"Medieval stories are attractive because the heroes have fewer resources at their disposal. The greatest warrior is the one who is strongest, most skilled, most resourceful, and most clever, rather than just the one with the biggest gun or the most bombs. Personal achievement looms larger when you remove the technology."
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