[freeciv-data] Re: [Freeciv-Dev] Cannons

[Christian Knoke <chrisk@xxxxxxxx>]

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On Thu, Jan 02, 2003 at 10:03:21AM -0800, Joshua Hudson wrote:
> Historically, cannons were first built before muskets, and in fact the
> musket resulted from miniturization and subsequent improvement of the
> cannon. It therefore makes no sence whatsoever that you neet two
> technologies beyond Gunpowder (musketters) to build Cannons (metallurgy).
> 
> Quick Fix: Cannons have tech_req of "Gunpowder"
> Might have some interesting gameplay aspects, especially making
> Barbarians more dangerous.

First of all, can you post stuff like this to Freeciv Data, where 
it belongs, please?

Second, are you aware there is a "historic" ruleset?

Third, I don't think this should be changed in civ2 or default rulesets.

Forth, historically you are probably very right.

Regards,

Christian

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