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RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#448026: Sep 10th 2015 at 8:54:24 AM

I wouldn't necessarily say that.

People in older time periods aren't necessarily idiots-

They might not have too much knowledge, but their intelligence can still secure against some mistakes.

Its' certainly possible for that to happen though. But not assured.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#448027: Sep 10th 2015 at 8:55:10 AM

Castlah isn't too much of a story-breaker in China, is he?

ChrissieMcNapkins bruhonetta from the traphouse Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
bruhonetta
#448028: Sep 10th 2015 at 8:55:26 AM

i didn't say they were idiots, i said they would rely on the technology too much

I live in a constant state of fear and misery.
f1r3lemon Duty First from All aboard the fun train Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Get out of here, STALKER
Duty First
#448029: Sep 10th 2015 at 8:56:28 AM

No, not really

Think of it as instead of outright replacing it, technology complements it

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RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#448030: Sep 10th 2015 at 8:58:02 AM

Relying on technology would be idiocy.

The Crossbow is technically a higher technology than a longbow-

Easily used and reliable. Doesn't require too much training.

But the longbow was a better weapon- and the French learned that at Cresse.

@Fox: Considering its' Dynasty-Warriors China, it isn't too bad?

I mean- it is certainly something that allowed Lingqi to expand and hold a Kingdom- but now I treat that timeline as being a Four-Kingdoms period rather than three.

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Bcom Since: Jun, 2014
#448031: Sep 10th 2015 at 8:59:23 AM

oh Olive, I forgot to mention that in my east asia history class we're already approaching the romance of the three kingdoms era.

ChrissieMcNapkins bruhonetta from the traphouse Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
bruhonetta
#448032: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:02:19 AM

I don't mean rely on it like "this is the only thing we're going to use". I mean more in the "this way works, so we're going to keep using it".

If that makes any sense.

I live in a constant state of fear and misery.
SR3NORMANDY Problem Child from N/A - In constant flux Since: Jul, 2012
Trip Since: Mar, 2012
#448034: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:03:36 AM

its funny because once gert becomes queen within the first year some random person figures out how to use gunpowder in weapons

so now gert is credited with being a pioneer in technology when really she was just crowned at the right time

ChrissieMcNapkins bruhonetta from the traphouse Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
bruhonetta
#448035: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:04:56 AM

the rock as bambi

literally how tats draws all his characters

I live in a constant state of fear and misery.
f1r3lemon Duty First from All aboard the fun train Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Get out of here, STALKER
Duty First
#448036: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:07:38 AM

@chris

The thing is, the technology will probably be viewed with a bit more confusion of sorts

So they will likely use it in style of archer companies than modern fireteams

And machineguns as a form of cannons or faster firing ballistaes

Since the technology development outstrips tactics and strategy

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Trip Since: Mar, 2012
#448037: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:08:44 AM

realistically would they immediately run in guns blazing with the new toys or would they spend a few years figuring out how it works

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#448038: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:12:37 AM

@Bcom: If you're approaching it from a historical standpoint- prepare to most likely adore Cao Cao and hate Liu Bei.

I've actually been reading some character analysis things.

Apparently according to the guy- no fictional representation of Cao Cao has truly captured how great he is.

@Nonsduin on new weapons: They would very likely spend at least some time figuring out how things worked.

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f1r3lemon Duty First from All aboard the fun train Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Get out of here, STALKER
Duty First
#448039: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:14:01 AM

@trip Yes, even if they are fancy new toys, you gotta train and drill the troops to use them

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Rivux same old me from [a jump to the sky turns to a rider kick] Since: Aug, 2010
same old me
#448040: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:14:36 AM

if there is was benefit i am reaping from driving alone

it is definitely getting to listen to my music in the car

NO MORE DAD TUNES

NO MORE KPOP

NO MORE RADIO SHIT I DON'T LIKE

just me

enjoying my own shitty music

mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's mean
Trip Since: Mar, 2012
Bcom Since: Jun, 2014
#448042: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:18:29 AM

wait, I always thought Cao Cao was a jerk?

SR3NORMANDY Problem Child from N/A - In constant flux Since: Jul, 2012
f1r3lemon Duty First from All aboard the fun train Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Get out of here, STALKER
Duty First
#448044: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:19:40 AM

@trip do you really want to know

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Trip Since: Mar, 2012
#448045: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:22:22 AM

You may not know it but you are a passenger on my Ruse Cruise

ChrissieMcNapkins bruhonetta from the traphouse Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
bruhonetta
#448046: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:22:32 AM

never listen to things that get you hype when you're doing something dangerous

I live in a constant state of fear and misery.
RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#448047: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:30:37 AM

@Bcom: That's how he's portrayed in most fiction.

But seriously-

This post.

He cites the sources and such.

And well- recently in Dynasty Warriors, Cao Cao has become downright heroic in some regards.

In fact, he's pretty much in my top 5 favorites, I'd probably say number 1.

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ChrissieMcNapkins bruhonetta from the traphouse Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
bruhonetta
#448048: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:40:03 AM

just when i post everyone leaves

i see how it is

I live in a constant state of fear and misery.
Bcom Since: Jun, 2014
#448049: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:41:26 AM

wow, i'm only half way through and Cao Cao seems awesome

ramuf Electric Heart from the Shining Throne Since: Jan, 2013
Electric Heart
#448050: Sep 10th 2015 at 9:42:21 AM

Quit your bellyaching.


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