Ayrlego

I'm really enjoying this story, and the build compliments it nicely. The wall texturing is particularly nice and I do like the minifig combinations. Looking forward to the continuation!

Updated with a new map to clarify a slight miscalculation in the island's location by the map makers. Also now with a new (and significantly redcoat-ish) name to reflect the new locations ability to be developed into a major naval port.

When I saw it I assumed it was an attempt to automate some of the potential property bonuses. I was excited that the bonus system was getting some love, now you tell me it might be an error! I figured when I licensed my art and culture property and saw it that if you weren't attempting to 'unlock' a bonus, you simply checked the last box which was something like 'bonus N/A'.....

The Department of Time has come to Mooreton Bay with the opening of a Bell Tower in the central square. Licensed as a small cultural building.

This is my take on @Bregir's excellent Department of Time concept. I really liked the idea last year when he posted it, I feel it is really appropriate for our great nation! Thus I have always been planning one for Mooreton Bay! This build is a modification of a medieval tower I built for Lands of Roawia, but in actual fact I had planned the bell tower first... Anyway I have been duel purposing alot of builds of late, but my build list has so much in it, and my building time has shrunk as I have started a new role with longer hours at work. I hope no body minds, but I figure I have to be smart if I'm to build everything I want! Anyway here is the build, with the description of the Department of Time by Bregir below. UPDATED PIC WITH NEW ROOF AS SUGGESTED IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! ORIGINAL VERSION FOR COMPARISON: Licensed as a small art and culture building in Mooreton Bay.

So just to clarify regarding this part of the build form. If we intend on licensing the build, do we still check the 'build is licensable' box? Or if we check this box, then licence the build in the property form, does that (incorrectly) count +2 for settlement size? Does that make sense?

I second this! You promised big, and have come through. This should be awesome!

Count me in!

I agree. The whole concept is huge and I'm glad I signed up at the start, as I think trying to work out how to jump in now must be very intimidating. Firstly, for now ignore the Introduction and Starting thread. Start at the thread linked below, everything you need is linked there Captain Genaro is right, starting shouldn't be too difficult, just create a primary character and backstory and go for it. Before you can do that of course, you need to pick a faction! Deciding on faction can be a difficult decision. The first couple of posts in each of the faction threads are a good starting point. No need to read further than the first page however. Given your nautical expertise, I'd guess you'd be right at home in any of the factions. In my mind the differences between them can be summarised as below: Corrington: Redcoats. (inspired mainly so far by elements of historic Great Britain) Science and the enlightenment are main focuses for Corrington, and our main income is from our strong merchant fleet. Of course a dependence on our merchants has meant a focus on a strong navy to protect them. Thus far we have preferred diplomacy over force. We have bonuses for educational buildings. (We'd of course be honoured to have you! ) Olean: Bluecoats. (inspired mainly so far by elements of historic France) Religion, the arts and culture are the main focuses for Olean. They also have developed a decent merchant fleet and a strong navy. Like Corrington, they seem to favour diplomacy over force. Although Olean and Corrington were supposed to be bitter rivals, relations have been amicable thus far. Olean has bonuses for art/culture buildings. Eslandola: Greenbacks. (inspired by elements of historic Spain/Portugal, The Netherlands and even sometimes trade republics like Venice, Milan or Lubeck.) Their politics are chaotic, at times they appear more a loose confederation of merchant barons than a civilised nation. From the outside it appears that a trio of very powerful trade companies control everything, although they bicker amongst themselves just as much as they aggressively advance their interests in the new world. Probably the most active faction (in terms of builders). They are currently in a war with one of the largest NPC nations, Mardier. A war that, despite what they tell you, they technically started Eslandola have bonuses for commercial buildings. Sea Rats: Pirates. Basically your wildcard, these men and women have rejected the 'civilised' societies and make their own way in the new world, owing allegiance to no central authority. Some try to pursue legitimate businesses, others live a life of plunder and piracy. Pretty much room here for any flavour of character you like. Sea Rats have cheaper ship licenses and bonuses for artisan buildings. Of course they are just my general impressions. Someone is sure to tell me off for equating each faction to a real life faction, but that is how I see it. Of course you don't need to be bound by any of the above! The basics of the maritime component of the economic game system can be found here: The basics for the land based component of the economic game system can be found here: Again, you don't have to participate in the EGS, or you can opt to jump in at a later date. Anyway hopefully this long post has helped and not confused matters further! I think if you can choose a faction, the best thing would just be to create a charactor and work it out as you go. We'll all help out when it comes to licensing your first ship/property! And there are plenty of tycoons around to loan/donate some doubloons to get you started!

