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    To all builders of the Brick Seas, The Bank of Corrington wishes to strategically expand its presence in the old world and the new. Hence, we are looking for contractors to build branch offices throughout the Brick Seas. Designs should symbolise the values of the BoC: Solidity, trust, security, and honesty and will be purchased by the following scheme, until such a time that the budget of 500 dbs is either spent or enlarged. All properties will be licensed by the BoC, and proceeds will go towards ensuring a steady income for the bank to be able to offer competitive interest rates on deposits. Small branch offices (Small commercial) - 25 dbs These are needed in all colonies of hamlet size or larger Large branch offices (Medium commercial) - 50 dbs These are to be established in large towns or larger. Regional office (Large commercial) - 100 dbs These are to be established in Breshaun Nova Terreli Bastion Weelond Pan Kings Port Granoleon Terreli King's Harbour Contractors are to contact the Arlinsport Headquarter for details. Yours truly Sir Edward Summerridge Executive director, BoC
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    To all noteworthy citizens of the Brick Seas, King's Harbour has recently received Royal Recognition as a city of the Empire, and to celebrate this, Colonial Governor Jtno. Cooke, Captain, RN, wishes to invite dignitaries of all nations to a ball in the soon to be opened Governor's House (See spolier). One of the first events of its kind in Terra Nova, the Governor hopes that socialites from all over the Brick Seas will make their way to King's Harbour to join in the festivities, the banquet, and the following ball. (Dancing optional) Should you be interested in attending, please send your card to King's Harbour so the event can be planned accordingly. Your host, Captain Jno. Cooke, RN Colonial Governor, The Southern Isles OOC: Why not celebrate? I am building a ballroom and thought I might as well populate it. I hope to see many sig figs or their representatives making their way to King's Harbour, and will try to recreate everyone who attends to the best of my abilities. Fleshies might be "yellowfied" and I might need a little help in identifying proper parts, but I will do my best. I will of course highly encourage a few story builds leading up to the ball getting your characters to King's Harbour, and you are welcome to build here while you are at it, but it is not a requirement. Only the most obvious plotholes will be denied. (eg. if your character is known to be far way to the south. But then you can always send someone else). If anyone wants to interact specifically with some of the other guests, I will do my best to show that in the build. Just let me know - it may be a good opportunity to talk to a friend, prospective business partner, or strike secret political deals. I can't make any promises as to timing, but my best guess is in about a month. I think this will be fun :) Edit: All credit for the coat of arms goes to @Kolonialbeamter Please respond to the invitation here:
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    It is up to YOU to be creative here, Mesabi ;) Ideas could be: Build micros of all three ships and show them either try losing the galley or sticking together. Build a vignette of your troops shooting muskets, guns, or ringing a bell on one of your ships and tell how they stick together. Build a vignette in the cabin, where count Mesabi plans how to evade the galley. Try somehow building or otherwise experimenting with fog. (Although don't set your dorm on fire... ;)) Or however else you think you can answer the dilemmas posed by the event.
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    Once more, the lieutenant's brows were caused to be raised by this republican assembly. "Internal troubles? Instability?" Had his ears deceived him? He shrugged to himself and privately wondered if the admiralty had been wise in their decision to seek cooperation with a nation obviously holding Her Majesty's Corrington in such low regard...
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    I think she looks good, although I liked her proportions better on the small hull. She seems wide for her length now - perhaps adding another hull section in the middle would help? I think perhaps her bow is getting too tall compared to her sides? Somehow looks a bit out of place.
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    The lieutenant frowned, taken aback. He might just be a mere lieutenant, but surely, this was no way to treat the representative of another nation? Insulting his Queen and country in such a patronising way? He decided to hold his tongue - however, this would certainly go into his report.
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    Should be fixed now. I might streamline the account sheet a bit, but it should reflect your income properly now. @Elostirion: If you make a deposit for 150 dbs for your share, please let me know so I can put it on the books :)
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    Lovely fort, Drunknok. I like how it both has the qualities of a moc with lots of details and interesting techniques, as well as being reminiscent of former lego sets. The only thing I don't really like is the bay window between the guns. Seems rather like an obvious weak point. ;) You might also consider ensuring that the guns can pivot, as they currently seem rather fixed. All in all good moc and nice story. Keep up the good work!
