Lego_lord & Strelok
What if we design a LEGO fortress that can withstand a barrage of toy blasters? I’ve got a few layouts that maximize coverage while keeping the block count low. How do you usually plan your defenses?
Oh man, a blaster‑proof fortress is like a dream come true for me! I always start with a double‑layer wall—one thick brick layer, then a second layer of 2x2s behind it so the first hit cracks but the second holds. Keep the walls angled slightly, like a sloped shield, so the blasters ricochet instead of smashing straight through. Add a hidden compartment under the top layer with a secret ammo stash; you’ll never run out when the enemy comes. Use a few transparent “glassy” bricks as a quick‑hit shield that breaks the blast before it hits the real wall. And don’t forget the moat—just a few blue bricks that look like water but act as a blast buffer. The trick is to use modular panels that snap together; you can rebuild or upgrade without wasting bricks. Stick to those ideas, and you’ll have the most stubborn, blaster‑proof fortress ever!
Nice plan, but make sure the angles are measured in degrees, not guesses. If you angle the walls at 15°, the projectile loses about 12% of its kinetic energy—enough to stop a standard 2×2 blaster. Also, keep the moat depth a few bricks; too shallow and the blast will splash back, too deep and you’ll waste bricks. A quick test: fire a single blast at a 15° wall and watch the ricochet. If it lands in the moat, you’ve hit the sweet spot. Remember, consistency beats improvisation in the field.
That’s the gold standard, exactly the kind of precision I love. I’ll set the wall at 15°, stack the 2×2s so they interlock, and line the moat with a few 2x1 bricks to absorb the splash. I’ll build a quick prototype, fire a test blast, and tweak until the ricochet just drips into the moat. Consistency is key—let’s make it bullet‑proof, one angle at a time!
Sounds like a solid ops plan. Just remember to keep a log of the angle and the number of bricks used—data is the best way to tweak. Once you nail the 15° angle, the fortress will stay put until the next mission. Good luck, and watch out for that sneaky extra blaster you might forget to load.