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Re: World Maps and "meta-truths" (Was: Re: CF: some examples)




>Scott writes:
> 
> The CF history has nothing to do with meta-truths.  It is simply a
> commonly believed history that provides some coherence to the world so
> the players get the impression that dungeons are not simply randomly
> placed but might be related to the history of the world.
> 

	I think you have gotten hung up on the semantics. I proposed
	the "meta-truth" as merely a name to ascribe to a file
	that could reside in the map sub-directory. The main point
	of having the files, indeed, is that the mapmaker can tailor
	the natural laws and knowledge of the NPCs in their maps 
	in a fairly easy manner. 

> 
> So a map maker is free to invent their own version of history.  Though,
> I'd hope the differences are due to the different perspective of those
> in the map and so add to the tapestry of the world's history.  (Like
> the American Indian's history is different than that of the settlers).
> A bunch of random different histories would not add much to the game.
> 

	Yes. I think the purpose of any CF 'history' project would
	be to coordinate a loose general picture. Again, I dont advocate
	a rigid structure for the game, especially since there is 
	no endgame to build a history up around.


					-b.t.
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