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09-03-1997, 03:01 AM #11DarkstarGuest
gold bar value and unit/constru
Paul Lefebvre wrote:
> I think that this actually makes sense. Unfortunately, I believe
> that the book does clearly state that a unit is 200 soldiers....could
> that be averages??
What about the Siren's Realm in Blood Enemies. It states there that she
has a unit of irregulars (200) + her guards (75 men) both of which are
given war cards. And the Magian's Riders (12). So in those case there
are units which number less than 200 men. I would suggest that other
like the knights of Haelyn might also be less than 200 in number.
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09-03-1997, 12:49 PM #12Carson AtwoodGuest
gold bar value and unit/constru
At 12:16 AM 9/2/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Joel Parrish wrote:
>
>> ======== Original Message ========
>> On Fri, 29 Aug 1997, Darkstar wrote:
>> > Of course maybe it is already done, that is why outfitting 200
>> soldiers
>> > with armour and weapons can cost as little as 4000 gp.
>> >
>>
>> This brings up an interesting question which has come up from time to
>> time
>> in my campaign. If one GB=2000 gp, then numerous problems seem to
>> arise.
>> The first is unit muster costs. For example, regular infantry cost
>> 2GB to
>> muster. Assuming there are 200 soldiers per unit, and that the only
>> cost is to equip them (no pay, training, etc.) and that they are armed
>>
>> only with broadsword and chainmail, then the cost per unit should be
>> much
>> higher. (200 broadswords @ 10gp each=2000gp, 200 suits of chainmail @
>> 75gp
>> each=15,000gp, for a total of 17,000gp or 8 1/2GB.
>>
>> Similar problems arise in other actions, like fortification (even the
>> largest of castles would cost only 200,000gp, a real bargain!)
>>
>> Has anyone else dealt with this problem? I have toyed with the idea
>> of
>> changing the exchange rate (1GB=10,000gp), but then regents have
>> outrageous personal wealth.
>>
>> Noah
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>> ======== Fwd by: Joel Parrish ========
>> Remember that the gp prices given in the PH are not set in stone. They
>> are
>> averages. A broadsword bought in an area deprived of metals or in a
>> state of
>> war may fetch upwards of 20gp. The sword might only cost 1gp of
>> materials,
>> but a profit must be made. Also, given that these are kingdoms, not
>> individuals buying them, some "volume discount" would apply. If you
>> were a
>> lowly blacksmith and your REGENT came to you, requesting you create
>> weapons
>> for his army, not only would you be highly honored, but more than
>> likely you
>> would not charge him the price you would charge any old fighter that
>> walked
>> up to your booth/store. Also, most who work for regents are
>> compansated in
>> other ways beside gold, such as access to the King's work areas, etc.
>> Hope
>> that helps.
>>
>
> I'm not so sure of this....anyone remember the "$20000 for a
>toilet lid, $10000 for a toothbrush" line from Independance Day? Don't
>corporations selling products to the government generally charge more
>than they do to private sector customers??
>
>Paul L.
I believe that each regent has his own personal force of blacksmiths and
bowyer/fletchers. I always assumed that it was these guys who did most of
the work.
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