The problems with space colonies or cities in games

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To start I probable should put this in the "what do you want for galciv3" thread.  But I felt that it would get lost there.

 

I am playing "sword of the stars" when I started thinking of the colonies as just factories which is what they are.  The same with colonies in any other space game and the cities of "civilization".

 

Is there a way to change this outlook.  I mean colonies and cities are supposed to be made up of people. what ever their race.

 

any thoughts on this let us know.

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Good point.

They really are factories to me too - never thought about this. You do have the hapiness aspect etc. but still - micro-managing down to "reduce the quoue for childen to go to kindergarden" or "increase the quality in the rest homes" would be extreme overkill. But that is what common people are into :zzz:  

Not sure how to make the common people of cities/colonies/planets shine through... go play Sims instead maybe?? ;P

 

EDIT: On a more serious note I recon you could throw in some events of "local politics" - problems with the local politicians, making decissions about local community issues. Things you wouldnt have to touch, but things that would significantly improve micro-managed sectors in cities/colonies etc. if you took the time. That way micro-managing freaks ("freak" in its positive term O:) ) could be somewhat more ocupied. Still, I'm not sure that is the point of these types of games - atleast I want the action and sensation of power without all the petty everyday average-joe issues :grin: