but they didn't fit together well enough to my liking. That concept with the rods sounds intriguing, but would definitely take some effort in the digital designer.
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Thanks for all the compliments - I'm glad you guys like it! I'm really happy that although its quite basic in design it still works well! Also glad that the small details didn't go unnoticed :D
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Book III - Avalonia: Guild sign-up and Discussion
The_Nev replied to Henjin_Quilones's topic in Guilds of Historica
My free build for Task 3 -
Overall a really good build! I especially like the exterior architecture of the tavern building, its a really good style and you've executed it really really well! Well done!
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Not that I know of, although if a rumour is based purely on speculation, its impossible to disprove until the set is released. I.e with the Chinese figs, they were disproved because they existed and were found to belong elsewhere. But if I say it will be a Hospital, there is no evidence to prove me wrong except for the modular itself when it isn't a hospital. There was also someone else (can't remember who) over the last few pages, dropping apparent cryptic clues as to what it will be, I remember one was along the lines of "The building will be one that has been a part of the city for a long time", probably hinting at a police station, and it was said as if they knew on authority that this was factual information about the next modular. You probably know the comment I'm talking about, but I can't for the life of me remember who or when it was. But without further explaination of how they know, or any supporting evidence, how can we know what to think of this rumour? -
Introducing Neville Equicius & The Equicius Clan (Avalonia tasks 1 &2)
The_Nev replied to The_Nev's topic in Guilds of Historica
Thanks for the feedback! You know, I didn't notice the revolver, so thanks for pointing that out! Might go for a redesign and find him a new shirt... Rendering was pretty easy for all these builds as there isn't too much to render, but its starting to prove a challenge with the next moc I'm working on, 64x64 and different textures in high quality doesn't get along very well with my graphics processor so far, just low quality test images of sections of the build are taking longer than the high quality render of the 32x32 took! -
Introducing Neville Equicius & The Equicius Clan (Avalonia tasks 1 &2)
The_Nev posted a topic in Guilds of Historica
Task One - The Equicius Clan The Equicius Clan of old were once known & respected across the lands for their fine herds of horses. They lived a semi-nomadic life, travelling with their herds across the eastern plains of Avalonia, with some small settlements scattered towards the northern reaches of their ranges. Their lives of peace & prosperity were not to last, however, as raiders from the northern mountains plundered and pillaged the few villages the Equicians had established, taking with them, destroying or scattering much of the herds that were the pride of the clan. Many of our finest warriors and herdsmen's lives were lost in those days, and all the remaining men, women and children were left with no choice but to disperse across the villages and cities of Avalonia, some venturing as far as the lands of other guilds in search of a new home. As the years and generations passed, the great horsemen of old were forgotten by all except legend, their stories passed down to the Equician descendants that remain today. Although the Equicius Clan has never restored their former glory, and remain scattered, some larger families stayed together, and found a life for themselves away from the pastures of their forebearers. One such family is that of my father, Albus Equicius, a direct descendant of the leader of our clan of old, Eorl Equicius I. Equicius Clan by The Nev, on Flickr The Equicians are skilled warriors, both on foot and horseback, fighting with sword, spear and bow. My cousin Eldred is a leader among our men, with the privilege of riding upon a purebred Equician steed, garbed in the colours of our clan. Cousin Eldred by The Nev, on Flickr As for our troops, they are of course small in number as a result of the scattering of our people, but display the strength and determination that stands them equal to some of the best soldiers you can find in Historica, and have often served under the greater banner of Avaloina in times of war past. Equician Troops by The Nev, on Flickr And then there's myself, Neville Equicius, son of Albus Equicius, descendant of Eorl Equicius I. Neville Equicius by The Nev, on Flickr Some of you may have already heard my story, so I will only briefly recount here. Nine years ago, my father set off on a journey to find the tomb of our ancestral leader, in the hope that it would contain the key to reuniting our clan, a step towards the ultimate goal of restoring our former prosperity. Five years after his expected return had not come, my father's uncle, Freca, uncovered a map that leads to Eorl's tomb, and since that day I have travelled across the land, seeking my father so that I can lead him to the tomb and he can reunite the Equicius Clan. Task 2 - My Travels Since I set out, I have often walked alone, other times I have had companions. Uncle Freca and my cousin Eldred often accompany me on my journey, between attending to tasks of their own. Field & Equician Travellers by The Nev, on Flickr Uncle Freca is a wonderful source of knowledge, and was once a great warrior, his career ending when he lost a leg in battle. Uncle Freca by The Nev, on Flickr My cousin, of course, has saved our necks on several occasions, while his faithful steed provides a welcome rest for weary feet and heavy packs. Equician Travellers by The Nev, on Flickr We are a strange sight to other travellers, not that we see too many, often we travel on the smallest, quietest paths through Avalonia, often passing by small pockets of farmland, the land of some solitary farmer making a life for himself off the land. View of Field by The Nev, on Flickr We travel light, venturing from town to town in search of answers that can lead us to my father, with the ever growing concern that he has come by some foul circumstances, as what bodes ill for Albus Equicius bodes ill for the whole Equicius Clan... = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Whew! Sorry for the long post, but I hope it establishes Neville's story well enough for some sort of foundation/background. Hoping to get a real storyline going through some future builds, time will tell what is in store! -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Thanks for clearing it up! Google Translate is often dodgy, and I suspected that this translation was pretty inaccurate. -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
The_Nev replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Just ran it through google translate as Chinese, top right text is "full hundred", centre text is "Integrity People's Paradise". out of curiosity, I also ran it through Japanese, centre is "Shunsin Magazine", top right is "Luo". Google doesn't return any notable results for Shunsin magazine or integrity people's paradise.