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.