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    I can and I will The sistershipping build simply needs to bring into the lore that the ship is sistershipped. So the only official requirement is that it (clearly) tells the story of you sistershipping a vessel. Thus, it can be a micro, a vignette, part of a larger story build, a property, etc. @Kwatchi I would add that you should not define non-existing wars. So if you are being attacked, pick a nation (or independent pirates) for your story that would make sense. In short: Don't "misuse" it to incriminate someone, accusing them of attacking you. :) As CW says, in the future, these things will be defined. It's a learning process for us still. :)
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    Your analysis is as always spot on wrong, Mesabi :P MKJoshA just recently posted a huge pirate ship and has an adventure going, as an example. And as the mrca results show, there is quite some sea rat activity. I would suggest you limit your analyses and finger pointing in the future. Or at least that you get your facts straight before "advising" new members. We have no need for fake news in BoBs ;)
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    Great looking exterior too, Phred. I particularly like use of old windows and the use of slopes and arches around windows and doors!
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    We don't flaunt them! :P
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    I am going to agree with the socalled warmongering greenies this time, though ;) Assigning that first rate to the squadron stationed at the Corlander border has raised some questions in Belson... :P Sending it off to Mardier was probably a sound decision! :P
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    A curved deck on top of a non-curved one will look strange. The degree of curvature can vary, but it should be consistent with the other decks. That is how I often work - try something, then break it down when I realise I have to rework something deep in the hull... Speaking of breaking down to build up: I am working on a gun-brig (class 3, I think) to try out the old small hulls. Here is a wip: (Sorry for the dodgy pictures) I am quite happy with curve, tumblehome and stern, and probably won't change much by now ;) But C&C is always welcome, if nothing else then for the next in line at the shipyards!
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    Sir Micah of Wolfhaven and Sir Dirk Allcock, Please find enclosed the medal finalising your knighthood within the Order of the Compass Rose. May your services to the Crown never be forgotten, Rear-admiral Fletcher Commander of the Terra Novan Fleet (Now free to use, and there are also versions in other sizes on Flickr - you have been tagged) @Ayrlego and @SilentWolf You are welcome - will be looking forward to seeing your sig fig and hearing more of his story!
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    @Drunknok: I have 5 official lego cannons or so. So I mainly use brickbuild ones (or closed gunports ), which have the advantage of having a more realistic scale to a minifig. As for a reasonable number of cannons, I think that is all up to you - however, it should be reflected in the stats you assign. I have a class 5 merchant ship with 5 guns aside, but some might have none, or more. So that is all up to you
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    We will see what the outcome is, but I tend to agree with Maxim I think @Mesabi just meant that that is his inspiration for the overall look of the ship, though, but I agree that she doesn't look ready for 74 guns! And Mesabi, if you intend to have more than one gundeck, I would agree with Maxim that you should add guns on the lower deck too. (And some curvature! Real ships have curves! )
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    A quick suggestion on top of what I wrote earlier, Mesabi. "Real ships have curves!" I would suggest building in some curvature of the hull. You can do so by maintaining the current bow and stern height (Although I would still suggest lowering the lower part of the cabin), but lowering the middle a brick or two in height, and gently sloping it towards the stern and bow. The current, very straight lines makes her look more like modern steel ships. A good example of a simple but effective curve can be found here: And if you really feel like experimenting, widening her a bit in the middle, and perhaps giving her some tumblehome, could add even more to her elegance.
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    Am I right in assuming that these three vignettes could be part of the same build? (Assuming it includes three different and distinct scenes?)
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    The North Head Battery has now been licensed as a small fortress. Settlement thread is pending update. The HMS Ironsides plus a few gunboats and auxillary vessels are stationed here, but we expect to increase naval presence in the Brick Seas over the coming months
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    Welcome, Bricksfeild! Silentwolf more or less addressed your question. Ranks in Corrington are generally earned, and include actual in-game responsibility and tasks. I have an alternative suggestion for a solution, though. How about making your sig fig the son of the Admiral you have described? It would open up for some interesting motivation to live up to the achievements of his father, both in terms of rank and honours. That way, you can still include the admiral (his father) in your builds and stories, but center it around his son (your sig fig), a young sea officer in the early beginning of his career? It will probably make the game both more fun and more manageable to you, and it avoids the Mary Sue complex that Mesabi mentioned, which can be somewhat of a hindrance for roleplaying. Let us know what you think and how you plan on proceeding. We are a really helpful bunch and will all help you to get at good start here!
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    That's not how this works ;) You build something, and then license it, and then possibly you get a bonus at some point. ;)
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    The BoC will certainly discuss terms for a loan @Drunknok ;) https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/148361-cor-fb-the-boc/
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    @Lazer We would love to have you! It is Balondia as on the map. I blame local dialects for the mix up with "Belondia" It has never really been defined, so I am going to do so now, based on what little information we have. Myrph is a duchy on the border between Oleon and Corrington. Probably on the east coast. We have some plans for Myrph going forward, but that shouldn't stop your sig fig being from there. (Hint: Just don't play the duke... ) Peppin, to the north-east north of Mardier Isle of Tam, to the north west, north of the Corrington mainland Sure. Would love to see them developed a bit in the lore. After challenge 5, I believe it was, Ayrlego won a Battalion of foreign troops. That is why. See it as a force of volunteers, something like the foreign legion. Let us know if there are any other questions. Hang on a moment. The above may be redacted for locations of the different names shortly. The above is hereby deemed official lore!
