Telegraph (Duplicate Thread Reject)

[Juuustaaas]

A telegraph would be a different device, easier to manufacture than the radio.

But sending messages through telegraph would be a project, and people would have it as a skill. Also, a telegraph could only be stationary. And if you're really up to it, add a new project - 'Building telegraph poles' (just like improving roads). Poles would enable telegraph transmissions between locations

Also, make radios even harder to get

[Sho]

I don't think you can have a tolerably realistic telegraph without the requirement of telegraph lines between locations, and apparently that's going to require a major change in how roads are programmed.

[Juuustaaas]

Make telegraph lines separate from road improvements.

But if that's too hard, just assume the telegraph lines are built automaticly once the road is upgraded to paved road or highway...

[EchoMan]

I kind of like the idea about a telegraph, that it should leave a note with the message on it. You don't need to keep watch 24/7 (sorry 8/20) as with the radio.

[tiddy ogg]

If you want hard copy, why not radio teletype, (RTTY) You'll need your radio plus teleprinter, as an extra device.

[rklenseth]

Locked already has been suggested here: http://www.cantr.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=83&start=0

Please use this thread.