[quote=@SheriffLlama]
[@Savage] I noticed that you listed gunpowder as one part of the technology tab. Would that entail flintlock weapons, like pistols and muskets, or would that only be for cannons? 
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It also entails flintlocks. I made mention of musket armed soldiers in various areas of the different hiders. So cannons, muskets, pistols, and other things you can think of for gunpowder are available. Gunpowder is dangerous and unpredictable though. It can backfire and explode, or malfunction and only leave a very non-lethal sizzle for your gun. More expensive black powders are better, while the cheap stuff is like flipping a coin on whether you actually shoot something or end up writing with your non-dominant hand.