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    I think I already covered that: Sure. Nope - not going to agree on that wording. Ships are ships. A hulk moored in a harbour with some activity going on onboard like the Worchester is a perfect example of that!
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    As KB says, then you should build a ferry station and a ferry. (Or a loading dock and a barge, or whatever) And in that case, you could license the station or dock as property and the vessel as... a vessel. Of course, it all depends on how the story is. So far, I believe we have only one example of a vessel licensed as a property, and that is Tomsche's little boat of pleasure, moored in Quinnsville. No, Maxim, I don't think that will fly. If it fits as a property, it makes sense, but if it is a ship sailing it belongs in the MRCA. Precedence has been set several times. For property you HAVE to meet the stud count. I don't think we should open this discussion once more. Indeed. And not all rules need to be bent...
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    This only makes sense if the ship is permanently moored, and has some sort of activity (eg. commercial or artisan) going on onboard. Otherwise, ships belong in the MRCA. Sizes will be the same - depending on footprint.
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    Flag of the Montoya Estate: Accents: Dark red and brown.
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    Loving this gun emplacement (as I did earlier versions) and the landscaping surrounding it. The use of old yellow, light and dark tan is great, although something about the colours in the photos confuse me. Perhaps the white balance is a bit off? Not sure, though. The amount of life is very nice too, and I would have choked on my coffee had I been a victim to such vices when I saw those armed crabs! :P Great first fortification with a great pioneering feel to it. Keep it up!
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    Lovely first forage into the world of digital builds. I have heard some rumours that these "computers" are the next big thing! :P I like the house (and story) and I think it fits wonderfully,into my own thoughts on Arlinsport. The amount of rooms and utility you have managed to include on a relatively small footprint (how many studs?) is impressive, especially considering you have managed to get the always impossible stairs in too! The render is a bit too clean for my taste, but for a first try it really is very well done - I highly doubt I would have made it that far so early! :) Keep it up! (and don't even think about forgetting BoBS! Queen Anetta needs YOU to stay in the army! :P *insert pointing Anetta* )
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    Congratulations to the winners! Luckily for you all, I didn't get around to participate as you OBVIOUSLY wouldn't have had a chance! ;) That blatantly arrogant and quite obviously faulty statement aside, these were all excellent entries and it was nice to see something different in BoBS! I for one hope to see more of the underworld of Charlatan Bay in the future!
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    The Montaya estate will purchase the 4 shares. Should more be available, we may be interested in further shares. Regards Ibn al'Sayeed Estate Manager
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    Thanks for the informative post, Kurigan. Only thing I would add is that given the placement of the mast, this is certainly cutter (if the mast was much further forward, it would be a sloop). And a cutter would most definitely carry headsails. The whole idea of the cutter as a development of the sloop was to limit the size of the spanker sail to make it more manageable. To maintain speed and balance, a higher emphasis was placed on headsails. However,in this particular case, the headsails may have been taken in for repairs, or some other excuse :)
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    Admittedly, I just tried by hand to figure out her length! :P What I can't make out by your pic, LS, is what you use for benchmark/scale. I took the 1x6 tile on the quarterdeck railing for a quick reckoning, but I also underestimated Garm's last ship, so it might be a repeat of an old error. :) However, I would still say class 3F. 4 seems quite a stretch to me. :)
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    Another brilliant vessel from your hands, Garmadon. The technique you used on your larger vessel lends itself well to be scaled down, and I really like the look of her. The hull has some beautiful curves, and I like how the quarterdeck is subtly raised to allow for that pretty little cabin. The inclusion of an interior is just amazing. I would say that the hull is as wide as it can be for that length but it works. I am not too fond of the two unattached tiles at the start of the quarterdeck, though. Seems a bit like Lego heresy! The rigging is near perfect to my eyes, and you have included a lot of great details. My only comment is, that your topsail seems a bit large compared to the course (lower sail), which might be remedied by raising the yard for the course a bit. Otherwise, great work! As to rating: I can't by any reckoning get above 32 studs or so in hull-length. I think this places the vessel well within the lower end of class 3. I think it would be quite a stretch to make her a class 4. I believe this is quite a bit smaller than my class three otter, and significantly smaller than my class 4 Athena, both of which I personally think are quite good representations of their class. I mostly agree with this, but would say that in my mind, one masted vessels could be up to class 3, while two masters would be from class 2 to 5, and three masted vessels typically would be 5 or higher, although smaller schooners as such might make them class 4. But that is my personal evaluation based on a benchmark of a 6th rate frigate being class 6 and on the current vessels licensed.
