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I like the idea
But you have yourself proposed an idea against the limiting of what a person can carry?
Backpack limits would be more realistic, but not better. Sometimes, you have to lose a little realism to gain better gameplay.
Sorry Elmyr but I disagree.
Firstly the West was a wild place with very primitive technologies. Just like British colonies were less advanced in technology than the British, the West was less advanced then the East. Research would be like introducing these new technologies from the East. You could also take into consideration the industrial revolution. During this time many new technologies that were previously impossible were being created, so research could also be likened to undergoing industrialisation.
So although "research" may be stereotyped as modern day scientists in a lab, the concept of creating new technologies is not. It requires a little imagination, but there are some facts there to support it.
Scientists weren't sitting in a think tank in Dodge City studying military tactics so they could learn how to help its duelers fight better .
Many aspects of this game flaunt realism or at least stretch the imagination.
I love this idea, I particularly appreciate the concept of giving towns some individuality.
I also feel this proposal would soften the blow to small towns that I suspect forts is going to bring.
Good work.