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    Indeed. That will mean your expedition splits into two, not that a new one is started. In practical terms, that means that Mesabi should set up a new adventure topic (linking back to the existing one to keep the story coherent), and fill in his own AMRCA form. (If you expect your expeditions to rejoin later, you can also keep it in the same adventure topic)
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    When the TMRCA has been published, we will set a date for the next turn. And yes, the paperwork is the AMRCA form. Whether you and Maxim split up your missions is your choice.
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    No no, your adventure is now in motion, and since you have made your build all you need to do is to ensure that the proper paperwork is submitted next turn and it will continue. The three months would be if you wanted to start a new adventure, not continue the existing one. The important thing is that the gamemasters can see from your builds, stories and the adventure MRCA form what you want to do next turn.
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    Yes. I think the credit rating of the Mayor will prevent this currently.
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    No one said one thing excluded the other. But other than that, if you don't want the signature task, don't use it. You are free to do that, and there is no need to be snide about it. Some people (KB) actually put quite a lot of work into that (and a lot of other things for this game), based on a poll where people could give their opinions. There is no way we can satisfy all, but even if it doesn't always seem like it, we are actually trying...!
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    No, don't "feel free" to shoehorn anything. That's not how we play the game. Pick the one that fits the best. Typically, governmental buildings are cultural, so that could be an option for the firefighters. If some sort of education of the fire brigade is going on (yes, you guessed it - educational) and if the the doctor does research it can be educational. But other than that I would say it's skilled labour, thus artisan.
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    So, your topmasts are prefab masts? (The lower masts are attached to the hull, the topmasts to those, and the topgallant masts on top of the topmast.) Pff, don't you even know that the topmasts are not the topmost ones? As if it wasn't perfectly logical! Must take a lot of hinge bricks! How sturdy is the construction? I see you have your shrouds attached to the sides, so they must be made to withstand quite some force! On my 4th rate WIP uses clips too, and it is surprisingly sturdy (although it has grown heavy like I don't know what...). I have a small class 3 brig underway, and I can't find a good place for attaching the shrouds... Agreed! And you are definitely at a skill level where you must share your tips!
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    Almost missed that you had replied with a build already, Mesabi! For the future, editing it into an old comment is a great way to make no one see it! And (apart from the question below) you seem to have done it entirely correct, although Maxim might prefer you coordinating with him before spending his cash! (Although actually, what the count has done is perfectly in character, so scratch that... ) Great story, and I like how you have included a suitable backstory for the vessel and a little dock. As before, I would like to see a little more attention to detailing and finish. Afterall, you have until the next MRCA deadline (TBD), so no need to rush. Generally, I like your minifig posing - just one suggestion - a lot of them appear to be in 90 degree increments. Twisting and turning some of them to break up the angular look would make it even more lively. I agree the sails turned out pretty well, but would have liked to see some rigging (strings) too. (A quick google search for "xebec" will give you many pictures to work with, and inspiration for both hull and rigging.) That said, I quite like her. She is a little chubby, which is suitable for a transport ship, and she could use a little more finish, but generally, she is pretty nice. @Mesabi A quick question: Did you license the ship? (We need to make the money add up correctly. I am not asking you nor Maxim to make any changes, but we need to know what you have done to adjust properly) Also, the 40 % premium is only in case Maxim decides NOT to take it out of the adventure treasury. If he instead wishes to draw on his banks (his own account), it will be with a 40 % premium. And the same would apply for you, if you license the ship yourself. But that is up to the two of you to decide! We just need to know. If you do not tell us, we will assume you are spending the adventure treasury.
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    Strikingly beautiful curves, Bodi - a wonderful example of an early ship of the line, drawing direct lines to the galleons of yesteryear. I never seriously thought those towers could be implemented on a realistic ship, but you have very much proven me wrong. She is a stunner, while still looking historically realistic. The stern and quarter galleries are very well made, and her proportions are all around spot on. I think some minifigs would ligthen up the whole scene, though, and agree that a bit more back story would be a big plus, but she is absolutely great. The only true criticism is that your pictures appear to be too dark. I can't really make out the details in the rig. (What parts have you used for the topmasts? The poles themselves appear to be 2x2 round bricks, and the topgallants technic connectors, but I can't make out the topmasts. Also, the tumblehome: Is it achieved and supported by 1x2 hinges alone?) I am certain Bodi did not start at that skill level And while the bricks is a true limit, don't worry about your skills! I feel like I build pretty reasonable ships now (can still improve), but I had to work my way up from very humble beginnings! My point is, if you want it, you can do it! It's all about practice and experimentation. So just start building smaller ships, and aim for continously higher goals in terms of quality, realism, etc. You will swiftly see your skills improve, I am certain! (And of course, Corrington can always use more ships... )
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