Re: Space travel without helms

Thatotherguy wrote:
>
> I could see doing that with living ships (at least some living ships,
> like the elven ones) but I think I'd still require something for other
> ships to attain this.  Maybe some sort of "manasails" (to steal a term
> from Tilaurin IIRC) or the like.

        If we want to go the sail route, I'd say go with something like
'special sails' that are made from special materials but aren't
enchanted.  Otherwise you still have the problem of helms costing more
than a ship.

> It would certainly help account for
> the heavy SJ presence in AC.  I definitely think forges that can't
> enter the flow and consume magic items are over-priced in an SJ game
> where standard helms are, well, standard.
>
        Think the reason furnaces (forges power dwarven ships) were so
expensive was that they hauled 100 tons as opposed to the 50 tons of
minor helms.

> I don't think I'd let you get to the flow without a helm.
>
        I would, but all you'd do on the other side would be drift (natural
portals and all:)

> >         Thoughts on this?  Seas of Blood is giving me all kinds of
> > nifty
> > ideas...;)
>
> How does it translate to tactical movement when pirates or dragons attack?

        Movement in feet per round with a turn rate of how many feet forward
before it can make a 45 degree turn.  It uses maneuverability for
rolling initiative.  For example, a high seas merchent ship has a speed
of 20 ft, a turn rate of 120 ft, and a maneuverabilty of -3.  A War
Galleon has a spped of 30 ft, a turn rate of 160 ft, and a
maneuverability of -2.
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Adam Miller