So, I was doing some "elemental war of magic" screen shots, and I ran across something that slapped me in the face. I have spent plenty of time in Elemental, "the game", and are currently finishing the novel on my free time. I totally did not notice this, can anyone tell me what they see in these screen shots thats not in the game... graphics aside.
If you get it... why is it not in game? It looks like it was planned. My best guess you ask? There was no advantage to have them in the game because we did not work tiles for improvements. Regardless of that fact, as a geographer by trade its a physical feature of the land which creates a natural boundary. Many of battles were fought to keep or disable them. They have served as live lines and areas of trade. After thinking more about this, I'm a little shocked it was excluded.
Now if someone has seen them, apparently I have not run into them, I'll eat my words in this case.
My suggestions on why to have them? Simple, they are a defensive break for opposing forces. They are a offensive hurdle for aggressive armies. They are a source of trade and source of life for agriculture and sustainable societies. Come to think of it... how is there "fertile land" tiles without them, unless its an underwater reservoir.
Anyways, thought I would do a little input on some randomness after a bottle of wine.
Cheers!
