And I wanted an opinion on the title. I never did like this thread's title, and I've been racking my mind trying to think of another one. A part of me suspects the lack of interest in this TL is partially because of the bad title. But when thinking of alternatives (not coming up with much unfortunately), the "Land of Turkey and Deer" just kinda took a sentimental or nostalgic note to it, hard to explain. Anyway, I was wondering how many of you guys really didn't like the title. I always wanted something in Mayan, but I highly doubt anybody would even know that it was a Mayan TL at all just by the title.
I like the title okay. Just my $.02.
Also, I just finished rereading the whole thing. I can...kinda see what you said about it being a rough draft, yeah. But it's very interesting, about a subject that isn't covered so well on this board, and I think with some expansion of the (what would have been) Postclassical Mayan segments it would be a lot better. It kind of skips from "okay, Classical Period!" to "okay, Spanish now!" Not that how the Mayans deal with the Spanish isn't interesting; I just think it could use a bit more build-up on the internal politics (if for no other reason than so we get used to the city names!) and how the Mayans avoid the Collapse. Again, just my 2 cents. I'm looking forward to whatever future work you do, for sure.