Looks to me like AI's the key, and Holy Grail of the Game Industry today. Some have come close, but no one has found the Grail yet. Here are a couple of items, I hope will help. Wot I Think: Sid Meier’s Civilization VI https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/10/21/civilization-6-review/ Civ VI Imperfect AI is the fly in the ointment, as it is for the vast majority of 4X games. It’s a shame that the flaws in that department are so apparent at times because in almost every other regard, this is an innovative and extremely thoughtful take on a series and formula that feel as old as PC gaming itself. Where Civ VI makes changes to that formula, they are improvements across the board, some bolder than others but all vital to the overall structure of a game that understands how to build compelling, overlapping strategic systems. This is The Mechanic, where Alex Wiltshire invites developers to discuss the inner workings of their games. This time, Sorcery! How Little Choices Make Sorcery! Feel Epic https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/10/21/how-little-choices-make-sorcery-feel-epic/
