Do you learn history from Civ V?
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VainoValkea
Emperor
I learned a lot about history from Civilization I and II. V has little to teach me anymore, although I peruse some Civilopedia articles time to time.
I also blame Civ for my English competence. It's not my native language but Civilopedia and the thick manuals taught me well.
I also blame Civ for my English competence. It's not my native language but Civilopedia and the thick manuals taught me well.
It has piqued my interest to read up on a civ or two, like Siam.
But I feel the subtle nods to history are the best moments. "Manifest Destiny" being a land grab UA, China having a tendency to build the great wall, that sort of thing.
josephricafort
Chieftain
I believe that Civ 5 is more of than just a game. Civ 5 can be used as history simulators for schools. Imagination is a vital part of learning. Everyone should visualize how adventurous Magellan circumnavigate the world. ;-)
LoneRebel
Emperor
If the game made you pick up a book, or even just read Wikipedia, then mission accomplished. If, for example, the addition of Brazil in BNW made you read about Pedro II (as a previous poster noted, he was a very admirable person IMO), then I'd say that's a good thing.
reddishrecue
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I think that you do learn a little bit of history in the help section and the civilopedia. I usually read about the different civilizations that are in civilization and learn about them. I have read about Polynesia, Indonesia, Korea and even the ur city state recently.
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