Dannylonglegs

Island Reports: A boat carrying crates of sand, soil, and desiccated animal specimens, boxes filled with insects, rocks with odd markings, and two live lizards washed ashore on Alexport, and the news has spread swiftly through the great nations. Within this boat was the journal of famed and well-loved Garvian Author, Naturalist and Explorer, Quintos Alexander the Traveler, and in his mysterious journal were carefully written-out descriptions of some of the Islands of the Prio Seas. Unfortunately, Quintos himself was not to be found, but his belongings were left to the Coringtonian museums, and his books and journal shall usher in a great new wave of exploration. All of these islands have some sort of advantage that is hidden from the public. The first listing is a sample island with its whole listing. When your nation claims an island through the challenge, it won’t be given a list of the advantages, and those will have to be figured out through trial and error. Some are building advantages, some are mineral deposits, others are strategic, and even more are a little more obscure or mystical than that. Island Sample (has many of the features that you could find) Nickname: Cobra Island Geographical Features: Shaped like a snake, this island has a small mountain chain through the middle. It has some natural bays, but limited fresh water due to the salty content of the soil. Rumors: It is said that there is a hostile tribe on this island. It said that it is haunted by the serpent god. It is said that it has naturally fertile soil when growing tree fruit, like apples. It is said that copper is abundant. The island is said to be infested by rabits. Reality: +3DBs for every level of a Apple and Pear plantation. 30% chance to find copper when mining. -10% settlement value due to poisonous snakes raiding towns. +2dbs per level for every ranch rabbit property. +6 crew to defense roll per fortress because the island is very defensible due to high cliffs. Updated Political Map showing current claims Island #:1 Nickname: Fever Island Map: Geographical Features: Fever Island owes its name to the fate of the first exploration crew that landed here. Attempting to claim the rainy Island for Carno, the whole crew slowly succumbed to a virulent fever. Their now-wrecked vessel still clings to the rocky cliff face near where they dropped anchor, and their abandoned and decrepit lodgings linger, ghost like, in a clearing near the bay. Despite the fear of sickness, this island has excellent mineral rich soil, moist but well drained, perfect for growing tobacco and other cash crops, and blue gemstones (apatite) have been observed embedded in the rocks. Rumors: It is rumored that the natives who live on this island know of a cure to its pestilence, or else are immune somehow. It is also said that the sickness is not a conventional illness, but rather a curse sent down by the wrathful gods. Island #: 2 Claimed by the Sea-Rats Name: Sabre Island Nickname: The Hilt and the Blade Map: Geographical Features: Featuring blunt cliffs on several sides, the Hilt (the eastern-most Island in this chain) features a tall, dormant volcano. The Blade (The Westernmost Island) also features a more eroded dormant volcano on the east side, but gradually slides into the waves going west. The archipelago rests in the thick of a coral reef, whose unpredictable depth has already been the grounding of more than one large vessel. The Island itself is fertile and could grow sugar cane quite well. Rumors: A roguish band of ship scavengers has been operating out of "The Hilt", preying on the ships that wreck in the reef. Whether or not this is true remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Precious little remains of those ships that did ground in the waters surrounding "The Hilt and the Blade" Island #: 3 Claimed by Oleon Name: Stéphanique Nickname: The Old Man's Beard, The Woeful Miser Map: Geographical Features: The Island's bright white beaches cut by light grey limestone rock lend the island its first nickname. A well-weathered mountain makes up the middle of the Island, on the western slopes of which tropical forests grow. The Eastern coast is quite rocky, and there exists a natural harbour. Quarries may do well here. Rumors: The earliest report stated that this Island held a vast supply of gold. The adventurer who reported this claim retired early with great sums of wealth, but no further claims have arisen. The original claim was never substantiated, and the adventurer cannot be located for comment. Island #: 4 Claimed by Altonia Name: New Altonia Map: Geographical Features: The Natives of this Island worship its many fruit bats. The cave-riddled island hosts a vast diversity of the flighty creatures. As a result, fruiting trees flourish here, and the jungle is flush with bananas and juicy tropical fruit. The natives who live deeper in the Island are very protective of their forest, but otherwise quite friendly. There are sandy beaches around most of it, but also some areas that could make a suitable bay, but no perfect port location. Rumors: While the natives may appear friendly, it is rumoured that they take captives with whom they conduct strange blood rituals to appease their gods. Island #: 5 Claimed by Corrington Name: Fiorentia Nickname: Island of Flowers Map: Geographical Features: This Island gradually slopes out from the ocean to form a hilly ridge at its highest elevation. All along the slopes