This comes up frequently. I would say there is nothing “wrong” with games that represent upsetting things, or with enjoying them. Games don’t always have to be fun in the stereotypical way—“engaging” might be the better word. I also think games are worth critical discussion just like other media.

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Third century! Look at Time of Crisis for a game touching on this, look at the emperors in the time before Diocletian for history inspo.

Yes! >:)

It goes to Gamefound on Dec. 4!

Excited to see you this weekend! :)

We showed an early version at CircleDC in the spring, and it has since metamorphosed into a Here I Stand series game that is as nasty as you’d expect from a game about Machiavelli. The main scenario title: “God Will Not Do Everything.”

Legendary!

I had a good time with it!

I have been holding onto this copy since I lived in North Carolina and am FINALLY getting to play. 😳