Yes, at times, we all need to take ourselves less seriously.

But why are we here?



We come to discuss our victories and defeats, likes and dislikes, or to obtain some inspiration. Along the way, we notice that this forum is generally receptive to intelligent and insightful discussions, whatever its conditions.

I equate this decription of patrons' comments, "whining", as either an uninformed apologist's negative term for criticism or simply trolling. While listing the positive elements of a game may encourage developers, criticism refines the product and its successors. And, fellows, this is each and every total war player's wish.