More than Sid Meier's Civilization: Breaking Genres for Better Histories

History and Games Lab - University of Edinburgh

This talk addresses the limitations the hugely popular and influential Civilization series in their representations of medieval societies.

The event takes place on Zoom. All welcome! Please register for free on Eventbrite to receive the access code by using the links below.In this talk Dr. Robert Houghton (University of Winchester) will address the limitations of the games within the hugely popular and influential Civilization series in their representations of medieval societies. It argues that the genre conventions, mechanical restrictions and player expectations placed on the designers of these games restrict their ability to represent the period and lead to a lack of distinction between the Middle Ages and other historical periods. Ultimately, it suggests that mechanics may be constructively drawn from games of other genres including Reigns, Mount and Blade, and The Sims: Medieval to provide a more nuanced and useful depiction of the Middle Ages.

More than Sid Meier's Civilization: Breaking Genres for Better Histories

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