Emerging smokepowder weapons in my fantasy

[David Johnston2]

Originally Posted by Icelander

Why?

If it costs $1,020 to fire a falconet, instead of the about $30 it costs in our history, don't you think it will discourse their use a bit?

No, actually. It's more likely to be used on special occasions, like a siege whereas muskets end up being used on a day to day basis.