August 27, 2004

Run the campaign in your own universe! Likethe stolid, torpid intelligence of Kerry? Prefer the blithe, smug insouciance of Bush? Want to live in an alternate universe where you can guarantee their electoral victory with a simple flash game? This link is for you!

In my alternate universe, Kerry won with over 400 electoral votes, losing only in Lousiana, Mississippi, Montana and South Dakota. Obviously exactly like the real election will turn out. (Friday Flash fun)

posted by js 20 years ago
  • In my universe, Kylie Minogue is president of the world. For life. And there's no such thing as restraining orders.
  • President Forever (A game I was addicted to for too long.)
  • I liked this game better when it was known as dopewars.
  • Except that, well, Dopewars is based on moving supply from one area to demand in another, and this is based on conquering and holding territory. Maybe you meant Risk?
  • Is there an option for c) none of the above???
  • js: perhaps. I think I was trying to make a snarky comment about how gaining electoral territory is like selling crack to minors and pregnant mothers. And failing, as it appears.
  • Hmm, kind of fun, but having Kerry beat Bush by over 500 electoral votes (Bush won Utah, Alabama, and--strangely--Rhode Island) and observing the logic (or lack therof) of the computer to contest states with high electoral values, well, it just wasn't that much fun. Please, tell me more of this 'President Forever' of which you speak.