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Photos of the HQs of TSR(x2) and WOTC

Started by Pierce Inverarity, July 23, 2007, 01:57:24 AM

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Pierce Inverarity

July 23, 2007, 01:57:24 AM
http://anthonylarme.tripod.com/dnd/index.html

Enh.

The first TSR building has a certain charm.

But compared to TSR 2 and WOTC the Renton bus terminal's schlock classicism shines brightly.
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July 24, 2007, 05:13:10 AM
Renton = ugly.

The whole city is made of warehouses, although lately the shopping mall is has been getting kinda yuppy.
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Drew

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July 24, 2007, 05:17:06 AM
Jeff Grubb's 80's white tie is a masterful fashion statement.

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beeber

#3
July 24, 2007, 10:00:33 AM
clyde caldwell's photo was fun, too.  tough-guy GI joe beard + standard 80s hair!  :haw:

the original tsr building has charm.  the others are just modern american corporate park blah.  i guess that's par for the course, tho.  not much call for individualizing an office building.

Settembrini

#4
July 24, 2007, 10:31:05 AM
Quotejust modern american corporate park blah.

Just?
I think your aesthetics are all fucked up.

The greatest Economy in the world, and you don´t get fuzzy feelings when you see functional buildings that move the world?
The second TSRs Loading areas made me all bouncy. Imagine TRUCKLOADS of AD&D stuff.
TRUCKLOADS!

Mmm.
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beeber

#5
July 24, 2007, 10:42:34 AM
:haw:

you funny guy!  

must be a german thing

James J Skach

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July 24, 2007, 11:16:24 AM
Quote from: SettembriniJust?
I think your aesthetics are all fucked up.

The greatest Economy in the world, and you don´t get fuzzy feelings when you see functional buildings that move the world?
The second TSRs Loading areas made me all bouncy. Imagine TRUCKLOADS of AD&D stuff.
TRUCKLOADS!

Mmm.
Gone are the days in which a smoking stack was a sign of progress.
The youth has gotten all romantic over some faux facades...
Are all Germans like you Sett?  My in-laws are German immigrants (to America in the 50's), and they seem to think differently.  I like your version better...

The first thing that jumped out at me was those loading docks and the thought of all those AD&D books. I'd be willing to bet it was one of the main reasons they moved - having to ship so much product forced the need for a warehouse and shipping facilities.
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Pierce Inverarity

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July 24, 2007, 12:59:52 PM
Quote from: James J SkachAre all Germans like you Sett?  

Hell no. Affirmative embrace of ugliness as badge of difference or (if we're lucky) thoughtful strategy is just a phase.
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Thanatos02

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July 24, 2007, 02:35:34 PM
I think that industrial parks can be kind of cool, from a certain angle. I know some of my favorite scenes where I live are refineries and industrial complexes, complete with sky-borne piping, huge smoke and steam stacks, and gleaming red lights on iron scaffolding. The sense of scale is immense. And I think metal stuff is cool.
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beeber

#9
July 24, 2007, 04:32:35 PM
kind of cool from a gaming setting angle, maybe.  easy to define and run with.  but aesthetically?  :barf:
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