I'm interested in hearing the opinions of folks who are opposed to war games, and the reasons why. And please, let's not cause a Thing.
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Replying to @CraftyPlayers
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I play games for escapism, so realism/history is not something that appeals to me at all. I wouldn't say I am opposed to them, but I'd rather play anything else.
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Replying to @gamesbymanuel
Do you think you might play a high rated war game if the historical period was far enough removed from the present day?
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Replying to @CraftyPlayers
I don't think the time period would make a difference. If it's up to me I'd pick another game. If someone invites me to play, I'd try it once - despite the theme.
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Replying to @gamesbymanuel
That makes perfect sense. I think both temporal and physical closeness make a difference to me. I tried playing Labyrinth War on Terror and didn't feel comfortable playing a game about a conflict that is still ongoing...
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...but I also don't think I'd feel comfortable playing a game about British occupation of Ireland, even if it was a few hundred years ago.
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Replying to @CraftyPlayers
True, I don't think I would play something about an ongoing conflict either. And I would not play a game about a war that Portugal took place. Don't want to play as Portugal or against it.
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Replying to @gamesbymanuel
So I guess that gets to the crux of why I'm asking this. If I wouldn't feel comfortable playing a game about war involving my country, why is it OK to feel comfortable playing a game about a war in someone else's country?
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I don't know either but instead of speculating I'll keep an eye on the thread to see if the answer pops up. 
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Replying to @gamesbymanuel
Yeah, basically I want someone more thoughtful than me to help me out haha.
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