Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The video I'm responding to, by Cassius Critiques:
youtube.com/watch?v=yVer_1fPGlg
When do elements of realism (and practical logic) start to get in the way of fun? For some folks that point comes pretty soon, while others can appreciate realistic mechanics quite a bit, depending on the type of game of course.
Personally I can definitely get behind it, but I have to say that in recent years I've seen more and more examples of how it can go too far and actually make the gameplay less enjoyable.
One of the most prominent examples of highly complex "real life" simulation despite the impossible elephant in the room (zombies) is Project Zomboid. The devs keep going more and more in depth with updates, to the point where you might ask yourself: Why?
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The video I'm responding to, by Cassius Critiques:
youtube.com/watch?v=yVer_1fPGlg
When do elements of realism (and practical logic) start to get in the way of fun? For some folks that point comes pretty soon, while others can appreciate realistic mechanics quite a bit, depending on the type of game of course.
Personally I can definitely get behind it, but I have to say that in recent years I've seen more and more examples of how it can go too far and actually make the gameplay less enjoyable.
One of the most prominent examples of highly complex "real life" simulation despite the impossible elephant in the room (zombies) is Project Zomboid. The devs keep going more and more in depth with updates, to the point where you might ask yourself: Why?
In case you want to give it a try (not sponsored or affiliated in any way):
store.steampowered.com/app/108600/Project_Zomboid
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youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
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bonfire.com/store/skallswag
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
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