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Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks

Game director Dan Lind explains the appeal of strategy in grand strategy games, and how to invite new players into a sprawling game.

Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks

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