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   Message 143,196 of 144,800   
   J.Pascal to William Vetter   
   Re: World building help   
   28 Jun 14 13:52:04   
   
   From: julie@pascal.org   
      
   On Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:11:33 PM UTC-6, William Vetter wrote:   
   > On Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:30:43 AM UTC-4, J.Pascal wrote:   
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   > > What I was hoping for was a long term stable, I won't say "inbred" because   
   they wouldn't be, population with long term loyalties and conflicts, possibly   
   even raiding and warring between the various walled settlements.   
   >   
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   > If the population density is low, then what reasons would they have for   
   conflict?  Raiding for agricultural slaves?  Raiding for wives?   
      
   Good point. Though even with small populations, if life is hard, it's always   
   easier (or would seem so) to steal what the other guy has. I can see some long   
   term grudges and feuds developing.   
      
   Thanks.   
      
   -Julie   
      
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