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I like the idea of an alien complex, ground or space based, which would be interesting. How alien can you make it and yet still be "understandable" to mere human minds?
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That is more of an encounter map and would be a different suggestion. You are welcome to post it in the forum and see if he garners the most votes in the next two days.Originally Posted by Antony
I like the idea and it has some potential so I say go for it.
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I wasn't thinking so much of interiors but small settlements sitting in orbit or on alien worlds. But both together would be interesting.
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here are some pictures for inspiration
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Here is the link to the site where I found these pictureshttp://www.hudsonfla.com/spaceviewinner.htm
sorry for not having placed the source before.
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moonbase alpha (space 1999) was a part of my inspiration for this month's challenge entry...
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Thanks Joao, you actually did inspire me. I've never done something remotely "techy" or "spacey" and now I have an idea.
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