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    Nice revamp, captain! She is almost as pretty as her sister! ;) A small note: "Main foresail" is a contradiction in terms. "Fore", "main" or "mizzen" denotes the mast which the sail is on, and from bottom upwards on each (square-rigged) mast you have the sails "course", "topsail", and "topgallant". (And as far as I remember, the next one is called the "royal" but I would have to look that up) I believe what you were looking for was "fore topsail". :)
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    Wee-lond is turning out to be not so wee after all! This is a very fine mansion, and one can only congratulate the new governor on both position and residence. Stately indeed! I really like the garden and driveway, and the kitchen in its own wing is a very nice touch. The white and yellow go well together (and were it not for captain Braunsfeld, I should say surprisingly well), and the amount of detailing is just perfect, without making it too ornamental. And I too like the little tower and widowswalk. Perhaps one should visit weelond one day! I only wonder... It seems you have collected a group of... Democrats may be too repulsive a word... But at least revolutionaries, who are rumoured to be conspiring against their king!
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    Breshaun is surely shaping out to be a high style settlement, and brings the grandeur of Oleon to the colonies. It looks like something that would be in relation to a royal or governmental palace - perhaps you will grace us with some of its surroundings at some point? The low Fleur-de-lis hedges are brilliant, as is the staircase. Very well done all around!
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    Well, I just want to chime in with the choir and say that this is a brillant scene, with great attention to detail and brilliant composition. Well done!
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    I just stumbled upon an interesting ressource on different vessel types. I haven't quite explored it yet, but thought some might find it interesting.
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    Montoya and Cooke has been becalmed underway to Quinnsville, and have had time for some scientific exploration! Overview bird by Christian West, on Flickr @KB: Montoya is currently at sea, but will reply in due time and style, hopefully to your full satisfaction.
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    Dearest friend, I have extended the approved invitation to Señor da Pontelli, and have received his confirmation that he will join us at first possible opportunity. A most fascinating sketch, but I should think I can do you one up! We have had the chance to dive on one of the coral reefs of Cocovia, and I have sent a paper to be published in the Proceedings for you to enjoy! Oh, the wealth! Your servant Don Isaac Montoya PS. Enclosed, please find a specimen of a curious sea horse, which appears to be pregnant - however, you might upon closer inspection find that it is male!
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    As some remarked, Baker was preparing for a dive while underway to Quinnsville - luckily, in a period of calm, they had a chance to survey one of the reefs. While a sovereign monarch on his own quarterdeck, Cooke's authority means little to Montoya once engulfed in scientific endeavour To the Editor of the Proceedings, Journal of the RS of Nat. Phil. Dear Fellows, Luckily, (which I say at the peril of rebuke from my good friend, who is ever in a tearing hurry) we were becalmed in one of the bays on our way to Quinnsville, and we had a opportunity to exploit the diving suit I had procured in Arlinsport long since. While our initial respite was taking up by furious surveying from the seamen, and we could not even procure a boat, when the bay had been measured and sounded meticulously, Cooke graced me with his company and the jolly-boat. On an aside, he has shown a very acute understanding of the physics behind the suit, something I have never managed myself. I knew he was a prodigious mathematicians and astronomer, but that physics came so natural to him surprises me. If ever possible, I shall invite him to join Señor da Pontelli's lecture on flight! Young mr. Baker is a natural too, and he fairly glows at the prospects of going down again. And from what I can see, and the specimens he brings up and his descriptions make it clear why. The wealth of the coral reefs around Cocovia is unfathomable, and while our world above the surface still offers many discoveries, it is not to be compared with the novelty and diversity below the waves. Such wealth! I have enclosed a preliminary paper on some of our discoveries and hope you will bring it in the proceedings. Sincerly Don Isaac Montoya Fellow RS of Nat. Phil. Enclosed: "Preliminary findings on the reefs of Cocovia - A study in diversity" - Montoya, Don Isaac & Baker, Charles The wealth of the underwater world is fantastic, as is the colours. And an overview picture Thanks for looking - C&C on story and build more than welcome. Hope you enjoyed it!
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    I am loving this, Fuzzy. It is a really nice reminder that architecture isn't just something that occurs on the exteriors of great palaces. And incidentilly, this instantly reminded me of the winterpalace in St. Petersburg! Those pillars and that balcony is looking very stately, as is the throne. I do agree that photography could be improved, but white in white is a bit hard to photograph. Might one ask what your photography equipment/setup is? Lastly, the New World Branch of the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy joins its mother organisation in great gratitude for the honour extended towards our humble society.
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    Well, Kai - might one ask why you posted it so soon then? I am confused. Nice little facade - one wonders at the lack of windows, and why this detective needs such high ceilings. I think it is a little hard to figure out that that is a door, and I am not so sure about those ripped bricks in the middle of the columns, but the overall style is nice, as is that eagle.
