Walter Kovacs

You're going to correct Jesus?! Actually, I was going to do the same thing, but figured I needed as much leverage with the man upstairs as I could get.

Oh, most of us have seen the summer wave pics. But they are all watermarked "Confidential" and so cannot be deeplinked here yet. Trust me, as soon as official pics show up, this thread will be talking about them. Again.

Ah well, I was hoping. Well, I have a few things to say. This is going to take a while, so bear with me. When Congressman Bob first told me that HUAC was sending an investigator from Washington, I asked "Why". I knew the good people of Alabatha, and knew that we were smart enough and talented enough to find a few communists hiding in our town. But, the decision had already been made, so I welcomed Matt here. I expected him to help us root out these reds quickly. I expected him to show all the expertise and skill of a hotshot HUAC investigator, someone that could lead us to finding the clues we needed to find the Red bastards. Instead, all I have heard from Matt Liebenston is a bunch of Grandstanding BS, a lot of "I will not rest" rhetoric, and absolutely no investigative skills whatsoever. This town would be better off without him. All he's going to do at this point is add to the body count. But that is no proof of his guilt. Proof of his utter incompetence, yes, but not of his guilt. What other evidence have we found? Well, there's the Laura Jefferson case. Delores, in her statement to the police, claims to have overheard Laura talking with another woman about an affair. By her own statements, 5-10 minutes later, Laura threw herself off of the Department Store roof. That would suggest that Laura was distraught, and that it was a simple suicide. But why then did Laura's body disappear afterword? That seems to suggest something more than suicide. Like perhaps the body was taken away, to prevent a coroner from discovering some incriminating marks. Also, we have seen how difficult it is to access the roof of the Department Store. Surely, in the middle of the day, a housewife carrying a 12 foot ladder up to the third floor of the store is going to attract some attention, right? Even assuming that Laura KNEW where the access to the roof was. But Ian, I can hear you say, she could have accessed the Department Store roof from the Firehouse. So I ask you, If she really wanted merely to end her life, why would she climb to the roof of the Firehouse, cross to the Department Store, and then jump. When jumping from the Firehouse roof would accomplish THE SAME THING? Does anyone else find it interesting that the only witness to Laura's death, and the only witness to the alledged conversation prior to it, was Delores, a newcomer to town? And that a short time later she was wed to the widower? Or that the Jefferson household was circled on the map that we found? I certainly do. Now, what about the fact that Laura Jefferson's body disappeared? That implies complicity with someone who had access to the body. While there are a lot of people who are not in our current group that could have accomplished this, there are five people present that also could have been involved. IF (and that is a big if) Laura Jefferson is tied to this Communist plot, then it is possible that one of those five is one of the Communists we are looking for. Those five are Nurse Parker, Doctor Lloyd, Officers Harrison and Fields, and Chief Phelps. What about other evidence we have seen? On the second floor of the Hotel, you found a knife and a bloody rag. On the third floor, you found a bloodstain that was a few days old. Officer Fields commented that perhaps someone was stabbed that day. Tim Fields is a veteran police officer, surely he knows the difference between a bloodstain that is a few days old and one that is fresh? While you were on the second floor of the hotel, you heard a sound of breaking glass coming from the room upstairs. And what was Chief Phelps' response? "Are we done here? Should we go to the Department Store?" Surely the sound of someone breaking glass on the floor above should have piqued the Chief's interest? Or am I way off base here. In the third floor, the glass was lying on the floor. Everyone assumed that someone was breaking out. But that implies that the person in the room had the forethought to put a ladder up ahead of time. And why would he need to break the glass, when the window can be opened from the inside? The answer is that he didn't. Someone broke into the room from the outside, hence the reason that the glass was inside the room. Someone was taking key evidence from the room before you could get to it. What else have we found. We have two notes, both written by the same hand. One said "I needed this. We are all on the same side here." or something to that effect. The second said "Beware the newcomers." We all assumed the notes were meant for the group as a whole. But what if it were meant for the communists in our party. Any CIA operating inside the town would have free access outside the perimeter. They wouldn't need to borrow a rifle from the town arsenal. But commie spies inside the boundary might. And Captain Ted and Jackie were married recently, or so I assume. He did call her his "new" wife. How long had you been married again? Is it possible she was a CIA agent, brought in to observe us up close and personal? Maybe, maybe not. And what about Chief Phelps. Since the beginning of this ordeal, he has been collecting the weapons we have found. For our safety. He promised to put them in the weapons locker. But when we actually checked the weapons locker, he "conveniently" forgot to leave any of the weapons there. Isn't that interesting? I think so. No one actually looked at the knife that killed Valerie Jenkins. I wonder if it was the same one found at the Hotel. Or at the Lighthouse. None of this is direct proof of anything. But I thought we should get as much evidence as we can out in the open, before we make a mistake in the voting.

