Dragaera

weapons, games, and more

Wed Aug 7 14:32:24 PDT 2002

At 01:01 PM 8/6/2002 -0700, Tysen Streib wrote:

>1. We know that metal attracts magic, which is why
>there isn't anyone wearing heavy armor, etc.  Why does
>everyone use swords and we rarely hear any mention of
>wooden weapons?

Steel is more effective, and that amount of steel is a reasonable gamble.

>2. In _Dragon_ we see the first use of bows or
>crossbows, and Vlad has no idea what they are.  Is
>there some honor thing that we don't understand that
>allows them to be used in warfare, but not on the
>streets?

The Dragaeran culture originated in a tropical rain forest, where bows are 
no effective.  They are very slow to accept change.



>3. Is the game of S'yang stones based on a real game
>and do you have rules for it?

Nope.


>4. I know that Vlad doesn't understand Psychics that
>well, but are there any general principles that you
>can tell us?

Nope.  <grin>

>5. Is Elder Sorcery very different from normal
>Sorcery

Yep.