I haven't played a computer game with any enthusiasm since Civilization II, which really was brilliant, even if it was so ideologically loaded that taking a socialist approach led inevitably to defeat thanks to the capitalist running dogs of the California computer industry. After that, Civ III and Alpha Centauri were disappointing. I was also addicted to Minesweeper, so took the decision to buy a Mac, and never looked back. Though I do remember an online game involving calculating the force and best location required to kick a man down the stairs causing maximum damage. That was both educational and fun - I'll need those skills one day.
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Oh my goodness, massive respect for you Vole - Civ II might just be the greatest game ever, I still play it sometimes when bored. They don't make them like that anymore!
I feel enlightened by the qualification "when bored" which makes me think that I haven't missed anything after all. Thanks.
CIv II is a complicated state-building game, demanding industrial, agricultural, military and diplomatic skills. Weeks could fly past…
Vole. I think you will find that Civilisation II is what Baudrillard might describe as a 'simulation' of town planning. It fetishises the real interaction between people by replacing it with an artificial construct.
I'm dead good at satire me.
It doesn't need JB to call it a simulation - it literally is one. He would however describe the experience of playing the game as a simulation - probably 3rd order.
I thought I was good at satire. You do see the point I'm making don't you?
Yes, Cynical. Yes I do.
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