Post by Moff Antur Verun on Nov 12, 2009 8:12:49 GMT -5
In the GENERAL RULES section, a new section was added. This post is to serve as an expansion and explanation of that rule (#3). There was too much information to add to the RULES board, so it is posted here.
3.) No bashing of a member's choice of base for costumes or weapons! True, there was some originality during production of the Star Wars films, but a lot of the things you see on the screen were constructed from "found parts." The guns used by all of the characters were modified "real-world" guns, the ships were constructed from "bash kits" (basically taking a ton of model kits, dumping the parts out on a table, and seeing what you come up with), and even the real on-set props were basically a bunch of junk thrown together (the energy binders on Anakin's pod racer were made from old computer hard drive cores.) So, the 903rd Legion will not tolerate a bashing of a members choice of what they use for their costumes. We do, however, encourage constructive criticism on how the part(s) may be improved, and the member is encouraged to, at the very least, consider what is suggested. We are, after all, a conglomeration of multiple costumers with years of experience.
Because of the futuristic look and appeal of the NERF line of toy weapons, that brand has become a favorite for custom weapons, especially among the Mandalorian Mercs. I have personally seen negative remarks of their use on other boards, and that will not be tolerated here.
While it is true that there are armor and weapon makers out there who have a great talent for making vac-formed body armor and resin cast weapons, it takes a lot of creativity and talent to make armor from a trash can or fiber glass-covered cardboard, or a weapon from an old drill casing. So if a member decides on an original costume utilizing those resources, the only comments that are acceptable are those that are helpful towards the member making a costume they can be proud of.
The 903rd Legion Senate reserves the right to change/modify/remove/add to this rule at any time. Failure to follow this and other rules will result in a warning to the member. Continued failure to follow these rules could result in a temporary post ban for 24 hours. Beyond that, punishment is at the Senate's discretion.
3.) No bashing of a member's choice of base for costumes or weapons! True, there was some originality during production of the Star Wars films, but a lot of the things you see on the screen were constructed from "found parts." The guns used by all of the characters were modified "real-world" guns, the ships were constructed from "bash kits" (basically taking a ton of model kits, dumping the parts out on a table, and seeing what you come up with), and even the real on-set props were basically a bunch of junk thrown together (the energy binders on Anakin's pod racer were made from old computer hard drive cores.) So, the 903rd Legion will not tolerate a bashing of a members choice of what they use for their costumes. We do, however, encourage constructive criticism on how the part(s) may be improved, and the member is encouraged to, at the very least, consider what is suggested. We are, after all, a conglomeration of multiple costumers with years of experience.
Because of the futuristic look and appeal of the NERF line of toy weapons, that brand has become a favorite for custom weapons, especially among the Mandalorian Mercs. I have personally seen negative remarks of their use on other boards, and that will not be tolerated here.
While it is true that there are armor and weapon makers out there who have a great talent for making vac-formed body armor and resin cast weapons, it takes a lot of creativity and talent to make armor from a trash can or fiber glass-covered cardboard, or a weapon from an old drill casing. So if a member decides on an original costume utilizing those resources, the only comments that are acceptable are those that are helpful towards the member making a costume they can be proud of.
The 903rd Legion Senate reserves the right to change/modify/remove/add to this rule at any time. Failure to follow this and other rules will result in a warning to the member. Continued failure to follow these rules could result in a temporary post ban for 24 hours. Beyond that, punishment is at the Senate's discretion.
