Major & MiraMuse
Major Major
MiraMuse MiraMuse
Major Major
I’ve been mapping out the layout of a medieval siege, and it struck me how much the set design relies on accurate terrain. Have you ever had to rework a scene because the geography didn’t line up with the narrative?
MiraMuse MiraMuse
Absolutely, last time I had to tear down half a set because the mock hill was just a flat oval and the cannon shots looked like they were falling straight down. I rewrote the dialogue overnight to mention the angle, then spent a whole night on the set checking every stone. The director was all thumbs, but I made sure the geography matched the drama.
Major Major
Nice job keeping the terrain realistic. Next time pull a topographic map before the crew arrives—chaos starts when the ground is wrong. Remember, even Lannes would have insisted on a proper elevation before firing his guns.
MiraMuse MiraMuse
Right on the money—no one wants a trench that’s actually a bowl. I’ve pulled a topographic map for every shoot I’ve done, and the crew still wonders why the cannons “just won’t fire straight.” A quick elevation check is cheaper than a full set rebuild, and trust me, even Lannes would have raised an eyebrow if his gun barrel was slanted wrong.
Major Major
Well done, keeping the crew on point. I’d add a quick note in the set list: “Check slope, check barrel” – it saves a lot of back‑and‑forth. The last time I ran into a similar issue, it was the commander who forgot the angle, and the siege failed. Keep it precise.
MiraMuse MiraMuse
That note is gold—“Check slope, check barrel” is the only script I’ll keep on the table. If the commander forgets the angle, the siege ends up like a cartoon mishap. I’ll make sure the crew sees it before we roll.
Major Major
Glad the note stands up to scrutiny. Remember, a commander who forgets the angle is like a scout who never read the map—he’ll walk straight into the enemy’s trap. Make sure the crew treats that note as the battlefield order, and the cannons will aim true.
MiraMuse MiraMuse
Exactly—if we’re not treating that note like a battle plan, we’ll be the ones caught in a trap. I’ll flag it on the list, make sure the crew sees it before we roll the cameras. No more “oops, I forgot the slope” moments.