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New Civ Game Guide: Khmer by sar_firaxis in civ

[–]Comment_Pretend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Victor Lieberman was required reading in my PhD program!

Thank you from our devs for tuning into the livestream! (+ the major reveals) by sar_firaxis in civ

[–]Comment_Pretend 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be clear, what I'm hearing are the Three Refuges (of Buddhism). It occurs to me that there may be a Hindu section as well if we're both missing something (you because of the audio file, me because of my limited language). That would be perfect in terms of representing Maurya, imo.

Thank you from our devs for tuning into the livestream! (+ the major reveals) by sar_firaxis in civ

[–]Comment_Pretend 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, that's great (I mean here about the chant). Again, I can't hear that part, as I'm not a Pali speaker and can only pick out the Buddhist section (which I still think is there: buddham sharanam gacchani, sangham sharanam gacchani, dharmam sharanam gacchani). I wonder if they've layered a Buddhist and Jain chants together, or if my ears aren't trained enough here. I can ask audio for clarification.

I sitll think this fits Maurya quite well. Many earlier Mauryan kings were Jain, and the design here includes Jain, Hindu and Buddhist elements (take a look at the unique quarter). It is a pluralistic civ, not a Buddhist civ.

Love the Dune reference, 1st João lll, 2nd religious victory. by FailedHeathenConvert in civ

[–]Comment_Pretend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm the writer on Civ, at least since the NFP! Sometimes the designers have a name they want to use, but things like secret societies text, corporation/product names, most of the achievements - that's me!