Long-time reader of this group, but this is my first post here. I swear I've got game design ideas, really. =) I just need some advice first on getting myself...
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Bryan Kornele
bkornele
Oct 2, 2006 2:05 pm
... lis), ... me ... When I started to make my peicepack I ran into the same problem. I then found this place online. http://www.craftparts.com for the...
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Bryan Kornele
bkornele
Oct 2, 2006 2:12 pm
Sorry one more thing. I do not know if this is the best way but I purchased some Avery "Full Sheet Labels - 8165" and printed the designs on these, cut them...
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Mark A. Biggar
mark_biggar
Oct 2, 2006 2:52 pm
... Plastic works well. See the picture I've posted to the groups images folder (or look at the bottom of my page on the wiki). Mark Biggar -- mark@......
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guardianfrob
Oct 2, 2006 5:16 pm
... That's a nice-looking set - how exactly did you make it? --Ben...
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mark.a.biggar@...
mark_biggar
Oct 2, 2006 8:30 pm
My wiki page: http://www.ludism.org/ppwiki/Mark_20A_2e_20Biggar has a complete description. -- Mark Biggar mark@... mark.a.biggar@... ...
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Ron Hale-Evans
rwhe
Oct 4, 2006 5:54 pm
So for all you piecepack heraldry fans out there, here is my best shot at a blazon (heraldic description) for the piecepack logo, with much help from...
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porter235
Oct 5, 2006 12:13 am
I'm with you Ron.. not a geek per say, but I have spent hours and hours perusing the The Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. ...
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Ron Hale-Evans
rwhe
Oct 5, 2006 6:53 am
EXcellent. Jonathan, what do you think of the blazon? Can it be improved? Is it overspecific? Most importantly, how would you say it in Esperanto? Just...
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porter235
Oct 5, 2006 11:52 am
... This describes the specific example that has been created and seen in popular use. I do not think blazon is designed to be used for much less specific, so ...
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Ron Hale-Evans
rwhe
Oct 6, 2006 7:28 am
... This is very nice. Of course, Mesomorph Games uses a slightly different version of the badge with their own art too. It would be nice to create a page on...
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renfieldtherat
Oct 11, 2006 10:02 pm
I got an entire set through Lara's Crafts (http://www.larascrafts.com/) for about $20-25 including wooden men/boys that I use as pawns. I found most craft...
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Debnmrn@...
slvrdragon41
Oct 11, 2006 11:15 pm
You can get way cheaper than this at: http://www.woodwrks.com/ http://www.cardinalenterprises.com/ And they have better size selection in all their shapes!!...
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David Fair
davidafair
Oct 17, 2006 2:10 am
I recently got a Mesomorph games piecepack, and have just started playing some of the solo games. I am thinking of making my own set using some resources I...
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M. Hale-Evans
seadragon66
Oct 17, 2006 2:39 am
... I haven't made a set like this, but I would think the vinyl might make a difference in the "slidyness" of the pieces. I'm guessing a finish would help, as...
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David Fair
davidafair
Oct 17, 2006 12:32 pm
... It definitely does. The vinyl is slightly "grabby", especially when it contacts other vinyl. ... I'll make some test pieces and give that a try. -- Thanks,...
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renfieldtherat
Oct 19, 2006 5:11 pm
Thanks for the links! I also wasn't pleased that they (Lara's Crafts) failed to send one item on my order. They didn't charge me for it, they just somehow...
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renfieldtherat
Oct 19, 2006 5:22 pm
I volunteer at a summercamp in Northern California that works with kids 6-18 years of age. Every morning they have activity areas and every year, they are...
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mark.a.biggar@...
mark_biggar
Oct 19, 2006 6:02 pm
Definitely use ruber stamps. -- Mark Biggar mark@... mark.a.biggar@... mbiggar@... ... From: "renfieldtherat" <renfield34@...> ...
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Ron Hale-Evans
rwhe
Oct 19, 2006 6:03 pm
Renfield, great idea teaching kids at camp to make piecepacks! ... 1. Piecepack Letterbox for the kids. 2. KidSprout Jumboree for the grownups. ;-) ;-) ;-) ...
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porter235
Oct 19, 2006 7:25 pm
NEWEST bundle (piecepack_v0_15_BUNDLE.zip) is now ready. UNZIP into your VASSAL/modules directory. contains all extensions to date, including poly dice, cash,...
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mark.a.biggar@...
mark_biggar
Oct 19, 2006 8:58 pm
... From: "Ron Hale-Evans" <rwhe@...> ... The Taxonomy page on the wiki has already has a "Games for Children" section. ...
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renfieldtherat
Oct 19, 2006 11:41 pm
Great! I will add any I discover or hear recommended. To follow up on the use of rubber stamps. What ink would you recommend if that is the way to go. It...
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M. Hale-Evans
seadragon66
Oct 20, 2006 2:17 am
... Broadly speaking, rubber stamp pads come in two types: dye ink and pigment ink. The dye ink is translucent, and is likely not to show up well on wood or...
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dbmarron@...
db_marron
Oct 20, 2006 3:02 am
And get a whole bunch of empty VHS cases or cloth drawstring bags - they have to be able to take them home!...
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Renfield
renfieldtherat
Oct 20, 2006 2:38 pm
This is extremely helpful. I've only been a member of this group for a few weeks, but it has opened my eyes to a lot of great ideas. I just made my second...
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gtatters
Oct 25, 2006 12:38 am
- ... images ... Hi, I'm a newbie to the list. I've also been researching materials for home-made piecepack sets. First, here is a good geeklist with lots of...
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feldermaus2001
Nov 14, 2006 1:11 pm
Hello all! I just discovered piecepack about a week ago and I think it has all sorts of promise. Since there is a contest currently underway, I thought I'd...
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Iain.407138@...
icheyne
Nov 14, 2006 2:35 pm
Hi Todd Welcome! I don't know what Ron will say, but do at least give
Markdown a try. It's trivially easy. Iain ... Hello all!...
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Iain.407138@...
icheyne
Nov 14, 2006 4:25 pm
There are HTML to Markdown converters here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markdown#Converters ... Hi Todd...
