08-10-2012, 01:53 PM
Quote:This is an interesting question, especially since Blackmoor is THE setting where this is simply not true. Blackmoor is about a fantasy world that actually does discover and develop technology, right?
True, or, well, our accepted consensus here, for the humans. But is it also true for the other races?
Quote:The Romans knew about steam power, but did not explore it much because they saw no benefit from it in their slave based economy for instance.
That's not a bad comparison, but then again, what about basic infrastructural needs?
Like, Tolkien's immortal Elves would have to be kick-ass plumbers, for example. - I am not joking. Think about it.
