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Old 11-19-2021, 12:41 PM   #8
David Johnston2
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Default Re: [Ice Age] TL0 Gadgeteers and Civilization-Building

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Originally Posted by Gold & Appel Inc View Post
What does a TL 0^ invention even look like?
1. Imagine a circle of standing stones that, if you stand in the center of it at the right times of the years, moves you to an identical circle of standing stones moves you to another such circle at the equivalent time (so the time to move is linked to the time for the sun to move to the next circle.

2. Imagine a sledge that has certain special stones imbedded into it's bottom that grant the sledge neutral buoyancy as long as you don't overload it. Thus you can tow it along in the air.

3. Imagine a special herbal paste that grants those who wear it DR.

4. Imagine a musical instrument carved from bone that when blown into attracts certain kinds of animals.

5. Imagine an herbal concoction that, when burned in a bowl produces hallucinogenic smoke that gives those who inhale it visions of the future.

6. Alternatively imagine a circle of standing stones that at certain times of the year can move you into the far future (ie. the present) or back.

7. Imagine a jewel that when chipped just the right way and held up to the sunlight in a suitably crafted holder will produce a burning ray that does 1d6 damage per second. (actually it will do that even without the holder, but I hope you weren't overly attached to having hands.

8. Imagine knowing exactly where to drill a hole into someone's skull to inflict Slave Mentality.

9. Imagine being able to take a certain cut of a fresh human brain, eat it, and gain the memories of the deceased.

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