I think Arther C Clake had the right idea on this when he observed that there is no effective difference between magic and sufficiently advanced technology. What is the difference between a laser pistol and a wand of magic missiles? What is the difference between a handgrenade and a Fireball? I'd say don't let technology into your fantasy world because if you do you displace the magic and all you have left is a mundane world. Is full plate technology? Of course, but the degree of smithcraft required means it is very rare and expensive stuff. Does agriculture count? Well yes and no. In a fantasy world this would be the domain of priests rather than wizards, but actually it is the work of sages. Metallurgy? What do you think the Dwarfs are doing? The usual difference is that "magic" tends to be secret knowledge held by specialists while "technology" can be used by anyone even if they don't understand it. A key part of the flavour of the fantasy genre is that the tech level for the pesant class is low, but some folk get to play with a special effects budget. Rgds, Michael. ---------------------------------------------------------------- GMAST Home Page: http://www.phoenyx.net/gmast/
