Activity for K. Priceā
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How could it rain oil? It's 2019 in an alternate steampunk/dieselpunk universe. Population growth, dwindling resources, and the evil overlords have everyone cramped into big cities, toiling away in the hope of something better. For now though, it's enough to just complain about the weather. Smogs are a frequent occurrence,... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How steep a road could a horse/horse-and-cart travel? I'm in the early stages of designing a city, and would like some advice about to structure its roads realistically for transport. The city is circular, with large roads entering the city at north/south/east/west. It should also be on higher ground - doesn't have to crown a mountain, but should be h... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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What impact would copper-based blood (haemocyanin) have on a humanoid creature? Prompted by a question about the impact of dietary iron in elves (How would Fair Folk-type elves deal with dietary iron?), I wondered whether haemocyanin could be an alternative to haemoglobin in creatures (for example elves, who have a weakness to iron - although probably not haemoglobin). Althoug... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |