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This is a very cool idea. I have thought similarly, but for a "create current civilization from scratch" game (edit: this is a real-life challenge, not on a co
by lcall 7y ago
This is a very cool idea. I have thought similarly, but for a "create current civilization from scratch" game (edit: this is a real-life challenge, not on a computer, and maybe not even as a competition): Start in an empty open area, with nothing but nature and the low-tech clothing you wear and means of communication with outside. The only things you can exchange with outside are: any information at all (so, maybe use a smartphone but only to read/research, or a "border" for q&a with anyone), and "traded" goods from similarly-managed areas. Find and record the shortest (reasonable? by some definition?) path to building a smartphone (or such) with its supporting infrastructure.
- dylan604 7y agohttp://adarkroom.doublespeakgames.com/ http://adarkroom.doublespeakgames.com/ sounds like the beginning of the game A Dark Room
- lcall 7y agoThanks. I edited my comment to clarify that I meant doing it in real life, out in nature.
- dylan604 7y agostill reminds me of the game. gather wood. start a fire. gather wood. build a shelter. gather wood. build some tools. gather wood. i'd suggest watching lots of YouTube videos before embarking on this in real life though. my "i must be crazy" idea is living in a cabin in the mountains during winter. given the fall to stock up on supplies.
- lcall 7y agoWholly agreed. I have no current ambition to actually do it in the foreseeable future. But if someone does I would love to hear about it. And that they do it safely & wisely, with honesty and the Golden Rule etc etc :) Maybe we could learn some good things from it, and it seems almost as interesting to me as space travel.
- krallja 7y agoI think you will enjoy “Primitive Technology” on Youtube
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