Caves and Wells

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Re: Caves and Wells

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ImpalerWrG wrote:If this was the case then a well would need to have the same cost as a Mineshaft, or perhaps both both are somehow created from a similar root-structure 'hole in the ground' which can be upgraded to accommodate water collecting or actual movement into the subterranean plane.
i like the idea of upgrading existing structures as a form of noncharacter advancement
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Re: Caves and Wells

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Jackard wrote:
ImpalerWrG wrote:If this was the case then a well would need to have the same cost as a Mineshaft, or perhaps both both are somehow created from a similar root-structure 'hole in the ground' which can be upgraded to accommodate water collecting or actual movement into the subterranean plane.
i like the idea of upgrading existing structures as a form of noncharacter advancement
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Re: Caves and Wells

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Like the OP.
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Jackard wrote:(ps. fyi some wells actually do connect to underground water in caverns)
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Re: Caves and Wells

Post by Nemerle »

This has so many awesome possibilities. Build a well. Hide stuff in the cavern below. Use as a hidden exit or entry to villages, hideouts, etc.
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I don't want to make a new topic, but could it be possible to build a mineshaft UPWARDS?
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You do realise that this would make walls utterly useless, and villages completely undefendable?
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Perhaps wells are constructed differently than mines, such that trying to dig in the cramped space of the bottom of a well results in the area collapsing?
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Potjeh wrote:You do realise that this would make walls utterly useless, and villages completely undefendable?
This.

Maybe paving in brick stops invasions?
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Re: Caves and Wells

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jgudge wrote:
Potjeh wrote:You do realise that this would make walls utterly useless, and villages completely undefendable?
This.

Maybe paving in brick stops invasions?
Well, indestructable fortresses aren`t nice either. Then, you can always build a layer of walls underground to prevent yourself being raped by maniac diggers.

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