Re: [DS2, SG2] Sci-Fi Flavor in Games

> Greetings, One of the things that I have noticed in DS2 games is a
> distinct lack of Sci-Fi flavor to most of the games (I suspect the
> same would hold true for SG2). Most of the DS2 games could just as
> easily be accomplished by WW2 tanks and troops. 

As you might expect in a game based on the philosphy that it's the 
man not the gun which is important. 

The Hammer's Slammers books could be set at almost any period in 
history.

>   Ogre and Battletech do not have this problem because they step
> outside what would be considered possible (Indestructible
> Tank/Giant Robots). 

At which point they become fantasy rather than SF. ;-)

>   I would like some input on how to create a greater SF flavor to
> these games other than by using aliens or exotic environments. 

I would say that it really depends on what sort of SF you want to 
simulate. Do you need Psi powers? Cyborgs? Nanotech? Teleport? Time 
Travel?

	Steve

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