TL 4 Lava Use

Gedrin · 12-02-2014, 11:20 PM

Places with lava tend to have many items interesting to alchemists.

I can think of advantages relating to steam power, but that's not TL4, and is essentially a geothermal adaptation.

Might be a good place to put filth, as you're already dealing with noxious fumes from the area. Waste disposal is a problem at TL4.

There are defensive applications, but they require extraordinary engineering. Then again...you're talking about a place living near a lava vent, so probably not an issue.

With the ability to maintain steady high heat, you might be able to do some year round farming or tropical greenhouses.

12-02-2014, 11:20 PM	#1
Gedrin Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: TL 4 Lava Use Places with lava tend to have many items interesting to alchemists. I can think of advantages relating to steam power, but that's not TL4, and is essentially a geothermal adaptation. Might be a good place to put filth, as you're already dealing with noxious fumes from the area. Waste disposal is a problem at TL4. There are defensive applications, but they require extraordinary engineering. Then again...you're talking about a place living near a lava vent, so probably not an issue. With the ability to maintain steady high heat, you might be able to do some year round farming or tropical greenhouses.