Major_Blackhart
Codexia Lord Sodom
Ok, here are a few questions regarding references I've seen made to blackpowder. Now, as we all know, Blackpowder (BP for short) is a highly unstable substance that ignites when heated properly (or improperly) and often has a highly explosive chemical reaction with heat. This has allowed it to act for hundreds of years as an explosive and propellant for primitive weapons.
My questions are as follows: Are there varying levels of power we can add for a blackpoweder bomb? (I.E. You don't want a massive explosion in a small corridor or prison cell, just enough to kill a man if thrown like a grenade, or blow a heavy door, and then, sometimes you just don't give a shit about Collateral damage, i.e. property, plant, equipment, assets, and civilians)
Also, is it possible for, let's say a skilled individual, to create crossbow bolts and arrows that are tipped with such an arrowhead that could explode (possibly) after a few seconds (due to a fuse) embedded in a man's chest or even better on impact?
Final question: Extreme rudimentary firearms similar to the Wheel Lock pistol (similar to the ones built by DaVinci and Kiefuss) or even more primitive matchlock or Firelance to add some damage to a spear or pole weapon?
Also, is it possible to add chemicals like salt-peter to black powder to increase it's explosive strength?
My questions are as follows: Are there varying levels of power we can add for a blackpoweder bomb? (I.E. You don't want a massive explosion in a small corridor or prison cell, just enough to kill a man if thrown like a grenade, or blow a heavy door, and then, sometimes you just don't give a shit about Collateral damage, i.e. property, plant, equipment, assets, and civilians)
Also, is it possible for, let's say a skilled individual, to create crossbow bolts and arrows that are tipped with such an arrowhead that could explode (possibly) after a few seconds (due to a fuse) embedded in a man's chest or even better on impact?
Final question: Extreme rudimentary firearms similar to the Wheel Lock pistol (similar to the ones built by DaVinci and Kiefuss) or even more primitive matchlock or Firelance to add some damage to a spear or pole weapon?
Also, is it possible to add chemicals like salt-peter to black powder to increase it's explosive strength?