Louis of Nutwood
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Hey, great work!
It’s good to see that people also care about the safety of the small folk. Farmers and builders also need protection and fortifications. And you capture the feeling of necessity and ‘working with what you have’ perfectly. I like the fact that it looks like a process I which everyone is working: there are the large chunks of timber, cut into small bits, and then used as fortification.
Awesome job! I’d love to see this village expanded in the future.
Keep it up! Cheers.
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This looks awesome, man! I love the design of the castle. The pointy tower looks amazing! The ship is great. Lovely landscape details as well. And the cottages in front are beautifully made. Awesome work! Keep it up.
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This looks awesome! It’s soo big! I love the wooden windows and the red section on the top. The roofing is spectacular. Beautiful and inspiring MOC.
It would be amazing to see a siege scene going on..
Keep it up!
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Woow. This looks awesome!
The wall textures are great! I like the vines sticking out of them. But there is a section that uses only masonry bricks (upper left). They do add a lot of texture, but personally I like the lower sections (mixed with jumper plates) better.The trees are nicely done! I like how you did them angle and how you used that sand green tone for the leaves.
The water path is spectacular! And using those slope pieces to define the lake design is a very clever and interesting idea.
Finally, I really like the photography. The shadowy part of the moc makes it look like a horror scene. I don't know if that was the intention, but it looks good to me.
Awesome work!
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Hey! Nice reference!
It's really well done.I like how you actually built the fortress in the back, and the colors you used for the entrance of the Red Keep.
And honestly, I don't think it is a spoiler. Just a great reproduction of a nice scene.Awesome shot.
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Hahah!
Just great.
Great editing with the inclusion of Tyrion and Cersei.
The hamster does a great job acting as Drogon. You can definitely feel his rage.
Though I would try to stick a Mad-Queen minifig is his back - if the Hamster allows it, of course.Cheers!
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Amazing job! This interior is incredible.
What I like the most is that the scale is perfectly aligned with the minifigs.
The upside down lanterns are beautiful, the windows are great and the black marble flooring is exquisite.
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Wooow! This is big!
These walls will definitely repel any thought of breaking into the city.
Wonderful MOC. The wall textures are really well done. I like how you carefully included these golden details and the colors of the Avalonian flag throughout the walls. The dragon figures sticking out are incredible!The fact that everything is still in the process of being reinforced is a nice touch. Very well thought to include The Aurum Order (druid, elf and mage) discussing the project in front of the scaffold.
But it sure looks like an expensive reinforcement project. Of course these armored plates of Aurumium are easily found in the lands of Zamorah. But still, with such big walls, you guys must have very very deep mines!Awesome addition of the overhanging tree and the base really stands out.
The ballista is wonderful and very threatening.Great work! Very inspiring.
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I commented on Flickr, but it certainly deserves another one.
I really like this build. Mainly because it brings a smile upon my face. It's a great playful idea to incorporate a snowball fight to a partially tense storyline.
Though I still think the dwarf to the right is drowning and in serious trouble.Great build, fellow traveler!
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On 5/22/2019 at 2:52 AM, Reaper said:Looks nice! The snow is well represented, and trees too.
Thanks, fellow builder!
I've been working on my snow technique - I heard the landscape in Mitgardia tends to be chilly.
Though it certainly was a challenge to keep the snow on those leaf-pieces from falling apart, I'm happy with the result.I'm glad you liked it!
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That's such a beautiful MOC!
I love how watery the field is, and specially how the walls are carefully made, not following only one pattern, but having different pieces all the way through. It certainly adds a bunch to the aspect of the construction.
The mountains in the background are splendid, and the clouds are really well done. Awesome forced perspective here.
And I simply love the pinkish-afternoon alternative. It is very unusual to see those colors in use, but you nailed it perfectly.Awesome job! Very creative.
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18 hours ago, blackdeathgr said:This is a really great MOC with lots of details! I especially like the rock overhang and partial cover of the black sloped base!!!
Thank you, good sir!
I was hoping someone would notice and mention it, as it was a real struggle to get it right.
