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Posteritatis

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38. It's ... very much not a casual game, but an incredible piece of work
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 10:37 PM
Jan 2013

You pick a day between early 1836 and sometime a couple decades into the twentieth century; it gives you a historically accurate map for that day (not year, day). You pick any country on the planet at the time, and you're off to the races in a terrifyingly detailed economic/social/political/diplomatic/military simulation.

It's easily the most complex game I've ever seen, and pretty amazing as a result. Very, very niche though.

The same company makes some WWII-era games with a similar of devail, as well as exploring other periods going back to the medieval era.

I want a rail gun. longship Jan 2013 #1
Dammit, I'd forgotten Nethack existed. Posteritatis Jan 2013 #11
"You are in a maze of twisty passages, all alike." longship Jan 2013 #15
I just missed that one, more or less Posteritatis Jan 2013 #16
You need the Nethack spoilers. longship Jan 2013 #19
I've read those; if the dice gods want me dead on the first move though, that's that. Posteritatis Jan 2013 #21
The fucking Eyes on first level if you don't have a blindfold. longship Jan 2013 #28
As a staunch supporter of strict gun control, I will be playing the hell out of this game. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #2
I will be downloading off Steam at midnight on launch! Initech Jan 2013 #52
Love that game! zappaman Jan 2013 #3
There is nothing wrong with this game JesterCS Jan 2013 #4
Right. I bought the original game for my grandson RebelOne Jan 2013 #13
What does being a basketball star have to do with anything? n-t Logical Jan 2013 #80
who needs real guns if you can play cool games like this and COD? TeamPooka Jan 2013 #5
They should include a background check on the in-game purchase.... jberryhill Jan 2013 #6
These games should be banned for having no plot,and boring gameplay. athenasatanjesus Jan 2013 #7
Grand Theft Auto is one of the best written game series on the market Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #10
The question of whether such games desensitize some to real-life violence and death, Skip Intro Jan 2013 #8
It is a valid question to ask, however should we restrict the 1st Amendment because of it. Glassunion Jan 2013 #12
Many ask those same questions re: the 2nd Amendment. Skip Intro Jan 2013 #14
Other countries have just as much violent media Glassunion Jan 2013 #32
I never suggest banning these violent games. Trying to get players to see the hypocrisy of consuming KittyWampus Jan 2013 #18
Is it really crap? Glassunion Jan 2013 #29
Well said, people can try to deny it all they want but games are a form of art Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #33
I think you may have missed the part where the game would not even exist without US culture Fumesucker Jan 2013 #20
Er, the franchise was created and initially set in the UK. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2013 #23
Is this quote from the OP incorrect then? Fumesucker Jan 2013 #26
Considering there's installments of the series set in London, yes. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2013 #36
Only an expansion pack to a really old game, none of the main games in the series are set in London Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #44
It was created in Europe, but nearly every game has been set in the US Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #30
Did you also believe ozzys suicide solution caused people to kill themselves. Arcanetrance Jan 2013 #37
Is blaming guns for it a cop out? nt Skip Intro Jan 2013 #50
That's an interesting question Arcanetrance Jan 2013 #55
Do you think kids playing War outside with sticks "desensitizes"? Odin2005 Jan 2013 #51
Ahhh, the annual GTA-induced moral panic.. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2013 #9
So you enjoy blowing people away with guns bought legally in a game. KittyWampus Jan 2013 #17
What does that mean? It may stimulate the same areas... kysrsoze Jan 2013 #25
"Your subconscious mind doesn't distinguish" got any proof of that??? Odin2005 Jan 2013 #54
My friend and I killed 30,000 people in GTA3. kysrsoze Jan 2013 #22
And god help those of us who play Paradox Interactive's games, of course... Posteritatis Jan 2013 #24
Interesting. I'll have to check that out kysrsoze Jan 2013 #27
It's ... very much not a casual game, but an incredible piece of work Posteritatis Jan 2013 #38
The question should be asked Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #31
I'll be buying GTA V in a few months. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #34
But if banning these types of violence-glorifying games saves even one life... Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #35
By that logic everything, without exceptions, should be banned. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2013 #39
We have a winner! Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #42
Because guns actually kill people directly, games have never killed anyone Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #45
You are wrong. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #47
None of the deaths cited in that article are deaths from video games Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #49
Does it hurt tying yourself in a knot like that? Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #59
If that is the criteria you use then you could say everything kills Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #62
It's not the game, it is the persons inability to control themselves Marrah_G Jan 2013 #64
Couldn't the same be said for guns? Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #73
oyyyyyyyyyyy........... Marrah_G Jan 2013 #78
That was a completely inane argument. They EASILY facillitate Accidental death and murder kysrsoze Jan 2013 #89
Because the only purpose of these guns is to kill people. jeff47 Jan 2013 #48
I'm not sure what you're point is. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #56
That's because you're desperately trying to not understand it. jeff47 Jan 2013 #63
Okay, so you are saying that some deaths are acceptable. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #67
No that is not what I am saying at all, you like to put words in people's mouths Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #68
And studies show that assault weapon bans and restrictions on magazine capacity... Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #71
It is a starting point, but I will admit we do need something better Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #74
Citation required jeff47 Jan 2013 #75
Here's a couple to start with... Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #81
Can't even bother to read your own links? jeff47 Jan 2013 #85
So, you agree the studies found no evidence that the AWB was effective? nt Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #87
No, these studies weren't asking that question. jeff47 Jan 2013 #88
Nope. Not at all. But keep desperately spinning. jeff47 Jan 2013 #69
Again, I'm not understanding your question Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #77
You aren't that dumb jeff47 Jan 2013 #79
You seem to be confusing your opinions with facts. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #82
No, you're just still trying very, very hard to deflect jeff47 Jan 2013 #86
You realize how many lives would be saved by banning cars? jeff47 Jan 2013 #41
According to the President... Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #43
Please show me where the President has said any such thing Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #46
Here you are. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #53
Nowhere does he say we should ban cars, nor does he suggest that we should ban most guns Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #58
So in other words, we don't *really* have an obligation to try saving lives... Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #61
Go ahead and try to organize a swimming pool ban if you are so concerned about them Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #66
I'm not concerned about swimming pools. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #70
Many of us knew someone who is now dead because of guns Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #72
I'm sorry for your loss Bjorn Against. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #83
I'm not punishing you, I just don't think you need to buy any more assault rifles or handguns Bjorn Against Jan 2013 #84
No. Want to try a slippery slope argument next? Politicub Jan 2013 #60
I seem to remember hearing the President calling on Congress to re-instate the assault weapon ban. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #65
cool datasuspect Jan 2013 #40
We should track the effect in Canada, Japan, Australia and the UK. Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #57
I'll be buying it, just to tweak the NRA... backscatter712 Jan 2013 #76
I played the hell out of this game when it came out in 2004 Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #90
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