46: Reconsidering Civilization with Soren Johnson (Old World)

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

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Soren Johnson on Old World

02:03 • 2min

3

Battle Line vs. Lost Cities

03:46 • 2min

4

The Four X Games

05:20 • 4min

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How Long Does It Take to Play Through Old World?

08:56 • 4min

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The Differences Between Old World and Civilization

12:37 • 2min

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The Origins of Euro Games

14:11 • 4min

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How to Budget for an Old World Game

17:58 • 6min

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The Importance of Understanding the Game

23:50 • 3min

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The Cultural Sensitivities of Historical Games

26:42 • 5min

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The Tribes of Old World: A Game of Warcraft

32:12 • 1min

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The Problem With Randomization in Historical Games

33:34 • 2min

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The Importance of Simulating History

35:34 • 4min

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The Struggles of Gamification in a Fantasy Game

39:49 • 6min

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The Traps of Old World

45:31 • 2min

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The Narrative Stakes of Old World

47:46 • 4min

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The Evolution of Old World

51:58 • 4min

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The Downfall of Civilizations

56:02 • 2min

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The Power of History in Strategy Games

58:09 • 3min

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The Importance of Interactivity in Games

01:01:07 • 5min

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The Importance of History in Games

01:06:18 • 3min

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How to Make a Civ-Like Game

01:09:43 • 2min

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The Importance of Micromanagement in the Order System

01:11:45 • 3min

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The Importance of Feeling

01:14:28 • 3min

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Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategy Game

01:17:38 • 2min

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The Joy of Playing Forex Games

01:19:30 • 3min

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The Importance of Having a Difficulty Level

01:22:23 • 4min

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Civ 4: A Multiplayer Game

01:26:02 • 3min

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The Differences Between Single Player and Multiplayer in Old World

01:29:12 • 3min

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Lost Cities: The Best Card Game Ever

01:32:06 • 4min

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How to Play a Tactics Card Game

01:36:26 • 2min

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Battle Lines vs Lost Cities

01:38:09 • 4min

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How to Play Samurai: A Lightweight Game

01:42:27 • 3min

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Lost Cities: A Game of Precision

01:45:29 • 2min

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The Advantages of Losing Cities

01:47:46 • 2min

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The Importance of Context in Games

01:49:33 • 2min