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A very basic build indeed, which does not mean it is a bad thing. You get your story across, so that works. Not to piss on your parade, but opium is neither sweet nor a plant. But if you want to grow opium poppy in Mesabi Landing: I have the parts for a medium sized plantation, which could be set up as early as mid November. If you have any ideas, suggestions, wishes or death threats linked to this, just send me a PM.

But a lighthouse is nothing like "A commerce building is a place where money and goods are exchanged." In most cases, lighthouses also were the homes of those who operated them, so maybe a "residence" would fit. I would need somebody to explain to me in detail why it could be an artisan, but I would likely uy that one as well. I just want a definite answer.

What category of property does a lighthouse fall into?

While this is correct from an outward perspective, that is not how chaotic evil/neutral characters work. Picking any fight available is really in character with the Count, and provoking such things is too.

To be fair: it is completely in character for the Count to act exactly like that. I would hate for one of my characters to be on the receiving end of Mesabis mischief, but it really adds some nice spice to the setting and its stories. Not that it counts for anything, but he definitely has my seal of approval.

The build is not overly complicated, but shows all the essential stages of cannon production. I really like that the process depicted is close to its historical counterpart - well done! That resting scene at the end (Lego City mugs!) is also funny. An overall great effort.

I am still new to this, but the Count seems to be quite a bastard. Loving the scene and the writing! For the next time you use that baseplate,could you please cover the pink prints/stickers? It detracts a lot from the otherwise solid build.

Indeed, that NPC faction guide seems to come along nicely. There is some great variation in those Mardier troops, while they clearly belong to one nation - so well done!

By the books? | Drunknok | Corrington

Glad you like it! I don't remember where I have seen that book build, but it is not of my creation.

Small educational build:

"Ha, I knew I would find you around some books!" Reinhard looked up from his read, to quickly recognise an old friend: "Harold, what a surprise! How did you make it over here, and more importantly: how did you find me?!" Harold replied: "You know the last time we worked together, on that expedition to Pan and Salleek? It must have been what, five years ago? We were well payed, as usual. It was an exciting enterprise, as usual. I felt somewhat unsatisified at the end though, which was very unusual. I can still not say what it was in detail, but I felt like I had to try something fresh, something new. Long story short: I made it to the colonies, and have never looked back since then. As we speak, my workers are busy at the docks unloading yet another ship, with me being the head of a small but profitable trading business. It turned out I am a much better merchant than explorer!" "That is all fine and dandy Harold, but how did you get to me tonight, and by the way, what is that sheet of paper in your hand?" "That is the Reinhard I remember, on spot and impatient at all times! As I tried to explain: I have a business at the docks, and naturally have my eyes and ears in quite a few places. When some of my men told me about a Royal Flagship in the port a few weeks ago, with a grumpy passenger talking the way only you would do... what did you think I would do? Of course I recognised it was you, and had some of my people look out for you. Tonight I finally had the time to follow you myself, and here you are: books around you, and what a mess you have made of the place!" "Bah, humbug! It is not my fault these new-worlders keep their libraries without any sensible order. I merely tried to educate myself on the plants and crops of the Terra Nova, but it seems to be really difficult to have it all in one place. I might have to find out more about the matter myself in, you know, field studies." "As for the paper in my hands: it is one of our local newspapers. The quality of the journalism is somewhat questionable - the writers seem to enjoy their local rum a good bit too much - but it still gives you a good overview of things happening all over Terra Nova. I thought you might find it interesting." "Oleanders and writing? Are they not too busy worshipping a sack of rice or something? I will have a look at it though, even fake news can make for a good read sometimes. But enough of this, I am happy to see you again. Given the lack of information in theses scriptures, I am afraid it might not be for too long. Where do you think I should look first if I want to get some more entries on this list of mine?" "And here I thought you would like to have a drink or two before heading off for yet another exploration. I should have known better! But well, since you asked: the captain of the ship that brought you here is about to head for the settlement of Weelond tomorrow. As far as I know, he wishes to enjoy a festivity known as "Oktobearfeast", even if I am not aware that there are bears on An Holi. For what it is worth: you might enjoy the opportunity for cultural studies, as well as the local wildlife. I was told their mission was for King's Port on Cocovia shortly after this, where you might find more plants to study. There is also a major constructionwork of the Crown going on, you might want to have a look into that." "That sounds interesting indeed. You know what? I will do it just as you said it. I have not even spent a month in this town, and already feel unsinspired. New havens it is what I am looking for! I can not by any chance move you to join me?" "No, my old friend. I have business to do here, and I also feel like my adventurous times are over. You can always rely on me here in Arlinsport, but I will stay here and build on what I have achieved so far." "So be it then. It was a pleasure seeing ou again. I guess it will not be the last time." ======================================================================================= This build (small education) is supposed to be part of a library and/or lecture room in Arlinsport. The story above tries to expand on Reinhards origin story and set up the direction for the next weeks - enough said! More pictures, including shots of the furnitures on its own and the "naked" room:

I would love a small hint towards their 60th anniversary, not a big show-off. Like a small street level shop selling... a wooden duck toy. Everybody would get the reference, but the rest of the modular would still be free for another concept.

I do not think elite units have to look overly fancy. Yes, it is fitting for the time period the BotBS is imitating. Troops had to be easily identified on large-scale battlefields of yesteryear, so distinguishing the elites by serious bling was a good idea. But "commando style" units - which I think the WTC Elites are supposed to be - can (and often should) look almost identical to regular troops. Some additional equipment and better weapons is all you really need. Personally, I would prefer the "badass version". If you want to include some more comedy elements, you can either make their captain a clown, or let some regular troops do that job.

Glad I asked first, an interesting discussion. Artisan it is then. I'm not looking for the "best bonus", but for the most fitting category.

I think both could work for a doctor, while I feel both are not that good a match for a fire brigade. I guess I will include some scene where the fire fighters lecture a local or some kids, and call it an educational building - I really do not see them as artisans!

Aaaand next one: what category do things like doctors or fire brigades belong to?

Wow! What an impressive and beautiful ship! I wish I had both the skill and the parts to build something like that, but alas, I do have not. Oleon is building up quite a fleet...

A nice little scene indeed. One thing that irritates me is the pink thing (sticker?), it really detracts from the overall great look.

Sure, why not? Apart from a comprehensive index, this is also meant to be a collection of building ideas and techniques - something the premade Lego animals do not need. But I can see a use for a collection of brickbuild animals, which can be tricky. I do not have the time for another index though. As for buildings: in my opinion a Google search for a given concept often enough does the job. I think I understand your point, but disagree. Let me explain why I do it the way I do it. The main reason for reposting is my inability to edit other peoples posts. That would be different if I was a mod on these boards - which I do not want to be. So to keep the index entries in the same style, and to update them whenever needed, each entry has to be under "my authority" in terms of user rights. It would be possible to let each contributor edit their entries as needed, but a lot of PM back and forth would be needed - an unnecessary process in my opinion. The redundancy by multiple posts with (almost) the same content is only an issue for a consecutive read-through of this thread. If you use it as intended - opening the OP, click the link for what you are interested in, read that post - there is no redundancy. In terms of in-thread discussion it is - again, in my opinion - merely an issue of scrolling over a "double post". I decided against one "monster post" full of all entries, because it would make finding specific things more difficult. You can link to specific posts in a thread, but not specific parts of a certain posts. This means that in a "monster post" you would have to scroll through a lot of text to get to the one point of interest for you. The way it is done now does not have this problem. I hope this clears things up. I'm open for further discussion, but please understand that in this thread I will keep it the way I started it.

Nothing divine about these liquids. Just good old-fasioned craftsmenship in the brewery and distillery business. Which Corrington excells at.

Excellent response. I think we understand each other.

You just proved my point. So Oleon is a bit like ISIS mixed with Bible Belt Muricans? Acknowledged...

Bah, religious fanaticsm. Boo!

Thank you for the detailed anwsers! My ideas for one small and one medium plantation are fine then. Excellent news to me!