That is actually the first time I did this overlap between the base-frame and the construction, and I think the overall look is pretty cool. That is actually one of the elements that makes the MOC look larger than it actually is. It is certainly a plus challenge, but it makes up in the end.
I'm glad you liked it. If someone has any tips on how to improve it, I'd love to hear.Cheers!
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12 hours ago, Grover said:I think your builds and stories deserve their own threads.
I'm happy you feel that way. Thank you, sir Grover. I'll make sure to schedule an appointment with sir IsaacSoccerKid. If there is no impediment, I hope to see you in my next posts. Cheers!
11 hours ago, en_zoo said:Yesss you're finally here! I'm glad!
And it's great that you started with the next episode of your story! Your snow has definitely improved a lot and the same goes for the path. A nice castle too, this time.
Greetings, my good sir! It is good to see you again. You can see that your most welcomed advises are being put to use. Thanks again for sharing such unique and skillful building knowledge. I sure hope to grow as a builder and get as good as you, masters.
4 hours ago, The Last of Nergoue said:Very nice moc! really enjoy the texturing in the pathway as well as the snowscaping. one thing i am not too sure about is how much snow there is on the trees.
Fellow Citizen, thank you for you most kind commentary!
I'm happy you liked it. It means a lot coming from such inspiring builders.
As for the snow on the trees, you feel there should be more or less? In one hand, the ground surroundings are filled with snow (so, more would be understandable), but in the other, the castle walls are not as filled in white as well (so less would also be understandable). And I cannot express enough how difficult it is to maintain these plant pieces in place...
Funny thing is that I completely ran out of white studs, as I put them in good use. Now I can see I'll need another shipment for future builds - I guess you all understand it, right?
Thanks again!
It's incredible how so many people are responding to this post. I was seriously not expecting so much interaction. And I'm thrilled!
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17 hours ago, Grover said:Awesome! There are so many great things going on here. The use of the various browns for roof tiles, the excellent job of laying snow on the trees, walls, and ground, the textured but not overly textured walls... I could go on and on. The whole build is really magnificent, and the interior pictures are great as well. Your photography is outstanding, which is something I have to work very hard at. The story is very compelling and I clicked on your Flickr account and read all of the preludes.
Thank you, dear Knight!
I'm happy your liked the way it turned out. I certainly had a great time building it.
I tried something new with the trees and I'm definitely continuing with this design. Adding snow to them was a completely different challenge. I also particularly like the brown layering at the roofs.
And thanks for the compliment on the photography! I guess it is just a matter of finding a good background and a well-lit area in your house. I've taken a look at your posts: they look amazing as well!
18 hours ago, Grover said:Is there a reason you didn't post those as mitgardian freebuilds?
Considering I built them a while ago, but didn't use them in GoH, is this something I can do? Are they still eligible for punctuation?
If there is no problem, I'll definitely use them as Free-Builds or AoMs.18 hours ago, Grover said:I'm really enjoying reading the story. Welcome to GoH!
That's awesome! I can see you also like creating nice and complex stories to complement your builds. I'm impressed!
And thanks for the welcoming. Hope to absorb some building knowledge from all you guys.
7 hours ago, W Navarre said:Fantastic, even though it's not a very large MOC the layout makes it look big, the snow laden trees look very noice, and the angle of the entrance is awesome, must have been a little tricky!
Thank you, fellow Citizen!
I felt the same way. The full base is max 44 x 33. Really not a big base, but it certainly looks broader.
As for the entrance, the angle was really not a problem (just having enough tiles, I guess). The tricky part was having both rounded towers (that were kind of fragile) AND THEN make them angle. The whole front part is only supported by four hinge plates. It is in fact more sturdy that is sounds, though it was a great challenge.
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22 hours ago, Eoin Wallace said:That is one of the best castles I have seen in a while! Keep it up!
Hey, thanks, fellow traveler!
That's a tremendous compliment in a thread with such experienced and skillful castle builders.
I'm happy that you appreciate it.
21 hours ago, zoth33 said:Very nice keep. I like the stone work and the texturing on the walls. The wooden parts on the battlements are a nice touch. I really like your trees, they have a nice squatty look to them making them unique looking. I also like your snowscaping, especially the section next to wall at the base of the green leaf tree. Excellent story too.
