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    I have done several sizes of circular builds in LDD. The geometry of LEGO will not allow for a truly circular curve that lines up in the way you wish. You would need to calculate the curve as part of a near circular ellipse, or the apex curve of a parabola, and the points along the curve would be the centers of the hinges rather than the studs. I haven't the mathematics background to calculate this myself, but I understand enough geometry to see the problem. There is an easier solve, and that is the curved section of wall not connect to both straight sections, but simply sits against one wall. This is easy to do with the hinge control tool, but perfect angular calculation goes out the proverbial window.
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    For all his aspersions, I take note that Mr. Sholmes doesn't even contemplate that the Crahaish neh Triuri could be involved. He does see duplicity in the actions of the Order of the Faith, though. Interesting.
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    A well done brick-built hull, but it is her name that has my attention. Did it by chance come from the book Peacekeeper by Laura E. Reeve? Lieutenant Colonel Jacinthe Voyage?
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    This has been a most distracting interlude of ifs, might-have-beans, assumptions, and secret money, but on to other matters. I have some things that I would like to have added the History and Religion sections of the BOBS lore, chiefly about the Crahaish neh Triuri. Once I have done a full write-up, to whom should I send it?
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    About the word 'mate'; some of us can affect enough of an accent to make not odd sounding, but then we'd have to keep up that accent. Something to note for Brits; some Americans, particularly those who identify as southern, will take offense at being called 'Yank'.
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    Truachesh settlers will be happy to hear that proper pipes can be found outside the mainland. Does the factory offer repair work on older pipes?
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    I see a number of good ideas, but if we can set aside the name Castle for a spell, I have an idea. Fables, a theme centered around classical tales from various cultures. Mostly folklore, but some based on real historical figures and events. Examples: The Labors of Heracles (proper Grecian name) - A full wave could come out of this. Jason and the Argonauts - A few sets including the Argo. The Labyrinth The Trojan Horse Marathon Beowulf - This could give a full wave. A Lego Grendel wouldn't be hard. The Epic of Gilgamesh - Maybe, as I'm not as conversant with the material. Journey to the West - I have little knowledge of Asian folklore, but material from this could be applicable, and has seen major media adaptations. The Arthurian Saga - Obviously, but sanitized like everything else. The Welsh version is the way I'd go, so I can get a Taliesin minifig. Robin Hood - Another obvious choice. Vercingetorix - Gaul vs. Rome Boudicca - Celts vs. Rome This could be the overhaul that Lego historical fantasy needs. The varied subject matter would also give TLG the ability to avoid overlap with other themes.
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    Nice Dodgeball reference!
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    I'm still around, but haven't built for GOH for a while. BOBS has much of my focus, but I hope to finally finish Quest for the Egg. It won't be the grand build I had planned originally. Once that is done, I may try to pick up other story threads down the road.
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    There are lots of those around. I use a number of Brickarms and Brickforge.
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    I'm rereading Watchmen and the recent prequel graphic novels Before Watchmen.
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    I think the phrase you're looking for is, "I dare ya!"
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    Understood and accepted. I have edited the Consort's Duty class claim and stats plan accordingly.
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    My HP tablet, along with a mouse, needs an external keyboard to have full LDD function. I have it on my tablet, though, because it can run the rendering program, where my netbook cannot.
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    One more option for education is an observatory; see my example.
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    I don't think there is a webform for the intro posting, just the DBs when the name is added to the accounting list. As to ship licensing, the new system isn't in place yet, so waiting on doing so is probably best anyway. Ship income comes from participation in the MRCA, which is still being reworked.
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    I would dispute this. I think her 5 rating should stand. The Firefly has a longer deck and hull, more sails, and more arms than the Consort's Duty (already classed as a 5). The Consort's Duty only appears longer because of the over-long bowsprit and overhanging sail.
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    I doubt the word 'mammoth' was being used to describe an actual fig, but to describe the previous hint itself. The hint being something to do with the Fourth of July, plausibly a firework costume.
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    I've never understood how a Flickr group works, and don't have any interest in bothering. I try to make links to previous builds of mine part of the stories I post, where I can. I also try to use the registration thread the way it was meant to be used. I group links to the builds I post in the same month together, editing the month's post. To advertise, I use the Eslandola faction thread, and when needed the settlement thread. Indexing builds beyond that can get cumbersome. I have some information indexing to do, so that the Crahaish neh Triuri can be understood well enough. Hopefully what I get compiled can be added to the BOBS lore.
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    The Lego Movie 2 CMF? From what I know about digital animation, the designs will have long been settled. The images look like high quality renders. That series should come before Series19.
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    Yellow skin!?!
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    Ooh! Doctor Strange reference!
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    Consort Taliesin the Lightbringer skips through the Trador contingent camp, offering blessings as he goes. He sidles up to Lord Damaximus' tent, and slips inside. "Ah, good," he says quickly, "I have a message for you from High Priestess Ylsbeth the Starcatcher." He passes the letter over, and then slips back out. Taliesin returns to skipping as he returns to the Crahaish neh Triuri camp. ------- To Lord Damaximus of Stedor, Trador, and many points in-between, As you should know, the Crahaish neh Triuri will be financing the resettlement in Trador of many Truachesh laborers and craftspersons once the relief work has completed. When this is done, it is my intention to hold in your fair island port a blessing ceremony for all those who contributed to the war relief effort in Nova Malto. Your attendance at such a ceremony would be most welcome. Respectively, Ylsbeth the Starcatcher, High Priestess of the Crahaish neh Triuri
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    When is the mystery licensed CMF expected to be in stores? Fantastic Beasts 2 is slated for Nov. 18, 2018.
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    Thanks all. Yes, I rushed the photography. Most of this build had been on my table for about two months. The 'Allo 'Allo usage had always been part of the plan, but a number of things changed over time, so I had to adapt the story on the fly. Yes, part of René's backstory is being an unwilling resistance member. That resistance being in contact with Garvey Intelligence, as much the bunglers as the British in the show. Worse in fact, because it seems Garvey neglected to inform Eslandola that Malto was even an issue. Now the war is over, and life goes on.
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