Quote from: FierceKitty on 21 May 2022, 01:55:25 PMBut German genders are a piece of cake, really.

They are, once you get used to it.  So are French.  But, I learnt Latin for my O-levels.  Although I dropped it for A-Level, it certainly helped when it came to French and, 20 years later, when the army decided I needed to learn German, although not a romance language, I reckon it didn't hurt then either.  But, what is English if it isn't a variety of plattdeutsch anyway

QuoteBut, what is English if it isn't a variety of plattdeutsch anyway

It is the mongrel tongue of a race that roamed the planet plundering everything that could be funnelled back to the mother country - vocabulary included

>> It is the mongrel tongue...

I'm not a linguist by any means but expect every language takes something from others so 'Mongrel tongue' is quite normal.

>> a race that roamed the planet plundering everything that could be funnelled back to the mother country

Definitely a number of other contenders here as well.   Spanish Empire ?   Roman Empire ?


Phil

True, Glorfindel but while the Romans undoubtedly incorporated some words from other languages into Latin (I don't know enough about Spanish to comment) it did not seem to change as much as English. In addition to the incorporation of the Germanic and French influences, courtesy of our invaders and allies, "the empire upon which the sun never sets" allowed us to pillage vocabulary on a global scale. French purists may rail against "le weekend" but the English Language seems to hoover up new words with gay abandon!

Anywho (sic) .... how did we get here from the Peninsular Napoleonics Not-Kickstarter?

Quotehow did we get here from the Peninsular Napoleonics Not-Kickstarter?

I think the post of 20 May 2022, 01:56:36 PM might have something to do with it

Pretty sure it started with John Cook

2022-05-20, 13:28:02

Quote from: Ithoriel on 23 May 2022, 10:34:03 AMPretty sure it started with John Cook

Nonsense.  I didn't elicit a response and posed no question, not even rhetorically.  That was entirely your choice.  I think you are just looking for trouble  

Most of the changes that differentiate English from modern German & Germanic languages actually came about between the time when Saxons etc. had a secure hold on most of Britain and the formation of a single kingdom. Many remnants remained in the language up until recent times and still do in dialects.

Long before the English went empire building the Saxons had a rich legacy of tales and songs, Chaucer showed that being civilised & christian hadn't stopped the English being creative and we'd produced one of the world's greatest playwrights just before our empire got started in a small way. There must be something about English (the language) or British (the people) that makes copying them attractive to others.

(cue crowd in Trafalgar Square waving flags and singing "Rule Britannia"; cut to Churchill voice over "This was their finest hour" with image of Vera Lynn shooting down a Messerschmidt; list great British accomplishments in scrolling screen...Harry Potter...Page 3 of The Sun...the Carry On series...partitioning India...bodyline bowling...Mrs Beeton...Deploy armed guards to prevent patrons from leaving cinema...)

Quote(cue crowd in Trafalgar Square waving flags and singing "Rule Britannia"; cut to Churchill voice over "This was their finest hour" with image of Vera Lynn shooting down a Messerschmidt; list great British accomplishments in scrolling screen...Harry Potter...Page 3 of The Sun...the Carry On series...partitioning India...bodyline bowling...Mrs Beeton...Deploy armed guards to prevent patrons from leaving cinema...)

Bodyline was our finest hour.

Proof that you need a Scotsman in charge to really get stuff done.

Quote from: steve_holmes_11 on 24 May 2022, 06:35:13 PMBodyline was our finest hour.

Proof that you need a Scotsman in charge to really get stuff done.

Cricket as combat is an interesting take. Ah well, if you can win, cheat, then change the rules to make it legal.

 Tres Rule Britannia

Anyway, how 'bout them Naps?

I tried to convince club mates to use 10mm but they wanted Warlords Epic "one stop shop" approach

So now I have Naps in 2mm, 6mm, 13.5mm, occasionally play in 15mm with other peoples figures, 20mm (awaiting sale) and 28mm...

But not glorious 10mm!

Quote from: toxicpixie on 25 May 2022, 09:00:11 AMI tried to convince club mates to use 10mm but they wanted Warlords Epic "one stop shop" approach

That's interesting considering the small range currently available from Warlord and the limited possibility for the lower volume units in plastic.  With 10mm or 15mm you've got multiple manufacturers, comperehensive ranges, etc. that I would have thought would be more appealing. 

Quote from: Leon on 25 May 2022, 06:28:11 PMThat's interesting considering the small range currently available from Warlord and the limited possibility for the lower volume units in plastic.  With 10mm or 15mm you've got multiple manufacturers, comperehensive ranges, etc. that I would have thought would be more appealing. 

You'd think so, but - never underestimate the power of a box, with all the troops, some scenery, bases and a shiny rule book...

Quote from: toxicpixie on 25 May 2022, 06:54:14 PMYou'd think so, but - never underestimate the power of a box, with all the troops, some scenery, bases and a shiny rule book...

Fancy marketing is a hell of a pull!

I've received my final batch of Spanish Buildings - which is cool. 

A question about the church - is the tower meant to attach to the main building in a specific place? I can't see an obvious join point, and all sides of the main building have windows, as does the tower. And I can't spot an orientation or location which doesn't leave half a window showing on one of the other. Any hints appreciated. 

QuoteI've received my final batch of Spanish Buildings - which is cool.

A question about the church - is the tower meant to attach to the main building in a specific place? I can't see an obvious join point, and all sides of the main building have windows, as does the tower. And I can't spot an orientation or location which doesn't leave half a window showing on one of the other. Any hints appreciated.

Are any of these buildings on the site for ordinary buyers? I don't seem to be able to find them.

Quote from: fred. on 20 June 2022, 07:19:06 PMI've received my final batch of Spanish Buildings - which is cool.

A question about the church - is the tower meant to attach to the main building in a specific place? I can't see an obvious join point, and all sides of the main building have windows, as does the tower. And I can't spot an orientation or location which doesn't leave half a window showing on one of the other. Any hints appreciated.

I thought that as well

Quote from: fred. on 20 June 2022, 07:19:06 PMA question about the church - is the tower meant to attach to the main building in a specific place? I can't see an obvious join point, and all sides of the main building have windows, as does the tower. And I can't spot an orientation or location which doesn't leave half a window showing on one of the other. Any hints appreciated.

Good to hear that they've arrived safely.

The Church is an interesting design by John, he's made it so that it can be used as two standalone pieces, or so that you can combine them together.  All that's needed is to decide which side you'd like the tower to sit (usually to the front end near the main doors) and then lightly sand flat the roof tiles and lower wall section of the main church piece.  Just enough for the width of the tower to sit flush against the wall.  Glue in place and away you go.

Thanks Leon. I had wondered if it was meant to be two separate pieces. 

I hadn't thought of positioning the tower on the front of one of the side walls - I'll have a play around and see what I like the look of. Then as you say its just a small trim back of the overhanging roof, to get things flush - and perhaps a fill of one of the tower windows.