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Raised by a good mother, I was starting to make my contributions to the village when I saw three of the older villagers gathered together with bows and arrows. I only caught the tail end of their conversation as the crowned elder said, "I'll back you up," and they charged off to the East. It was a bear! The queen fell first. Having no weapon, I launched myself at the bear, selflessly to perhaps sate its hunger and buy some time for the other hunters. Age 11, Killed by a hungry bear.

Because it was time to go downstairs and watch TV.

I agree. I like the idea of meta skill. Some random substitution to obscure long words at a young age is how I picture it.

I imagine that Jason will add writing when it seems to line up historically. According to CivIV it's after pottery . http://gamestudies.org/articleimages/10 … _CivIV.jpg

It is interesting to think about when to introduce knowledge-based tech like writing and language. The other more physical tech trees have defined pre-requisites. We certainly have the tools to make a wooden sign or even engraving stone with steel tools, so one option is to just add the feature.

To mimic real-life history, some sort of philosopher task would be needed -- a person who devotes a life-time to thought. And then (getting excited now), the knowledge would need to be taught generation to generation. Like maybe you learn to read 4 letter words in first grade (age 6), 5 letter words the next year, etc. This could happen automatically if people nearby know how to read, to avoid having to build schools and dedicated teacher-players.

I like the idea of a post-death fade out. But I can see PastaFasta55's point, too.

+1. I agree with death by gluttony. It has a weaker case for in-game logic, but a very satisfying natural consequence for griefers who try it. Maybe play the "starving" noise as a warning when you hit an "overfull limit" (an adult's worth of boxes above your max), and kill when you hit it again. Apply this only when food is eaten by the player. I think a slight bias in the mechanics against malicious players is fair game. https://youtu.be/HJZPzQESq_0?t=8

Or, I would also agree with a limit on eating if you are "overfull." This has a better in-game logic, but is more neutral toward the griefers. This should also have an audible warning.

The milkweed lifecycle pictures (and others) are really helpful. Thanks!

I like all these ideas, too. "Relationship" tags may have some small positive effect on bad behavior, by reinforcing community. And it makes the emergent "stories" more compelling than a bunch of naked randos.

It is certainly interesting to see civilization develop to the point where not just laws are required but also law enforcement. The solution that I see based only on current game mechanics is walled cities and dedicated defense forces. This seems to track with history, which is so interesting.

The only problem is that real people didn't have the option of logging out of the Dark Ages to play a less bleak game. Biasing the rules to avoid player fatigue seems reasonable. No specific ideas though, other than "death by gluttony" for over-eaters.

Ah, a backpack as a quiver to hold the 3 arrows.  Nice shooting!

Strange you can't make bear fur. Maybe the next update.

This is probably a dumb question, but what does the home marker do? I played last night and never used one.