Swenstead Inhabitants: Web Update

From: John Hughes <nysalor_at_YqECzl7DocO7ceZI4CmEmbsMXpp4FhiXTjFluMztzDphgscBLxnrG2tvMqgKDP1ybQx4>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:02:02 +1100

Gedday folks

Before our group hiatus I think I finally worked out the kinks of the age distribution table - obtaining a population pyramid that didn't require all the women to be constantly pregnant. I also checked with Greg about the notorious 'half the stead are children' quote on p. 18 of Thunder Rebels. He confirmed that it was merely a way of stating that the population sustains itself - the mathematics hadn't been thought through.

So there are a few new things on the website.

• Details of the age distribution table (updated) , with the option of downloading a spreadsheet to tinker with it or use it for your own clans and steads.

http://home.iprimus.com.au/pipnjim/stead/stead2.html#age

• Using the age distribution spreadsheet, I generated ages and bloodlines for all the stead inhabitants, then gave them all names from the Heortling Name Generator. This was the sort of thing I had in mind at the beginning - providing more or less 'plug in' tools that people can use in their own campaigns.

The results are up in both web-table form and as a downloadable spreadsheet at

http://home.iprimus.com.au/pipnjim/stead/clanbg.html#swenfolk

Apart from our two Ring members - Iskalli, Korang, and Korang's family - most of the stead is just name and bare details. Folk are welcome to 'grab' individuals for futher detailing.

While you're at the site, have a look at what's up and what needs detailing. Many of the background descriptions can be done up in just a few paragraphs. So if you're feeling motivated... go ahead!

Cheers

John