A request from Brennus

[Ca Putt]

A: Strongly Increases (5). - I like to know the lore behind a game, it gives me a certain "know it all" pleasure* and it enables Roleplaying thus I dislike generic fantasy settings popping up all over the place. Also it means reading a description is not totally wasted time :D
*as in: Lets see if my spartan hoplites fare as good as they did at thermoplyai. Or "oh so these are the guys that Herodotus describes as ..."

B: Certainly!

C: Yes (1).

D: I can very well say so! Not only that but it perpetuated my own research.

E: Greatest strength: Unrivaled Historical Accuracy. Greatest weakness: The bindings of the Total war engine :D, well and most people giving a shit about it's greatest strength.

F: It makes it strongly appealing (5). But I used to mod myself so this is not that representive of peoples opinion.

[QuintusSertorius]

Do you feel that increased historical accuracy detracts from or increases the excitement/enjoyment of such games?
Strongly Detracts (1). Detracts (2). Has no real effect (3). Increases (4). Strongly Increases (5).

5 - it's what distinguishes EB from the other mods out there. That focus on historical accuracy is a strong differentiator.

As a result of playing Europa Barbarorum have you developed a greater interest in history, archaeology or the past in general?

I've always been interested in history and the past, EB has focused my interests on antiquity generally and the Hellenistic period in particular.

Would you prefer to see more historical accuracy in other games, or other forms of visual media such as films or television programmes?
Yes (1). No (2). Indifferent (3).

Yes, though unfortunately I think the market for it is generally pretty small. Most people are ignorant of the history, and don't really care anyway.

Has playing Europa Barbarorum improved or altered your understanding of the period 272BC – AD14.

Definitely, it's deepened my knowledge of the period, and prompted me to do lots of my own reading.

As a game, what is the greatest strength of Europa Barbarorum and what is perhaps its greatest weakness?

I'd say the greatest strength is the historical accuracy, and the way the team apply that in interesting ways to the game. Greatest weakness are the myriad flaws, omissions and foibles of the engine CA created.

Does the fact that Europa Barbarorum is open to volunteers and fan contributions make its work more appealing or not.
It makes it very unappealing (1). It is not appealing (2). No real effect (3). It makes it appealing (4). It makes it strongly appealing (5).

Obviously a 5 for me, given I joined the team!

[Gugus]

Do you feel that increased historical accuracy detracts from or increases the excitement/enjoyment of such games?
Strongly Detracts (1). Detracts (2). Has no real effect (3). Increases (4). Strongly Increases (5).
Strongly Increases (5).

As a result of playing Europa Barbarorum have you developed a greater interest in history, archaeology or the past in general?
When I first found EB I was a huge Rome fan, but had a very limited konwledge of other cultures of the period (well maybe except Greece). EB opened my eyes on them and sparked an interest to finde out more about them, so definitely Yes.

Would you prefer to see more historical accuracy in other games, or other forms of visual media such as films or television programmes?
Yes (1). No (2). Indifferent (3).
Yes (1)

Has playing Europa Barbarorum improved or altered your understanding of the period 272BC – AD14.
Yes, and a lot :).

As a game, what is the greatest strength of Europa Barbarorum and what is perhaps its greatest weakness?
Strength - every detail is based on research and can be supported by scientific evidence. The only weakness I can think of is the limitations of the engine that force the dev's to compromise between historical accuracy/realism and playability.

Does the fact that Europa Barbarorum is open to volunteers and fan contributions make its work more appealing or not.
It makes it very unappealing (1). It is not appealing (2). No real effect (3). It makes it appealing (4). It makes it strongly appealing (5).
It makes it strongly appealing (5)