Telling Results: Realism Vs Fantasy

[Colovion]

Scary

Well people like fantasy more than realism it seems. However, it is nice to see that the spread isn't that much and that there are plenty of people who will say they would rather have realism over fantasy.

[IceTorque]

i for one prefer realism and rtw does not give me the feeling of commanding mighty roman legions it's more like commanding a rabble of retards....

[ChaosLord]

Well, the arguement is more history versus fantasy then realism versus fantasy. As no game is truely realistic, but fantasy games can be made as realistic as the history based games. As for which I prefer, its a toss-up really. So long as the game and theme is made well it doesn't matter what its based on.

[Thoros of Myr]

It's not too suprising...but a little sad nonetheless. Fantasy has more instant gratification especially for folks that didnt take much liking to real history in school. Fantasy allows them to create whatever they want no matter how over the top. I try appreciate the best of both worlds. I would say I prefer realism in games becuase though it's all too often tossed aside these days.

[Ken]

I like both types, and fortunately both genres are catered for by game designers, so its a win-win as far as I can see.

[DisruptorX]

That's gamespy. No more needs to be said.

[Ashitaka-san]

Well, more people prefer fantasy according to that poll but there are still many who like realism (I like the history label better as well here).
I, myself, like both. However, the Total War series has been one of the best simply because it is not matched by any other game for it's strategic/tactical elements during the battles. Plus, I like the fact that you can focus solely on the battle and not have to worry about resources.

[panchoamd]

The difference beetwen fantasy and history is evident. When i commanding an army in the desert of sahara, im doing this. But making same in Middle earth... oh... is different. Nobody knows how is middle earth, for example.
And the Legion Cohorte in a time exist, but a flying dragon...
A historic based game is much more difficult to make, because there is limitations in every single thing, like units, factions, terrains. Is much more limited to let fly the imagination. Besides, the fantasy is much "freestyle" and one no have seriously limitations for make units, etc etc.
i think that both genres has many "similitudes" and are ,however, completely differents.
I prefer Strategic Games, and for me, the Total War seris are the Bests Games