What should I do now?

xiblal · Post by **xiblal** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:27 pm

I am not sure what I should do now. I want to build but should I add onto Clawedess Castle or tear it down and start all new. If I should add to my current castle what and where, or if I should build new feel free to give me some ideas. I usually like to build tower houses or Norman keep style castles, plus I like the idea of having a courtyard. I would love to talk more with people and exchange ideas.
James

Blueandwhite · Post by **Blueandwhite** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:45 pm

As a fan of your castle, I don't think that you should dissassemble it quite yet. This structure is most impressive. That being said, I think that you need to consider adding some landscaping. With a proper landscape, you really start to appreciate the size of a MOC such as this.

You might also want to consider working on separate structures such as a village or church. If your feeling really ambitious, you may wish to add an outer curtain wall. By adding to this creation, you will undoubtedly build up your collection to a point where your ready to move onto something even better.

forester3291 · Post by **forester3291** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:53 pm

Hey! Use this castle to get sieged! Build siege weapons to attack it, have your armies clash before it's gates! As Blue and White said, build a village, and pupulate the village. There are so many things that you can do after you build an impressive castle like the one you have. Just use your imagination, and have fun!

verneer · Post by **verneer** » Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:02 pm

James,

I really like your castle, and I don't think you should tear it down. Why don't you build a landscape around it? Maybe a road leading up to it (through the desert I am guessing). Just a little work in that direction would add a lot of personality.

-- Pawel

http://www.hostultra.com/~verneer/

Trigger · Post by **Trigger** » Sun Dec 26, 2004 3:24 pm

ey! Use this castle to get sieged! Build siege weapons to attack it, have your armies clash before it's gates!

Thats an awsome idea. I agree.

Lord Mikal · Post by **Lord Mikal** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:50 pm

How about some furniture?!? You've got a very well designed castle here, but I can't say I'd like to live there because there doesn't seem to be a single bed. You could have a grand dining hall, a kitchen, bunk beds in the barracks, a armoury, trees in the courtyard... There's no telling how awesome this place could be with a little decoration! Your building s incredible, I'm not dissing it in any way, I'm just saying it would look much better if it looked lived-in and not like it's in the process of changing owners.

verneer · Post by **verneer** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:08 pm

I just read Blueandwhite's reply, and I see mine is not that different. D'oh. Should have read it first

I like the idea of a siege, or incorporating a story into it.

-- Pawel

http://www.hostultra.com/~verneer/

xiblal · Post by **xiblal** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:58 am

Well I think I know what I am going to do!! I will first add two towers one to either side of the great hall. Once that is done I will try to add some landscape and move the current lord in by adding furniture.

I just ordered 1073 bricks today for the addition (help I can’t stop, I need to join a 12 step program).

Oh incase anyone was wondering Clawedess Castle in its current state weighs in at 109 lbs!!! And she is going to be putting on weight from the holidays

I would love to set up and take pictures of a great battle but I don’t have a big army. Almost all of my castle minifigs from when I was younger are in a metal tin somewhere at my parents house and I have not been able to find it. I barely have enough minifigs to guard the castle let alone do a decent attack.

Thank you all for your Suggestions
James

forester3291 · Post by **forester3291** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:38 pm

xiblal wrote: I would love to set up and take pictures of a great battle but I don’t have a big army. Almost all of my castle minifigs from when I was younger are in a metal tin somewhere at my parents house and I have not been able to find it. I barely have enough minifigs to guard the castle let alone do a decent attack.

Thank you all for your Suggestions
James

No prob! It doesn't matter the amount of minifigs in a battle, just as long as they have some siege weapons and a great castle like yours. It's a shame you can't find the figs in the tin (though)

ugh.

Jacob C. · Post by **Jacob C.** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:06 pm

Oh incase anyone was wondering Clawedess Castle in its current state weighs in at 109 lbs!!!

That is Amazing!

For Clawedess castle, I would add a perimeter wall with guard towers. Then I would build a blacksmith, chapel, & other buildings in the open space.

mediamaster · Post by **mediamaster** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 12:04 am

Build Walls that could go around stables, barracks, stores, houses, and the such give it more character. When I look at it it looks wonderful but its llacking interior detail and the is a big with me. So yea there is my idea do what u wish with if anything at all.

-Chief

Dragon Master · Post by **Dragon Master** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 12:48 am

If I were you I'd tear it down and make it smaller, that way towers and walls would be easier to make!