Daenerys Targaryen's slave Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Let's say that in 285 AC Willas Tyrell finds the solution of creating clear glass.With the help of an alchemist, along the years, Willa's creates superb Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes, etc. How does this effect the economy? And how does the East, specifically Myr, react to House Tyrell creating firmly superior glass products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 13 hours ago, Daenerys Targaryen's slave said: Let's say that in 285 AC Willas Tyrell finds the solution of creating clear glass.With the help of an alchemist, along the years, Willa's creates superb Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes, etc. How does this effect the economy? And how does the East, specifically Myr, react to House Tyrell creating firmly superior glass products? You should ask the author how this would change his story that he is two decades into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys Targaryen's slave Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 25 minutes ago, Dorian Martell's son said: You should ask the author how this would change his story that he is two decades into Not the story, but the economy. I can't imagine that Myr would be okay with one of their most lucrative products being made completely irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudisdottir Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 So now we're just throwing random scenarios into the ring? Podrick Payne invents the robot factory worker. How do you think that would affect the economy of Slaver's Bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys Targaryen's slave Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, maudisdottir said: So now we're just throwing random scenarios into the ring? Podrick Payne invents the robot factory worker. How do you think that would affect the economy of Slaver's Bay? Not the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Daenerys Targaryen's slave said: Not the story, but the economy. I can't imagine that Myr would be okay with one of their most lucrative products being made completely irrelevant. you assume that the author would let that happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elder brother jonothor dar Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 59 minutes ago, maudisdottir said: So now we're just throwing random scenarios into the ring? Podrick Payne invents the robot factory worker. How do you think that would affect the economy of Slaver's Bay? Lol this has made my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Sword Donor Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 21 hours ago, Daenerys Targaryen's slave said: Not the same thing. Yeah his involves robots instead of high quality tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys Targaryen's slave Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Universal Sword Donor said: Yeah his involves robots instead of high quality tools Nope. Unlike robots, glass is a product already in the making, part of the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Sword Donor Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 52 minutes ago, Daenerys Targaryen's slave said: Nope. Unlike robots, glass is a product already in the making, part of the economy. Not in the 7 kingdoms. Robots would be fucking sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elder brother jonothor dar Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Daenerys Targaryen's slave said: Nope. Unlike robots, glass is a product already in the making, part of the economy. Ok I got one how would an introduction of a minimum price per unit of alcohol by Aegon the Conqueror affect the Reach, would the Arbor diversify into leisure to supplement their economy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traverys Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 On a serious note, I think it's important to also think about the demand for those kinds of lenses, considering it's a bit of a luxury good. The people that come to mind for me are maester's (including those at the Citadel), scholarly inclined highborn, and ship captains (spyglasses/telescopes). And once you buy one you don't necessarily need to buy another for a long time... Unless you like collecting telescopes... And if you've already invested in a Myrish one, how economical is it to spend (likely) more gold on buying this one? How much does Myr actually rely on this monopoly on the market that they have? If you just wanted a way for House Tyrell/the Reach to be in conflict with Myr it'd be more understandable to have them disrupt the Myrish lace market. Lace is either made from animal products or crops, which is more in tune with the interests of the house. Perhaps they come up with a technology to make weaving more intricate or quick (e.g., bobbin or filet lace). You hear more about myrish lace in the courts than lenses as well, meaning it's a more in-demand market. It's all the rage with highborn ladies of means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Warning Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I would also like to explore this robot based scenario I think it could shed some light on where Winds will be heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygett Lannister Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 On 11/19/2017 at 10:29 PM, Daenerys Targaryen's slave said: Not the story, but the economy. I can't imagine that Myr would be okay with one of their most lucrative products being made completely irrelevant. What would Myr do? Invade 7 Kingdoms or sue them for patent rights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys Targaryen's slave Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Tygett Lannister said: What would Myr do? Invade 7 Kingdoms or sue them for patent rights? That's what I want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Sword Donor Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 7 hours ago, Tygett Lannister said: What would Myr do? Invade 7 Kingdoms or sue them for patent rights? Pretty much nothing. Patents were pretty much non-existent in the middle ages. Apparently Venice did have patents for glass making, but they were for ten years. Unless they conduct a bilateral trade agreement with the Iron Throne, probably granting them favorable trade rights in Myr, they likely are going to get shit for compensation or enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoodedCrow Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 It turns out that making eye glasses with magenta lenses turns the wights into their pre dead selves. Once you capture the wight, and strap the goggles on, the wavelengths of Walker powered mind control starts reversing, and through the animation energy, the brain regains it’s former functionality and memory network. The sales of the lenses will follow a geometric progression. Willas will be elected the new Chief Technology Officer of Westeros Incorporated, as he will bring corporate structure to the governing body of the survivors of the hostile takeover;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygett Lannister Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 16 hours ago, Universal Sword Donor said: Pretty much nothing. Patents were pretty much non-existent in the middle ages. Apparently Venice did have patents for glass making, but they were for ten years. Unless they conduct a bilateral trade agreement with the Iron Throne, probably granting them favorable trade rights in Myr, they likely are going to get shit for compensation or enforcement. oh rly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Sword Donor Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 10:01 AM, Tygett Lannister said: oh rly? You misspelled "You're right and thank you for expanding on my flippant remark" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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