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    Another part of the Strada Maxima has been completed. 32x64 = 2048 studs. Entry to B) Construction Works
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    On its way, the Strada Maxima intersects with multiple smaller roads. These crossings naturally become centres of activity, and often taverns, stables, or small shops shoot up. At this particular junction in the middle of an agricultural area, something out of the ordinary is under construction. While most Eslandians worship nothing but profits, there are those who still maintain a degree of piety. And on top of that, many foreigners visiting Nellisa will be searching for a place of worship. Therefore, an unknown organisation rumoured to be of Olean origin is financing the construction of a temple at this intersection of the Strada Maxima and a smaller rural north-south road. It is right in the middle of the famous cotton fields of Nellisa, and the farmers are typically more pious than the city-dwellers. Already, light is on in the finished ground floor, where a priest is hosting the first ceremony, while workmen are hard at work erecting the towers that will lead weary travellers to this sanctuary. On the road this morning, we see an Eslandian official rushing past in his small carriage towards some surely very important rendezvous, a group of soldiers escorting a prisoner, a native woman with her child, and a trader, who earlier that day suffered an accident with a broken wheel. Besides the road, apart from the construction site, a young boy is rustling chickens, while a farmer tends his cotton. ___________________________________ Another entry for the Strada Maxima mini-challenge. Wanted to try out a small construction site for the subchallenge. I couldn't seem to get the light right, but on the upside, it looks a bit like sunset. C&C welcome.
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    The Royal Society has opened a school in King's Harbour. (Large education)
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    King's Harbour was growing rapidly, and many of the soldiers, sailors and merchants had started bringing in their wives, and with their wives came their children as well. And while initially some of the kids, in highly un-Corlander fashion, enjoyed not having to go to school, the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy quickly remedied this. While the city administration donated a large plot of land in the planned residential areas, the Royal Society has constructed a large school building, and will be sponsoring it going forward. Ensuring education for the young is an important objective of the Society, to ensure that the scientists of tomorrow are groomed from a young age. Winston Fitzherbert the 3rd, fellow of the Society, will be schoolmaster for the children of King's Harbour, and his stern but fair teaching style is appreciated widely amongst both kids and parents. Just now, the kids are arriving for the first day of teaching, being welcomed by the schoolmaster and the groundskeeper. A few of the kids are running late, rushing not to be reprimanded by their new schoolmaster. On the first floor, the classroom is located. Below the classroom, a large library and study houses activities of more advanced students and fellows of the Society, and in the sidewing, an archive is to hold records and specimens collected by various expeditions for further study. Additionally, the groundskeeper has a small house by the gate, awarded for long services as assistant to a fellow of the Society. _____________________________________________________________ Large educational facility for King's Harbour, which will be licensed by the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy. C&C welcome.
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    Great rendition of a surprisingly mundane challenge of the roads of the day, Silentwolf! The handcart for the chickens, the small coach, and the hunter are all great details, and the road is very well made. The story is well written too. On the last look, I noticed the picnic blanket, which made me smile! Lastly, I am happy to see more of the ownership on Corlander hands!
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    @Capt WolfLooks good, Captain. I am not sure I would move the gunports any higher, though. However, I do agree with Legostone on the rigging - and the lower mast of the main looks to have the right height. I will be looking forward to seeing how you continue with the bow from there.
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    Why not just let the PM have tie-breaking powers? Give him x number of regular votes, plus tie-breaking power. Then there is actually some power in the position.
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    Thank you, Capt Wolf - I entirely agree that we often forget that war isn't (just) a game. And this is one of my first builds in a while with so much focus on landscaping, so I am happy you like it. Finding the tools of the trade was quite a challenge, but I found some stuff here and there! The Royal Society aims to help those in need of aid. (But is run on donations... *cough cough*) Thanks, Titus! I am sure both the Society and Corrington will be happy if only you remember that we came to your aid in your time of need. One can only hope that the shock of the wound makes one oblivious to the pain of being sawed in! But yes, the gruesome conflict between Eslandola and Mardier is taking its toll on the lives of those poor soldiers. Wars are fought by young men, on the orders of the old... Thank you, sir. I am pretty sure that isn't my design, though. Just cant remember where I saw it first. How typical of an Eslandian to look for egoistic motives for everything! I will let it be known that the Society is there not for the sake of the generals or politicians who started this war, but for the soldiers who are fighting it. And thanks - with the scale minifigs give us, the medical knowledge at the time, and the lego-tools available, it took some thinking to fill up! And none of these beds are meant to be comfy. They are, in the best Corlander manner, meant to be utilitarian! Afterall, this is a mobile field hospital, which is moving with the fronts. (although they do not seem to have been moving for quite some time... )
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    Great looking clinic, Puvel! The exterior is absolutely lovely, but all the interior detailing is the highlight for me. I love irregular the cut-away too!
