Making Game Indepth - Political/Cultural Progression

[Elfryc]

On technology:

@Grigor

I must though say that I am a bit hesitant regarding the role of migration and trade when it comes to technology, as you both imply, @tschuschi and @Elfryc. We know from history that many technologies and discoveries were only made once or twice, and then slowly spread across the world, from the places where a discovery was likely, to places where a discovery would never occur (but once made, it could be used). The focus on this spreading of ideas, through either trade or migration, does though undermine any possibility for the player’s tribe to single-handedly discover agriculture, metallurgy, husbandry, domestication, and so forth. Surely, over a few generations, our tribe would both learn of discoveries and inventions from afar, as well as discover and invent on its own, just like it would surely establish its own norms and culture?

Looking forward also to using tradesmen as spies, fighting to keep competent and specialised tribe members from moving away, and fearing disease in every foreigner

[quote=“tschuschi, post:22, topic:2282, full:true”]But - they have gone around the world …!
Let us use the game not only to play back archaeological history. Let us have the chance to acquire talents and knowledge in the speed and order that portrays our game. The engine always sees us and can adapt the environment accordingly. In the multiplayer it would be something - well - “more surprising” for our teammates. But in single-play?[/quote]

Well, the issue is quite settled according to el señor Juan himself.
And I have to admit I’m highly satisfied with such an idea

(EDIT: if you ever want to like my post, instead like Juan’s post )