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Miniatures Adventure => Adventures in the Far East => Topic started by: Whtknt1066 on 25 July 2013, 11:49:44 AM

Title: Japanese terrain question
Post by: Whtknt1066 on 25 July 2013, 11:49:44 AM

This is an offshoot of the seven samurai movie post that's getting its own post. After watching a couple samurai movies for inspiration I have a terrain question: why do old Japanese buildings have all those rocks on the roof? Thatch and tile roofs don't seem to, but wooden ones all do. What's that about? And anyone have any good links to Japanese buildings and terrain inspiration? Especially towns and how they were constructed and laid out. Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Japanese terrain question
Post by: Elk101 on 25 July 2013, 12:30:27 PM

I like this site:

http://factsanddetails.com/japan.php?itemid=687

You may need to cut and paste the link, for some reason.


The rocks were just to help hold the roof covering on, as far as I understand.

Title: Re: Japanese terrain question
Post by: Rich J on 21 August 2013, 08:22:18 PM

In a land of typhoon seasons the rocks are your roof's best friend!