technology in ME - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Amarie of the Vanyar · 07-12-2003, 06:30 AM

LoTR happens only during some decades, and the journey of the Company lasts only one year. Which technological development do you expect to happen during such a short period of time? [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img]

In my opinion, the real question is the opposite: Why is the technological development in Middle-Earth so fast? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
In only a few thousands of years from their awakening, elves and men have reached the technological level of european medieval societies. Reaching this level, in Europe, has been a process that has required more than 50,000 years [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img]

[ July 12, 2003: Message edited by: Amarie of the Vanyar ]

07-12-2003, 06:30 AM	#4
Amarie of the Vanyar Wight Join Date: May 2003 Location: Valinor Posts: 215	LoTR happens only during some decades, and the journey of the Company lasts only one year. Which technological development do you expect to happen during such a short period of time? [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] In my opinion, the real question is the opposite: Why is the technological development in Middle-Earth so fast? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] In only a few thousands of years from their awakening, elves and men have reached the technological level of european medieval societies. Reaching this level, in Europe, has been a process that has required more than 50,000 years [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] [ July 12, 2003: Message edited by: Amarie of the Vanyar ] __________________ But it is said that not until that hour had such cold thoughts ruled Finrod; for indeed she whom he had loved was Amarië of the Vanyar, and she went not with him into exile.