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    Wouldn't it best be handled by the constituency of the seat? I mean, if the Maestro candidate resigns, I am pretty sure Maestro would oppose having anyone else appoint the successor.
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    @Legostone: Looking great so far! I think the hull has some very nice shapes, and I will be looking forward to seeing more! (The first rate is looking interesting too... ) I am happy to hear you have reworked the figurehead a bit, though. Nice little tool - I might try that out if I ever decide actually building from a sketch! @Kolonialbeamter: Thanks - I am happy to hear you are starting to like her Those arches are in fact one of my favourite parts! The galley was just a small piece of procrastination, but I think I will finish her at some point. La Gloire is looking really nice - the colours are very well chosen, and the proportions are great. I am wondering how strong such a construction would actually be "in the brick", though, as it looks a bit flimsy with all those hinges. @kurigan I think the Fregata Grossa vs. SOTL is mainly a linguistic issue, more than rooted in any differences in the designs, just like your example with the word "ship". As to the doubled mast on the Galley, that was due to a lack of bricks - and I wanted to get the proportions to check the position of the mast and yard. It doesn't look half bad, though, and I might maintain it, but then again, it is a WIP. @gedren_y Great seeing you didn't just put your idea away! I think KB addressed the most interesting points, and will be looking forward to seeing more of your progress! And yeah, I blame @Maxim I! The Margot will indeed go down into the books of legend as the spark that ignited the fire!
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    @blackdeathgr: Thanks for the heads up! @Maxim I: The Montoya Estate might well be interested. Send me a PM to discuss it further.
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    That is a great looking frigate, Franco. The elegantly curved hull is very well done, and I really love that cabin. The amount of mini-figs is spot on, showing a lively scene without hiding too many details. The hull could perhaps be a bit lower, but construction-wise that might be hard to achieve. As to presentation, putting up too pictures that close with no framing made me look at it twice; The angles were all wrong until I realised it was two pictures. I will agree with KB. The hull is fabulous, and now it is time to look to the rigging, if you really want to get to the next level. I would suggest taking a picture or drawing of a real life frigate to see the proportions of their rig. Right now, it is a bit unbalanced. I think your lower masts are too tall, and your lower sails (the courses) thus hang too high. They should reach from the lowest yardarm to just above the deck and be about twice as wide as they are tall (goes for all square sails, more or less. It should be the only sail on the lower mast. Above the courses (lower sails) you would have the tops, where the topmasts are connected to the lower masts. On the topmasts, you have the next square sail (the topsails) which are close to the same size as the courses, and reach from their own yardarm to the lower yardarm. Rinse and repeat with the topgallant masts and the topgallant sails. If you then want an even higher rig, you can add royals over the topgallants. The sails are largest on the main mast, but almost as large on the foremast. The mizzen mast is a bit different, as it normally has a spanker sail, and sometimes no square-course. Was this of any help? Basically, you have more or less the right sails, but their proportions are a bit off. You are well on your way towards being a veteran ship-builder. (And next you have a WIP, you are welcome to post some pics in the Shipwrights Guild Hall for some tips and tricks on rigging. I am also convinced you can get advice in PM's, but by taking it "out in public" everyone else can benefit too! Great work! BTW, second-hand bookstores could be a good source of old books on sailing ships and rigging. For my last birthday, I got a great book with detailed drawings of details, names of spars, rigging, hull-construction, etc.
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    I think this is fairly accurate, Kwatchi. Not to be facetious, but we hardly know better than you do. We are working on it, and will hopefully be able launch something soon-ish. Especially the Corlanders amongst us are getting impatient, as our main source of income is the MRCA... The issue is that we are not working on a fixed amount of hours and can't really give a timeline for developments.
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