A request from Brennus

[Perturabo]

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).

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

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).

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

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

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).

Once again, thank you to everyone who has taken an interest in this modification, and thank you for taking part in this survey and sharing your thoughts. And remember,

Quisque est Barbarus Alio.

Brennus

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)

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


I have always been a fan of history however EB broadened it considerably from the Mesopotamia and Med to many other areas! EB1 was incredible. I have been a fan of history from very early on in school, however there was an amazing amount of info I learnt in EB that I had no clue existed. A huge amount of my enjoyment with the various factions was simply reading the history and looking at the units.

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).

1

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

Greatest strength is the accurate background information and massive map with an endless amount of room. In most ways it is a sandpit environment which helps considerably.

Greatest weakness - probably the unmodifiable parts of EB1 such as AI (particularly diplomacy) and some of the economic parts, basically resulting in insane total war scenarios that are completely unrealistic towards the end game.

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

A much stronger understanding. The basics I knew however EB filled in many gaps.

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).

Difficult to answer. The biggest fans of history often work in the field anyway. Realistically for me as long as the info is good I'll go with 3