Greetings valiant Eslandolans. The glorious forces of Corrington that were temporary visiting your settlement have now left the isle after unsuccessful attempts to mediate between your great faction and the old empire of Mardier. They have left behind some temporary fortifications that may be absorbed into your settlement if you so desire. (ie you can use the following builds as additional non-licensed builds to boost your settlements trade value if you want ) March of the Grenadiers and New Orders

New settlements have been established; Jameston on Celestia and Fort Royal on Garma's Key. Long Live the Queen!

Yeah, that is a great idea for attaching the roof - Like blackdeathgr says, so simple, yet I never considered it..... Good job!

I love the quay and gate, everything just works really well. The style of the gate is particularly interesting to me. The yacht however steals the show. She is magnificent! That hull!! You should definitely license her for survey work around the East Prio Sea, maybe in the name of the new settlement of Fort Royal?

Thanks All! Like I said above, I totally ripped it off from flickr, link above. The detail shot that Lego Monster (Ed Diment) provides below shows how it works, all his genius! I actually recreated it in LLD when I was away from my Lego last November, then ordered the slopes from BL when I got home. US Navy Whaler secrets of the build by Ed Diment, on Flickr

I agree with Bregir, although I'm not a big fan of the supernatural in the game, these stories of yours hit the right mix for me. Also, the build and photography are great!

Name: Jameston Ownership: Corrington Crown Location: Celestia Mayor: TBD Who can own property in Jameston: Anyone Who can freebuild in Jameston: Anyone Jameston Settlement Thread ------- Name: Port Woodhouse Ownership: Corrington Crown Location: Garma's Key Mayor: Colonel Andrew Howe (NPC) Who can own property in Fort Royal: Anyone (With permission of the Governor) Who can freebuild in Mooreton Bay: Anyone Fort Royal Settlement Thread

Name: Port Woodhouse Ownership: The Crown of Corrington Location: Garma's Key, in the Garma Strait, East Prio Sea Map: Mayor: Trade Value: See account summary Town Bank: See account summary Town Income per turn/Town Expenses per turn: 146DB/100DB Who can own property in Port Woodhouse: Anyone Who can freebuild in Port Woodhouse: Anyone Description: Port Woodhouse is a settlement located on the small but strategically important island of Garma's Key. Garma's Key is a small low laying island located astride the Garma Strait that separates the Islands of Celestia and Cascadia. The sea directly around the key is shallow and hosts coral reefs, but the south eastern coast is deep enough to harbour larger ships. It is on the south western coast where the settlement has been established. This strategic position guards the entrance to Safety Bay, a large deep water bay in which an entire fleet could easily shelter. The settlement itself sits on the most southern point of Garma's Key and the adjacent small tear-dropped shaped island just to the south has been earmarked for the sight of giant fortifications to guard the entry to Safety Bay. A naval base is also being established to protect Corlander commerce in the region. The settlement's purpose as a naval and military outpost, together with its unsuitability for cash-crop agriculture, have resulted in it being dwarfed in size by neighbouring commercial settlements such as Jameston and Mesabi Landing. Despite this, Port Woodhouse looks to be growing into the administrative capital and the seat of Corlander Colonial government in the Paradise Islands. The crabs that are abundant on the island are prized for the taste of their meat, and the island has quickly become known for the quantity of it's seafood. Properties licensed to exploit this have been observed to make a slightly larger profit than other similar properties. Original Information: Builds in Port Woodhouse Please help us out by posting your a link to your Port Woodhouse builds in this thread. Licensee is Listed after the type of licence. Properties: 59/61 Size for EGS purposes - Level 8 'City' Required for Level 16 'Large City': TBA Artisans: 12 Pottery Workshop,small artisan, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) Armoury, medium artisan, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Heffrington's Inn, medium artisan, RSND (+2 settlement size) Swordsmith, medium artisan, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Cavalry Stables, large artisan, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Supply Depot, medium artisan, Corrington (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Commerce: 12 Crabber's Rock, medium commerce, Ayrlego (+2 settlement size) Seafood Stall, small commerce, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) ETTC Office, medium commerce, ETTC (+2 settlement size) Adminstrative Offices, large commerce, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Fortified Warehouse, medium commerce, Justsomebrix, (+2 settlement size) Palm Island Outpost, medium commerce, Corrington (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Post Office, large commerce, Corrington (via BricksbyPidy) (+3 settlement size) Factories: 16 Brickworks, large factory, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Pump Station, small factory, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Grenadier's Forge, medium factory, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Guarded Cannon Foundry, Royal factory, Port Woodhouse (via BricksbyPidy) (+10 settlement size) Residences: 10 Infantry Barracks, medium residence, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Blackwood's Lodgings, medium residence, Ayrlego (+2 settlement size) Officer's Barracks, small residence, Legonaut (+1 settlement size) Private Residence, small residence, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Fortified Barracks, large residence, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Private residence, small residence, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Art and Culture: 5 Gallows, small culture, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Customs Office, small culture, Corrington (via Puvel) (+1 settlement size) Military Planning Office, large culture, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Educational: 7 Naval Medicine Research Centre, medium education, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Office of the Royal Corps of Engineers, small education, Lord Buckethead (+1 settlement size) Bayonet Drill, small education, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) Naval Intelligence Office, large education, Corrington (via evancelt) (+3 settlement size) Plantations: 1 Farm House, small plantation, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Mines: Forts: 5 Tower Battery, medium fort, Port Woodhouse (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Fort Edwards, large fort, Corrington (via Legonaut) (+3 settlement size) Troops: 1st Battalion, Queen's Mardierian Legion Other Buildings: The Arrival of Edward Brown, Legonaut (+1 settlement size) Vessels stationed here: Other related builds:

