Alright everyone, I know this isn't an actual MOC, but i just need to make some announcements and it seems not everyone is reading up on the discussions in the group. So here it goes...
About this creation
1. The Contest: In case nobody knows, I pushed the contest date up a month, giving some extra time for possible entries, which there is only one by the way.
2.Comic Appearances: LAST CALL! I'm going to try to post the next part of "Severed" soon, and I'm still giving anyone who hasn't been featured in the series yet a chance to be in it. If you currently have a Sig-Fig posted and have not been featured, please leave a comment telling me you want to be in. This is for convenience reasons only. Here's a list of everyone that has been in it:
-Brik Masta
-Tyberious Ericson
-Bryan Graham
-Lord Lego 436
-Jacob Holt
-Jackson Wolf
-Chris S
3.Map: Lord Lego 436 just suggested this to me, so I thought I'd tell everyone else, too. If you want to contribute to the map, create a rough version in "Paint", then tell me. I will give you my email address so you can send it to me. I will either pick my favorite, combine them, or just use ideas in my own, which will then be sent to Christian Schlichting for a final version.
4.Group Purge: Master Emerald Phoenix and I had a discussion recently about the members of this group. It appears that a lot of people are innactive and not contributing anything to the group. I have a proposal. For anyone that hasn't contributed MOC or at least been active in conversation, I need you all to let me know in the comments that you are still active and/or will be posting something soon. If not, then you will be removed in a week. Nothing personal, but the group can't have a bunch of people with only a few actually doing anything. Heres the safe list:
-Brik Masta
-Lord Lego 436
-Bryan Graham
-Tyberious Ericson
-Jake H.
-Chris S.
-Daniel Roth
-Jackson Wolf
-Christian Schlichting
-Liam Kirwan
-Nathan Watson
-Joe Hiebenthal
-Master Emerald Phoenix
If you are not one of these people and want to stay in, tell me. Otherwise, you're out. Nothing personal.
Well, I think that's about it. Comments are open for suggestions and sign ups (and complaining if you wish).
O, ya. Heres the music I plan on using for the next part of "Severed". Your characters will be entering a battle with this music, if that's any incentive for you.
Okay, I get what you are wanting. I have some basic concepts on the way. My WIP is almost a MOC. Just two more buildings to go, and then all the minifig, oh yes, and the boats/accessories. MEP
Ok, i never wanted to make the Legoniamap perfect because there isn't any person who travelled over the world in my background. For BotB i can make a less-artistic modern map, i already have a clear scroll texture for it. Another difference is that BotB has a far smaller area at moment so things may doesn't fit well here.
Aside, i got some time to build and my first moc is nearly finished. I will post it as short comic as origin story for my sigfig end of the week.
Quoting Christian Schlichting
That's me. I proposed to make the final version with my graphic skills, because i already worked much on old maps for my own projects and the results looks pretty good. One question: Should the final map style be old and grungy like my Legonia one or a more modern map like fresh from a cartographer? I could add decorations etc., too but not sure what fits to the BotB-universe best.
I really liked your Legonia map, but for this one I would like a little less "paper look", so it can be easier to read. The text could also be a little simpler. Not like current print, but just toned down a notch, no offense to your map. I also think there wont be SO much stuff to where the words are crowded together. Once I have a map to show you, youll see what I mean.
Quoting Master Emerald Phoenix
Since this is inland, do you want me to show the coast? I had the Vixen sitting on the coast, and the Portal to the nether out on a Peninsula. The Grimalkin were more inland, and the Necrom territory made a noose around Grimalkin Lands. I hadn't placed anything in the Legacies area yet, besides the crater in the dead center of it all. I will scratch my idea for Sea Elves on the islands. Also, do you want a map that is geographically correct, as in all the terrain is as it would appear in the real world, or do you just want a fantasy map like the Matanui thing where all the terrain simply meshes together unlike anything we might see today.MEP
I think theres a small misunderstanding. The Vixen and Grimalkin are the legacies area. Also, Im almost done with a rough map for just Legacies. Im mainly looking for everyones help with everything north of it, where the mountains, the valley, and pretty much everything from severed has been so far. I might try to post my rough map soon. From there I could make directions for everything else. Sorry for any confusion, but its hard to communicate maps via words, right?
Quoting Master Emerald Phoenix
I have a few more MAP questions. Mainly, who is Christain Schilting? 2nd: I have an idea for Lagoons on the North Western side of the mountains. do you want us to start to fill in the Troll kingdom, or leave it blank like the East. Then, do you want us to push out a rough version, or what we would consider a final design? Also, how do we get all this file/picture information to you? Master Emerald Phoenix
Answer 1: I think he just addressed you, no? Answer 2: The east is the troll kingdom, thats why I want it blank. Answer 3: When I say "rough version" I just mean you dont have to put a lot of effort into making it look fancy or decorated or anything. Answer 4: If you want to post a moc of it you could, but I think it would be better if you just address me when its finished. Ill then send you my email address or vice versa so it can be mailed to me. Have fun with it!
That's me. I proposed to make the final version with my graphic skills, because i already worked much on old maps for my own projects and the results looks pretty good. One question: Should the final map style be old and grungy like my Legonia one or a more modern map like fresh from a cartographer? I could add decorations etc., too but not sure what fits to the BotB-universe best.
