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Deputy said:
Anyway, I found a more acceptable definition of simulation...
A simulation is an imitation of some real thing, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulation
Given the choice, I'll take that definition of simulation and leave the games to children.
Dep
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Deputy: Please take note of the definition of "Military Simulation" contained pagedwn the very same source you are invoking, I quote:
"Military simulations:also known informally as
war games , are
models in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities. They exist in many different forms, with
varying degrees of realism . In recent times, their scope has widened to include not only military but also political and social factors.[7] Whilst many governments make use of simulation, both individually and collaboratively, little is known about the model's specifics outside professional circles."
So the problem is not in the definition but in the degree of realism youīre looking for in a "war-game" (not only children but even profesional armies refer to them as such) you donīt have to play it if you donīt like it.
IMHO the difference between those terms resides in the level of realism they are known for, thus short answer is: SP is a "war-game" with the level of realism (simulation) you might get out of a BnLv miniature tabletop game and
indirectly depicts the real deal, if youīre looking for a "simulation" which is nothing more than indeed a "war-game" with a higher effort into realism try SB like Andy said, I understand thatīs the one the US Military actually uses for training purposes, you can even play that game with an optional replica of the M1A2 and Leo controllers, thatīs a simulation "War-game" to me, because it remains a wg.
SP could never be considered from the pile of "simulations" simply because of itīs "war-game" level of realism, Iīm talking about the fact that it plays in turns and that you canīt move 2 units at the same time,
I see no point in demanding scroupulos realism in a game like this
Even with all the sniper rifles tuned up to te point you recomend the game wouldnīt become a "simulation", simply because it couldnīt be one given itīs gamey limitations. Love it or Leave it.
Just my $0.02
Robert