It wouldn't be much of a plan if I didn't show some faith in it, huh? Proxy: Salvatore/Dragonator

That's quite a story, Petey. I would like to hear it confirmed by Dudley and Mr. Nowhere first, before I cast my vote.

What a terrible night. I don't know what to believe anymore. I do know this, though. Todays proceedings are going to boil down to three things. Either Jesus has been lying to us the entire time, Mr. Nowhere willfully misled Jesus, or Mr. Nowhere's informant is the Sinister. Or we are all so insane that none of the information we are getting from our night actions is reliable.

*Gasp* That is looking fantastic already, and it's not even half-way done. This is impressive, and I am now looking forward to each and every update. I mean, just look at those wonderful details on the wall.

That was my first thought as well. It still is a fantastic MOC. I love the mouth and the hands. I always thought a good rancor would need to be done in a Bionicle Titan style, but you have proved me wrong.

Wow, a lot seems to have happened last night. Will, what time did you say you and Mrs. Jefferson met at last night? Or did Patrick, Stevie or Gloria happen to note the time that she left the house?

Not only did you get to see the cool specialty parts when you lifted the lid. They filled the backside of the lid with lots of alternate builds for the set. Another casualty of the early 2000s.

Why the hell not. I think it's obvious you and I are chummy. It'll save you the time of talking to me later, if there is anything interesting to learn. I haven't seen anybody talk about any evidence yet. Surely among the 19 of us someone has something to say? How about you, Matt? You're the hotshot HUAC investigator here. Surely someone with YOUR skills knows who the communists are. Why don't you tell us ALL about it, hmmm?

And they say sarcasm doesn't come across well on message boards. I'm going to have to think about this a little more. EDIT: Arrgh. Too much thinking. I'll just throw something together and hope it comes out well.

That's a shame, Syn. I for one have had to contact them about missing pieces many times, and they have always sent replacements, no questions asked. For the OP, I would imagine the proof of purchase requiremnt is because the part in question was a liscensed minifig part, and not some mundane, easily replacable piece. When I opened my 6212 X-Wing, it was missing 12 parts total, and LEGO replaced all of them.

Why, did something happen that you're not telling? I thought it was a rather quiet night, myself. I think it's more likely that Officer Harrison is being framed. I don't see any evidence against him, unless someone has learned something interesting that I am not privy to? Congressman Bob, have the CIA (I'm assuming they are out there, past the National Guard perimeter) been able to assertain whether Valerie Jenkins or Jackie Harding were loyal Americans or Red Commie Bastards yet?

Congrats, KDM. I can't think of anyone else who is more deserving of the position.

