Cheska's House of random.

[Cheska]

World building, weather it be a whole world or just a town.. is frustrating to say the least.

 

[The_Spectre]

World building, weather it be a whole world or just a town.. is frustrating to say the least.

I'm guessing you're talking about minecraft. Maybe you should try to get some of these guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P9qZpvl0Rw&feature=related

 

[Cheska]

I'm guessing you're talking about minecraft. Maybe you should try to get some of these guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P9qZpvl0Rw&feature=related

Oh no, I was talking about D&D/Pathfinder... MC is easy.

 

[Cheska]

Stonebridge valley



So, I have started work once more on my game world.
Not to overwhelm myself, my starting place is 'The Stonebridge Valley.'

Named for the Monolithic stone bridge that spans from the Eastern mountain to the Western and can be easily seen by anyone to the south of the valley.

Most southerners do not know of the second bridge that spans the same mountains.. but at the far north end of the valley.. and as a side note, beyond the great north damn, no one knows what Northeners see or think.. a vast icey wasteland spans out from the North damn.. a huge construct in it's own right.

Now.. Size, how big is the valley.. I don't know. Really, I want to put down a number, but I am always boggled by numbers and size [It's never mattered to me] I know that there is a city that runs along both sides of a river that comes down from the damn and flows to the south out of the valley.. there are two Dwarven cities in the mountains, an Elf kingdom in the forest and a Stronghold of halflings at the center base of the western mountain.

So.. just as a thought.. how big would You make the valley..

Note: This is for D&D/Pathfinder.

 

[chronicle_tenko]

How many people are in the cities?

And is there anything special in these cities.

Headquarters Monuments, Museums or Major Schools.

 

[Annisthyrienne]

So, I have started work once more on my game world.
Not to overwhelm myself, my starting place is 'The Stonebridge Valley.'

Named for the Monolithic stone bridge that spans from the Eastern mountain to the Western and can be easily seen by anyone to the south of the valley.

Most southerners do not know of the second bridge that spans the same mountains.. but at the far north end of the valley.. and as a side note, beyond the great north damn, no one knows what Northeners see or think.. a vast icey wasteland spans out from the North damn.. a huge construct in it's own right.

Now.. Size, how big is the valley.. I don't know. Really, I want to put down a number, but I am always boggled by numbers and size [It's never mattered to me] I know that there is a city that runs along both sides of a river that comes down from the damn and flows to the south out of the valley.. there are two Dwarven cities in the mountains, an Elf kingdom in the forest and a Stronghold of halflings at the center base of the western mountain.

So.. just as a thought.. how big would You make the valley..

Note: This is for D&D/Pathfinder.

With that many different groups living all in the same valley, it would have to run for miles I'd think. Maybe it's like the Ohio River valley, or if that's too big, how about the Etowah/Oostanaula/Coosa river systems in north Georgia. It used to be the heart of Cherokee country, but not too far downriver would be the Creek nation, just in Alabama. If population numbers help, some estimates believe there were about a million Cherokee at their height, which spanned parts of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Alabama. At the time of removal, there were estimated to be about 20,000 or so.

Okay, sorry to get off on that tangent. I love studying the history. Anyhow, estimate around 20 square miles for a town/settlement of 500 people. That's just a guess, but considering the farmland required and room for other industries and resources, I'd say it's reasonable. Remember that square miles are # x # so it could be 10 miles x 2 miles, 5 miles x 4 miles, etc.




When you figure it out, I'll come and live there. We'll be best mates.

 

[Cheska]

How many people are in the cities?

And is there anything special in these cities.

Headquarters Monuments, Museums or Major Schools.

Not sure, only have a vague idea at this point.
I've only written down a few street names, mostly for some friends.. Nowlins Court, Dwyer Ln. etc..

The majority of people live in the city along the river.. which is long and wide..
The City council/Ruling body have a place near the center of the city on the east side.
A Prison was built into the mountain with the help of the Dwarves on the west side.
Not that there are very many people in the prison.. law enfocrement is fairly good in Stonebridge.

I know there will be a joint Wizard/Bardic college.
Schools for the common folk are decent, reading, writing, math are encouraged, but not mandatory.

A Museum.. I haven't thought about that. The Halfling city/fortress has a Hall of Heroes.

 

[Cheska]

With that many different groups living all in the same valley, it would have to run for miles I'd think. Maybe it's like the Ohio River valley, or if that's too big, how about the Etowah/Oostanaula/Coosa river systems in north Georgia. It used to be the heart of Cherokee country, but not too far downriver would be the Creek nation, just in Alabama. If population numbers help, some estimates believe there were about a million Cherokee at their height, which spanned parts of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Alabama. At the time of removal, there were estimated to be about 20,000 or so.

