Quote Originally Posted by voigtkampf
Now, when I look at many posts made over the last year, I cannot help myself thinking that it seems rather fashionable to bash Rome: Total War at every possible instance, never mind how “thin” the reasons for that bashing are. It seems to be simply “in”; if you want to be “up to date”, “dandy” and, this one is particularly laughable to me, want to leave an impression of a subtle, intellectual gaming gourmet, then bash Rome.
...I bash where appropriate IMO. And this Time mag. snippet is an ironic example of the sad state of knowledge regarding ancient history among the general public and the "new" direction that CA is taking with their franchise.

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