Anton Strenger

Anton Strenger, a game designer renowned for his contributions to the Civilization franchise, shares fascinating insights into his journey. He reveals how his passion led him to pay for his education at Carnegie Mellon to work at Firaxis. The discussion dives into the evolution of Civilization's gameplay, touching on why post-1900 Great People are scarce. Anton also explores the intriguing idea of the franchise transitioning into a live-service model, revealing the challenges and innovations that come with this shift.