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Exploring history through games

Immersive, historically accurate worlds that non-gamers can enjoy exploring. Think Assassin’s Creed, without having to pickpocket five people and climb eighteen walls first.

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Passion project
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The idea

I love the idea of stepping into a historical world and just looking around. Most games make you earn that with a lot of skill and busywork first. I’m working on games where the world itself is the point, built to be historically accurate and easy for anyone to enjoy, gamer or not. [DOUG: confirm this framing]

What I’m building

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How it’s built

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What I’ve learned

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Follow along

[DOUG: is there a devlog, wishlist, or signup? Otherwise: "I’ll post updates on the blog."]

Love history?

I’d love to hear which world you’d want to explore.

doug@dougehlert.com