Admiral Croissant

NOTE: The theme of the second round has been changed from "treasure" into "pirates". I think Pirates is a bit easier to work with.

...so that was the first title I gave, and it also gave me a new title (by Big Cam?): Popped his title cherry!

'T was me! His previous title was indeed outdated, and I wanted to try one of my new MOD abilities

I would swear I already wrote Bluecoat there. In the rules it was also a bluecoat. Seems like somebody has been messing around with my post

Nope. No spam talk for now. Comics are always allowed though.And believe me, there will be plenty of room to humiliate the red scum during this tournament I had a try with my new MOD powers and somehow I didn't get any problems doing it the way I said.

The first one is a no. I had a talk with crewmembers and we've decided it's too far from a military/soldier uniform. The second one is a definite yes. You can use it for a redcoat officer. The CMF torso is a no again. It's too piraty, and we prefer not to use too many different torsos. The dark blue PotC torso can go as a Bluecoat officer. I'll megablocks this to the first post.

Thank you all! I feel very honoured by this promotion and all your congrats! Nope. I was a regulator, who has slightly less powers.My current powers have put me even with the Redcoat command again I'll do my best to serve the Blue army through this bloody and entertaining war!

Allright enough babbling already I'd rather have this topic for Sign ups only. Of course you can always put your anger into a MOC or comic Perhaps we'll soon make a thread for this kind of talking and for small comics.

Yeah I guess you're right. But those banners were made a long time ago. Let's just say it's spelled in the old language Dunno... I wonder why your commander hasn't told you since he already has the same banner.Well, he's a redcoat of course. I think it should work if you just copy the image source and add it as a regular image to your signature.

I sense that the disgust for the opposite side is growing by the day. This is a good thing. I give you all an extra ration of grog. To increase this disgust, we've decided to allow the use of banners during this tournament. Until we forbid them again of course. So please show your allegiance by the use of one of those lovely banners! Please don't combine these banners with too much other text/images because that's irritating. Because then you have to scroll down a lot of nonsense every time you want to see the bottom post. And don't use two or more banners at the same time! Then we'll clap you in irons until the Tournament is over. And we only give you sprouts and lemonade.

I'm afraid I have to disagree with Blackmoor here. I don't mind what avatar torso you are using, but for normal soldiers I'd prefer the old torso. We will not disqualify you with your minifig as long as it clearly is a soldier with blue clothes though. The thing is, this tournament is all between those two factions and I think it's more fun if those factions are always clearly recognizable. So if people start using all different kinds of red or blue torsos, it may look a little unorganized. Besides, can't we just expect members in the pirates forum to have at least 1 bluecoat and 1 redcoat soldier? Basically that's the only thing you need in order to sign up, which isn't such a big demand if you ask me. So, for your avatar you can use everything (but if you dress/behave according to your rank that would be nice!) For Bluecoat soldiers we prefer the regular soldier, but if that's not possible you can use another blue torso. But do make it look like a soldier in that case!

I think buying different parts is indeed the cheapest method. You could also go to a LEGO event sometime. Sometimes there are small shops where you can buy them for about 1,50 USD. That's where I got my small army from.

Unforunately not. If you want to abuse the Bluecoat side, you must have at least one soldier to humiliate.But a decals is also allowed, and very easy to make. You can find a link in the Avatar Authorization thread. One tip: calling us losers/pitifull soldiers is not wise in this tournament. Not wise at all... Photoshop editing is allowed and encouraged!As long as it features LEGO minifigs, you're practically free in the use of effects. You can have a look in this thread to see what would be a reasonable amount of photo-editing.

Questions should be asked in the rules thread, not in this one. Nevertheless, let me answer your question.You have three weeks to find/buy a bluecoat soldier, otherwise I'd recommend you to use a decal. It just has to feature one bluecoat, but of course you could lay the focus on an enemy avatar of which you do have the torso. You don't have to think of a story surrounding your minifig, but we will probably get to know him through the comics. Finally, I can recommend you to choose the Bluecoat side. We drink just as much as the redcoats, but the difference is that we do get our senses back in the morning and kick them drunkard's @sses, you'll see!

Yep that's right! Great image editing skills are not required. Text balloons with MS Paint will do. However, if it looks more comic-like, it might be easier to win the contest. And there could be some small errors in the ranks, but the rank system shouldn't be taken too seriously. I do believe that commander is a navy rank and general is and army rank though. Well, you've signed up, so you've already entered the contest Yes we'd rather have one rank of each. We're not completely sure about that, but you could use it in your comics somehow.We need to drink more rum first to get fresh ideas, so maybe we'll come up with something.

