Ship and Sailing in Perilous Lands

[Scott Adams]

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 sc> Yet another good argument for updating the naval tech.  I find that
 sc> caravels work well as the apex of naval development, seeing that if
 sc> Columbus could make it from Portugal to the Dominican Republic in
 sc> one, it should suffice for these long naval voyages.  Then again,
 sc> after a couple of years, the Lemasans might have invested in a
 sc> carrack or two, but that should be the 'top of the line'.

        The history channel tuesday had at 10pm EST GREAT SHIPs. In that
        episode they mainly talked about galleons.  But the first 20
        or so covered everything from trienes, cogs, carracks (FUNNY
        looking ships) to the galleons.  They also have it on tap and
        sell it.  They even covered some of the basic stats like crew
        and size dimensions.

 sc> So far, I've only had 'behind the scenes' interference from the
 sc> gods. I really dislike having the gods show up and interact directly
 sc> with the characters.  I've had too many bad AD&D experiences with that
 sc> sort of thing. (Once, my party ran into Set.  And killed him (DM was
 sc> too literal, using the Deities and Demigods book).  The DM backpedaled
 sc> quickly,"Oh, that wasn't really Set, just his High priest".  Then there
 sc> was the time Asmodeus showed up and threatened us to do something for
 sc> him.  Takes away the mystery.) If anyone out there has the
 sc> Priesthood and the Priestly Magic articles and can fax them to me, I'd
 sc> be forever greatful.  I can also fax you the Sea of Tears article, the
 sc> "deadliest fighters"? and Doom Manor.
 sc> >Why else would Abaddon be the

        That's what I've done..when my players advance I might take
        them to the lower or upper world for a mini adventure.  But
        this is technically their first experience with it on the
        most part.  My old players I've had some god campaigns but
        more indirect 'puppet' stuff.  It leads to more confusino
        which is fun for players and GMs to cause...

 sc> Let's say that Cuba was suddenly overthrown by insects (Cuba, the
 sc> son of the Soviet Union -- Mab, the son of Kototh, close enough).
 sc> Wouldn't you think that the other nations of the world would take
 sc> notice?  Even the United States (Metatron?) might decide to eliminate
 sc> these insects (the party) before they become a threat.  You naver can
 sc> tell what a bug will do.  "One minute they're worshipping you and
 sc> paying you praises, next they're summoning demons."  It's not
 sc> entirely implausible.  (Oh, and please don't make comment about the
 sc> politics.  I chose it for instant recognition, not actual world views
 sc> and politics.)

        Very good analogy though that I even used (similar) at one
        time or another...

        As to those articles the sea of tears I have from the guy
        in the netherlands (hard to remeber his name) but he
        is on the player list.  We talked over the early summer
        months about it.  He sent me it and I did the encounter
        program for him.  But since then I've not heard anything
        from him.  In those mailings the priesthood is in there.
        Only problem is they are extremly small.  I could
        copy them but not sure of the quality.  Next month
        I should have a scanner and I could scan it into files
        and email them to you if I can?  Where are you located?
        I'd love those fighter and doom manor info though.


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