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@Goldeagle1221I plan to have a nomad race with a tiny bit of twist.
For one they know gunpowder or some equivalent of it. The are infamous for these smoke and loud noise making tubes they use on horsebacks and they are also renowned craftsmen so long nothing big is involved. They have nice mirrors, pots and kettles to trade. If you're on good terms with them they might even willing to share things more valuable.
Regardless they are nomads who are semi-fragmented into tribes and seek no permanent residence.
Their history would involve some pretty nasty abuses of the Volcano and paying the price dearly for it.
So what do you think? Would such a nation be okay with the setting? They are overall small players in the international politics but they could be fun for interactions. Not to mention the fact they are divided into multiple tribes can give them some amusing political environment.
Having nomads who are actually decent in craftsmanship and technology could be amusingly unique, IMO.
If you want explanation why and how, I already have it.

So? Yay or Nay?
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Everything but the gunpowder is a go. Just claim a spot, pm it to Isotope, and pm me a sheet!
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Everything but the gunpowder is a go. Just claim a spot, pm it to Isotope, and pm me a sheet!
We have literal magicians and alchemy. It may not be gunpowder but creating a simple explodey mixture is rather simple in comparison to anything else.
Guns are required exactly because they're so simple when we talk about primitive types. They can be created by people without extensive infrastructure unlike crossbows or anything similar.
Besides, I am a strong opponent of Fantasy Gun Control. It's ridiculous because firearms alone barely changed anything. It was a centuries long progress.
Any sorts of magical effect or item would shake up the world far greater than the existence of firearms ever would. It's also well-known that the majority of the classic middle ages was also the dawn of firearms. Eliminating one would bring down the another.
It's the preorgative of all players to decide what kind of weapons and other details they have so I of course won't force anyone but again, firearms of the early kind won't change zilch in the setting.
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As a person well versed in history, I'm well aware of the presence of firearms throughout history as well as the process (the very long process) they went through before they even slightly forced the adaptation of warfare. I am however the Gm, and simply refused in regards to the players interest. Convince every player, and then sure.
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Mostly finished with my NS. You can decide if firearms are really OP or not here.


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Fire pipe... I think hannibus (fantasy weed) would be good with that.

And the poor mans pocket rocket? Like.. Budget panzerfaust?
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Fire pipe... I think hannibus (fantasy weed) would be good with that.
Many of our names have ridiculously mundane origins. The creators probably just literally described what they saw.
Call them fire tubes if you want.
Anyways my other alternatives were the German equivalents of boom tubes or thundering tubes.


And the poor mans pocket rocket? Like.. Budget panzerfaust?
Which one you mean?
Well, the Rohr looks mostly like a hand cannon but with a flint to make sparks. No mechanism or trigger but the operator literally hits the stone.
Grüssrohre are wooden cannons. There are historical evidence to their use when normal artillery was either insufficient or unavailable.
Similarly finding large rocks or similar stuff to shoot is much more likely than having carts full of cannonballs "just in case". This kind of weapon is both convenient and simple enough to show the "primitive" state of my nation.

As for Donnersalz, it's a fantasy black powder. They have long traditions to their making and each tribe has their own recipes. Rohrerim rarely if ever is willing to trade Donnersalz to people outside their culture.

EDIT: After reading my profile and/or this post of mine, anyone who still have issues with my nomads' weapons please notify me. This is supposed to be a nation of sorts with an unique quirk. Nothing else. Horse archers are fun but if anyone knows me by now they also know I like to break the mold a bit.

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I mean granted you are doing it right, (via gunpowder) I just don't want another player to take this tech and screw it into some sorta intense ball of blast powder Fuck stick. I'm tired. XD let me think on it with live commentary from the other players.

Edit: this is the iron age.
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I mean granted you are doing it right, (via gunpowder) I just don't want another player to take this tech and screw it into some sorta intense ball of blast powder Fuck stick. I'm tired. XD let me think on it with live commentary from the other players.

Edit: this is the iron age.
I said something along these lines in the chatzy channel but I say it here.
Iron Age is vaguely defined both in regards of its start and end. In a way you can call it the equivalent of the majority of classic age.
The only semi-hard line which can be universally agreed on is the "dark ages" or early middle ages and even then only for Europe.
Anyways, I thought this is middle ages because I felt a bit of game of thrones vibe with the focus on characters and the various abilities effecting individuals and their relatives. Granted, ancient times also had great families rivalrizing with each other but without the intricacies of the feudal system it's a bit more difficult to define.

I don't want to encourage people to adopt these not-guns, either. Which is why the art of making Donnersalz is a secret they only rarely share with foreigners. It isn't like i wish to monopolize this tech either. I like the idea of somebody using whatever means to learn it, produce it in massive quantities and bring forth a change.
Though it also worths noting that aside from the wealthiest countries I don't think this mindset will work. In the ancient ages traditions bore greater weight than practicalities with the exceptions being the great empires which both had the power and realized the need to adapt.
I have a slight worry that some players may begin to play medieval nations or early modern age nations with the only difference being technology.

That being said if you don't wish to see guns I have another alternative:
Greek Dwarves
Dwarven craftsmen living in semi clan-like semi-democratic city states and actively trade with people. They are craftsmen and traders known for the quality of their goods and their mechanical knowledge.

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Grecian Midgets is better than guns. Players have already come up to me saying they had no problem monopolizing gunpowder with their superior economies.
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This isn't the middle ages, and enchanters are rare enough that magical propellant would never be less than scare.

Get in the spirit of 100-300 AD guys, drop these silly gun ambitions for iron and arrows. Hell, even crossbows are primitive and outclassed bu bows at this point.
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The setting is the fucking Iron Age and people are making Steampunk guns?
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I think that settles the gun debate. XD

Although, I remember an nrp a while back when I said no guns cause guns + swords = fail... everyone attacked me.

Strange that the time I say idc everyone else puts the foot down. :)
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how the fuck did I get...

Nevermind, is cool.
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how the fuck did I get...

Nevermind, is cool.


I trust you >.>
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@Drunken Conquistador :D
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How are the sheets coming along guys? I kinda need them, game as started :) Just get the basics down and prepare a post.

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Haven't started just yet, waiting for a few more posts for a good opening.
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Been busy lately with a lot of IRL things. I want to finish up my sheet before I post IC. Still around and reading the IC posts.
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