Darter

[Bear]

I know what it does IC, but I really would like to know what it is OOC, I've tried all my dictionaries and can't figure it out..

[Revanael]

A darter OOC is a class of ship belonging to the Ath'an Miere of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time universe.

Any more, you can find out yourself...

[Jos Elkink]

It's out of a fantasy series? I didn't know this .... I thought Cantr only had more or less realistic objects ... hrm

[Pirog]

Isn't it the same with the soarer and raker too?

[west]

This has been discussed many times over the past few years

I would hasten to add that there is nothing magical about the ships in the series. They're regular ships, though I think they look a little more oriental and sleek than the galleon, sloop, etc.

I like the names IC. They're fun and evocative.

[Pirog]

The only problem with it is that you don't have a clue about how they are...since I find the whole idea of "trial and error" when it comes to ship building ridiculous.

"Damn...I wanted to build an oil tanker but I ended up with a speed boat...better luck next time".

[Revanael]

They're not magical, and perfectly realistic. They're just very well made sailing ships of varying sizes and capacities.

One thing I do want to know, though I'll probably never find out, is whether the size and capacities bear any relation to what they should be.

West: I wonder what the nearest equivalent to a Seanchan greatship would be in cantr?

[west]

Dunno.

Galleon?

[TheTheorist]

It would have been easier for me if they were Pinnaces, Barques and Fluyts... But I suppose I've got used to them now...