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From what I see, she is looking quite nice. If I were you, I would consider whether the upper bow piece is a help or a hindrance for you. It may be either, but as the transition from sides to the bow and stern are typically the hardest part of any vessel to build, make sure you keep your options open.

Fun little story, Evan - I wonder what Brickletons purposes are for the women of Wullham? Overall, a very good build - what really draws my attention is the various details in the walls, both lower and upper parts. Excellent furniture too.

I think your guns look excellent, and wouldn't personally use the premade guns with these. But I agree with NOD that the size difference is not super evident. Both designs are super nice though! I think you will optimally go for a more distinctive difference between the three decks. Say 36 pounders on the lower decks, 24 or 18 pounders on the middle deck, and 9 or 6 pounders on the upper decks. So if you could design more distinctive differences, that would be icing on the cake. I would say, though, that this is excellent work! I really like what you have here!

Cooke and Montoya are returning to active duty! https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/188750-cor-fb-repairing-for-duty/

During the recent conflict on Terraversa, Cooke had been through quite an ordeal. Having landed in the dark of night at the center of an Oleonese insurrection, he gave himself in to the local authorities after failing to escape the settlement. Being subjected to a long and taxing interrogation, he was transferred to Kings Port in disgrace under accusations of being a spy, where he languished in jail, until the storm on Kings Port posed for him an opportunity to escape. Having travelled across wartorn Terraversa, and been on the brink of capture, he was finally found by his countrymen. After a short recovery, he returned to duty, assisting in the fortification of South Silitholina. Shortly thereafter, though, he had fallen ill with a malady most likely contracted in the dungeons of Kings Port, striking him down with a dangerous fever. Montoya had called upon his full medical facilities, but had feared for his friend. To avoid the spread of the disease, he had been isolated in the Pine Island Monastery, the very same place diplomatic talks was being held. "My dear friend, you are up and about! What joy!" Montoya exclaimed. "Truth be told, I had feared for your existence." And after a pause... "Young Baker and I have taken turns to sit at your bedside... In your feverish rantings, you said some rather... indiscreet things that we could not let others hear." "I thank you much for your attentions, Isaac. I am certain I owe my survival to your care and competence." Cooke stretched and sat up. "How long have I been indisposed? My body feels weak and spent." "Longer than I care for, longer than I care for. The squadron has sailed. The Greyhound has been passed on. You are still on Terraversa, and apart from the Lotus Empire, we are at peace." A look of dismay came over Cooke. "I am without a ship? I must have a ship! Glory will slip through our fingers if I cannot regain a quarterdeck!" "Calm yourself, my friend. You are not yet your old powerful self... Give it a few days..." Montoya tried to calm his friend. "I know for certain a ship has recently arrived in Westface without a captain, so no need to rush yerself." Picking up his uniform, hat, and sword, Cooke headed for the door, dressing hastily and motioning Montoya to follow. "A ship, you say! In such case, there is not a moment to lose! Time and tide waits for no man!" _______________________________________________________ After a prolonged absence I am returned! And for that, a suitable story an trying to recreate Ayrlego's awesome Pine Island Monastery seemed just perfect!

Excellent little house, excellent use of slopes for the terrain and boat, and an overall lovely little scene. The only thing I am missing is the presence of a croc :)

Perfect. I will have it licensed. Once the next aMRCA turn opens up, you submit orders in the tMRCA form for what the vessel should do during that turn. Typically, a gunboat will "just" be patrolling the zone around the settlement, targeting current enemies of Corrington. They have been quite effective in the past at that. And of course, we are happy to help you, if you have any questions! On that, have you considered what stats you'd like for the gunsloop? You can read about the different stats here. In fact, I suggest you license it yourself through this form: Ship Licence Form. Just make sure you put "Spudkirk" under "account managing this ship". I'll be happy to help if you have any questions to the stats or the process :)

I agree with Cap here. This could be an educational diorama at a museum, and your descriptions really underline this. It seems like you have done your homework, and this is hands down the best fort I have seen in LEGO, and that is saying a lot. Stellar work! Aurelia will certainly not be an easy target should we ever, Gods forbid, end up at war!

