

While never handled in a deep and profound morality lesson way, it works for a grand strategy game." In an article on how historical games integrate or ignore slavery, Amanda Kerri wrote for us that by simulating the many consequences of slavery, "Victoria teaches you that slavery in the end causes social issues that modern societies cannot prosper in, and can actually hold back the ideas of social prosperity. To its credit, Victoria 2 was better about it than most, too. In each case, slavery is still ultimately being abstracted into an interactive game system, but it's a more honest attempt to represent a significant topic than is present in most historical games. The post goes into a lot more detail than my brief summary. Nations can also enact slavery laws, permitting the slave trade, debt slavery, abolishing slavery outright, or allowing "Legacy Slavery", where the slave trade is illegal but not abolished entirely. Buildings can 'employ' slaves for the economic benefit of the building owners, enslaved populations can resist by any means available to them, and abolitionists inside and outside your country can attempt to stop slavery or the slave trade. Paradox then dive into detail about how the game's different systems engage with slavery. The problem is that previewing Victoria 3 is quite an advanced. Im trying to learn new languages, though, so its not an unwelcome challenge. "So what statement would we be making if we simply wrote all enslaved individuals out of history, or reduced them into an abstract set of modifiers?" A game like Victoria 3, where the whole point is making decisions that have country-wide effects and outcomes years in the future, is essentially operating in a different language to any I understand. The post goes on to explain that slavery was a catalyst for several conflicts represented in the game, which would be "bizarrely contextless" if slavery did not play a part, and that through the game's 'Pop system' they're aiming to represent every individual human on the planet from 1836. "For Victoria 3, we don’t think these options work for us for two main reasons." "Slavery is, obviously, a horrific crime against humanity and precisely for this reason, many games that have a slavery-related setting or mechanics will either leave it out of the game or abstract it into something that’s less ‘on the nose’ (for example by simply applying some form of economic bonus at the expense of decreased stability)," begins the post. Tickets are available at the Strathcona Hotel Liquor Store or online through Eventbrite.The latest development diary post for Victoria III talks in detail about how Paradox's empire builder will deal with the topic of slavery. “This year's festival is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable experiences yet, and we can't wait to welcome over 20,000 visitors to Greater Victoria for this celebration,” Maxwell said. Bands from the Canadian Armed Forces will perform and the United States Marine Corps’ Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band will make its first appearance in Victoria in more than 20 years. In addition, a military music performance will take place during the evening of May 20 in Topaz Park, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. We are excited to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees."
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“This year's festival will feature the International Heavy Events Challenge and Canadian Invitational Drum Major Championship, showcasing a full line-up of world and national champions. "We are proud to offer the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival as a premier destination for those seeking the best Scottish and Celtic music, dance, sport and heritage in North America,” said Jim Maxwell, president of the Victoria Highland Games Association in a news release. For adult attendees, there will be whisky and wine tasting. The festival will also feature falconry, fiddling performances, folk music bands, genealogy booths and military demonstrations. There will be competitions in highland dancing, drumming and heavy events, including caber toss and hammer throw. The main event, the Highland Games, will take place during the following weekend on May 20 and 21 at Topaz Park. legislature-on May 13, featuring pipe bands and highland dancers. The event will bring days filled with Scottish and Celtic music, dance, sport, food and drink to the city, kicking off with the Tartan Parade – which runs from Centennial Square to the B.C.


The festival is billed as the longest continually running Highland Games in North America, and the games’ association expects over 20,000 people will attend. The Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival will return for its 160th iteration from May 13 to 21 at various venues in Greater Victoria.
