Alright. I need a list of metals. I need some basic raw metals, and then some metals that can be created using other metals, I also need an equation for the amount of each raw metal to create the... whatever the word is, non raw metals... they will be used for weapons and armor, and shields... Thanks a bunch.

Oh yea... also would like to know what effects the elements have on the strength and durability of the product... too much makes it brittle? too little makes it weak?

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Original post by Volte ... whatever the word is, non raw metals...

ore

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Original post by Volte I need a list of metals.

-titanium
-iron
-bronse
-copper
-silver
-gold

EDIT: do a google search; keywords:
metal, alloy, ore, formula...

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Original post by Volte Alright. I need a list of metals. I need some basic raw metals, and then some metals that can be created using other metals, I also need an equation for the amount of each raw metal to create the... whatever the word is, non raw metals... they will be used for weapons and armor, and shields... Thanks a bunch.

Forum FAQ

1. this doesn't belong on this forum
2. why are you asking people to do something that anyone with half a brain and access to [google] could do? You obviously have access to the internet. Use it!

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Original post by lucky_monkey Quote: Original post by Volte Alright. I need a list of metals. I need some basic raw metals, and then some metals that can be created using other metals, I also need an equation for the amount of each raw metal to create the... whatever the word is, non raw metals... they will be used for weapons and armor, and shields... Thanks a bunch. Forum FAQ this doesn't belong on this forum why are you asking people to do something that anyone with half a brain and access to [google] could do? You obviously have access to the internet. Use it!

Hey listen. I didn't come here to be assaulted alright? I was asking for ideas.

I've been doing extensive research I was simply asking for a list of what other people might place in a game, its called collaborating, and as for not belonging? I believe one of the criterias for this forum is "idea exchange". correct me if I am wrong, but please don't be a troll.

Thanks chaosgame. After doing some research I think I figured out what I am going to do.

I will have ore which can be mined, and inside the ore will be any amount of iron, tin, and copper (tin + copper roughly makes bronze) not sure if I should have carbon be a result of burnt wood, or mine-able, perhaps both. What do you think? anyone else?

Edit (volte): toned down, sorry, I got a little upset. It's all good :D

I started looking for this kind of thing myself a week or two ago and ended up just pulling up a good ol' Periodic Table of the Elements. If you haven't yet, that'll be a good place to start. Many of those sites would also break down what each metal is good at, what it's used for, and other physical properties that might be helpful: density, melting point, etc, as well as what alloys can be made and with what.

And in lucky_monkey's defense, you didn't really ask for help or ideas... you just demanded it with a list of "I needs." It was worded as though you just expected somebody to pull all this information up for you. Maybe just add a "I need some help with...." at the beginning. :) Good luck!

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Original post by Taolung I started looking for this kind of thing myself a week or two ago and ended up just pulling up a good ol' Periodic Table of the Elements. If you haven't yet, that'll be a good place to start. Many of those sites would also break down what each metal is good at, what it's used for, and other physical properties that might be helpful: density, melting point, etc, as well as what alloys can be made and with what. And in lucky_monkey's defense, you didn't really ask for help or ideas... you just demanded it with a list of "I needs." It was worded as though you just expected somebody to pull all this information up for you. Maybe just add a "I need some help with...." at the beginning. :) Good luck!

Yea good point. Sorry about that lucky_money. I worded it wrong. I've been really out of it lately. Thanks for the tips.

I was having a bad day too [smile] sorry if I was a little harsh.

It's actually harder than I thought it would be to find stuff, as a lot of the links on Google are to sites about fantasy wargames or role-playing games or stuff like that. There are a few sites that look like they could be of some use to you though:

• This is aimed more at modern armourers, but could still be useful
• Something about medieval armour and technology
• More about the processes of medieval armorers
• Seems to have a few articles about stuff like this

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Original post by lucky_monkey I was having a bad day too [smile] sorry if I was a little harsh. It's actually harder than I thought it would be to find stuff, as a lot of the links on Google are to sites about fantasy wargames or role-playing games or stuff like that. There are a few sites that look like they could be of some use to you though: This is aimed more at modern armourers, but could still be useful Something about medieval armour and technology More about the processes of medieval armorers Seems to have a few articles about stuff like this

Wow thanks, those are great! I have a few as well, figured I would post them here for other people who are looking to do the same thing:

• FAQ's about steel and the manufacturing of it.


• This is probably the best I have found. Its about the making of swords


• Just a bunch of resources, some are helpful (links near the bottom)


• Elemental make up of steel, some ratios of elements used

Actually this does belong in the game design forum rather than the writing forum. I should have moderated this earlier but I was out of town for a while.