Cataclysm Conquest | Chapter 20: The Aethersmith's Desire (First Draft)
Added 2026-02-07 11:36:50 +0000 UTC
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Tftc! Nice job. Most fantasy settings hate the idea of guns. But in the end it is just more advanced crossbows/ballista. I for one don't mind the idea of Mana Gauß Cannons on the wall! Would be happy to See that technology still get its place in the new world! And i am sure some dwarves will be eager to help!
Redsennin94
2026-02-22 06:03:11 +0000 UTCThey aren't. Not in a major way.
Hannibal Forge
2026-02-08 10:14:46 +0000 UTCIf guns become a big thing, my frustration is going to grow pretty fast. I've always hated those kingdom building uplift story's. I read them in the first place because they're medival times, this caused me to skip most of the princesses stuff in this chapter.
Thragnar
2026-02-08 05:43:05 +0000 UTC‘Just the worth of a King by those he chooses to surround himself with’ ‘Judge’, not just.
J Snyder
2026-02-08 05:19:04 +0000 UTCThanks for the chapter. Tiny typo: "Just the worth of a King by those he chooses to surround himself with". just -> judge
87894354
2026-02-07 22:12:02 +0000 UTCI do hope the guns either fail, or are super situational. I really do hate guns in fantasy settings, really pulls me from the story. Now thats just a personal opinion. Otherwise, great chapter :)
Alex Mangum
2026-02-07 17:21:25 +0000 UTCOh all they really need for the base config is a gunsmith that knows either pump action OR revolvers.. Now that I have thought a bit, A revolver style aether gun would be -mechanically- easier to develop than a pump action, just gears and a few springs
Len
2026-02-07 16:50:44 +0000 UTCAnother thought.. The problem with guns now is...no explosions ...what about mana accelerated items do those hurt? there are bows and arrows that working this universe. a gun at its base config is an explosion powered bow with a teeny arrow. I think the issue is..getting the projectile to speed A magic metal tipped spear thrown hurts. all you need is a way to get a magic metal tiny spear to over 200meters per second.
Len
2026-02-07 16:39:37 +0000 UTCI think the fact that the class needed is EXTREMELY rare will keep them relatively niche, but this will be a game changing addition to the 'verse in a war. Depending on the rate of fire, and the damage done, a cohort equipped with an shotgun style ammo load style(pump action-you just need levers and springs to eject/ load the ammo) 7 rounds per gun x 1000 guns = 7000 potential injuries/deaths per loadout, if a soldier carries 35 rounds extra that = 42 thousand potential injurues/deaths. The problemis limitation to how many can fire at once.. A pump shotgun currently can fire accurately aBout once every 3-4 seconds. With no blowback due to gunpowderkick say once every 3 sec. Firing discipline old fashion volley fires 3 rounds, army "front" 50 wide spaced at shoulder spacing. so one hundred firing at a time, 3groups in the volley group or 300 of the 1000 person cohort. Front person on one knee person behind standing, fire 3 rounds, stand, turn takes step left then get to the back of the line and reload people behind step forward takes position, fires 3 rounds...rinse and repeat. I am guessing 3 full volleys per minute..which can be sustained as long as ammo holds out or no cross quarter fighting. If the front is 100 wide then 50 can defend the fire team. I do not think a magazine style "gun" will work without a blowback style round that forces a reload. a pump action style Conversely would be....Relatively simple. developing g the ammo and how to fire would be the hard parts.
Len
2026-02-07 16:02:19 +0000 UTCBAHAHA
Ser_Slothicus
2026-02-07 15:56:45 +0000 UTCHopefully this invention is like a niche gimmicky thing, like the guns have their uses but it’s only viable or should I say helpful in certain situations and that cold weapons still stay on top 💪🏾. W chapter btw
Watson Craft
2026-02-07 13:43:25 +0000 UTCThanks for the chapter!
Quentin Cozzi
2026-02-07 13:02:47 +0000 UTC