Sudden Death Johann Peterschmut vs Frankfurt Flashburn Health - 1 Health - 1 Expelliarmus - 0 Expelliarmus - 0 Crucio - 0 Stupefy - 0 Mid - 1 High - 0 Low - 0 Low - 0 Protego - 0 Mid - 0 Health - 1 Health - 0 Both duelists prepared to face off, knowing that the slightest mistake meant their doom. Expecting the worst from their adversary, each young man attempted to disarm the other, the spells colliding in a shower of familiar red sparks. Undaunted, each tried his most powerful spell, again ending in a shower of sparks. Coming down to the final few attacks of the duel, each Magus tried something unexpected. Johann tried a hex to the midsection, while Frankfurt tried to go high. The Slytherin was delighted when his attack actually connected, and Frankfurt Flashburn crumpled to the floor. At that moment Prefessors Vector and Sprout rushed in. Professor Sprout helped Frankfurt to teh infirmary, while Professor Vector led the Slytherin to detention, by his ear. Winner: Johann Peterschmut. Great duel, both of you. Update your profiles accordingly.

Round 3 Johann Peterschmut vs Frankfurt Flashburn Health - 3 Health - 3 Low - 0 Stupefy - 1 Protego - 0 Expelliarmus - 1 Expelliarmus - 0 Mid - 0 Mid - 1 High - 0 Crucio - 1 Low - 0 Health - 1 Health - 1 Frankfurt was still enraged that Johann Peterschmut had tripped him, causing him to eat his eggs in an unconventional way. He started teh round with a flurry, first catching the Slytherin with a Stupefy hex, and then once again catching him mid shield with the Expelliarmus charm. He tried to press his attack with a hex to the chest, but the Slytherin had regained his footing, and disarmed the Hufflepuff. Now it was Johann's turn for offense. His own hex caught Frankfurt napping, and while he tried to recover, Johann sent him writhing in extreme pain under tan unforgivable curse. Both combatants could sense that the end was near... Exciting round! Send in your DS for everyone's favorite...Sudden Death. Choose wisely.

Poised and stately. Only fitting for the King of Delusionland Delusionville Delaware.

Congratulations to the winners. You really did produce some wonderful MOCs. Thanks also to all those who entered. Plenty of good entries makes for a good contest.

Flitwick was just making sure that you weren't trying to start an online game without permission. Several people have started them and then abandoned them mid-game, so the MODs try and keep tight control over new games. I'm not a big fan of Warhammer, so your game doesn't really interest me, but I do love those classic castle sets.

So this is a LEGO version of a game like Warhammer, or something similar? And not meant to be played online? That kind of game wouldn't require Draggy's permission. Though it probably belongs in a different forum in that case.

So we do a good job of investigating, find the tunnels and all that, and even THAT leads to our demise? I'm beginning to thnk we were screwed from the outset. It's time for us to put our heads together, people. If we don't make a good choice here, it might cost us our lives. Quite literally, I'm afraid. Anyone want to start going over the evidnece that we think we have? I know no one wants to be the first to point the finger, but we really need to talk things through, here.

I love it, too. The speeder looks especially nice (but would a Mon Calamari really be on Tatooine?). The details are very well done. Nice use of the glider wings, too. A few of the details are skewed (the arm on the moisture vaporator on the left and the top of the large tower), but sometimes they just get bumped out of place.

Round 2 Johann Peterschmut vs Frankfurt Flashburn Health - 4 Health - 4 Protego - 0 Low - 0 Mid - 0 Stupefy - 1 Low - 0 Expelliarmus - 0 Crucio - 1 High - 0 Expelliarmus - 0 Mid - 0 Health - 3 Health - 3 The two Magus (Magi? ) resume their duel in the mess hall. Sensing his opponent's frustration, Johann started with a shield charm, then quickly countered with a charm, only to get caught with a Stupefy hex. His next spell was deftly blocked, but on retrieving his wand caught Frankfurt with a Cruciatus Curse. Frankfurt's final attack was snuffed before it could be uttered, his wand skidding harmlessly across the floor. Great duel so far. DS for Round 3, Please. Oh, and I forgot to thank you for ADJing my last duel. Thanks CM.

I'm not sure if that would have made a better photo or not, but I'd like to at least see it. Also cropping out the sidewalk that is visible might help a little. You won't lose too much of the clone if you cut a little off the bottom. I'm just wondering why MB was carrying a Clone Trooper MF around on his trip to the White House.