Thank you, milord Knight.
I must say the most challenging builds are the ones that the most bring joy. That was a challenging one. And I'm very happy with the result.That is the first time I venture with these types of trees and they definitely look more natural than ever. I'm happy you like them too.
For the snow work, a great lad called en_zoo (https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/profile/163340-en_zoo/) was very sympathetic in sharing his vast knowledge and giving me some tips. For that, I thank him for the precious hints. Though it was definitely necessary to invest in a number of rounded slope pieces.Finally, the story, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. I plan keep writing it, so stay vigilant for the next post.
For the glory of the guild!
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Just posted my first Free-Build for Mitgardia.
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To the very end of a treacherous dirt road, west of the Bay of Storms, lay a small fortress called Svalg Keep. The fortress was erected by the Old Men, where the winds were heavy, the temperature was low, and no man had reason to pass by. It was intentionally built away from any city or village, for it only kept functioning as a prison.
As we advanced through the muddy road, small bits of the fortress appeared magnificently between the trees covered in snow. The dim light of the lanterns that kept Svalg keep alive looked blurred and weak from a distance. Its walls, built into the rock, were partially cracked and covered in snow. The more we approached, the more Svalg Keep looked old and forgotten.
When we reached the walls, I jumped aside.
- Open the gates! Open the gates! – I shouted. – The wagon has been taken!
A grey-haired man with fuzzy whiskers appeared on the wall. He stretched a fiery lantern in front of him so he could better see us.
- Who’s there? – He asked. His voice was deep and strong.
- We’ve been attacked! They are coming this way! Let us in!
For a moment, the man hesitated and gnarled. His lantern went away. The cold was harsh, but I could feel the drops of sweat trickling down my chest. Our horse was unquiet, jumping and crying. Please, please, open the gates. I was hoping to hear something coming from within the keep, but one could only hear the whispering wind and the falling leaves.
- Hey! – I yelled again. – We need help!
Nothing. I pulled the reins and approached the giant wooden doors of the keep until we were close enough. I punched the door again and again. If they find out that we are disguised...
A crackling sound came from the inside. The door opened. We were received by the same bearded man. He was tall, strong, and although he seemed old, age did not appear to have taken his tenancy. Could be the cold or simply the genetics of the Lion clan, I could not say. He stood firmly as a war general and wielded his long-sword as if it didn’t weight a thing.
- Get inside. How long before the attackers reach us?
Got him.
- A quarter of an hour, no more than that. But we must check his wounds – I pointed at Hob, helping him off the horse.
- There are tools in the armory. Head there and see through his wounds as I gather our men to prepare for battle.
The plan was working perfectly. We were let inside the keep and made our way to the armory. We entered a small room, packed with wooden cabinets, clipboards and mainly weapon racks, that made the room seem even smaller than it already was. The stony dark grey walls were cold and the feeling inside was humid, what made the cold even tougher. The room was poorly lit with candles casting shadows on the walls that seemed to twinkle like gold.
- We did it! I whispered cheerfully.
- Easy, Kid. There is plenty we still need to do. – said Hob calmly and analytical as always. He glanced into the room anticipating the other guard’s arrival – We need something to block them in here. Perhaps that cabinet might...
His words vanished as he caught sight of three guards entering the room, leaded by the grey-haired general.
- Christoff Hobard. – his deep voice echoed through the room. – We were waiting for you.
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Greetings, fellow builders!This is the first time I'm posting on Eurobricks. Hope you all like it.
The story follows a series of MOCs about Louis of Valnötsträd, my character.
You can check all the chapters so far on my Flickr page (www.flickr.com/photos/louisnutwood/).This building will count as a Free-Build for Mitgardia, in Guilds of Historica.
Let me know what you all think. Hope you like the result.
Louis of Valnötsträd
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2 minutes ago, Henjin_Quilones said:You are correct that 33x44 is off-limits for Cat. A, but you could use it for Cat. B if it fits the prompt. You do not need to hit the extreme upper end of the limit, after all.
Thanks, HQ!
All clear.