Name: Jameston Ownership: The Crown of Corrington Location: Celestia, East Prio Sea Map: Mayor: Trade Value: see accounts spreedsheet Town Bank: see accounts spreedsheet Town Income per turn/Town Expenses per turn: 230DB/150DB Who can own property in Jameston: Anyone Who can freebuild in Jameston: Anyone Description: Corrington's jewel of the Prio Seas, Jameston is a melting pot of cultures and powerhouse of commerce. Established on the 15th January 617, the first Corlanders landed in a large sheltered bay located on the western shores of Celestia. Rich with natural resources, Jameston was the first Corlander settlement in the Prio Sea, named after Queen Annetta's Grandfather, King James IV of Corrington. Located on the southern shore of Vanilla Bay, Jameston swiftly became one of the quickest growing settlements in the Empire and developed it's own unique style. Early buildings tended to have sturdy lower floors built out of locally produced stone, while colourful timber framed upper stories add a rainbow of colours not normally associated with Corrish settlements. As the settlement developed, the trend has been for more brick buildings rendered in citrus colours of greens, yellows and oranges. The small Alfred River empties into Vanilla bay at the site of the settlement, and upstream large tracts of fertile land have been cleared for sugar cane plantations. Jameston is one of the leading producers of sugar in the new world, and is the site of a Royal Sugar plantation. To the east of the settlement, think verdant jungle covers the land and here vanilla plants can be found growing naturally throughout the jungles. Corrish settlers were quick to exploit this valuable spice, the second most expensive spice known to man second only to saffron. Businesses taking advantage of the islands abundant vanilla plants are known to give investors a bonus in profits. Celestia holds perhaps the largest diversity of orchids yet seen in the world and the jungles are splashed with their bright and vibrant colours. Towards the end of 617, a rush of settlers flocked to Jameston in search of the rumoured 'Superb Orchid'. Hundreds of new species of flora and fauna were discovered and several species in particular have been labelled as the 'Superb Orchid'. It was during these expeditions that several sites were found with ruins of a long forgotten civilisation, thought to be related to the Myzec on the neighbouring island of Cascadia. A hub for the East Terran Trading Company (ETTC), Jameston hosts the majority of company military forces. ETTC troops mainly consist of mercenaries hired from the southern Nizami satrapies of the Molokoi Empire. These men are mostly drawn from the Nizam ethnic group and sign into the ETTC military for 15 years with the promise of immediate Corlander citizenship and a parcel of land in the colonies on retirement. In addition they are allowed to bring up to 5 family members with them to the new world. As such, Jameston hosts a large ethnic Nizami group who tend to live together in the south eastern section of the settlement which has become known as the Nizami Quarter. ETTC forces are mainly comprised of infantry; known as sepoys, but a small unit of lancers also compliments the force. Original Information: Builds in Jameston Please help us out by posting your a link to your Jameston builds in this thread. Licensee is Listed after the type of licence. Properties: 246/300 Size for EGS purposes - Level 32 'Grand City' Required for Level 64 Capital City: TBA Artisans: 33 Tailor's Shop, small artisan, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) Barbershop, small artisan, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) The Lavender Inn, medium artisan, Ayrlego (+2 settlement size) The Garnet Inn, medium artisan, Drunknok (+2 settlement size) Basement House, small artisan, Elostirion (+1 settlement size) Captain's Daughter Inn, medium artisan, Jameston (via Blackdeathgr) (+2 settlement size) The Gilded Cup, large artisan, Gideon (+3 settlement size) The Captain's Daughter Inn, medium artisan, Mike S (+2 settlement size) The Colonist Inn, medium artisan, Faladrin (+2 settlement size) Jameston Haberdasher, small artisan, Spud the Viking (+1 settlement size) WTC Stand, small artisan, Drunknok (+1 settlement size) Wainwright, large artisan, Ayrlego (+3 settlement size) Alehouse, medium artisan, Jameston (+2 settlement size) Merrynight Tavern, large artisan, Ayrlego (+3 settlement size) Small Tavern, small artisan, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) The Sergeant's Arms, small artisan, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Sepoy Armoury, medium artisan, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Spice Merchant's Workshop, medium artisan, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Commerce: 44 Office of the Allcock Trading Company, small commerce, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) Lighthouse and Pilot's