Gathering Storm

[Krill]

Three bars for the golden wealth within our halls,
Blue for the sea and sky one day to be ruled,
Red for mortal foes doomed to die,
A crown for NYE the leader of men
In the Land of Apolyton where the Shadows lie.
One team to rule them all, One team to find them,
One team to bring them all and in the DemoGame bind them
In the land of Apolyton where the Shadows lie.

- Frustrated Poet, courtesy of JRR Tolkien

[notyoueither]

w00t!

[Krill]

I'm currently making a couple fo variations on the C4DG icon for the new forum, and these are what I've come up with:

[Krill]

tbh I don't know how to make the bottom part transparent yet but I'll have a look around paint...I like all of them apart from teh middle on tbh but I thought i't be nice to have a look at the design.

[notyoueither]

I like 3.

[Krill]

Yeah, I like three as well. Nice and simple.

Here is a possible fourth though.

[UnOrthOdOx]

So...when's this storm going to stop gathering and actually DO something?

[Krill]

When will GoW fight by themselves instead of relying on a more powerful neighbour to fight for them?

[UnOrthOdOx]

What GoW? I don't see GoW in the C4DG, or in the BTSDG.

Just a storm that's still gathering.

But if you want to dig up history: "none provoke me unpunished". I seem to recall GoW provoking you not once, but twice...yet I can't seem to recall much punishment...

[Krill]

I doubt Vox would say we are still gathering.

And as to punishment...I can think of a reason for GoW not being in the C4DG or BtSDG...

[Krill]

Though I suppose I'm not going about engendering any new members to want to join GS...

[UnOrthOdOx]

Uh, yeah. We all decided to try something new instead of reform the same team again and again.

Besides, I'm still waiting for you guys to Trash Trip's Ass. Or AAHZ this time, I suppose.

[UnOrthOdOx]

Sorry for hijacking the thread for a bit there.

Honestly, right now I'm trying to decide between this team or the (presumed) team Beta heads. (barring someone trying a completely odd team, that is, then I'ld feel obligated to help the oddballs)

On one hand, I'm mostly interested in watching this game.

I've always viewed GS as the best team to watch and learn from. (though I hope some folks are enjoying Team Merc in that respect as well) Heck, I learned quite a bit about Civ III from watching you guys when NOT on the team.

In addition, from what I've been able to gather, you and I share very similar play styles. So all the stuff I would normally need to promote, you would likely already have taken care of it. All the better for me to be able to sit and enjoy, and write stuff about the game.

On the other hand, from what I've been able to gather, we share very similar play styles. I'm not sure I would ever really have much to add to this team. Apart from perhaps getting to know you guys better and letting you get to know me.

[FeMme]

Originally posted by notyoueither
I like 3.

Ditto

[H Tower]

con's not joining this team, is he?

[Krill]

I don't know UnO, you also throw out that occasional odd idea that isn't just odd but brilliant, so I'd love it if you joined the team

[Krill]

To anyone interested in joing GS, everyone is welcome. There used to be a method of admitting people, but for this game it is time to start anew (well, except the name...) so just post if you want to join the team, and I'll admit you to the civgroup/forum

edit: forgot the most important part of the post

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by UnOrthOdOx
What GoW? I don't see GoW in the C4DG, or in the BTSDG.

Just a storm that's still gathering.

But if you want to dig up history: "none provoke me unpunished". I seem to recall GoW provoking you not once, but twice...yet I can't seem to recall much punishment...

Incidently, I never thanked you for the GL that built Sun Tzu's and made all the GS troops that we rushed during the Vox war vet.

Thanks for that.

[proviisori]

Originally posted by H Tower
con's not joining this team, is he?

So do you want to be in the same team as Con, or are you trying to avoid him?

[ZargonX]

Hmm... is it finally time for a Lego to join GS?

[H Tower]

Originally posted by proviisori


So do you want to be in the same team as Con, or are you trying to avoid him?

I've seen enough spam from him to last me a life time.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by ZargonX
Hmm... is it finally time for a Lego to join GS?

Come on along, Zargon. We'll put you in charge of blocks.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by H Tower
con's not joining this team, is he?

I haven't heard from him.

[notyoueither]

I hope you join, UnO. It would be nice to have you on the team.

[ZargonX]

Come on along, Zargon. We'll put you in charge of blocks.

Can't argue with that. Sign me up!

[Krill]

I haven't heard from Con in ages, actually. I hope he is still OK. I'll probably check MZO later and see if he still posts there.

Zargon, which type of blocks do you prefer? MegaBlocks or Lego?

[Krill]

Authorized

[ZargonX]

Zargon, which type of blocks do you prefer? MegaBlocks or Lego?

I am, of course, a Lego man, but I am biased against no block, be it Mega or otherwise!

[UnOrthOdOx]

Sign me up as well for the megablocks division.

Legos vs Megablocks: An UnO review based off dealing with my kids (10 months, 5 & 9)

Legos have the better men. Period. Hands down. Their hands hold things just fine, they stay together better. The cost is the block look. Which is also part of the charm.

Now, the "Bionicles"... Once together, they are insanely resilient to the kids playing with them. However, some of the connections are too difficult for my oldest to make. Especially this last batch that involved little rubber gaskets you had to use special tweezers to get in. Then force the ball into the socket through the rubber gasked. Whoever designed that should be shot.

Lego vehicles, castles, and the like, however, SUCK. They use many, many, small pieces and are, as a result, a jigsaw puzzle and not meant to be played with. Much to the disappointment of my kids.

Megablocks, on the other hand.

Their castles and vehicles are built using large pre-fabbed pieces, and typically go together quick, and stay together very well.

Their little men, however, have gone down hill lately as they attempted to add knee and elbow joints, and give xyz axis movement to the hips and shoulders. The result is arms and legs that do not stay attached, and end up all over the floor for a baby to come eat. Yet, the figures are highly detailed, just not really designed to PLAY with. Unfortunately, the 5 year old is a huge spiderman fan, so I have to deal with spiderman's and venom's legs all over the house.

Also, recently, they've attempted to replicate some of the bionicles designs. I've not had enough experience with them yet to fully comment, but initial impressions are not great.


Blocks in general:

Why is it we can't buy a bucket of just blocks anymore?

Always got to be some kit to build a specific something.

[ZargonX]

Why is it we can't buy a bucket of just blocks anymore?

Always got to be some kit to build a specific something.

I know! It's really annoying; you used to just be able to buy literal buckets of misc. pieces. Now, like you say, it's all kits. For the Lego anniversary last month they put out a 1000 piece kit, but it's also $250 dollars, which is a little steep for my Lego needs. I did find the Lego virtual constructor set which is like having a bucket of pieces, but virtual. Fun, but not quite the same.