I have to agree with that sentiment. Knowing the real history is much better than just playing a game. But I came from the opposite direction: I was already reading the history, and I play the game because of it.
On the other hand, I do use SH3 Gen, but set to a fairly low level. I'm not so interested in finding out where everything is on the SH3 map as I am in having it be wrong.:rotfl: I only use it once, right after starting a patrol, and I pretend I have just opened my safe and looked at my secret orders.
Wonderful toy.