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    To the best of my knowledge, not currently, as there are no ongoing wars. Corrington, at least, isn't.
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    The Lieutenant was blushing and looking around shamefully. He had been nodding off, and while it had been a rough trip here, his cutter rushing through the waves to reach the colonial council, he still hoped no one had noticed...
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    Do I smell a duel?
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    Dear all, The BoC has updated its accounts for 618 and thank you all for your business. Please be reminded that all relevant transactions should be communicated to the bank so we can keep our books in balance. You may find the updated accounts for 618 here. Further, the bank is happy to announce that the Royal Cocovian Wagonway has been licensed by a group of investors under the BoC's management. Best regards Sir Edward Summerridge Executive Director, BoC
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    I think it is probably a class 6. How many midsections does she consist of?
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    @LM71Blackbird Another impressive ship in the works, I see! I generally agree with what LS has said. As to rigging, basically all large ships had three masts so that is what I would go for. :) I might also suggest that you dabble a bit in smaller vessels, but then again, Corrington may need these behemoths in the future, so you don't hear me stopping you! ;) @Drunknok Definitely not a class three. I think in fact she is somewhere between 1 and 2. If you compare to the different gunboats, for instance, she seems to fall in the same range. I think both 1 and 2 could work in this case. Also, nice hull shape and use of those sails. My only comment is that when seems to have upper yards, which wouldn't be the case for a rig like this.
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    Fabulous! @Brickwolf: Contact me, and we will find out how to have the wagon way licensed and handled by the BoC. :)
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    You can gather intelligence and procure the vessel, yes. However, since you will only get the clues after next turn, you probably can't decide on the island to start at already. :)
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    And already, the second vessel is ready, the 10 gun brig-of-war, the class 3 HMS Beagle. I present her without the need for incentive. Most welcome, good sir! I will edit it in - and boy am I happy there are several ranks in the order of the Compass Rose! That was fast Good work, @Bodi! There is an artist somewhere in Eltina, I believe I really enjoy these pictures, so I always try to find a fitting one for these things - happy you enjoy them!
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    Captain's log, February 7th, 618 AE HMS Ironsides, moored in King's Harbour Today, I took the new brig-of-war, recently commissioned as the HMS Beagle, on her maiden voyage. She proved to be a sturdy, stable, and well-handling little brig, although a bit slow in stays, but I should think restowing her ballast will fix that. While King's Harbour has plenty of able seamen to man her, we are remiss of junior officers, which meant I had to take her out myself. In a way, it was a pleasure getting back to commanding a small vessel, feeling the water rushing by the hull. However, the situation is untenable, and I shall need someone to take command. Perhaps young Lavendwood would be an option? ( @Flavius Gratian) He has done good work with the gun boats and will benefit from experience in commanding a larger vessel if he is to earn his promotion to commander. I shall consider this. Something must be done about our lack of junior officers if the Royal Terra Novan Navy is to remain relevant in the Brick Seas. For now, I shall be working up the crew myself. They have already proven their skill in gunnery and seamanship, but it will take time getting them to work effectively together as a machine of war, and I can only hope a new commanding officer will not put them out of order. Signed Captain Jonathan Cooke The HMS Beagle is a 10 gun brig-of-war built for the Royal Nova Terran Navy. She carries eight 4 pounders, four on each side, and two 6 pounder chase guns at the bow. As a general purpose warship she isn't the fastest, or nimblest thing in the Brick Seas, but served by a brisk crew, she will be a valuable resource for any colonial governor. She will be licensed as a class 3 warship. C&C is, as always, welcome.
