Setting the Stage Playing The Creative Assembly’s Rome: Total War (2004) is a manner of performing history. When the map loads, the Mediterranean world appears under a technicolor backdrop of young factions ready to be swallowed up by the Roman banners. The first playthrough only permits players to select amongContinue Reading
Path of Honors (here at my Twine site on philome.la) is an experimental interactive history that I am designing in bits and pieces. The plan is to model an aristocratic Roman as he played the game of politics and sought to win election to offices and gain prestige and dignity forContinue Reading
Path of Honors (here at my Twine site on philome.la) is an experimental interactive history that I am designing in bits and pieces. The plan is to model an aristocratic Roman as he played the game of politics and sought to win election to offices and gain prestige and dignity forContinue Reading
As I noted in my last post Meaningful Choices – (Twine Developer Diary) – Part 3, I have been working on developing my own Twine interactive history alongside the projects my students are designing. With the winter vacation, I’m hoping to post an update on the student projects and another analysis ofContinue Reading
I had the opportunity to sit down with Jon Shafer of Conifer Games last week. Some of you may know him as the modder turned lead game designer of a little game called Civilization V. Currently, he’s working on a new project called At the Gates, a single-player turn-based strategyContinue Reading
Do Fat Burning Pills Really Work? Have you ever wondered whether fat burning pills are the secret to achieving your dream body? In a world where weight loss is a common goal, the market for fat burning pills has grown significantly. But do these supplements really work, or are theyContinue Reading
A few months ago here at Play the Past, I wrote about the collection mechanic that’s a large part of the grammatical instruction in Operation LAPIS. The rewards for completing categories in that collection mechanic were those wonderful CARDs (digital only) that would then appear in their personal dossiers. FromContinue Reading
The marketing industry has undergone unprecedented changes over the past decade, with digital transformation reshaping how brands interact with consumers. Technology’s influence is only expected to grow, paving the way for innovative approaches that will redefine traditional marketing strategies. As we anticipate the future of marketing, it’s essential to understandContinue Reading
Fireworks have long been a staple of celebrations, symbolizing joy and festivity with their bright colors and loud explosions. However, the environmental impact of these displays is becoming a growing concern. The chemicals and materials used in fireworks contribute significantly to pollution, posing risks to both human health and theContinue Reading
The imagery of the Roman Empire is a familiar setting for many modern games. Something about the gladiators, the warfare, the togas, and the architecture fascinates us. What is this play in the past actually doing for us? Is it merely entertainment or something more? In this series of posts,Continue Reading