Posts from Ritnaran Lekras (Heroist) Auto-translated

– Ah, you're already getting tired of this, but can you imagine how tired I am? Well, let's try to do something, anyway, we have nothing else to do. I just don't know anything about shipbuilding.

-Well, I'm not particularly interested either. But maybe my map will contain a couple of useful tips for aspiring shipwreck... oh, shipbuilders?
The Mage began to carefully examine his wondrous map, looking for interesting details that might be helpful in building even a simple ship.

So, you have a "guide" built into the map? Interesting, how does that work! Will you write about it, or will you tell me? Although, in the first case, I might have to make some adjustments, considering the specifics of Nero.

How to build a ship?

There are many different ship designs, from goblin swimming trunks to the Kre'ath armored ships that helped them so much in the last war against the Kro. We will not describe all existing technologies here, but only one. It will be useful for those who suddenly find themselves on a deserted island, far from civilization and sea trade routes.
Usually, those on a deserted island do not have the opportunity to create a sealed ship with a large displacement, so a raft is the ideal option for you. First of all, you need to choose the wood. The main criteria for wood when building a raft are its density and susceptibility to moisture. The density of wood in Nero, with the exception of some rare species (such as stone oak and stone persimmon), is lower than the density of water, which allows all of them to be used to build a raft. However, you need to understand that a good raft must be able to support its passengers and not sink (even if it sinks not completely, but by two-thirds, this can become a problem when crossing the ocean). Therefore, you need specific density values for the trees (you can find information about many of them in this book, in the appendix). Based on them, you need to calculate how much load the raft should withstand, and then multiply this by at least three. Then you can determine the mass and volume of wood that will be used to create the raft.
Susceptibility to moisture is also important when choosing wood. If a tree is able to absorb a large amount of water, its density may increase rapidly during a sea voyage, which will lead to flooding. The ideal wood for this criterion is stone oak and stone persimmon. To check the susceptibility of a tree to moisture, you need to keep it in water for a long time, and then compare its mass with the mass of a dry tree of the same size.
Now that you have chosen the wood, you need to start building the raft. For sea voyages, your raft should be stable, so instead of the classic shape (logs tied together in a rectangle), we recommend a pyramid. Ideally, place a chair made of wood of the same type on top of the pyramid, but this is optional. In some cases, the shape can be changed if it is not very suitable due to the special density of the wood.
The raft needs a means of propulsion. In most cases, these are oars (the criteria for the wood for oars are the same as for the wood for the raft), and sometimes a mast (if there is a large enough piece of fabric for it). It is important that in the latter case, the raft loses some of its stability, but gains the ability to move stably.
The guide team sincerely hopes that you will not leave this world while trying to leave the island and wishes you a happy journey! But if you don't succeed, don't be upset: according to our statistics, about two thousand humanoids also didn't succeed!

Heh-heh. Well, there was an article about dinosaurs, and I thought, since the map is a defining feature of my character, why not? The only thing is, two lines would have been enough, but okay, thanks, this is even more interesting.)

In general, the mage carefully studied the "instructions." First, he decided to find a suitable tree. He asked the old man if he had a large piece of cloth and if he had seen any trees on the island that were described in the book as "suitable for building a raft." It was important for him to know the answer, because a lot depended on it.

--Ah, the wood I used for the hut isn't very good. It rots constantly, and I have to replace the logs... What about those branches you brought? Maybe they'll work?

-Hmm. You're right. The only problem is, we shouldn't burn any more.
The Mage carefully examined the branches that hadn't burned enough yet.
-And what about that piece of cloth?

The branches, despite having been in the water for a long time, were only wet on the surface (in fact, the bark was saturated with water, but not the wood). The second requirement was met.
--I'll find something. I had a pair of pants somewhere, even two... -- the old man thought. -- Or maybe we can make a bicycle?

-Why? - the wizard didn't understand. - Weren't we supposed to be building a ship?

– Oh, yes, I just don’t remember the correct name for this mechanism… Pedals, gears… A propeller, that’s it. I think I could make one if I find the parts.

Oops, I messed up and forgot too! =O :D :D :D
Maybe a catamaran?

-Hmm, this greatly improves our situation! - the mage rejoiced. - You know, we would all be very grateful to you. Although, there are only two of us :smile05:. Well, let's not be sad, let's find all the parts; you say where and what to look for.

--No, it's me. I'll find something, I'm sure -- he started rummaging through his belongings. --Yes, I have a few things left. Let's build a raft, and then we'll figure out how to attach the mechanism to it.

-No problem, - the mage supported his idea.
And they started building...

They found the tree that was the source of the branches, as well as several similar trees nearby. Cutting them down with a rusty axe was not easy, but together they managed it by evening: the logs were prepared, and judging by their parameters, they seemed suitable. Now there was another problem: they needed to find ropes or some other way to fasten the pieces of wood together.

-I wonder if we can find nettles here? - the mage asked the old man.

–Yes, I think I saw it. Let me think… Yes, there’s a good patch of nettles past the anomaly-paradox-miracle-sauruses.