Okay, sorry to get off on that tangent. I love studying the history. Anyhow, estimate around 20 square miles for a town/settlement of 500 people. That's just a guess, but considering the farmland required and room for other industries and resources, I'd say it's reasonable. Remember that square miles are # x # so it could be 10 miles x 2 miles, 5 miles x 4 miles, etc.




When you figure it out, I'll come and live there. We'll be best mates.

*hugs* Thank you That is a big help and gives me better perspective.

 

[chronicle_tenko]

Not sure, only have a vague idea at this point.
I've only written down a few street names, mostly for some friends.. Nowlins Court, Dwyer Ln. etc..

The majority of people live in the city along the river.. which is long and wide..
The City council/Ruling body have a place near the center of the city on the east side.
A Prison was built into the mountain with the help of the Dwarves on the west side.
Not that there are very many people in the prison.. law enfocrement is fairly good in Stonebridge.

I know there will be a joint Wizard/Bardic college.
Schools for the common folk are decent, reading, writing, math are encouraged, but not mandatory.

A Museum.. I haven't thought about that. The Halfling city/fortress has a Hall of Heroes.

Ok so at least one department for guardsmen. Four cities and a central council. Across two sides of a river (like My city) A school.

I'd say you have close to 160 square miles in five bureaus.

With farms on the outlying skirts on the lower bank. Away from the prison. You could have room for close to 45,000 people. and it would take approximately a week to cross the city from end to end.

 

[Cheska]

Ok so at least one department for guardsmen. Four cities and a central council. Across two sides of a river (like My city) A school.

I'd say you have close to 160 square miles in five bureaus.

With farms on the outlying skirts on the lower bank. Away from the prison. You could have room for close to 45,000 people. and it would take approximately a week to cross the city from end to end.

Ok.. That looks interesting.
I have tried mapping it a few times. i might break down and use real world maps..

 

[Cheska]

I am not a terribly complex animal, or, I try not to be.
My likes are my own and at the same time, shared by some.
Sun light makes me sneeze when I first feel it on my face each day.
Rain makes me sleepy and I get my best rest during long rainy nights, or days.
The gentle touch of a lover is just as good as a hard passionate romp in the night.
And I laugh and cry at the same things everyone else does, though I often keep it to myself.

One quote from a movie has always rested in the back of my head.
Stephen Kings “Shawshank redemption.”

“Get busy living, or get busy dying.”

I like to think I have been busy living for the most part, I have no plans for the latter..

 

[Cheska]

My sleeping schedule is broken again.
I miss the day light, it made me feel good and in touch with the world.
I am uninspired and do not like it.

I have threads I must reply to and feel annoyed that they are being left wanting.

Maybe a shower will help..

 

[Erlind]

Showers always help ...

 

[Cheska]

Showers always help ...

sleep would be nice to.. maybe soon

 

[yeishia]

* leaves you a gentle hug*

 

[Annisthyrienne]

* leaves you a gentle hug*

*Slips an arm around Cheska and Yeishia, getting a two for one hug. Hug BOGO!*

 

[Cheska]

* leaves you a gentle hug*

*Slips an arm around Cheska and Yeishia, getting a two for one hug. Hug BOGO!*

Thank you both. Now I have over slept.

Need tea..

 

[Cheska]

For the better part of three weeks, I have been sick, hurt, tired, sick, and seriously confused.

To bring it into focus, last Sunday.. I went on a BBQ with friends, it was 101 out and humid as hell.

So, of course, as the diabetic.. I dehydrated like a cactus and fainted, thank god we had a medic among our group.
He took care of me, got me home because the Hospital would have given me water and sent me home and told me that I can't do any outside summer things this year unless a cool pool is involved or I keep it short.. like 20 min.

That's cool, I hate sunlight anyway.

But I will be missing all the beach BBQ's an parties this year.

I need to get on my owed post and reconnect with my friend here as well.

for everyone.

 

[Cheska]

*sets up about 40 tables, starts flipping* RAAAAAGE!

 

[Cheska]

Editing edits and such..

my mind wanders with new ideas that I am sure someone else has done before..
but new ideas to me.

I have new RP ideas I cannot or will not play here.. don't ask.

le sigh.

 

[Annisthyrienne]

Hey Cheska, did you hear about the halfling lad who married the human woman?













His brother put him up to it.

 

[Cheska]

Hey Cheska, did you hear about the halfling lad who married the human woman?



His brother put him up to it.

>_< ow.

 

[Annisthyrienne]

>_< ow.

*Giggles and hugs.*

 

[Cheska]

*Giggles and hugs.*

*snuggles*

 

[Cheska]

I think I left all my thoughts in my other brain...