Capt Wolf

Regarding the BoBS Scorecard: It looks to me like "total feb yield" is the sum of my end of January cash and my February income (excluding the challenge awards) but does not reflect my February expenditures for licenses and such (even though my licenses are reflected in my projected next month income). Is that a correct reading?

Well that was fast. And some were worried that we wouldn't be able to cover all the shares staying within the MCTC ranks. Way to go everyone!

In the transaction form, the options for who we are paying only include factions and "another builder or NPC". Is the latter what we should mark, then put MCTC as the name of the builder or NPC?

I've got a question about the BoBs Scorecard. From my numbers, it looks to me like the "total feb yield" is the sum of my cash at the end of January and my February income (excluding the challenge awards) but does not reflect my February expenditures on licenses and such. Is this a correct reading?

Great story, and you put this together quickly! Surely your crew will be spotted by some passing ship. In what sea zone did this happen?

Well, this whole rebate for builders was my idea, so accept no imitations! The first two artisan properties to be built and licensed in Weelond this month get 5db from mayor Willem Guilder. Weelond, on An Holli, jewel of the Sea of Storms and home to the first brewery in the islands!

I forgot about my income from the challenge builds, so I'll also add a third share if there are still some available.

Weelond is now open to all builders, and Weelonders need more shops for everyday supplies and services. Therefore, the first two artisan properties to be built and licensed in Weelond in March will each receive a 5db rebate from Mayor Willem Guilder. There's no better deal in all the islands of the Sea of Storms!

It looks like the February shipping efforts were good to us. I'm officially in for two shares of the Heart of Eslandia.

The new snapshot view of every ship is great!

I'm not wild about Cresceny for island 5, in part because "Moon Island" seems to be so nicknamed because it is big and round, not because it is crescent shaped. For island 6, Ferro Azure works for me if Azul Ferro is a no-go.

"Farelli" led me to "Ferro", which also means iron in several languages, and sounds a bit like our King's name Fernando. "An Ferro" would use the naming convention from An Toli and An Holli.

To better honor our king, avoid any Oleander inferences, and still reference the suspected iron deposits, I humbly submit "Verde Ferro" as a suggested name for island #6.

I suggested azul/blue as the closest I could come up with for something close to indigo. And as a version of "blue iron", it sounded cool to me. But I was not a category winner (just one faction category 3rd place), and I certainly defer to whatever our esteemed king deems appropriate.

Nice build, and a good story, too! Keep it going!

I'd be happy with "Lunissa" for #5. What about "An Ferro" or "Azul Ferro" for #6?

Nice little build. I like it. But I am a bit confused by who the soldiers are. Are they Corries like you? Eslandolan? And where is this beach? I hope there will be more to this story down the road. You have our attention.

Thanks. I think each ship needs an origin story of some sort. Thanks again. I like to work with the pre-fab hulls; I think it just makes it more Lego-like, but I like to try for a realistic looking ship.

I like it. Good sail plan, appropriate color scheme for Eslandola, and it all looks very functional. I'd approve if I could.