Excellent gunboat! I like the idea of it being manned by volunteers led by navy officers/warrant officers. Her overall shape is very nice and the setup with minifigs looks very lively. I think you mast is a bit too tall, carrying the yard to high. With a lateen, you often have a fairly short mast with a very long yard. I also really like that you have included some form of slide or reinforced platform for the heavy gun. The gunboat will be licensed by the faction (only one per moc at the time) or potentially the settlement of Spudkirk. @Spud The Viking I suggest we license this in the name of Spudkirk? If you approve, I will do so. @Justsomebrix can take care of her orders, if you prefer, or I can do it as a general navy command.

Very interesting build, kicking off what could be a very interesting story! I shall be looking forward to potentially hunting that damned spy through the streets of Jameston, or whatever becomes relevant In all seriousness, I really like the idea of some sort of shadow organisation employing soldiers on the fringe of society for more unsavoury tasks - this will be interesting to follow!

Welcome, Jeff! Good to see another bluecoat - will be looking forward to following your story!

GoC from me! Excellent scene with a lot of life in it. I like how it is not just a build, but an actual story, and I think both the battery, the cannon (in particular!) and the story comes out very well. The fortress walls are a bit thin, but I suppose they are not made to protect against artillery fire, but more small arms and infantry attacks? I think the base and the palm is very well done, and would love to see a breakdown of the guns too!

It is wonderful what a deadline can do to you!

The ETTC has established a large warehouse (large commercial) in the estuary of the River Sil in South Silitholina. https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/188529-cor-south-silitholina-ettc-warehouse/ Additionally, a new vessel has been added to the fleet, the ungainly ETTC Cherub. class 4. https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/188527-cor-class-4-micro-ettc-cherub/

The Hermitage of Contemplation has been established on Terraversa near Tarlor: Large educational property https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/188530-cor-tarlor-rsnp-hermitage-of-contemplation/

With the newly formed Commonwealth of Terraversa friendly to Corrington, and peace signed on Terraversa, the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy has determined to ramp up its philosophical efforts on the island by establishing the Hermitage of Contemplation outside Tarlor, a few miles inland up the South River. The large stone building contains several studies free of use for society members, prospective members, or esteemed scientists for their studies, either of local wildlife or more silent contemplation, or whatever else suits the individual fancy. [ A prize from the Terraversa challenge, this will be licensed as a large educational property in Tarlor for the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy.

With the division of Silitholina and the peace treaty signed, the ETTC is establishing itself on Terraversa, seen by many as the gate to Terra Nova. On the banks of the Estuary of the River Sil, a large, multistory warehouse has been established, with its own quay for easy unloading and loading of goods to and from Terraversa. This will be licensed as a large commercial property in South Silitholina for the ETTC. (Prize from category D of the Terraversa challenge)

The Montoya Estate is ramping up its shipping business after a period of decline, and has just launched a swift 3 masted schooner christened the Marlinspike. A quick, maneouvreable schooner of the 4th class, she was ordered during the war with OL as a blockade runner. With the war over, she may prove useful in the far east, supplying settlements threatened by the Lotus Empire. (Class 4 micro from the Terraversa challenge)

The ETTC fleet has long been reduced to a pitiful size, but now the investors have decided to take action, even if that requires taking in more questionable vessels. One such vessel is the ETTC Cherub, which, much in line with its namesake, is a slow, chubby, and skittish vessel of the fourth class. Slow and unwieldy, she compensates with excessive cargo space, being built for grain transports and other bulk cargoes. She will serve the company well. A class 4 micro prize from the TER challenge, which will be licensed for the ETTC. I like building microscale, and this was a fun one for the techniques, although I am not too happy with the outcome visually.

Happy to have been able to inspire I think she is somewhere in between 5 and 6. Comparing her to my ironsides (Prototype class 5: 3 mids + bow and stern piece) I think she is slightly longer but about the same bulk, although just a two master. Comparing her to the Alejandro de Vargas (4 mid + bow and stern piece) she's slightly shorter and somewhat lighter of built. I would personally go for class 5. You may well be able to argue for class 6 and find some comparable vessels, but to avoid class drift, I try to stick to using the archetypes for comparison.

Lovely brig, CAP. As Mesabi says, it is a nice balance between playset and realism, which may make some of the following feedback out-of-place, if that strikes a different balance from what you were going for. I like the ornamentation of the stern gallery - that curve of windows is really elegant. and while I like your quarter galleries in isolation, in comparison they seem rather bland. You got a nice set of deck details, without making it too cluttered. Details like the hatch grating and the doors up stern look really nice. I do wonder a bit at the large bow chasers on a merchant ship - do you have ulterior motives? As for rigging, you have made a good version of the official style rig, but personally, this is where I would suggest trying out something more realistic. The lego masts always end up looking like polemasts because you don't get proper tops, where lower masts and topmasts overlap and connect. For a true brig, you should have crosstrees as well, where topmasts and topgallantmasts connect too, but that may be overdoing it Custom shrouds and stays can really do wonders for a moc too, although it can also tax one's patience quite a lot. Simple heavy sewing thread in a suitable colour (white, black, or beige are my go-to) are good for starters - should it take your fancy, model building shops will happily part your from all your dollars for "proper" string. A disadvantage with the lego style is also that you end up carrying too few sails and too high. Your courses should reach almost down to the deck, and your spanker should be only just above the quarter deck. These are things you can consider experimenting with in the future, but I like the effect of billowing sails you have achieved and I think this is a good rendition of the official style of rig. As to your hull, the overall curve is well done, and gives her a nice dramatic look. The tumblehome is very well executed too. The only comment is a common one for ships built on top of the hull pieces. When using the upper bow piece (which does give a nicer bow!), it becomes hard to keep the curve consistent. this means the hull sometimes get the appearance of drooping at the bow. As if the curve drops at the front of the ship. That is also a little bit the case here, as your hull curve (sheer, I believe it is called) escalates near the bow, then to become entirely flat over the bow piece. It tends to take away some of the elegance of the ship. It's a very minor criticism, though, and I will add that your transitions regarding tumblehome and bow and stern curves are generally very well executed - that is very I often have the largest challenges myself. I would also ask that you add in the topic somewhere (many people add it in the title) which class you see the ship as belonging too. This is both to help others license their ships, and an intrinsic control measure. If everyone does so, we are always sure classes don't start creeping up or down. All in all, very nice ship.

Let me correct you here. It is a rule, as set by the court a long time ago. It may not have been correctly reflected in the current edition of the written rules, but has been an active rule nonetheless. As a collaborative game, for BoBS, Rules As Intended rank over Rules as Written, and the intend and working of the rules are handled exclusively by the Brethren Court. Any issues with this can be taken up with faction leadership, who can resolve it directly or take it to the Brethren Court.

A non-chartered tc is "just" a story element.

Only a charteret company can own ships. If your company is not chartered, you will have to own the ships yourself, meaning it counts against your shiplimits and your upkeep. Further, I don't believe the court has ever granted a monopoly to anything but a hartered company.

It is regrettable that we (the court) have not gotten the rules updated properly. We do our best to keep everything up to date and working as intended. In some cases, where there are inaccuracies, we try to correct and inform as best and quick as we can. However, each faction can only charter three organisations (typically trade companies). The charter allows the organisation to own ships. NB: It should be noted that nothing prevents any player from creating a non-chartered trade company. It just will not have the mechanical advantage of being chartered.