Well, there certainly is alot of history to draw from with this element. Obviously, World Wars come to mind, but there is alot that could be done just from real history.
I was thinking of doing a game in the Roman Empire, perhaps I could for this contest...
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[4e5]Discuss: Europe
1,826
June 03, 2006 04:00 PM
Quote: Original post by d000hg
Superpig:
Can we have either a defining boundary for Europe (i.e. a map you've scribbled on) or a statement to the effect that we may be vague and change the European boundary for different times / universes?
I think you mentioned elsewhere that Russia may not be included - does that mean we can't change the borders?
Is Iceland in Europe?
OK, 'Europe' is:
- All "western european" countries (UK, France, Germany, Spain, etc etc)
- Iceland
- Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland)
- The Russian border from Estonia down to the Ukraine
- Turkey
- Islands in the Mediterranian
That's it. Here's a rough map - the red region, plus all surrounding islands and tiny bits of land my fill tool didn't capture.
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June 03, 2006 05:44 PM
That's really helpful, thanks.
What's the ruling on making up new countries (new towns can pose no problem)? I see two options:
1)Add some new land area like an island, or pushing back the sea like they did in Holland to create new territories - quite feasible in the future.
2)Re-arrange boundaries to fit in a new nation somewhere.
Are these both OK? I have an inkling of a cool back-story involving #1 - I figure if I keep it reasonable (i.e not raise the entire ocean floor) that should be OK?
What's the ruling on making up new countries (new towns can pose no problem)? I see two options:
1)Add some new land area like an island, or pushing back the sea like they did in Holland to create new territories - quite feasible in the future.
2)Re-arrange boundaries to fit in a new nation somewhere.
Are these both OK? I have an inkling of a cool back-story involving #1 - I figure if I keep it reasonable (i.e not raise the entire ocean floor) that should be OK?
1,826
June 03, 2006 06:41 PM
If you can justify your location as being "in Europe" - explaining the way that boundaries were pushed back, or explaining the political machinations that led to the formation of new nations, etc - then it's OK.
However, I'd encourage you to avoid pushing the boundaries of acceptability. You don't get points for being a smart-ass.
However, I'd encourage you to avoid pushing the boundaries of acceptability. You don't get points for being a smart-ass.
Richard "Superpig" Fine - saving pigs from untimely fates - Microsoft DirectX MVP 2006/2007/2008/2009
"Shaders are not meant to do everything. Of course you can try to use it for everything, but it's like playing football using cabbage." - MickeyMouse
1,083
June 03, 2006 08:07 PM
Quote: Original post by superpig
If you can justify your location as being "in Europe" - explaining the way that boundaries were pushed back, or explaining the political machinations that led to the formation of new nations, etc - then it's OK.
However, I'd encourage you to avoid pushing the boundaries of acceptability. You don't get points for being a smart-ass.
Would a soccer riot game be over this "boundary of acceptability?"
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1,237
June 03, 2006 08:12 PM
Quote: Original post by superpig
If you can justify your location as being "in Europe" - explaining the way that boundaries were pushed back, or explaining the political machinations that led to the formation of new nations, etc - then it's OK.
However, I'd encourage you to avoid pushing the boundaries of acceptability. You don't get points for being a smart-ass.
So having, say, the United States of Europa becoming the new nuclear superpower and destroying the USA would be being a smart ass?
1,826
June 03, 2006 08:21 PM
Quote: Original post by ArchWizardQuote: Original post by superpig
If you can justify your location as being "in Europe" - explaining the way that boundaries were pushed back, or explaining the political machinations that led to the formation of new nations, etc - then it's OK.
However, I'd encourage you to avoid pushing the boundaries of acceptability. You don't get points for being a smart-ass.
Would a soccer riot game be over this "boundary of acceptability?"
I'm just talking about the 'setting it in Europe' thing. What you're talking about is a whole other thing (rule 12, but sounds OK).
Quote: Original post by dwarfsoft
So having, say, the United States of Europa becoming the new nuclear superpower and destroying the USA would be being a smart ass?
If you submitted a game that was clearly set in the USA, and just threw a line in your readme that says "This is set in an alternative present where the USA is part of Europe," then yes, that would be being a smart-ass. [razz]
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"Shaders are not meant to do everything. Of course you can try to use it for everything, but it's like playing football using cabbage." - MickeyMouse
1,258
June 03, 2006 09:28 PM
Quote: Original post by superpig
OK, 'Europe' is:Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland)
Just to be a smartass, Finland isn't part of Scandinavia. Denmark is. [wink]
June 03, 2006 11:22 PM
Is it possible to use the "Europe" element as a character insted of a place?
June 04, 2006 02:26 AM
You mean just incorporate the word 'Europe' into your game? I think some people did that in 4E4, but don't remember them doing any good. A game set in Europe takes on a whole new meaning when Europe is a person!
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