Station, medium commerce, Jameston (+2 settlement size) WTC Warehouse, medium commerce, Mesabi (+2 settlement size) 'Soldiers' Wharf, small commerce, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) Chocolate Shop, medium commerce, Ayrlego (+2 settlement size) MAESTRO Office, small commerce, MAESTRO (via Maxim I), (+1 settlement size) Autumn Trading House, large commerce, Jameston (+3 settlement size) Post Office, small commerce, Jameston (+1 settlement size) Royal Society of Navigation and Discovery Headquarters, large commerce, RSND (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Warehouse of the RSND, medium commerce, RSND (via Drunknok) (+2 settlement size) Local Harbour Administration, medium commerce, LM71 Blackbird (+2 settlement size) Stores Detail, small commerce, RSND (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Dockyard, large commerce, Ayrlego (+3 settlement size) Spud's wharf, small commerce, Spud the Viking (+1 settlement size) Dock scene, small commerce, undisclosed owner (+1 settlement size) Spice Market, small commerce, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Customs Post, medium commerce, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) Bakery, small commerce, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Altonian Colonial Company, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Dockside Customs Office, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Royal Rum Transport Company, Royal Commerce, ETTC (Via BricksbyPidy/DeathCap) (+10 settlement size) Factories: 37 Sugar Factory, medium factory, Drunknok (+2 settlement size) Bottle Factory, medium factory, Mesabi (+2 settlement size) Jameston Distillery, large factory, Professor Thaum (+3 settlement size) WTC Musket Factory, medium factory, Mesabi (+2 settlement size) WTC Gunpowder Factory, medium factory, Mesabi (+2 settlement size) Fish Drying Factory, large factory, Ayrlego (+3 settlement size) Sugar Press, medium factory, Ayrlego (+2 settlement size) Vanilla Sorting Plant, large factory, ETTC (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Domesticated Elephants, medium factory, ETTC (via Ayrlego) (+2 settlement size) ETTC Sugar Mill, large factory, ETTC (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Rum Distillery, large factory, BricksbyPidy (+3 settlement size) Royal Barrels and Crate Factory, Royal Factory, Jameston (via BricksbyPidy) (+10 settlement size) Residences: 89 Governor's temporary office, small residence, Ayrlego (+1 settlement size) CSC Plantation House, royal residence, Corrington (+10 settlement size) ETTC Sepoy Barracks, small residence, Jameston (+1 settlement size) Pied-à-terre, small residence, Professor Thaum (+1 settlement size) Temporary Diplomatic Office, small residence, Flavius Gratian (+1 settlement size) Converted Warehouse, small residence, Spud the Viking (+1 settlement size) Residential Wing, Montoya House, medium residence, Royal Society of Natural Philosophy (via Bregir) (+2 settlement size) Uncle's Tree House, small residence, Kai NRG (+1 settlement size) Stone residence, small residence, Flavius Gratian (+1 settlement size) Wooden residence, small residence, Flavius Gratian (+1 settlement size) Lapis Lazuli House, medium residence, Evancelt (+2 settlement size) Residence of Abdul Nazir, small residence, Brickwolf (+1 settlement size) Art and Culture: 8 Temple of Poseidon, small art and culture, Jameston (+1 settlement size) Oleon Consulate, medium art and culture, KotZ (+2 settlement size) White Glove Order (WGO) Lodge, small art and culture, Sir Stig (+1 settlement size) Grand Entrance Arch, Montoya House, small art and culture, Royal Society of Natural Philosophy (via Bregir) (+1 settlement size) Cascadian Temple Ruins, large art and culture, Corrington (via Ayrlego) (+3 settlement size) Educational: 17 The Academy for the Science of Sugar, large education, Drunknok (+3 settlement size) Schoolhouse, medium education, Brickwolf (+2 settlement size) Montoya House, large education Royal Society of Natural Philosophy (via Bregir) (+3 settlement size) Museum of Natural Sciences, large education, Drunknok (+3 settlement size) Botanical Gardens, large education, Elostirion, (+3 settlement size) Spud's Home of Indigenous Antiquities, small education, Spud the Viking (+1 settlement size) Plantations: 18 Vanilla plantation, medium plantation, ETTC, (+2 settlement size) Sugar plantation, royal plantation, Corrington, (+10 settlement size) Sugar plantation, small plantation, Ayrlego, (+1 settlement size) Bees and Honey, medium plantation, Elostirion, (+2 settlement size) Cotton Plantation, large plantation, Elostirion, (+3 settlement size) Mines: Forts: 3 Queen's Head Battery, small fort, Jameston (via Ayrlego) (+1 settlement size) Fort Totie, medium fort, Jameston (via Spud the Viking) (+2 settlement size) Troops: see account sheet Other Buildings: Vessels stationed here: Other related builds: Surveying Celestia, Freebuild, Ayrlego