are vibrant, colorful wildflowers. The Island is sparsely populated by trees, allowing a great diversity of sun-loving underbrush flowers and grasses. Nestled between two hills is a fresh-water lake deposited there by rain. Many butterflies and insects found on this island appear nowhere else in the Prio Seas. Rumors: There are large beetles on this island that appear to be made of solid gemstones. Whether this is true or not is dubious, but naturalists are clamoring to catalog the diversity of entomological specimens. Island #: 6 Claimed by Namere Name: Verona Map: Geographical Features: The Bubbling Island rises up from the sea in a gradual dome, betraying its volcanic nature. On this island can be found Bubbling natural mineral springs well known by the natives who mix it with other minerals to make their facepaint for war and ceremonies. They perform many ceremonies with their bodies half submerged in the frothing waters. Rumors: It is said that the springs have healing powers. Island #: 7 Claimed by Oleon Name: Île Sous le Vent Nickname: The Island of Clay Map: Geographical Features: Less humid than many islands in the seas of Prio, this Island's soil is comprised of hard clay. The surrounding sea is deep, and the beaches are sandy, with a few clay cliffs. This island lacks any tall peaks, but hosts a small forested area to the southwest. The north experiences large gusts of cooler wind. Mediterranean growing conditions exist here, and it has suitable grassland for grazing animals. Rumors: Grapes may grow well here. Island #:8 Claimed by Eslandola Name: Otoño Nickname: The Autumn Isle Map: Geographical Features: This forested Island earned its nickname from a unique species of tree only found here that has dark red foliage year-round, resembling a deciduous tree in fall. It is an old volcano, long since dormant. Rumors: The tree colour may indicate strange metals in the soil. It is suspected that this island may hold rare earth elements. Island #:9 Nickname: Garden of Hades Map: Geographical Features: The shores of this Island are crowded densely with a strange shrub-like tree, caustic to the touch, which bears poisoned fruit. The natives avoid this island. The southern coast is rocky and free of the poisonous tree. Its interior is well protected from wind and has potential for pastoral endeavors. Rumors: This Island may also grow Pineapples well. Island #: 10 Claimed by the Sea-Rats Name: Tortuga Nickname: Turtle Island, The Disappearing Island Map: Geographical Features: Much of the coast of this Island disappears completely below the waves at high tide, and the surrounding sea is very shallow, allowing only smaller ships to near the island, with exception to a small rocky portion to the northern side. The Island interior--that which stays above water at all times--is dominated by coconut palms and other salt-tollerant species. The small island is the hatching site for innumeral sea turtles, multiple times per year. Rumors: The natives to the Prio Seas do not live on this island. They believe it is, in fact, a massive sea turtle, and the mother of all sea turtles. Occasionally they will bring tribute and offerings to the island. These offerings disappear at high tide. Island #: 11 Claimed by Mardier Conquered by Eslandola Name: Isla de Medio Nickname: Skaford Heights Geographical Features: Mostly jungle on the inside, this larger island boasts an excellent natural bay on its south side at the Island's thinnest point. The north-east coast, however is very shallow, and rife with sandbars. The south-west coasts are rocky, but host naturally occurring groves of citrus fruit. In the center of the island towers a tall volcano that occasionally shakes the Island. Rumors: The Natives of this Island fear the deeper waters to the south. While they are more than happy to sail their catamarans in the northern shallow water, they refuse to do so on the southern coast. Island #: 12 Claimed by the Sea-Rats Name: The Rock Nickname: The Crag Map: Geographical Features: A rocky Island jutting abruptly up out of the sea "The Crag" defiantly beetles over the waves. The water surrounding the Crag is very deep. Low tide reveals several seaside caves with tunnels that ascend and converge on a subterranean lake of fresh water. The surface of the crag is mostly grassy with some deep rooted trees. Rumors: The Crag's lake is inhabited by strange blind fish, and the final resting place of an old Corrington naturalist turned privateer... and perhaps also, her treasure. Island #: 13 Claimed by Eslandola Name: La Sombra Nickname: The Shadow Map: Geographical Features: This Island has a natural bay ideal for a trading post. The island is well guarded by steep rocky coasts on most sides, and the water is deep. Rumors: More than one sailor has independently reported seeing a massive black shadow in the sea circling around the island. The more suspicious of sailors suspect this is a sea monster, or sea monsters, lurking beneath the foam to swallow their ships whole, while the more academic postulate this could be a school of fish, indicating good fishing waters, or even a pod of whales, drawn to this island for unknown reasons. Nevertheless, sailors, and the natives, have avoided this island. Island #: 14 Claimed by Corrington Nickname: Keep-Yer-Boots-On Map: Geographical Features: This Island is drier than nearby Cascadia, and therefor does not sustain the same moisture loving plants. Instead the island is a haven