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  1. 05-27-2008, 09:36 PM #1
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    I hate to continue this subject, but I tend to agree with Arkkeeper. Given that Ageans, Indus, Sumerrians, Minoans,etc had many homes with some type of indoor facilities 3000+ years ago, it is not inconceivable that in many locales that some way would be fashioned. I would say that other than solid rock (in which case there many still be a way) or marshland, the soil could be dug down enough for many if not all homes to have a sewer system installed and properly maintained.

    Not even counting the overtly magical solutions of magic items or magical sewer keepers, there are also ecological solutions possible for some of the larger towns, namely creatures such as gelatinous cubes or the like which may be in a chamber built underneath the main city.

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    Man, I cant believe this thread has been ressurected again. There has been more time devoted to this topic than almost any other. Who knew . Anyway I believe the points are all well made.

    This seems to be the topic that just refuses to flush.

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    I think it's time to rename this topic 'The floater'.....eeewwww!!
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    Well I just thought I should put in my expertise.
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    Personally I'm glad this thread is still active. I gives folks something to consider as they look for making maps more realistic and by extension their games. Not that I would want to roleplay the use of said facilities, but they could be an important plot point or similar.

    In fact, we used a "chute" to enter a border fort in a game once. I won't go into detail, but it was quite memorable and the lengths we went through to keep from getting "soiled" were quite humorous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkkeeper View Post
    Well I just thought I should put in my expertise.
    What would that expertise be in?
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    the pooper. lol. no I just meant what I knew about the subject thats all.
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    and it opens up a whole new skillset, nightsoil specialist, you only work in the wee hours of the morning, no one pays you much mind, in fact they avoid you like, well, poo, perfect cover for a sneak thief. SeerBlue
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