For the events that led up to this, see the first two posts in the Transvestite Prison Escape thread. Posts 12 and 15 are repeated and expanded upon here. Philip Janszen and Anthony Crol sat down for a drink after hustling the Lady of Madrice into port. Crol picked up a recent edition of The Kings Port Advertiser left by another patron and thumbed through the pages. “Hey, Pip. Remember that Corry we ran into awhile back?” Janszen took a drink of his ale and responded. “You mean that bloke telling the tale of his escape from an Oleon prison?” “Yeah, that’s the guy,” Crol confirmed. “Why? What about him?” Crol looked over the paper at his friend. “Well, he’s called you out in The Advertiser. I think he’s challenging you to a duel!” “Pftt!” Janszen sprayed his ale a bit. “What!?! Give me that fish rag!” Janszen muttered under his breath as he read the item. “Some kind of spy … wearing female attire … honorable lady. Ah, here we go!” Janszen announced. After reading a bit, he offered his thoughts: “Hmm, I meant her no offense by my comments; they were all in good fun between tavern-goers.” “That’s true, Pip. And he was the one telling the tale in public.” “That he was, Tony! But it strikes me odd that this Hawksbrugh fellow is left to defend her honor without nary a word from her ambassador husband.” “Perhaps this allows the ambassador to stay above the fray,” commented Crol. “It’s probably better that way, I suppose,” replied Janszen. “We don’t want to start a war with the Corries. We’ve nothing against them. They’re fair dealers and good trade partners.” Janszen returned to reading the notice, when he finally reached “… rascally Eslandolan adventurer named Janszen.” Janszen continued reading, then aloud: “… a turncoat from Oleon!?” “How dare he call me a turncoat! I never turned against anything I believe in!” Crol tried to calm his friend. “Now, Pip, you were born in Oleon…” “But I’m no turncoat! I may have been born in Oleon, but I’ve always bled green. Eslandola is the only homeland I’ve ever known. Those blasted Oleon bluecoats turned on my family. I’m as much an Oleander as … this Hawksbrugh fellow! Hell, with his prison time, he may have spent more time in Oleon than I ever did as a babe!” “Pip, settle down. No one’s calling you an Oleander.” “But a turncoat?!” Janszen was still upset. “Pip, everyone who knows you knows that you’re no turncoat. You’re as loyal as they come. We’ve both been through enough over the years to know that, and no silly notice in The Advertiser changes that.” Janszen finally started to breathe easier, but was still flushed. “You’re right, Tony. But …” “But what?” asked Crol. “But … Hawksbrugh wants to defend the honor of Lady Herbert. Maybe we should give him the opportunity … in the name of good relations and all.” Janszen paused, then continued: “And if I happen to get to defend my honor at the same time, so much the better!” “Here, here, Pip! Sounds like a fine adventure for a rascal like you!” Sometimes Pip wondered if Tony wasn’t the devil on his shoulder. “When do we make for Port Raleigh?” “We’ve got one more leg on our run this month. After that, I’m sure we can come up with a reason to call on that new Corry enclave…” “Pip, when all this is over, I’ll bet you a shiny new doubloon that you and this Hawksbrugh fellow wind up downing a few Weelond ales together.” “You may be right, Tony. But first things first. I need to send a letter to Hawksbrugh.” Janszen procured some parchment and a quill and penned his response. After he and Crol were done with their ales, Janszen went down to the docks and found a ship headed for Port Raleigh. The ship’s captain was agreeable to delivering the letter to the harbormaster in Port Raleigh. When the Port Raleigh harbormaster received the letter, this is what he posted: * * * An Open Letter to John Hawksbrugh Architect of Corrington and Escapee of Imprisonment in Oleon I had the fortune to meet you on your way to Port Raleigh as I visited a tavern on one of my many ports of call on a recent trade run. You shared the tale of your escape and we laughed at the manner in which you regained your freedom. I thought our encounter but a colorful tale to tell my shipmates. Imagine my surprise when, in a recent edition of The Kings Port Advertiser, I found myself called out by name for besmirching the honor of one of your country’s fair Ladies and, furthermore, described as an Oleander and a Turncoat! The tenor of your Public Notice suggested that you required satisfaction in securing my apology in regards to the Lady’s reputation, but now I most certainly require satisfaction in securing Your apology in regards to My reputation! While I meant no disrespect to the Lady of whom you spoke and thus see no need to apologize, I am no Oleander, nor am I a Turncoat, and calling me such was clearly with malicious intent. I will endeavor to travel to Port Raleigh in March of the year 616. I suggest you put your affairs in order, and when we meet, we will see honor upheld! Signed, Philip Janszen Captain in the Trade Fleet of the Merchant’s Colonial Trading Company and Citizen of Eslandola and Loyal subject of King Fernando-Augusto VII

Interesting architecture. I really like the roof. And you've made good use of fence pieces for the windows. The white glove ornament turned out ok; I'm sure that was tough to figure out. I'd approve if I could. And my inclination on what category to put it in would be artisan. A doctor is a skilled professional, and this is his shop.

Wow, you really are cranking them out, but the quality isn't suffering! Good shape, lots of deck space, and I love the stern. I approve!

Very attractive ship! Great use of the Smaug wings as sails. Nice class 1 ship. Well done!

Great log cabin. I love how you have the corners alternating the direction the logs come from. The string on the roof makes for an interesting effect. I approve!

I like it! I think the wrap-around porch is very Oleon-ish. Good roof, too!