And thats its probably why tom thought the game its a little to long. Matching the emperor makes you engine goes really far fast. And them you make some amazing moves.

they certainly have their own style and process. if you are used to that, and can follow the logic, will feel natural.

But I would argue that it helps sell a game. Functionality only takes a game so far, and it's hard to get new people to play a game that is "ugly"

@@thedicetower I would also say that aesthetics help immerse you in the game and thereby make it easier and more enjoyable to play. It's a false dilemma that games either have to be "pretty" or "deep". They can be both.

@@thedicetower That’s a different discussion, but it is a discussion worth having. I’d argue that drawing new players is less about “do they think it looks pretty and shiny” and more a matter of “how do the aesthetics of the game strike them.” For example: I’ve had plenty of teenagers bounce off Space Base because it “looks like a game for babies” and they loved Food Chain Magnate because it “looks cool” and they like the paper money. I’ve had people over 50 tell me they didn’t want to play Azul because the pretty aesthetics were intimidating (they thought prettiness meant complexity). Then they played Puerto Rico to death because it looked simple. Prettiness doesn’t draw in new players, aesthetics do. However, GMT is a niche hobby company. They aren’t aiming their products at the average player. They cater to their passionate audience. GMT players prefer legibility and accuracy over nice artwork.