Ah, but there is nothing pretend or fantasy-like about the medieval era. As I'm sure you know, it was a very real period of history. Don't confuse medieval with fantasy, the two are quite different.
Anyway, I think the point that John is making is not only that the architectural style is somewhat inaccurate but also that the actual construction of your houses is physically impossible - they'd collapse without the load-bearing stress beams.
Anyway, I think the point that John is making is not only that the architectural style is somewhat inaccurate but also that the actual construction of your houses is physically impossible - they'd collapse without the load-bearing stress beams.