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    Boatwrights have just opened a medium artisan in the settlement. (Only 2 artisan points to city status! ;) )
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    For more than a year, ship building had been a stable part of the King's Harbour industry. Until recently, this had mostly been done on slipways on the beach on the Eastern coast of the bay. While still a thriving industry, the slipways leaves the hulls (and workmen) susceptible to the weather of the tropics. Hence, piers and quays have started being built radiating out from the settlement itself, into what will probably become an entire shipyard complex in time. On these quays, local boat wrights have erected boat sheds with internal slipways in which they can work unaffected by wind and rain, which has led to the boats built being of significantly higher quality. These boats are being used for both local trade and fishing, and for the Royal Navy. Will be licensed as a medium artisan. Thanks for looking - C&C welcome. This was a fun build - nothing special, but I like how it turned out and continues the narrative of King's Harbour as a centre of naval construction.
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    Just wanted to thank you all for the many great entries, of which I have not had the time to really comment - hopefully, I will be able to do so during the upcoming voting process! It would have been great to see more non-corlander entries, but the general turn-out is pretty nice. I only hope Corrington can keep up the activity level in the following challenges, hosted by our brethren nations! :)
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    My guess is oversight, since this: is what I see in my sources. Either the gunports are arranged not to interfere with the shrouds, or the shrouds are arranged around the gun ports. I do see how it is a tough nut to crack, though! :P @LM71Blackbird She does indeed seem a little chubby - typically, hulls would be less compact, but apart from that, I like the curves you have achieved around the bow and stern. The long straight sides look a bit off though, and an enclosed gundeck may add to her "chubby-ness". Most ships her size would have had open gundecks. :) My immediate thought is that she is a class 4. Actually, I much preferred her with two masts, though, as a brig, as the chubby hull looks very much out of place for a fore and aft rigged, one masted vessel. Also, your single mast makes her look heavily underrigged - those tiny sails won't give her much speed! ;) Looking at the two versions, the chubby hull looks much more natural on the two masted version. Well... She only has one topsail ;) I am assuming you mean two square sails, though :) Actually, what would make her a cutter is the fact that her mast is placed close to the middle of the ship, rather than in the front third of the hull (which would make her a sloop). In some definitions, a cutter is defined by several headsails (fore-staysail, jib, flying jib, etc.), but that is naturally connected to the placement of the mast, as a mast further aft means more room for headsails.
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    This build doesn't deserve disappearing amongst the challenge entries without a single comment! I really like the story, and I am happy to welcome Captain Brickford in King's Harbour. Perhaps he will present himself to the Colonial Governor there? For the ship: Licensing and size My initial impression is that she is a class 8 as you suggest. How many mid sections does she consist of? Also, do you have any plans for licensing? I would think the faction would be happy to "buy" her and license her as a supply ship/troop carrier, as that fits with your story. If you'd like that, lets take it in the pm. Masts and rigging I understand the issues with LDD and brick count (and it is a very ambitious build) so take what I say here with a grain of salt. The placements of the masts look fairly good for a three-master. For such a long vessel, you could consider rigging her as a four-masted barque. Generally, the mainmast should be about as tall as the ship is long, and the other masts proportioned accordingly. Currently it is about ½ to 2/3rds of the length, which makes her look somewhat under-rigged. I also would suggest looking into how "real" masts where made, consisting of mast, topmast, topgallant, etc. Hull I really like the colour scheme and details you have added along the hull, including the gun ports, boats on deck and railings. A few suggestions. Cabin Personally, I am not a big fan of the Lego style with the tall "box-on-hull"-cabins. Although the cabin appears to have nice detailing, I would bring both levels of the cabin down one level for a more realistic look. Bow and figurehead I like the general look of the bow and had been considering using the lotr eagles for a figurehead myself at some point. Looks cool! Shape Overall, you have some really nice curves and shapes for the hull (although she might be a bit long for her width, which makes her look a bit stretched). And your transitions between sides, bow, stern, etc. seem to work really well. Normally, though, ship hulls are lowest in the waist (middle) with the forecastle and sterncastle (or in later ships quarterdeck and poop) rising over it. Which means that your vessel with a low bow rising to a high cabin looks a bit off. Pictures I'd love to have some larger pictures on flickr to look at details from, as well as some more angles Overall, really nice work, and sorry for not commenting earlier!
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    ;)
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    The story of the AQAR tells us that it was captured by Damaximus, so if it suddenly starts pirating, he may have some explanations to make...
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