LM71Blackbird

At least your still working! I'm a supervisor at a hardware store that has been deemed essential for the time being so I'm still getting a full work week in.

I haven't bought a LEGO set in a while, but this one needs to be on my shelf... Really looking forward to the ship portion of the build as well. I imagine there will be lots of new renditions of the ship sailing the brick seas once we all get it!

It is a standalone however, you can import models across programs.

Thanks!

Having seen a sneak peak I approve of the final outcome! This Challenge has brought out some great starts to some storylines that I am looking forward to seeing unfold!

After a large absence you certainly know how to come back with a bang! Beautiful work and an ever intriguing storyline!

A beautiful build and a heartwarming story! Great entry for Cat A!

Those poor monks! I guess no one escapes the clutches of François when sets his sights! A very clean build! I always enjoy the absence of studs on a build like this!

Great design choice with the sliding doors! Canon accepted. I second this!

Fun little build! Smart parts usage with the pipe as well!

A very nice entry for Category A! My only advice would have been to change the headgear on the guards. I would have used either the conical hats or the samurai helmets. But overall, a great build with intriguing story!

Thank you! Yes, I agree, but I don't have enough slopes in grey as of yet. Some Bricklink order in the future will change that however!

Thank you very much! I'm glad the Vietnam war jungle style came through so nicely. That was one of my inspirations while building this!

A entertaining story and a very cleanly crafted build. My MOC checklist is completed! I particularly like the sand pit.

A great fort design. Though simple in purpose, there are plenty of cool details to check out. Hopefully it doesn't get blasted to pieces by Loti or Carnite cannon fire!

As others have said, great use of color on this build! It's bright but somehow it seems like it all fits perfectly!

Thank you! This is actually my first time building a path of this gradual incline so I'm glad it turned out ok! For the rocks, I completely agree. I just use what I got though.

Nothing short of a masterpiece! Beautiful construction from base to peak!

Thank you! The terrain was both fun and a new challenge for me so I'm glad that it turned out! Thanks! Thanks! The Basement took quite a while to flesh out until I was happy with it, but I thought it added a lot to the build overall.

Thank you! I'm glad I was able to get the claustrophobic vibe across!

Awesome build Bart! This is a great idea with even better execution. Nice accompanying story to go along with it as well!

The Shogun's Tribute Not much is know about the solitary Kingdom of the Lotus in the far reaches of Southern Halos. However, one element of their society which would surely be laughed to scorn by the major constituents of the New World is the system of governing. The complex feudal system is only upheld by a select few nations who persist in following this way of life. Weaponsmith 1 by LM71Blackbird, on Flickr While the Emperor rules the land, the Shogun manages the land by way of his nobles. Weaponsmith 2 by LM71Blackbird, on Flickr Each noble is given a parcel of land to govern and protect. Weaponsmith 3 by LM71Blackbird, on Flickr The citizens must then pay a tribute to the noble in return for protection in the event of conflict. Weaponsmith 4 by LM71Blackbird, on Flickr This way of life is not embraced by all, but it is how the Loti society has been structed and rebellion from this system is not taken too kindly by the Shogun and his nobles. -------------------------------------- My entry for category A! As the Loti are supposed to be a mash up of Chinese and Japanese (who held on to the feudal system until the late 1870), I decided to go with a brief intro to the feudal system to hopefully help flesh them out some more. C&C are welcome and appreciated and thanks for looking! Some more pics of the build are in the spoiler below!

A most intriguing build indeed! Fantastic story as usual and a overall beautiful bustling port!

A fine exhibition of Corrington bravery and daring! Great build overall. While simple looking at first glance, the marshy landscape, pools of water, angled wall for cover, and all the action really make it come alive! I particularly will be copying that tree at some point. It definitely gets a from me!

10-4. I'll wait to see the verdict from the court before doing anything further. Thanks for working on clarification of the rules!