pipebeard Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hell yeah man always with the Russians and Grunty. Anyway back on topic What is the exact deal with Durand and Aranz's rivalry? how did that start or is this something that's going to get explored in a later game and can't be talked about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 pipebeard; There are some hints about it in the Lores, beyond that, no comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebeard Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Aw you cheeky bastard, alright then. So exactly what is the propulsion systems of the airships? Wind? Steam? Magic? Other? Is airship the preferred method of travel as opposed to ships by water and horses? I assume so as some of the islands are floating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 pipebeard; Wind, usually augmented with magic. Airship is not preferred, because of the discomfort and risk, but it is the only method to cross between the isles these days. Usually, overland, it's rare to take an airship unless for sporting reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 For large transports there also ornithopter and hot-air balloon, both are uncommon. But for personal transport there animals like winged horses and magic items like flying carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 And those, while expensive, are much more comfortable. Not well suited for long distances, of course, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freespace2dotcom Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Is there a general correlation between airship size and ability to endure long voyages? Not just from a storage issue, I mean could a 30 footer yacht with a mage on board travel everywhere a 300' frigate could? Also, are there any analogues to tides in airship travel? like could an airship only enter a place if the conditions are juuuuust right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebeard Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 How about Condottieri? Are mercenaries a normal thing when it comes to career soldiers? are there great companies like The Black Company, both the French company and the fantasy company from the novels of the same name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Free; Certainly- larger vessels have more space for storage, and can endure longer voyages depending on what's been shipped. There aren't tides, per se, but there are wind currents... pipebeard; Mercenary companies are prevalent, and they evolved mostly from Strozza and Meril. The Monteon are famous for the strength and discipline of their mercenaries as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebeard Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Alright thanks mate, one more before I think I'll finally get around to writing this vignette on that Role playing board of yours what region of the world would be considered the steppes if any exist at all and could you explain, or just link me to the response if its already been asked what each region of the world is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 pipebeard; If there is a region such as the steppe, it is unknown to Elumian cartography (which isn't very good anyway.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 What is the capital of Caitta, and which part of the world is this built upon? I'm thinking some Italian city perhaps but better to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Is the defence architecture aimed mostly against ground forces like it was in the European castles or did a different architecture evolve for such buildings that also take in account flying opponents and magic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 That is actually a really good question! I hadn't even considered it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Adrian; The capital is Firenae. Schwarzbart; It's more oriented towards magic than flying opponents, although such defenses do exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Given that there not so few Ranches with flying horses that makes me a bit wondering because I could easy see cavalry using winged horses especial if they are armed with ranged weapons. Personal I would fit them with a bow, a large bundle of piercing or flaming Arrows and a corselet for the horse. Edit: The horsearmour have to be lightweight or even lifting but in opposite to the arrows can it be magic but I also could imagine a wood armour. The Arrows shouldn't use magic to get past defences that work only against magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Schwarzbart; I believe there is a light horse company which specializes in exactly this. As usual, the issues are cost, although the results are well worth it. We should probably produce a Kickstarter for a book on the Military History of Elumia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I suspect that a single Mage probably cost more in upkeep then 10 of this Flying Horse Archer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 You are probably right, based on their skillset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Will the money display split between the different coin types in one of the next years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Schwarzbart; I don't think so, no. There's no technical reason why it couldn't split, though- I'll mention it to the Team. I think it would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I asked because in adventures we are already confronted with different coins and if the money of the char is already displayed in this coins it would be easier to understand the different coin sizes and how much they are worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freespace2dotcom Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 It'd also open up opportunities of not having exact change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Where is Rupprecht? Wondering because usually von in front of a family name means there is a region or city with this name where the family is from mostly only used when part of the nobility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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