Updated! Thanks Silentwolf. All, we still need x2 factories to automatically upgrade to the next level. Any ideas?

Oh well, salt is still quite important, if not that valuable! The prospecting build is very well done. I really like it! You could probably easily expand this build to be the mine itself?

So how would this work, as in - how do you determine if a settlement has a warship to guard it? Does the vessel have to be active in the zone of the settlement (and only that zone) for the relevant MRCA? Is there a mission type you would select? For example Mooreton Bay currently has two small forts and a company of troops. If I wanted to add a dedicated guard ship, what would I need to do?

After his brief stop in Stormhaven, Major Dirk Allcock and his expedition have continued to their destination in the East Prio Sea. Here they have began to explore the islands that have been claimed by Corrington, namely Celestia, Cascadia and Garma's Key. He has slowly, yet methodically, made his away along the coast line, and has made a series of preliminary charts. Soon he will have compiled a preliminary map of Queen Annetta's latest possessions, complete with recommendations for future settlements. His main focus has been on Celestia. A much larger island than any claimed by Corrington so far, it is covered with verdant and thick jungle, much thicker and wetter than the colonies in the Sea of Thieves area. Large mountain ranges are visible in the interior. For now he has identified the site he believes is the most suitable for Corrington's first settlement in the Prio Seas. On the Western side of the Island, a large spit of land forms a huge natural harbour that he has dubbed Vanilla Lagoon after the abundance of the valuable epiphyte growing amongst the trees of the jungle on the leeward side of the bay. On the Southern side of the bay, opposite the promitory formed by the southernmost point of the spit, the jungle thins on a flat plain. It is here Dirk plans on establishing Jameston, named for Queen Annetta's Grandfather, King James IV of Corrington. Here he can be seen making landing on one of the beaches to the east of the settlement site. --- I've been planning this one since October but it just never seemed to come together. Several large BrickLink orders of 1x2 trans-blue tiles later and the motivation of the need for the scene for both the RPGs that I participate in, and here it is (finally). Jameston will be established shortly, and Major Allcock will be planning a mini-challenge to explore into the interior hopefully soon. The boat design is from Lego Monster's US Navy whaler on flickr, although the seating is quite fragile, the hull holds together well!

Great idea to use the clips on the top of the palm tree to attach the leaves at different angles. What piece are they attached too?

Lovely little build Bregir! Come join me on Celestia! We have one of the largest islands in the Prio Sea to explore!

Thanks all for the comments! Ahh, I knew I'd seen the axe head used as a plough somewhere, but couldn't find it again for reference/credit.... Probably because I was looking on flickr... Sorry! It's from BrickForge, they do them in several colours I think the bulkiness of their cows suits a plough driving beast well! Hmmm, I actually hadn't thought of this, I assumed (possibly incorrectly) that they would use gravity to channel the water down from a higher dam, but now you've mentioned it I'm not sure that's right....