[freeciv-data] Re: [Freeciv-Dev] roads (was: Sail River: Next Step)

[Erik Sigra <freeciv@xxxxxxx>]

Reinier Post wrote:
> I don't think so, because surveying was used long before roads were built.
> Most animals survey their environment extensively.  What man can do is
> communicate the results on paper.  So I think map making, mathematics,
> construction and masonry are the actual techs you need for paved roads.
> They could be introduced into Freeciv by introducing 'paths': roads of
> speed 1-3 (determined by chance) and with limited capacity;

Please don't make it by chance. A fixed number for each terrain type
woudl be much nicer.

> the existing
> 'roads' would be paved roads.  To make it interesting from a gameplaying
> point of view, paths can be formed spontaneously, through frequent use.
 
Yes, spontaneous paths are good! Another great feature from Settlers 3
that we should include.

> Reinier

Erik