The Conestoga wagon, named for the Pennsylvania region from which it originated in this country, was the 18-wheeler of its day. Ma and Pa in their dinky covered farm wagon were no match for the big, tough Conestoga. These wagons were often more than 20 feet long with metal-plated wheels and wooden suspensions, capable of transporting more than five tons of goods 15 miles in a day. Unlike most wagons of the day, the Conestoga has a deep, boat-shaped hull designed to keep barrels and boxes from falling onto the ground. Long trains of these wagons, often pulled by strong Conestoga horses, were the main economic link for much of the nation. When settlers looked to expand deeper into the country, it was the Conestoga they turned to if they were able to afford one. Most of us have never piloted one in real life, but many have given it a go in the popular Oregon Trail video game series. Unfortunately, as with the Bison-killing Ford Fusion, things don't always turn out for the best — at least when TyrannosaurusWRX is involved.
Part One:
I forded every god damned body of water in that game. I didn't give a shit what it was. I hooked up those oxen and went to town.I ended up dying...alot, actually.
Part Two:
Exactly. I didn't mess around. Everybody got their shit treated with antiseptic. Everytime. I forded every river. I shot every animal, even when I couldn't carry it back.Nobody messed with me on the Oregon Trail.
I am awfully glad I'll never have to do it in real life though. I wouldn't wanna watch my whole family die on shitting themselves to death. Or being mauled by bears. Or them just being accidentally left behind. I have troubling believing that happened in reality as much as it did in the game.
It's tough to keep track of everyone when there are three or four of you.
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