Civilization IV The Fascist Edition

[Dâriûsh]

From the original thread.

Yes, I'm a pro-Turk.. And hell yes, Turks are nation-oriented nation. And absolutely true that they may show dogmatic reactions when it is a matter of their nationality..

But if you include 18 civilizations in a game including Mali (a great civilization, isn't it ?), but plan to include Turks in expansion packs in a future time, then that is racism, then this is the Crusader mentality in front of a monitor, then this is a "Barbarian Turks Out!" neo-Nazi manifest.

Yes there are 18 civs in Civilization IV game but Turks are excluded.. Point out my kind regards to fascist Sid Meier who can create a simulation civilization with vast dynasty and civilization of Malians and omitting the Turks who have never shown a sign of civilized nation..

I wonder if there is an Armenian Genocide option in Game Preferences..

Calm down.

Yes, they include 18 civilizations in the game, including the ‘newcomer’ Mali. And, I am fairly certain that it is not a vile racist agenda. They’re most likely just including something new, instead of all the usual suspects, while of course keeping the civilizations of their core audience.

However, I noted that while you criticise them for omitting the Turks, you ridicule the civilization of Mali. Why are they less worthy of being included?

[Louis VI the Fat]

It's not anti-Turkish, let alone racist. From a gazillion possible inclusions they had to make a selection of eigthteen. I think they made their pick based on criteria of historical impact, marketing and global spread. And not based on any racial preferences.

[rasoforos]

They do Include Mongolians. The Turks more or less originated from the same area and had a lot of similarities. Athough its a touch and go reason it might be why they were not included.

Of course the basic reason is that you cannot include all civilisations. There are a lot of them potential candidates left out of the list since only 18 made it... Someone has to stay out