On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 11:53 PM, Jeff <richaje_at_JPZuTaBAoVt3UINx_u5-bQhP-HXiHJvIFi3NLL1MGNCZ1pBkIbEb3be02FNJB4a_wmhlbz-ZHg.yahoo.invalid> wrote:
> > > I'm not sure how much herding Umathelans do. Are milk antelopes the
> herd animal of choice?
> >
> > IMG, native pigs are the most important. And sheep.
>
> You don't really herd pigs. :D
>
> But I agree the Umathelans herd sheep, although cows are also known.
>
> > It's entirely possible cows were imported, though they weren't present in
> the forests when I ran Umathela.
>
> Woodland grazing used to be surprisingly common. In coniferous forests
> (such as Enkloso) it can be done in a manner that is actually compatible
> with good forest management (even reduces the chance of fire). In decidious
> forests, it tends to be more destructive.
>
> I'd just like to remind everyone that Umathela is a really different
ecozone
grass does not grow on the interior of Umathela
the northern coast is more temperate, and invasive species have taken some
hold--the GL had a whole cult just to worship fields of tough grass so they
could feed their horses in the 6-legged empire time
I know that the jungles are different too, although I have to confess, I am not as well detailed on its ecology as I am on the clovery inland, with its strange succulents and weeds
--
Greg Stafford
Game Designer
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