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Date: 1989-08-07
From: Paul
Subject: Swampland
Archipelago, Volume 8, Paul Card Number 1

John asks, "Should our redesigned Strategic Conquest have land features such as swamps and mountains?" My initial response: "NO!" Due to the relatively gross resolution of movement in the game, I suspect that obstacles would have two primary effects:

  • The initial expansion phase would be greatly prolonged...

  • Subsequent phases would be much more defensive in nature. Invasions would be well-nigh impossible in many cases...
Before leaving the subject of Strategic Conquest, may I suggest that we search for a name for this mythical follow-on program? "Archipelago Conquest" is not quite right. Does anyone else have a suggestion?

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