- a battle in a cave
- a battle underwater
- a battle in a castle courtyard but not inside a castle building
- a battle in a fantasy setting that can't exist (i.e. on floating rocks or something)
- a battle in the air
That would be "inside" something (the cave), so no.Mr. Shiny & New wrote:So battles must be "outdoors"... are there any restrictions about things that must be present or absent? Are any of the following prohibited?
- a battle in a cave
How many large-scale battles have taken place under water?Mr. Shiny & New wrote:
- a battle underwater
I'll leave that question up to Architect.Mr. Shiny & New wrote:
- a battle in a castle courtyard but not inside a castle building
That would be crossing the line from castle fantasy to steampunk, I think. I'll await input from other admins.Mr. Shiny & New wrote:
- a battle in a fantasy setting that can't exist (i.e. on floating rocks or something)
See my above question regarding underwater battles.Mr. Shiny & New wrote:
- a battle in the air
We can't adjust every single category to fit every single person's desires.Mr. Shiny & New wrote:I don't mean to pester the admins with questions but I'd like to enter this contest but a standard outdoor battle on typical terrain isn't my (or my brick collection's) forte.
So. Imagination is not encouraged?Lord_Of_The_LEGO wrote:How many large-scale battles have taken place under water?Mr. Shiny & New wrote:
- a battle underwater
Build a battle scene with two unique factions , terrain, and vegetation, You may but are not required to included siege engines and fixed fortifications. Scenes should fit on 2 32x32 baseplates or smaller. Ideas include a castle siege, an ambush, or an invasion.
Classic-Castle.com has welcomed related themes up until this point (fantasy, ninja, LOTR, vikings). Things haven't suddenly changed.Blasterman wrote:There is no mention of "fantasy" in this description, and it could safely be assumed that any battle would be a typical battle - based in a castle/medieval timeline.
After all - isn't that what this site is all about anyway?
I agree that fantasy lines and non-European medieval themes have a place at Classic-Castle.com.Bricksidge wrote:Classic-Castle.com has welcomed related themes up until this point (fantasy, ninja, LOTR, vikings). Things haven't suddenly changed.
Classic-Castle.com is more than just historical realism, just as the official LEGO Castle lines haven't all been historical realism.
It will be a combination of the whole appearance of your creation. Creativity, details, and playability are our criteria for contest mocs. Many battles occured on somewhat flat fields. The small details like a stream, trees, grass (flower stems), rocks, etc can add much to flat terrain. Be creative!ZIGGY! wrote:Sounds cool, how important is the actual landscape in this catagory, I have a great idea, after I get some peices but I'm not so good at making a regular feild look so good.
There is no way to tell without viewing the finished creation.ZIGGY! wrote:I'm sure a MOC gets more points that way, but how bad is it if it's pretty flat?
Siege scenes are fine inside and outside the castle walls (ie in courtyards). Basically any siege entry that would have worked last year can be entered into this battle category.I think I know the answer to this, but I don't want to make an entry and find out I'm disqualified, but are full blown seiges allowed?
Like with fighting all around the castle and inside the castle as well?