That may be the longest blog title I’ve ever had.
I know I will never be a game developer. I thought several years ago it would be something I’d like to get into, but it’s just not me.
However, I do enjoy playing certain kinds of games – especially the strategy and puzzle varieties.
I would love to see a real-time (like {{Age of Empires}}) or turn-based (like {{Sid Meyer’s Civilization}}) strategy game where the player affects his nation’s status, power, influence, and vitality via special operations, espionage, and other “non-traditional” game elements.
For example, how fun could it be to play the Barbarians in Civilization? Be the ancient equivalent to modern terror or guerrilla groups. Wouldn’t it be a blast to play the what-ifs of a successful CIA operation at the Bay of Pigs? Or how about being the controller in charge of spies like Mata Hari?
I’d play that. I’d even consult on what I think would make good game play actions and objectives.
Most of all, I’d buy that game.