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I say no to real world history. If we were bound to it, that would negate any possibility of my Neo Norse society.

I say we just use Earth for its map, climate, and flora/fauna, but leave history in a completely alternate universe. (So basically non-human geography.)

Edit: I do think WWII tech would be easier to RP, because we're more familiar with it, and it's closer to the modern world we all know.

Think of it as a learning opportunity.

I mean, reading that Reddit discussion really made me think about the plight of the average Allied soldier in the trenches.

I did loads of WW1 history in Primary and High School it's a big part of the curriculum here... we read lots of poems and accounts from the men in the trenches.

And 2 of my great grandfathers died it the great war, their bodies never recovered like most. One died in the trenches, he was a royal engineer and was killed by an artillery shell. The other was one of the engineering crew of the HMS Ardent.

It's obvious but strange to think that people don't have the same knowledge and connection to that tiem

Anyway I find both world wars very interesting for different reasons...

I think WW2 is easier for RP purposes though... however there is potentially more intrigue going on in WW1 and it would be my personal preference, it was a much crazier time for a variety of reasons.

I did loads of WW1 history in Primary and High School it's a big part of the curriculum here... we read lots of poems and accounts from the men in the trenches.

And 2 of my great grandfathers died it the great war, their bodies never recovered like most. One died in the trenches, he was a royal engineer and was killed by an artillery shell. The other was one of the engineering crew of the HMS Ardent.

It's obvious but strange to think that people don't have the same knowledge and connection to that tiem

Anyway I find both world wars very interesting for different reasons...

I think WW2 is easier for RP purposes though... however there is potentially more intrigue going on in WW1 and it would be my personal preference, it was a much crazier time for a variety of reasons.

Remember that we're only using WW1 tech, not culture or geopolitics.

True. If we do end up going for WWII, I'd simply request that there conveniently be no nukes. Or, at least, that they only become available at a SA score of 400 or something.

EDIT: I really like the difficulty associated with WWI, though. I think telegrams could make for an interesting source of drama.

I did loads of WW1 history in Primary and High School it's a big part of the curriculum here... we read lots of poems and accounts from the men in the trenches.

And 2 of my great grandfathers died it the great war, their bodies never recovered like most. One died in the trenches, he was a royal engineer and was killed by an artillery shell. The other was one of the engineering crew of the HMS Ardent.

It's obvious but strange to think that people don't have the same knowledge and connection to that tiem

Anyway I find both world wars very interesting for different reasons...

I think WW2 is easier for RP purposes though... however there is potentially more intrigue going on in WW1 and it would be my personal preference, it was a much crazier time for a variety of reasons.

Remember that we're only using WW1 tech, not culture or geopolitics.

You are very right, I don't think I had all that worked out in my head, I see now. Thanks

EDIT: I really like the difficulty associated with WWI, though. I think telegrams could make for an interesting source of drama.

Another interesting thing is that there was essentially no portable radio, so communications still had to be conveyed physically with runners.

And don't forget the big, relatively inaccurate artillery pieces.

I recently played Assassin's Creed: Black Flag again, and I must say that I would like to play using the 18th century tech as well. Naval warfare the way the pirates did it would be rad.

As we can see, we can can discuss the tech all day. Perhaps we should vote on it once and for all, and then move on.

I recently played Assassin's Creed: Black Flag again, and I must say that I would like to play using the 18th century tech as well. Naval warfare the way the pirates did it would be rad.

This would be awesome.

Exactly how feasible would it be to use lower tech naval vessels and weapons? There would be next to no defense against aircraft with absolutely no chance against airships. And shore batteries would blow you out of the water before you get close enough for a shore bombardment. You would be limited to deep sea ship on ship combat with constant fear of being in range of enemy aircraft. I'd take the WWI warships any day over the pirate vessels. Much better range, better ammunition for blasting ships apart, and at least some defense against aircraft and airships plus being able to take much bigger hits and not having to rely on the wind being at their back to maneuver. You can still move even if you're down in the doldrums.

I think you're really misunderstanding here. If we go the 18th century route, I mean we go there all the way, with nothing more advanced than a Man-of-War. I have literally no idea why you thought I meant a blend of 18th century and WWI/WWII tech.

EDIT: Hmm, was it the "as well" that caused the confusion?

I have an idea. We can use a range of technology levels obtainable at certain SA levels. It can start with muskets, cannons, and just about everything you'd find in the pirate world and end with late WWII technology, excluding nukes.

I think you're really misunderstanding here. If we go the 18th century route, I mean we go there all the way, with nothing more advanced than a Man-of-War. I have literally no idea why you thought I meant a blend of 18th century and WWI/WWII tech.

I misread your post.