They were called the Romans, check their encampments and cities out. :P n/t

They were called the Romans, check their encampments and cities out. :P n/t:
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Posted by Graatch(VIP) on June 30, 2000 at 11:59:38:

In Reply to: Bah! posted by Proud Blade, Grumpy Old Man(VIP) on June 30, 2000 at 09:22:11:

> While we're at it, there should be an area called the Freeway, which straight east-west through all the cities, including Aran-Gird and those. There should be big signs saying things like "Tower of Trothon- Right Lane, 2 paces", and information kiosks with courteous helpers and pamphlets about local tourist sites. And taglo jerky stands (with the prices jacked up) every few paces for weary travellers.

> =)

> If you've ever seen a road plan for a medieval city, they were built like freakin' mazes for the most part, usually from being slowly expanded over many years, rather than actually being planned. Actually, long straight roads would favor raiding and such, although at least this city is gated. Scarabaeus was definitely aiming for a "different" look with this city... I'm all for it being less grid-like.

> So when are we going to pave Ofcol over? =)

> > I think the previous poster wasn't saying that you CAN walk through the city straight east, but that he would like you to slightly alter the layout such that you can. Without knowing more, I'm inclined to say that's a somewhat reasonable suggestion, just for the sake of convenience. Every good-sized city I can think of (except Ofcol, which sucks, and Arkham, where it wouldn't be possible since the main road turns due north) has a major road or other thoroughfare that can be traversed by spamming in one direction.

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Of course, Hamsah Mu'tazz hardly looks Roman. (lil' text) Proud Blade(VIP) 21:33:01 6/30/2000 (3)
- Ah, Rome is where the heart is... SphereMaker(IMM) 07:32:04 7/1/2000 (2)
  - Umm he talks on Roman roads, famously straight roads, not of inner city life Graham 07:38:19 7/1/2000 (1)
    - If you say so. Bu tht erest of us were talking about roads through Hamsah Mu'Tazz. (n/t) Proud Blade(VIP) 09:38:26 7/1/2000 (0)

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Comments:	> > While we're at it, there should be an area called the Freeway, which straight east-west through all the cities, including Aran-Gird and those. There should be big signs saying things like "Tower of Trothon- Right Lane, 2 paces", and information kiosks with courteous helpers and pamphlets about local tourist sites. And taglo jerky stands (with the prices jacked up) every few paces for weary travellers. > > =) > > If you've ever seen a road plan for a medieval city, they were built like freakin' mazes for the most part, usually from being slowly expanded over many years, rather than actually being planned. Actually, long straight roads would favor raiding and such, although at least this city is gated. Scarabaeus was definitely aiming for a "different" look with this city... I'm all for it being less grid-like. > > So when are we going to pave Ofcol over? =) > > > I think the previous poster wasn't saying that you CAN walk through the city straight east, but that he would like you to slightly alter the layout such that you can. Without knowing more, I'm inclined to say that's a somewhat reasonable suggestion, just for the sake of convenience. Every good-sized city I can think of (except Ofcol, which sucks, and Arkham, where it wouldn't be possible since the main road turns due north) has a major road or other thoroughfare that can be traversed by spamming in one direction.

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