09-26-2003, 09:58 PM
Hi Admiral,<br>
Since you're quoting me (in full, no less), I think I'll answer that one.<br>
Of course, my criticism is not just about the game, but also the entourage in which it is presented by the BBC. This is not 'sold' to the viewing public as a game which is "designed to give non-wargamers, or gamers who game in other period an image of what they expect." The BBC presents it as the real thing - 'feel what it is to command at such-and-so battle'. <em>BE</em> Caesar, etc. If what you say about the purpose of this particular game is correct (I hope so), then the BBC is misrepresenting it.<br>
<br>
Is there a computer wargame which <em>does</em> give a better credit to the ancient Roman army?<br>
<br>
I must confess that, after whatching most of the previous episopdes in full, I fell asleep even before the armies engaged in battle...<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert<br>
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Since you're quoting me (in full, no less), I think I'll answer that one.<br>
Of course, my criticism is not just about the game, but also the entourage in which it is presented by the BBC. This is not 'sold' to the viewing public as a game which is "designed to give non-wargamers, or gamers who game in other period an image of what they expect." The BBC presents it as the real thing - 'feel what it is to command at such-and-so battle'. <em>BE</em> Caesar, etc. If what you say about the purpose of this particular game is correct (I hope so), then the BBC is misrepresenting it.<br>
<br>
Is there a computer wargame which <em>does</em> give a better credit to the ancient Roman army?<br>
<br>
I must confess that, after whatching most of the previous episopdes in full, I fell asleep even before the armies engaged in battle...<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert<br>
<p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
