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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fallen Seraph" data-source="post: 4201519" data-attributes="member: 57894">Essentially, I make it seem like it isn't a new thing, this technology. Everyone has some knowledge and training in technology and have adapted themselves to it.Cavalry for example, have slanted armour, not only to ricochet blows but also bullets. They usually can be seen charging in mass formation; firing cavalry carbines before reaching close range and bringing out their swords.Fighters/Warlords and other close-range variants usually incorporate some manner of movement or training to miss bullets and/or reach their target without being fired at. Similar thing is true with the Rogue and TWF-Ranger however they generally prefer to approach and engage in fast CQC style fighting, as they spring out of alleyways and doorways.Essentially, if you have seen Equilibrium and the Gun-Kata in it, that is how close-range, melee characters work. They simply try the damndest not to get hit. The reason they remain around and have not become extinct, is that while firearms are common; the highly industrialized society has meant mega-cities which means close-range fighting. It is also on the cusp of being archaic for mass-fighting, with charging knights on the cusp of being replaced by howitzers and gatling guns. The only reason it hasn't is there isn't mass warfare anymore, thus strategies and military doctrine hasn't changed."Archer" Rangers have obviously taken the route of using firearms in replacement of their bow in most matter, unless stealth is a priority. Though most classes have some manner of firearms, from Rogues with six-shooters to burly Fighters with a shotgun strapped to their back.Magic Users, are well Magic Users. While the Wizard may have a six-shooter as a backup, or have some manner of technological device to help with casting they essentially remain the same. Though in my world, magic is extremely rare and is based around "Reality Fluxing" where a Magic User be it Arcane, Primal, Shadow, Divine, Psionic, etc. warps reality around them to cause their magic.Most spells and manner of talking about magic, is closer to Victorian Spiritualism/Quasi-Science then archaic D&D wording. Ley lines, nexuses, reality, dimensions, etc, etc. As for every-day technology outside of firearms, this will be covered by various things. From Skill-Checks (Dungeoneering may become a all around utility based one), to Rituals (Crafting), and various feats (either brand new ones or renamed ones).I think that covers the basic thing, any specific questions just ask <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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