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    Default celtic chariots had suspension

    Wrong forum.

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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    how is this going to effect gameplay Rorarii... if that even is your real name...?
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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    I am highly skeptical that the Celtic chariots had suspension systems.


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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    Here an example of the parts of a Celtic chariot:
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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    Believe me, I have also seen 'evidence' of Celtic philosophers, Celtic rocket science, and other things. As of now I see no evidence for chariot suspensions, until you provide some scientific evidence.


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    I imagine the Celts did have philosophers. They were called "slaves". Plenty of time to think when you're cleaning !
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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    so, one will chariots be included and then, two, will the suspension be included (Sig seems against it, so I doubt it) but in any case will they in anyway reflect possible use of suspension in a way noticeable to the player?
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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    Here, two websites of re-enactment of a Celtic Chariot:
    http://chargaulois.skyrock.com/
    http://www.portesdelhistoire.com/antique.html

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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    You can see the lower part of the chariot:


    The stuffed shock absorber of straw braided:


    The cords of damping

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    Interesting!
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    Default Re: celtic chariots had suspension

    With out proper suspension seems like you'd be thrown from the chariot if you used it anywhere in europe :p

    But I dont know anything about the subject.

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