Re: The New Version of the Ship Construction System is Now Up

Leroy, I'm so happy! :) :) :) Thanks a bundle.

I haven't had the chance to go through the whole document yet, but there
are a couple things I'd like to comment on. I like the new tonnages for
internal weapons (makes sense that internal takes up extra space; and the
shutters are something I hadn't thought of). I'm not completely sure about
the internal space thing; I'm interested in cargo ship, and as far as I
can see the maximum capacity you can get is 65% of the ship (light frame,
cramped compartments). The 30% internal crew space seems to be to
accomodate the crew--2.5 times the normal riggers. Shouldn't the space
then be tied to the rigging type? For instance, an 80-ton Whaleboat might
be a cargo ship designed with absolutely minimal rigging and crew, in an
effort to get a full 60 tons of cargo space. Also, what rooms are included
in the default 40%?

Bulkheads sound interesting, and I'm sure there's more stuff that I
haven't found yet. I also look forward to the text on practical aspects of
ship construction. I got distracted for a bit by the new spells and race
as well...

					Hemlock the Happy

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