Of course the staff is already authorized, but a clear image of my avatar could be useful. 1) Admiral Croissant 2) I'm using a dark blue torso and red pants. But as long as you're using this head and a croissant it's okay. 3) Bluecoats FTW!

And of course the awesome prize pool will be posted soon as well!

The Rules State: "The use of avatars in comics is encouraged and permitted but limited to the avatars of those who have entered the Tournament, Tournament Hosts and Classic-Pirates Crew Members. Eurobricks members who wish to allow the use of their avatar in the Tournament may do so by signing up in a special topic that will be opened. By joining the Tournament or authorizing the use of your avatar you are agreeing to have your avatar abused in whatever way competitors and Tournament Officials see fit to abuse them." If you would like to join the fun and allow competitors to use your avatar in their comics please provide the requested information in this Topic. Competitors and Classic-Pirates Staff are already fair game but if you'd like to provide your specific information in this Topic that is OK. Please Post: 1) Your username 2) An image of you avatar 3) Which side do you support (ie. Redcoat or Bluecoat). If your avatar has a custom torso decal, please provide an image of the decal. If you don't have a certain minifig that you'd like to abuse: no problem! Most of the torso decals can be found here in The Great Pirate Torso Library (then scroll down to Official PIRATES/SAILORS) ready for you to print! Torsos from the Pirates of the Caribbean theme can be found here. Tip for if you don't have an avatar yet: don't use too many rare parts if you want to feature in multiple comics. IMPORTANT Tournament Threads The Rules Official Sign Ups Avatar Authorization (this thread) Prize Pool Please do not post questions here or any other comments. This topic is just for authorizing the use of your avatar during the Tournament! Questions can be asked in the RULES thread.

So you think you are salty enough to compete in the bloodiest, cruelest, most gruesome Classic-Pirates.com contest ever devised? Now is the time to release the monster within yourself! You've probably all had evil thoughts of humiliating the enemy, so why would you pent them up any longer? Do you only want to settle an old score or to win treasure? Whatever the reason may be: sign up! Signups open now and will continue until the 7th of December! Here is what you need to do to join the Tournament: 1) READ THE TOURNAMENT RULES (ALL THE RULES - They are NOT the same rules as last year). 2) Choose a rank (This is a new element just for fun. Your rank can play a role in your comic and you can gain a title with it.). Then respond in this topic with: 1) Your Username 2) Which side you are on (you have only two choices: Redcoat or Bluecoat) 3) Your rank: please make a top 3 and we'll give you the top one that's still open. Ranks/positions: Bluecoat side: Commander - Captain Blackmoor General - Admiral Croissant Captain - Sebeus I Commodore - the Inventor Quartermaster - Darthluke 824 Colonel - HJ Media Studios Lieutenant - Brig. Brick Sergeant - Tomcat RIO Soldier - Esurient, Mazin Midshipman - Yawgmoth Navigator - Ecclesiastes Cooper - PrivateGoat Gunner - JanSued Blacksmith - Blacksmith Surgeon - SkaForHire Cook - Grimmbeard Carpenter - kabel Ropemaker - Moschino Cartographer - Frank Brick Wright Sailmaker - Un1ted2 Sailor - Styrbjorn Powder Monkey - Axis600 Helmsman - Comrade Commander Barkeeper - Antonio Deck Scrubber - Cara ----- Redcoat side: Commander - Captain Greenhair General - Zcerberus Captain - Captain Becker Commodore - captain donkey Quartermaster - MstrOfPppts Colonel (Brickington) - Commander Law Lieutenant - Efullner Sergeant - Soundwave Soldier - Blackar Midshipman - Scorpiox Navigator - TheLegoNinja Cooper - Purpearljellyblob Gunner - Kurigan Blacksmith - Legonardo Surgeon - VolcanicPanik Cook - Skalldyr Carpenter - Morthen Ropemaker - dr_spock Cartographer - Mr Spielbrick Sailmaker - Con_Artist Sailor - legoandhistoryisawsome Powder Monkey - Capt. Stabbin Helmsman - PMJ Barkeeper - Deck Scrubber - Duck ----- That's it. It is just that easy! Now off to the drawing board you rapscallions! IMPORTANT Tournament Threads The Rules Official Sign Ups (this thread) Avatar Authorization Prize Pool Please do not post questions here or any other comments. This topic is just for signing up for the Tournament! Questions can be asked in the RULES thread.

