That may be the longest blog title I’ve ever had.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
However, I do enjoy playing certain kinds of games – especially the strategy and puzzle varieties.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
I’d play that. I’d even consult on what I think would make good game play actions and objectives.<\/p>\n
Most of all, I’d buy that game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 …
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