for cacti and succulents of all types. The soil is sandy and rocky throughout the island, and the tallest trees are the palms on the coast. Many fibrous grasses and spiked prickly plants do well here. Rumors: It is rumoured that one of the succulents introduced to this island from further east bears sap ten times sweeter than sugar cane. Island #: 15 Claimed by Corrington Name: Cascadia Map: Geographical Features: This large island is home to the largest mountain range in the Prio Seas, and covered in verdant, fertile jungle. There is plentiful fresh water, cascading from the mountains in beautiful waterfalls. The south side of this island is drier while on the part of the island north of the mountain it is nearly always raining. Rumors: This island is home to large carnivorous wild cats, which are a constant threat to the natives of the Island. Island #: 16 Claimed by Corrington Name: Gunpower Island Map: Geographical Features: An active volcanic Island, Gunpowder earned its name for its black sandy beaches. The interior of the island is dominated by the volcano, but hosts a wide variety of edible plants. Rumors: The island is inhabited by a very warlike people, hostile to outsiders. That said, it is rumoured that there are rich veins of copper to be exploited by those brave enough to settle this land. Island #: 17 Nickname: The Island of the Stilt People Map: Geographical Features: A shallow sea surrounds this island, which sports a colourful coral reef, visible from the surface through the crystal clear sea. The coast is dotted with the intriguing dwellings of the natives. Dubbed "The Stilt People" for their architecture, the natives of this island live on the shallow seas in elevated houses and platforms made from the sturdy sturdy wood found inland. Rumors: The sea surrounding the island has rich fishing potential, and may hold many other bounties the sea has to offer. Island #: 18 Claimed by Corrington Name: Celestia Map: Geographical Features: Much of this beautiful island is comprised of tall, thick jungle, which becomes swampy in places. All of the trees in the heart of this island are host to at least one species of epiphytic plant, many of which are orchids. Not only is vanilla plentiful on this island, but so are many plants used medicinally by the natives. Rumors: Somewhere in the deepest, darkest part of the jungle grows the most beautiful orchid in the world, and that the botanist capable of finding and cultivating this orchid would bring themself and their nation great glory. Island #: 19 Claimed by Corrington Nickname: Garma's Key Map: Geographical Features: This low-lying island resides in a strategic point between Celestia and Cascadia, in that it overlooks the strait between them. The sea directly around the key is shallow and hosts a coral reef, but the south eastern coast is deep enough to harbour larger ships. The Key benefits from the rain that falls on its nearby islands, but does not maintain much fresh water of its own. Rumors: It is said by the natives that the island was built by crabs, and it is true that the coastline is practically crawling with them. Island #: 20 Claimed by Carno Name: Gernia Map: Geographical Features: This volcanic archipelago rests between shallow reefs to the north, extending from the larger islands nearby, and deeper waters to the south, perfect for larger ships. The Island chain derives its name from one phenomenon that occurs twice per year. In the fall and spring, the seas sparkle radiantly as migrating stingrays swim incredibly close to the southern coast. The Islands themselves enjoy plenty of rain, but offer little in the way of cropland. Rumors: The native people are seafaring, and are said to craft the fastest boats in the Prio Seas, launching raids on the nearby tribes. Island #: 21 Claimed by the Sea-Rats Nickname: Blond Beach, Mud Beach Island Map: Geographical Features: Just a finger's depth beneath the soil of this island is a foul-smelling yellow loam, for which it is named. The island's beaches are stained yellow as the soil is eroded into the sea. On the interior of the island, amidst great tropical trees, can be found mudpits of the self-same yellow earth, dug out by boars, or other beasts. The Island's southern side has several fresh-water lakes. Rumors: It is said that the natives wear this mud to prevent getting bitten by the island's insects. Island #: 22 Nickname: The Screeching Isle Map: Geographical Features: The noise from this island can be heard for miles on the sea. The island is characterized by thick rainforest at its center, and a mostly rocky coast. The heart of the island is full of noisy life. Many species of Monkey and songbirds are unique to this island, and their mating calls, or shouts of danger, fill the air, day and night. To the East lies a fantastic natural harbour. Rumors: The natives eat the monkeys of the island, and believe this to grant them inhuman strength. Island #: 23 Claimed by Oleon Name: Île d'Or Nickname: The Crown Map: Geographical Features: This island's coasts are white sand, and the surrounding sea is deep, but a small ridge of coral does exist to the west. The natives of this island dive for pearls in the reef ridge, where they also cast nets for fish. The Island's soil is rocky, and not great for crop growing. Rumors: It is rumoured that there may be gold on this island. It is also suspected that the natives of this island are related to those from the glimmering archipelago.