I have a few more MAP questions. Mainly, who is Christain Schilting? 2nd: I have an idea for Lagoons on the North Western side of the mountains. do you want us to start to fill in the Troll kingdom, or leave it blank like the East. Then, do you want us to push out a rough version, or what we would consider a final design? Also, how do we get all this file/picture information to you? Master Emerald Phoenix
Since this is inland, do you want me to show the coast? I had the Vixen sitting on the coast, and the Portal to the nether out on a Peninsula. The Grimalkin were more inland, and the Necrom territory made a noose around Grimalkin Lands. I hadn't placed anything in the Legacies area yet, besides the crater in the dead center of it all. I will scratch my idea for Sea Elves on the islands. Also, do you want a map that is geographically correct, as in all the terrain is as it would appear in the real world, or do you just want a fantasy map like the Matanui thing where all the terrain simply meshes together unlike anything we might see today.MEP
Quoting Master Emerald Phoenix
No problem on the member. I have a version of the map under way. One question though, do you want us to speculate what is in the EAST and draw what we think is there, or leave it blank? Also, do you want islands? Or how about forests on the Southern slopes of the Mountains that lead up to the Legacies territories? MEP
No islands. That one is for sure. This place is deep inland. As for the east, ya leave it blank. Thats where the troll city is, and I need it to be in a certain position for my third story to work. In the souther slopes, there are some forests on the edge of the montains, but the deeper it gets, the less trees there are. Remember the mountain pass I made? That was about the end of the trees. And remember Arsems fortress he made? That deep in the mountains but still in Legacies area.
No problem on the member. I have a version of the map under way. One question though, do you want us to speculate what is in the EAST and draw what we think is there, or leave it blank? Also, do you want islands? Or how about forests on the Southern slopes of the Mountains that lead up to the Legacies territories? MEP
Quoting Master Emerald Phoenix
Thanks for the notice board! Okay, as of BOTB figure designs, I'd say it's about time to have a sister character on the team. if you want to use the idea, I will have the version I was thinking of as part of my MOC for this group (which is in the works, but I think it's coming along), but for now: Her name is Thalis (tha-lis), and is a sneaky and mischievious fighter, using her crossbow and twin daggers with deadly accuracy. She is well learned in the laws of the land, and is a part time (on the side/hobby) scientist who is interested in the connection between the crystals and the unexplained flooding of her home city. (The MOC I'm building.) Just a Suggestion. Master Emerald Phoenix
Well, I'm taking the pictures for the next chapter now, so she wont be in it. Sorry. There might be another chance later.
Quoting Master Emerald Phoenix
Oh okay, I think I have office paint. I'm on a MAc though. I was wondering if we would simply draw the map by hand and then send a photo or a scan of it to you as an attachment that you could look at. That way someone like me isn't thrown a tech curve ball right before high school. Let me know, MEP
Ya, that works too. I suggested paint because then you can just save the picture as a file and send it easily, but drawings work too.
Oh okay, I think I have office paint. I'm on a MAc though. I was wondering if we would simply draw the map by hand and then send a photo or a scan of it to you as an attachment that you could look at. That way someone like me isn't thrown a tech curve ball right before high school. Let me know, MEP
Thanks for the notice board! Okay, as of BOTB figure designs, I'd say it's about time to have a sister character on the team. if you want to use the idea, I will have the version I was thinking of as part of my MOC for this group (which is in the works, but I think it's coming along), but for now: Her name is Thalis (tha-lis), and is a sneaky and mischievious fighter, using her crossbow and twin daggers with deadly accuracy. She is well learned in the laws of the land, and is a part time (on the side/hobby) scientist who is interested in the connection between the crystals and the unexplained flooding of her home city. (The MOC I'm building.) Just a Suggestion. Master Emerald Phoenix
Since I still havent posted my sig-fig make his clothes and weapons up, just give me a yellow Luke Skywalker head and a short brown hair piece. His name is Skylar.
Quoting Nathan Watson
Great! I'm on the safe list. "Whew!" Hey, can I be in the next episode of "Severed"? My sig-fig is in your group. But, I have a couple of chages to my sig-fig. He has one of those ninja turban things, and his head is the one on this guy.http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=cas334 If you don't have those pieces, just make something similar. Happy mocing!
Hm, I dont have the turban, and I think I have a similar head. I'll see what I can do.
Quoting Sir Robert of the Northern Settlement
please let me stay i know i dont have any castle or botb creations, bu ive been gone on random week long trips with no access to internet or computer, so i havent been able to do much. ill be more actice in the school year.
Alright. Thats all I needed to know, if you were still around.
please let me stay i know i dont have any castle or botb creations, bu ive been gone on random week long trips with no access to internet or computer, so i havent been able to do much. ill be more actice in the school year.
Great! I'm on the safe list. "Whew!" Hey, can I be in the next episode of "Severed"? My sig-fig is in your group. But, I have a couple of chages to my sig-fig. He has one of those ninja turban things, and his head is the one on this guy.http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=cas334 If you don't have those pieces, just make something similar. Happy mocing!
