DM said:
juggler69uk, I'm waiting for permission from Matt before posting a version based upon your input. I though the key was "nifty" enough that I placed a VAS logo and MGP copyright info onto it. Thus, that version would need MGP clearance before I posted it.
The key did indeed require a complete redesign and it does have your "notches" in it.
Jeez, what with my original design, your mods, Jug's notches and the MGP branding this thing is turning into an IPR jungle
Just make sure I get my cut if anyone starts selling plastic turn keys
It's called "inspirational pingpong"

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Oh, don't worry, as I was donating all proceeds to the orphans. BTW, I'm setting up a new company called "ORPHANS". :lol:
I'd have already posted the new version, but I decided to run the new design past Matt to see if they'd "adopt" it. It would make for a nice one/two-page insert into S&P. If I wrote the story, I'd give credit where due.
Basically, you inserted the idea of a key not unlike Car Wars has used. Then I tweaked it to make a straight edge ruler fit on. THEN, juggler69uk inserted his thoughts and steered me into a total redesign that basically inverts the angles. This redesign caused the key to lengthen, which it happens seems to allow for a longer embedded ruler.
Well, so much for surprising you. I was hoping you'd check in after the next version was posted. :roll: If Matt isn't impressed, I'll strip off the IP and post it as a generic key. Oh, heck with it. I'll whip out a version and drop it here for further input. It'll be interesting to see if it gets altered more. :wink:
Edit: Previously posted version pulled in order to direct players to the approved two versions below. Please let me know how useful they are to you. Thanks.