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    Great build - I really love those burnt down tress, the horse train, and the barren landscape. Nice to see some historical moc - in fact, we were just talking about something similar in Corrington My favourite part, being slightly racist in preferring the good ole' yellows, is the "unnatural shade", though - really cracks me up
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    Woah - a lot of ships all the sudden - the Brick Seas are soon going to need traffic lights!
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    You get 25 db for signing up. If you make an introbuild that is sufficient to be considered a freebuild, you can register that as such and get an extra 10 db. Does that make sense?
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    First of all, I see no reason why you should not be able to license her. She is entirely your creation, and you went the extra mile and gave her a back story. Very nice. 2A seems very fitting. Generally, very nice little cutter. The figurehead is great A little feedback on the rigging. Overall, it looks pretty good, but I have a few suggestions for the future. I think the mast would be better placed a few studs further forward, and your main sail (the spanker) seems too small. I would suggest lowering the boom two or three bricks, and increase the length of the gaff to about 80 % of the boom length, and then give it an angle of approximately 30 degrees from horisontal. And since you have included a topmast, I would increase the length of it, and move the topsail up there, and decrease it in size. Alternatively, keep the current squaresail and add a smaller topsail above it, carried on the topmast. It should also give you room for another jib or two. More jibs = better! (And cutters typically carried 2 or more jibs) Overall, well done - it has been fun to follow its story so far, and I hope to hear more of it in the future!
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    Agreed, Kai! (And thanks for the clarifications!) And congratz, Maxim. Maybe one day
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    I do not see how it would make it the same, though. Trade value is influenced by the size of the property, while the town bank is a flat 5 db per property. Or am I calculating it wrong? @Edit: And am I right in assuming that non-licensed properties also count towards the town bank?
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    Dear Señor da Pontelli, Your paper has reached us and been reviewed by several members with great interest, and I can tell you that it has sparked some degree of controversy - to achieve flight is almost unbelievable! To think we might not anymore be chained to the ground! It is my great honour to bring you this invitation to present, and hopefully demonstrate, your findings before the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy. Barring complete failure, this will constitute your inaugural presentation as a fellow of the Society, and will be attended by as many members as is practically possible, especially considering the fascinating and controversial subject of your work. I should like to invite you to hold your presentation in King's Harbour, where most of the current members are currently located. However, our facilities here are close to non-existing, so should you prefer more civilised conditions, I might suggest Arlinsport, where members of the Old and New World Branches often convene. Sincerely, Don Isaac Montoya Chairman & Fellow New World Branch Royal Society of Natural Philosophy
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    And a question to town bank calculations. (Sorry for double posting) It says that a city includes properties in its hinterland too. Are plantations always considered hinterland? If so, I think KH may have spent more than what was in the townbank. Should I personally compensate the deficit by a transfer, or how should I handle this?
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    I am with Phadeout, although a "civic" or "government" category would make everything easier. I am not sure it would add anything to the game, though. We have plenty of categories as it is :P
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    Some input for the next update: The Athena (4A), Captain Cooke, owner: Montoya (Bregir), not licensed http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=129265 Further, the Heart of Eslandia is renamed Bellson and sails in my name. Captain: Matthew Smith
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    Artisans also cover services, so that is where I woudl place a prison. And if a shipyard is large, perhaps it is best seen as a factory?
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    Great looking little dockyard, Faladrin - there is so much activity going on, and I like how we can see the ship progressing towards being finished. I am looking forward to seeing the vessel in itself! Well done!
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    We are a very scientific people, Garmadon. In fact, we love measuring!
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    This is fantastic, Captain. I am loving the rake of her mainmast! Amazing overall shape of the hull, with a brilliant rudder and cabin. The beakhead is brilliant too, and I love how you have included guns along her entire length. And the rigging is just perfect - Shrouds and stays are brilliant, and I absolutely love the tackles for lifts and braces. I most certainly have to take a look in my technic collection for a few of those bricks! The three-part masts are great too, and generally, there are details to appreciate everywhere. I can hardly find room for improvement, so instead I will ask you - what would you like to improve?
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    Nice looking vessel, Kaiju - very menacing colourscheme. Generally, the rigging is working well, but the mizzen sail seems to be carried very high, which can hardly be conduvice to handling. I would probably lower it, and add a square sail above it. I agree with others that she could probably be a class 3 of some sort. (WR seems reasonable) From a realism perspective, she does suffer heavily from the "house-on-a-hull"-syndrome, where her cabin is a separate entity from her hull. Historically, it would be an integrated part of the hull, and normally be no higher than that it would fit under a quarter- or poop-deck. Overall, good work!
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