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A Force More Powerful (PC game)

from the website:

A Force More Powerful is the first and only game to teach the waging of conflict using nonviolent methods. A unique collaboration of experts on nonviolent conflict working with veteran game designers has developed a simulation game that teaches the strategy of nonviolent conflict. A dozen scenarios, inspired by recent history, include conflicts against dictators, occupiers, colonizers and corrupt regimes, as well as struggles to secure the political and human rights of ethnic and racial minorities and women.

Anyone know of this? Was apparently designed in part by a guy who was part of Otpor, the group that helped bring down Milosevic.

-M

Comments

don't see that it's available yet. Is that true?

yes it's available but you have to order it as a CD. I ordered it yesterday and am happy to share it with you if you want to see it.

It is available. I have it if anyone is interested.

most good video games concentrate on violence! you will have to tell us if this one is fun without it.

It's not much fun.
There is no primary fun play mechanic and the graphics do not properly support the play/concept.

Far too much text and not well laid out for optimal playing.

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