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<snip> (...) Didn't we decide that the mist nullifies both magic and any sort of technological or mechanical device? I think, if the mist won't let anything magical work while it's in the mist's proximity, then the mist won't let anything mechanical (...) (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Hmmm ... the mechanical dilemma. Let's examine a few givens: 1) Magic as well as all machines are rendered useless within the mist. 2) Magic and machines become more hindered the closer they approach the mist. 3) Magic is much more effected (...) (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) would barbarians have the same trouble or is that up to me (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Do you mean big machines like catapults? How about the ship's winch? "Captain, we can't seem to get the anchor up... the crank is corroded fast!" Perhaps what you are trying to rule out is those exceedingly clever imaginary moving parts? (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Hmm ... there is a period of adjustment that everyone goes through once they enter the mist. While certain races adjust quicker than others, none really adjust completely - the mist effects all sensory functions - not just sound or sight. But (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Ha ha ... that might seem goofy, but it's very to the point. While simple tools might not be effected by the mist (inclined plane, wheel), the more complex a mechanism gets, the greater the effect the mist has. The mist is thick and sticks to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) I am going to observe that machines made from avocado and possibly other fruits are resilient and able to continue functioning. That is, if they ever functioned at all? (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Sure, I'll help with that. Just let me know what you're thinking of and I'll start to come up with ideas. Wilson (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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