Heresy

Lord_Of_The_LEGO · Post by **Lord_Of_The_LEGO** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 1:21 am

sklar wrote:As a recently converted space'er, I must say, I find it easyer to build space MOCs, because there is less limitation. Sure, I have to remember to include the Hyperdrive, or fussion-reactor, the life-support, and all the other technical systems, but form, size, shape, and color, it's all up to me. In castle, there's not much. I just do prefer space. *avoids heavy objects being thrown*
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*Fires Megablocks at sklar*

Actually, I agree with you. In castle, unless you're into fantasy, everything has to be "historicaly accurate" and "realistic". In space, you can snap an engine to a wing plate and call it an intergalantic planet destoryer and no one can dispute it with you!

LEGOFREAK · Post by **LEGOFREAK** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:07 am

It might only seem easier - there is always some guy who has to say "yeah but where is the thorium converter?"

at least in castle you could shoot his eye out with working ballistae...

LF

(ps - kids don't try that at home - only trained freaks can attack the thorium guy..)

sklar · Post by **sklar** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:15 am

"yeah but where is the thorium converter?"

I would say, "This ship isn't powerd by Thorium, it uses a Warp Core. See this trans-neon-green part in the back, that's the Warp Core." [/quote]

Glencaer · Post by **Glencaer** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:54 am

Being an avid builder of both Space and Castle - I find each has their challenges and their ease.

For me, Castle buildings and whatnot are more straight forward to build - building my big tower was as easy as a floorplan and a general idea of the design.

For a good Spaceship however, it is much more difficult from conceptualization to completion - that is, if you want it to look good. Space is much more about aesthetics and design - and forcing lego into unnusual shapes.

overall, id say space is definately more difficult to pull off well, but castle is more satisfing to me.

-lenstu

lemon_squeezer2 · Post by **lemon_squeezer2** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 4:07 pm

Glencaer wrote:Being an avid builder of both Space and Castle - I find each has their challenges and their ease.

For me, Castle buildings and whatnot are more straight forward to build - building my big tower was as easy as a floorplan and a general idea of the design.

For a good Spaceship however, it is much more difficult from conceptualization to completion - that is, if you want it to look good. Space is much more about aesthetics and design - and forcing lego into unnusual shapes.

overall, id say space is definately more difficult to pull off well, but castle is more satisfing to me.

-lenstu

I know what you mean. Once I tried to make a spaceship and it ended up looking like a tuna fishing boat.

Mr. D · Post by **Mr. D** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 4:17 pm

Same here. I once tried to make a space-ship and the wings were so small that they looked more like fins. So, it became a submarine!