Shadows

If it didn't happen during my time on the site, it didn't happen.

Uh huh. 50% randomly wrong. Yes, that would fit in perfectly.

Feedback is a good start, but don't just notice any negatives, check those neutrals as well. A lot of people are scared to leave an honest negative, but they'll do a neutral or even a really negatively worded positive hoping the seller doesn't retaliate. Bad sellers tend to withhold feedback so they can threaten that later (some good ones do it as well because they've had buyers try the same ploy, so it isn't automatically a bad sign if they won't leave it first). If it's a set or coming from another country, inquire about shipping first. Make sure they take the payment method you're comfortable with and aren't applying any unusual terms or fees to the sale. Ask any questions first. Ask for more pictures if there is a reason to. Get all the details you need in advance. Once you place that order, you're liable for it. If you have any doubts, write them first. If they are offended, too busy to reply, or evasive, don't buy it, simple as that. Few things are rare enough to only come along once, and it's never worth risking that kind of money if you aren't sure.

Exactly. (and fixed)

That's about it. Mafia is any game with voting and opposing sides trying to fight for dominance. Mysteries have puzzles and clues to drive the story. They usually result in a lot of deaths, but not as much by group decision as by individual mistakes. Sometimes they require you to solve the whole thing like a detective, and sometimes sheer survival through a dangerous situation is enough. We've had a few of each type here and there are more to come. This forum also hosts RPGs and Wargames, both of which will eventually be eligible for tags. The RPG side will probably get one of my dragons (maybe even the opportunity to choose). They are currently being used by the Games staff and advisors (Draggy and I carry both, plus Fangy and Quarryman have one each). In other words, playing games frequently and effectively is a good way to get a tag, but more importantly, it's a good way to get to know the members of the community, and kill them in the process.

Draggy has one as well, but his is so small you can't see it. Yes, this is the Mystery tag, and it isn't new, I just finally added one. At the moment, the best way to get one is to make sure you've won a mystery and then figure out how to get access to the area of the control panel that makes adding it possible. Don't worry, they'll be issued eventually. And yes, you're just one more of my many stalkers. Of course, I love you one and all. Now send me $1.

That has nothing to do with this topic and doesn't need to be here. The "woo, look at my pile" topic is here.

At this point I'm not understanding where the 12 parts go, but assuming they are divided into 4 groups of 3 and assembled in a logic way, they probably belong in one of these 3 configurations, which will hopefully help someone figure out where exactly to put them. I have ideas... Do any of those seem helpful?

See guys, the pretty ones can't spell. That's why you should go for the smart ones who can make waffles.

Doesn't mean it didn't happen... Design Your Own Indy Movie Contest

I'm beginning to wonder if it's just a coincidence that there are 4 spears and 4 sets of stones in that puzzle. Perhaps we should solve the puzzle first and see if the placement of the stones influences the effectiveness of the spear-levers.

I was talking about the spears. Probably.

I'm not sure we swing the same way, but I'm up for new experiences if you are.

Now if only we could find a SW forum to sponsor the same thing in LEGO. I think I'd bump it up to 1m segments though, maybe even full scenes.

I'll take the hairspray and boxers. Don't ask! I'd like to look in the bag from the jewelry store for any contents and then sniff the water for any odd smells that might indicate tampering. Naturally.

The look is still shifting like the sands of time, so keep watching!

Don't worry, they aren't very bright.