Pictures updated. Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Comments and criticisms are most appreciated. This will likely be my last build for a while, as there's been a loss in the family, and I'm moving off to college. Additional pictures of the "Obstacle Removal drone, type: Kickboxer" or, "ORK" an Octan Heavy Drone, sold to the Oni-Ren Freedom Fighters and utilizing its adaptable camouflage, might pop up later in the week, or at least on my Flickr. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Yeah, Bob, rl comes first. Hope you feel better. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

I was one of them, but it started working for me (late at night). ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"...and the Revolution will be brought to you by Octan and with brief Commercial Interruptions." The Invasive Species: Part 7. Finale. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Interlude Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 (Finale) Tags: Military Land Vehicle, Civil Structures Meanwhile, in the Gongen Empire's capital. This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "They are at the gates, my Queen. Duchess Qui Zil 'Ing gave them the keys. It is over, and they have won... But you must live on. The hope of our people rests in you. Take the concubine's tunnels below the castle. Escape to the East River Tribe. They will harbour you." "But what of you, Bishop. Will you not go with me?" "I cannot. I must stay behind and misdirect them if I can. Vile though they may be, I don't think they'll hurt an old woman like myself too badly. Flee, my Queen." In the Streets.... Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Broadcast in Oni-Ren Language: "Citizens. Rejoice. We come not as conquerors, but as liberators. The Queen has the cure to the Black-eye and she wants to watch us suffer. Join the resistance! Let us put an end to her tyranny!.... Citizens. Rejoice!...." Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr later, Within the Palace... This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr General: "Lord President, We have captured the bishop. There is no sign of the Queen, but the bishop has been... very talkative." Ba'al Ba'al Jinks: "And what has she said?" General: "She told us everything. The Queen left for the West Lava Canyon Tribe days ago." Ba'al Ba'al Jinks: "Good. If she's told us everything she knows, then there's no reason to keep her alive. Now, let's get this place in order for when Octan comes. They informed me they'll be here at week's end to ensure a peaceful transition of power." Later that week.... Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Dr. Long: "We need to inform Ba'al Ba'al to invest in paved roads." Jebediah: "Maybe we shouldn't have walked." Meanwhile... This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "My Friends, today is a glorious day! We have successfully liberated the Gongen Empire from the oppression of Queen Bowa San! We stand now at the window of opportunity. I look out that window and I see a brighter future for all of us. No longer shall we be restrained in darkness to serve the Queen and her lackeys. Now we walk freely together into the future. Under Queen Bowa San, Onix was made a laughingstock. The Aliens from other planets looked down at us and they chuckled, for they saw a sad backward little people. The Queens refused to let us interact with the aliens, share their secrets. Instead she forced us to suffer illness and famine... War, and bloodshed. But that ends today. Today we have removed our shackles, and we may enter the galaxy at large. Now is our time to step forward together into the glow of not one, but one thousand suns! Together, we will make this planet great again! Once the votes are cast, I will be your new president, Ba'al Ba'al Jinks, and no longer will we be the Gongen empire, no. I am pleased to declare that starting today, we are now the Liberated Democratic Republic of Unified Onix! Together, we shall work together, in the name of peace and progress, and we will earn our brighter future!" *Crowd cheers* Later.... This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Ba'al Ba'al Jinks: "Youssa remember dat youssa say the Copper youssa need be under dah "Hunting Grounds" right?" Dr. Long: "That is correct." Ba'al Ba'al Jinks: "Well, Messa be havin' a present for you. This golden tooth comes from there. See, themsa biggun bigguns with the big moneys, they was hunting for the Steam swamp dragons there. The Steam Swamp dragon is a fiercish predator. Always eating. Theyssa say that the dragon is the smartest of all the animals on our world... but not smarter than wessa Oni-Ren. The way themsa be huntin' the dragon is they get a captive Oni-ren, and dey make the Dragon go huntin' dissun. The Dragon will stop at nothing to capture itssa prey. There is a legend. This legend say that the reason the dragon hunt us Oni-Ren so hard is that theysa be jealous of our smarts... that theyssa