I'll just have to rethink a couple of things.
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5 minutes ago, Exetrius said:"36 x 36, or equivalent stud area" would be stated in the rules here on EB
I see... Strict!
Still, there is a statement in the rules that I understand permit size adaptations:On 5/2/2019 at 10:39 AM, Rogue Angel said:Maximum sizes can be varied as long as the build does not exceed the footprint of the given size restriction (e.g.: 32x64 instead of 48x48 is permissible).
So, it kind of got me confused as to how the adaptation applies (if and when).
Is the limit of 36x36 (total of 1.296 studs) equivalent to a 24x64 (total of 1.296 studs as well)?Or is the footprint only based on the LEGO baseplates (which seems unlikely given there are a bunch of uneven beautifully built moc bases around here)?
If that is the method, then, my original 33x44 (total of 1.452 studs) would be off limits to Cat. A.
However, is it a possible entry for Cat. B (max 64x64 - total 4.096), being within the limits?Just wanted some clarification.
Thanks, though!
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Fellow builders, quick question:
When there is a size limit (say 36 x 36, Cat. A), how is the adaptation of the limits if the base is not an exact square?
As an example, if my MOC is 35 (36-1) studs width, could I build 37 (36+1) studs in depth?I'm currently building something that turned out to be 33 depth x 44 width (where around 4 studs for each side is just rockwork) and I wanted to submit it for Cat. A. Would it be acceptable?
Plus, If there's something in the MOC that floats our of the frame and exceeds these limits (something like 6-8 studs), like tree leaves, does it count in the size limit or not?
Thanks, guys.
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2 hours ago, Henjin_Quilones said:@Louis of Nutwood, welcome to the Guilds! You chose the coolest (or should I say coldest?) guild, even if you did not choose the best!
Thanks, HQ.
Whenever my bones start wrenching from the cold, I'll make sure to explore the beautiful forests and meadows of your lands.
I hope I will be well received.
Greet you well, sir.2 hours ago, Eoin Wallace said:Welcome to mitgardia! It's good to have you!
Thank you, good sir.
I do hope our paths cross someday, so we can explore the great mountains and mysteries of the North.
To Valholl!1 hour ago, soccerkid6 said:@Louis of Nutwood The North is thrilled to have another warrior join our ranks! From what little I can see of that build, it looks like a stunner!
I've added Louis to the members index
Thank you for the vote of confidence, Mylord.
If the Gods are good to grant me their knowledge, I shall build and build for the glory of the North.
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Greetings, fellow Mitgardians!
For some time, I’ve been admiring all your works through Historica on Flickr. I have trained as much as I could, and the time has come for me to join your guild. If you will have me, I swear to the gods and our leaders that I will build for the glory of the Nord.
My sword, as well as my bricks, are yours to command.
Skål!
Louis of Valnötsträd
Titles and Profession: Young Karl; Aspiring warrior.
Short Bio: I was born in a small village called Valnötsträd, famous for its timber. Father was a skillful carpenter and Mother was an audacious house builder. But I never aspired to work with them.
My destiny was much grander. I dreamt of crossing the lands of the North, to seek for mysteries and great adventures, just like my grandfather, Föbvr the Wise. I wanted to fight alongside the bravest of men and build alliances with the wisest of them.
On my father’s deathbed, I pledged to protect my family. And I swore to the gods that I would become a great warrior to fight and die for the people of Mitgardia.
To Valholl. To Mitgardia!
Hometown: Valnötsträd
Parts: Hair, Head with freckles, Cape, Hun Cape, Torso, Dark brown left arm, Dark blue right Arm, Legs, Sword, Shield, Brown Stick.
Link to Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/louisnutwood/
CHALLENGE III: Category A: Story of the traveler
in Guilds of Historica
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Oooh, great story!
I like how desperate Lars look (awesome Minifig, by the way). The city streets look fabulous! The cobblestone, the weary stone walls, the bits of foliage growing vertically.. feels like a trip to the medieval towns of Firenze.
Well, I can only hope Lars reaches the Guild in time to inform of his encounter.
And that Angus and Lily get to their homes safely.
Great work!