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Old 04-15-10, 05:45 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by Hawk66 View Post
I really do not understand why WWII sims (in particular naval sims) are so much more popular than post-WWII.

I'm a modern sim enthusisit, but lately am starting to lean toward WWII sims myself.

I think the most appeal is the intrigue for the *type* of conflict that WW2 represents, rather than eqiupment/platforms. Its really the last time in history that all major world powers were fighting simultaneously. Its also the last time that a complete and utter *total war* was fought with no holding back and where losses and equipment cost were secondary. Not only that, but it was fought with remarkable parity. That's a pretty remarkable situation, one that intrigues, and captures imagination, especially since it *really* happened, not just make believe. As such a remarkable time breads more interest IMHO.
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