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'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power. | '''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power. | ||
| + | The mechanical power provided is sufficient to allow the windmill to replace water-driven mills of all varieties, with a comparative capacity for production. The number of persons operating the wind mill depends on what products are made — in that regard, the number of residents reflects those to be found in an ordinary gristmill, [[Fulling Mill|fulling mill]] or [[Winepress|winepress]]. | ||
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However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees. Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as [[Type-3 Hex|type-3]] or better hexes, may also serve. Thus, although a [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters. | However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees. Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as [[Type-3 Hex|type-3]] or better hexes, may also serve. Thus, although a [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters. | ||
Revision as of 03:01, 21 December 2022
Windmills are large buildings resembling gristmills, with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.
The mechanical power provided is sufficient to allow the windmill to replace water-driven mills of all varieties, with a comparative capacity for production. The number of persons operating the wind mill depends on what products are made — in that regard, the number of residents reflects those to be found in an ordinary gristmill, fulling mill or winepress.
Location
However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees. Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as type-3 or better hexes, may also serve. Thus, although a type-6 hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters.