thinksin' theyssa can be stealing ourssa smarts from us if theyssa catches us. But youssa and messa... Wessa smart'uns. Wessa know that legends are all fake fake. She's just a predator, and all shessa be wantin' is to consume." Dr. Long: "How fascinating. What a barbaric practice." Ba'al Ba'al Jinks: "Thissun' is the last golden toothwe'll be huntin' for. Now on the huntin' Grounds is the Minin' Grounds. " Dr. Long: "Excellent. That is our prefered method for you to pay off your debt to us for the army and equipment." This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Jebediah: "Dr. Long. I'm getting intell that there's a gathering of protesters in the streets. They are armed. We may need to form a defensive perimeter to ensure the safety of our Octan personnel." Dr. Long: "Damnit Jinks, I thought you said you had the capital under control." Ba'al Ba'al Jinks: "Messa do.... wait just a moment." *discusses with general* Okeyday! Problem solved! Now is bein' a time of celebration!" This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "Peace!" After the ceremony, and discussing finance, The Octan officials pile out of the Presidential Palace, and begin making their way back through the war torn streets to find an unpleasant surprise. Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "So this is what she meant when she said everything was under control. I'm beginning to have my doubts as to whether or not Ba'al Ba'al Jinks is a fit ruler of this planet. We'll have to ensure strict civil rights policy adherence... By the stars..." Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "Help... messa." Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Into the Light of One Thousand Suns. by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "Hey. It'll come out. I always use Octan's 'Out Damned Spot' brand laundry detergent. It does the trick every time." Later..... This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "PR called. They said we should have the employees here take some footage. They're going to cobble together some kind of Public Relations video to ease this all over." "Great." This Revolution Will Be Televised by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr PR Video (and reason why I place the build on Illustria) In spoiler! ****************************************************** There you have it, the exciting conclusion of "The Invasive Species" ~Insectoid Aristocrat

I know, right! I can honestly say that the TV series is responsible for my return to EB after a long hiatus almost 2 years ago. Really great show with really great messages. That said the events of "Earthlings" really heaved me out. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Whoo all these set NPUs! Once again you hit the nail on the head with a flawless build! The data I Ling here is top-notch! You achieve a super be amount of shaping here with very simple techniquesthat ultimately serve to perfectly portray what you're trying to achieve! Great work! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Quite the predicament you've gotten yourself into here! Wonderful job! I'm loving this story! Roaring rampage of revenge rams into a brick wall! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

I love your builds! This is so beautiful and smooth! Love your use of the slider parts as rocks! Hope you don't mind if I borrow the technique at a later time! Your colours are so well blocked, too! Excellent job, all around! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

I hope I'm not bumping this topic too badly, but wow. This is absolutely gorgeous, Hinckley! The ship itself is huge and beautifully detailed. I love all the shaping you managed, with interesting uses of car slopes on the edges! I don't think I've ever seen that quarter saucer part used on a boat before! And the figurehead is beautiful. And that temple is just stunning. So intricately detailed, and Huge! The colours are all well arranged, and there's a boat-load of NPUs! I love the windows, and you framed them well with your photography. Phenomenal! Wonderful work! (sorry for the thread necromancy) ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Thanks! Glad you like it! It certainly is a useful technique, one which I hope to perfect in future builds. Ah, then perhaps it's a symbol for the whole of Oleon's nationalized trade company! Otherwise, I'd hash it up to convergent art-evolution. Thank you! I had a lot of purple tiles, so It's good to find a use for them too! I think you mean "Oleon-y" Funny thing is, the studs were entirely intentional on the deck. It would have been easy to simply tile the whole thing, but I thought some studs might look good in certain places. Looking at it now, though, I agree it looks weird. Thanks for the compliment on teh colour-scheme! I've got enough elves sets to know when to use purples and lavenders right! Thanks! Hopefully I'll get the shape better next time. Glad you like the crew! I had fun with their names, as anyone who speaks French might pick-up on! Aye aye, sir! Thank you very much for this! This ship was a learning experience and and experiment in many ways. This comment will certainly help me shape my ship in future builds! Thanks a boat-load! You're right about the pear. I think I should have made the two bent hull side panels meet at/near the bow to make a better shape. The spirit is indeed quite long, and I did mess up the sails. Your diagrams show well how I should have rigged it. Thanks! Thanks! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