Much of the year, this forum is a harmonious place where people can share MOCs, exchange ideas and give each other good feedback. But... underneath this level of politeness lives a world full of hatred and disgust for the opposite side of plastic human beings. We all know what I'm talking about: it's the epic war between Bluecoats and Redcoats that's been going on for years. Nobody knows how, when, or why it started, but it has become part of our nature. Sometimes, this anger needs a place to explode. That's why we are happy to present... The Third Redcoats vs. Bluecoats Tournament of Retribution! General purpose: The primary purpose of the Tournament is to have FUN at the expense of the opposing side (Redcoats vs. Bluecoats). The Tournament objective: Create a comic of up to 10 panels depicting the funniest, most brutal, outlandish stories of your side causing the most humiliating, physical, and/or emotional harm to the other side (as represented by their sides minifigures Red vs. Blue). Note: For the purpose of this competition Redcoats and Bluecoats represent no national origin so pick which minifigure you like best. Warning: If you are not charmed by our prizes, if you think trading is more important than fighting, if you faint the moment you change heads on a minifig, or if you are very easily offended, the Tournament of Retribution may not be for you! We suggest a cup of warm milk with a nice book of poems. If you have always wondered what exactly a minifigure's brains looks like, if you like bathroom jokes and Lego Pirates, and if you hate either the colour red or blue, then grab your cutlass and your eyepatch and enlist! How the Tournament will work this year: This year's Tournament will have two important new elements: The first is the use of ranks. There are certain ranks open for our members (see below). This is just for fun. Participants can give their avatar a rank in their comics. This can give them a title and the rank will also be included in the army list. The second is the use of themes. Every one of the rounds will be set in a certain theme. Participants will have to set their comics in these themes. The theme of the first round is "islanders". That of the second round will be "pirates". We're yet to decide on the theme of the third round. As long as you can put in a good defence as to why your MOC relates to the theme, we're okay with it. Competitors will have approximately 3 weeks to sign up in the official entry thread beginning November 17th, 2012. You will provide your user name and declare what side you are on (Redcoat or Bluecoat). READ ALL the RULES BEFORE YOU SIGN UP! Competitors will submit their entry by opening up a new topic in the Pirates MOC Forum. The topic should be entitled “ToR III:” and should have an appropriate title of their choosing. The first round of the Tournament will open on December 8th, 2012ish. Competitors will be given 4 weeks to submit their comic. The deadline is January 5th, 2013 at whatever time we feel like it so don’t wait until the last minute. Round two will be open on January 12th 2013. Competitors will be given 3 weeks to submit their second comic. The deadline for this round is the 2nd of February, 2013. February 8th a voting thread will be open to all Eurobricks members for one week. The best five of eacht faction will move on to the final round. Just for the record: everyone participates in the first and second round. Then, looking at both rounds, the best five of each faction will be invited (after voting) to participate in the final round. Round three will be open on February 23rd, 2013. Competitors will be given 3 weeks to submit their third and final comic. The deadline for this round is March 16th, 2013. March 22nd a voting thread will be open to all Eurobricks members (except those who joined after the 17th of November) for one week. Prizes will be awarded to the 6 top vote getters. The Rules: They’re more like Guidelines. No clone brands. Real LEGO, custom decals/stickers/string/sails, and aftermarket products (like Brickarms and Brickforge) only. Each entry may have up to 10 photographs or images in their comic strip depicting a sequence of events. Each "panel" is considered a single image or photograph whether it is a stand alone image or part of a comic strip spread. In other words, your entry may be just one image containing up to 10 separate panels or 10 individual photographs, or a mix of both (as long as it's no more than 10 panels). Regardless of you style, each posted image may be 800x600 maximum. Each panel should have text associated with it in most instances. The text can be dialog of the characters or a narrative description similar to what would be found in a comic strip or a combination there of. Each comic must contain at least one Redcoat & one Bluecoat soldier (from the Lego Pirates theme) (old or new figures are accepted, decals are OK as substitutes for Redcoat and Bluecoat soldiers as long as they look recognizable as