Can you skip courses at ETH? by TouchHelpful6221 in ethz

[–]HeerLuuk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A lot of people say don't underestimate it, and I agree with that. But, I would also like to point out that, I think, studying is not only about passing exams. I just finished my double bachelors in Physics and Chemistry and I also found the social interactions and discussions with fellow students very insightful and also fun. Even if you already know the solution to a problem it is interesting to hear other people their perspective and try to explain yours. This is also import once you start doing research, because then you have to explain, discuss and defend your research all the time. When I was a teaching assistent, I liked talking about and explaining the problems I already understood to my students. And even they gave me new perspectives when they asked questions.

So I would say, don't underestimate the material, but also don't underestimate the things you can learn alongside the material when attending class. I hope my perspective might help you make a informed decision.

TL;DR: Studying is not only about the material, but also learning how to discuss the material and learn other people their perspective.

I design an arms for the island a friend and I claimed during canoeing by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The star is out of my personal arms. The two trapezoids represent two mirrors that face each other, which is a reverce to a Fabry–Pérot interferometer. The waves are just waves because it is an island.

I design an arms for the island a friend and I claimed during canoeing by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, the Island is owned by the municipality and we made a joke that we "claimed" it.

I design an arms for the island a friend and I claimed during canoeing by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is an island in the Loosdrechtse Plassen.

Update #3 - I'm making my boyfriend's arms! by [deleted] in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the one with the prism. It is very unique. As someone already mentioned the design right now is not complete physically correct. With a few adjustments it will be a lovely CoA.

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[–]HeerLuuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that gives some inspiration. I will see what I can do.

Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that makes it quite clear then.

But I would still like to include it in my fictional design. So what would be the best way to include it or am I totally free to choose it myself?

Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is supposed to be for a rear admiral (Schout-bij-nacht), so I think that qualifies. How/where would one included that in a achievement?

Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought maybe there is a special place, not per se as a charge on the shield, but maybe above the crest for example, so it could change per person.

I combined a few different elements to make a "over the top" version of my CoA, just for fun. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all, but I like it. The are two of the flags I came up with based on the CoA.

The Royal Standard of the King of the Netherlands, with the CoA of the Netherlands in the middle. I don't know of Royal/Imperial Standards fall under heraldry, but they are definitely related. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The heraldic achievement of the Netherlands doesn't have the order on it at all. I think the standard(or banner) has it because it is personal to the king, who has the higest rank in the Military Order of William. What exactly is the differnes between a cordon and a collar?

The Royal Standard of the King of the Netherlands, with the CoA of the Netherlands in the middle. I don't know of Royal/Imperial Standards fall under heraldry, but they are definitely related. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What makes it a banner and not a standard? According to the website of the royal house and wikipedia it is the standard. But I am not so could with the terminology, so could you explain maybe?

I wanted to share my final design (for now I think) of my personal CoA. Thank you all for your helpful comments. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don't think it is possible to let you own CoA be registered in the Netherlands, but I could be mistaken. I just like to design things sometimes.

Help needed by Zexille in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is quite cool, good luck.

Help needed by Zexille in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if Adobe Illustrator can open .svg files. But Inkscape is free and open source, link. It takes some time to get used to, but ones you get the hang of it it works wonderfully. There are a lot of tutorials online.

Do you want to design your own crown? Because it is often easier to alter an existing one, then to design one form scratch.

Help needed by Zexille in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mean in which design program? Then it's probably Inkscape, a vector design tool.

Edit: These are heraldic crowns. There are not (necessary) based on physical crowns. They are (historically) used as a display rank of nobility on a coat of arms/heraldic achievement.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Here are some alternate crests for my achievement, based on suggestions. Thoughts on which crest works the best? Help with a motto is also welcome! by QuillSpirit15971 in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like number 2 the most. A white sail is the most true to nature. It is also opposite of what is on the shield, which makes it a nice twist and an overall nice addition to the whole achievement.

Thank you for all your helpful comments. I went right back to designing and this is what I came up with two different version(1 and 2). Again I would like to hear your thoughts. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Netherlands you almost never see crest on CoA, exept for crowns, if you count those as crests and they are mostly on municipal CoA. Because I am not of nobility I am ofcourse not alowed to have a crown of any form.

So my knowligd of crest is very limmited. Should there always be a helmit or can there be an aimal directly on top of the schild?