On Farmolis's Famous Octan Olympic Arena, where all the best and brightest athletes have come to train! Including none other than Dr. Danielle Long, who was surprised to wake up to a holo-mail from CEO Pombe, requesting her presence at the games... on penalty of forfeiture of shares... "What.... exactly am I looking at here?" "That's your GARC! For the Olympic challenge!" "You have got to be joking." "Nope! That's the design! We ran it and several dozen others by test audiences, and they thought that this was the best match for you!" "No no no... Just look at this thing! The skulls and bones and flames? Do they think I'm some uppity punk?" "This is a GARC! The ships you'll be up against will be brutal cut-up-sticker-spammed vehicles straight out of Mad Max 82 Fury Skies! Take a look at the maneuverability though! This badboy can fly with precision targeting at great speeds! Engines on all sides! And as for the skulls? Well... There's no drag in space, baby! " "But... Well, I've already seen some of the entries. They look... normal." "Yeah, but this one was tailored for you by a crew of your employees who thought it best matched your personality." "By the stars... I'm beginning to think I have a massive PR problem." "Well... It could be PR." "And the name. Honestly? A typo? What the nebula does "Lolng" Mean anyways?!" "Nope. Not a typo. The designer's just a huge nerd." "Tell them they're fired. They're all fired." Octan Olympics! by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Octan Olympics! by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Octan Olympics! by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr Octan Olympics! by Danny-Longlegs, on Flickr "Hmmm.... Maybe I was wrong to fire them. This thing flies really smoothly. Or at least the AI flies it smoothly." ~Insectoid Aristocrat

The stranger things soundtrack got me re-interested in Synthwave/Retrowave. S u r v i v e. Futurecop1982. Raydar, etc... basically anything featured by the youtube playlist "New Retro Wave." Some of it can get repetitious, though, so after a while of listening to the playlist I seek out new stuff. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Gorgeous MoC! I love how you create the steam! The shaping on the coffee mug kiosk is top notch, and the paving is great! I'm curious, how'd you do the paving? ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Best to post your sigfig here and if you have an intro build, post it in its own topic! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Great build. It really conveys the scene well. Salt mine? ~Insectoid Aristocrat

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=118540&hl=land Here's a link to teh Lands map. We'll be allowed to access the Prio sea pretty soon, as a result of Contest 3. Writeups for each island are in-the-works, but if I recall correctly, we get to pick 3. Right now much of the new world is tropical or near-tropical. We haven't settled anywhere really north/south which may have a similar climate to Quebec. That may eventually happen, but not in the near future. That said, the most well-settled and, arguably, Quebec-like city we've got is Breshaun. This would be a great place to start building. It already has a mayor, but you could certainly be a nobleman of some sort until such a time comes as you do become a mayor. There are a few settlements that don't have mayors. here's a link to the Settlements page. Looks like it's not 100% updated, but I could be wrong. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=123525entry2500351 Here are teh settlements I found we have that do not have mayors: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=120742 Eltina. An older holding of ours on the same Island as Breshaun. Sugar plantation, but it could be made to look like a tropical Quebec if you build enough there. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=133514 Astrapi, another good target. We weer going for a St. Louis feel for it. That would likely work very well with you Quebec aspirations. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=133514 Cecropia http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=133516 Acropolis ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Mine doesn't have any smooth places to put stickers. Also I've already taken pictures of it. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Funny you should ask... yes. ~Insectoid Aristocrat