the Lego version). Participants may use any other Lego factions, themes, minifigures etc. within their comic in support of their story. Note: The "new" dark blue governor torso will be accepted as either a Redcoat or a Blue Coat (does that make him a turn coat?). The red officers torso from PotC will be accepted as a redcoat and the dark blue officers torso from PotC will be accepted as a Bluecoat. Note: Each comic should be related to the theme of the round in some way. So the first round must somehow refer to islanders, and the second to pirates. The use of avatars in comics is encouraged and permitted but limited to the avatars of those who have entered the Tournament, Tournament Hosts and Classic-Pirates Crew Members. Eurobricks members who wish to allow the use of their avatar in the Tournament may do so by signing up in a special topic that will be opened. By joining the Tournament or authorizing the use of your avatar you are agreeing to have your avatar abused in whatever way competitors and Tournament Officials see fit to abuse them. This is a comic contest NOT a building contest. Competitors should attempt funny story telling through the use of Lego depicting senseless violence and other nonsensical behavior by Redcoats and Bluecoats toward Redcoats or Bluecoats, build as much or as little as you need to tell your story. In the Second Round, a CGI-comic is also allowed for Bluecoats, but not preferred. About Spectators: Spectators are asked to : Get into the rowdy spirit of the Tournament. Take the energy level of their posts and comments up a notch and focus on the story and not just the building techniques. Fans should have as much fun as possible…it really can be rewarding….to be an active spectator! But please don't spam too much! 1-3 comments per thread should be enough. Tournament Hosts: Captain Blackmoor for the Bluecoats and Captain Green Red Hair for the Redcoats will serve as this year’s Tournament hosts/commanders. They will be helped by their Generals: ZCerberus for the Redcoats and Admiral Croissant for the Bluecoats.The hosts will be responsible for settling any questions , disputes or other issues, interpreting and enforcing rules and deadlines, and presiding over all hangings, floggings, rum distribution and other social gatherings within the context of the Tournament including disqualification. In addition, as hosts, the contest gods have also granted us special powers….tune in to the Tournament to find out more! Ranks/positions AND ENTRIES: Bluecoat side: Commander - Captain Blackmoor General - Admiral Croissant Captain - Sebeus I#2 #3 Commodore - the Inventor #2 #3 Quartermaster - Colonel - HJ Media Studios #2 Lieutenant - Brig. Brick #2 #3 Sergeant - Tomcat RIO Soldier - Esurient #2 #3, Mazin, Deathdog Midshipman - Yawgmoth Navigator - Ecclesiastes #2 Cooper - PrivateGoat Gunner - JanSued Blacksmith - Blacksmith Surgeon - SkaForHire Cook - Grimmbeard#2 #3 Carpenter - kabel Ropemaker -Moschino Cartographer - Frank Brick Wright #2 #3 Sailmaker - Un1ted2 Sailor - Styrbjorn Powder Monkey - Axis600 Helmsman - Comrade Commander Barkeeper - Antonio #2 Deck Scrubber - Cara #2 ----- Redcoat side: Commander - Commander Red Hat General - ZCerberus #2 Captain - Captain Becker Commodore - captain donkey Quartermaster - MstrOfPppts #2 #3 Colonel - Brickington #2 Sergeant - Soundwave Lieutenant - Efullner #2 Soldier - Blackar #2 #3 Midshipman - Scorpiox Navigator - TheLegoNinja Cooper -Purpearljellyblob #2 #3 Gunner - Kurigan #2 Blacksmith - Legonardo Surgeon - VolcanicPanik Cook - Skalldyr#2 #3 Carpenter - Morthen #2 Ropemaker - dr_spock #2 #3 Cartographer - Mr Spielbrick Sailmaker - Con_Artist Sailor - legoandhistoryisawsome Powder Monkey - Capt. Stabbin #2 Helmsman - PMJ Deck Scrubber - Duck #2 ----- Any questions concerning the rules? Ask them here! IMPORTANT Tournament Threads The Rules (this thread) Official Sign Ups Avatar Authorization Prize Pool

Cool ship indeed! I especially like the stern, the rigging and the colourscheme. But there are also small details that I don't like much, like the side galleries, and the "crow's nests" being too edgy at the front. Still, a very nice find and it's very clearly the USS Constitution.

It was about time you posted this ship But she looks great! I like how it looks almost the same as CGH's, but upon closer inspection there are actually quite a lot of small differences. I think I prefer Green Hair's spanker sail, but Minerva's bowsprit looks better. The rigging and sails are of course excellent, and the stern is nice as well. Another detail I like is the knotted anchor cable. My only tiny point of criticism is that it may look better if you add a 1x2 brown tile to the 2x2 slope in the bow piece. But you guys did an amazing job on this vessel

Let the speculation begin!

Your ship has been indexed I leave the non-ship MOCs for Big Cam. By the way, did you notice your ship is called Sptifire? Were you in such a hurry posting it? (I know that feeling!)