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JosefGiven
Settler
Okehampton,Devon,UK
Jan 2001
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posted January 12, 2001 16:39
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One of the fundamental questions faced by real-life societies today, and over the centuries is this:To what extent is it necessary to create a strong central government in society? By this I mean nations where government has a strong grip on the economy, industry and state affairs in general. I won't stray into the areas concerning the state's relationship with religion, because I know many other Civ veterns have covered the subject much better than I could. It is the above question that I hope this post will address. "So what use is this to Firaxis and the Civ III presenters?" I hear you ask! I think this is a point that was missed in Civ II. Even in the government choice 'democracy', the player's government had complete control over the running of the economy (marketplaces, banks, stock exchanges, etc). How realistic is this? (answer: not at all). What should be represented in Civ III, is the modern free-market economy. How should the Civ III crew implement this? ------------------
Josef Given
josefgiven@hotmail.com
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Jon Miller
Warlord
May 99
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posted January 12, 2001 17:21
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A lot of thought about this was put into the List (quite a while ago) by me and others.Yes I agree with you strongly. However I think that it is too big perhaps for Civ 3 (perhaps Firaxis will surprise me). Jon Miller |
Diablo, Bro. of Mephisto
Warlord
Salt Lake City, USA
Oct 2000
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posted January 13, 2001 14:36
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well, for different civs you play, it should be different. FOr the US, that would be easy, just add the constitution. I dont know for other countries though.p.s. I highly agree with you, this should definetly be added to civ3. |
New Yorker
Settler
New York, New York
Jan 2001
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posted January 13, 2001 15:56
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this i agree, w/ democracy, u shouldn't be able to directly effect most domestic affairs & economic affairs but instead 'encourage' what u want. Encouragement would be handed through passing of laws, if the law concept is added But if u got an autocratic monarchy or a socialist government, u rule w/ an iron fist & u build anytime u want -----------------------------
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