For instance, the Civ games are basically Whig History: The Game, presenting liberal capitalism as the ideal end point for all societies. It even includes uncivilized "barbarian tribes" whose sole purpose is to be exterminated so you can take their land for the glory of capitalism.

  • REallyN [she/her,they/them]
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    2 years ago

    I'll be sure when I make a TRPG to only set it in the midst of a communist revolution from now on.

    • UlyssesT [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      Is it really that hard to accept that a game about restoring monarchies has ideology about how monarchies are good? I didn't say you couldn't enjoy the game. I play plenty of games that have ideological messages that are contrary to my personal values, but I accept that and play anyway.

      I also run tabletop games with monarchs and dynasties, and sometimes those specific monarchs aren't always shown to be absolutely evil to the core (but still benefit from an unjust system and have massive blinders on for the masses' problems).