"Factions" Topic
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| advocate | 27 Sep 2022 2:15 a.m. PST |
Other: a specific term appropriate to the setting. It might be faction in a multi-sided civil-war, for example. In WW2 it is might be nation, or army, or division depending upon which level from which the troops are drawn. Prehistoric games might have tribes or clans. |
| The Last Conformist | 27 Sep 2022 2:27 a.m. PST |
That's the wrong link to the pre-poll discussion. |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 27 Sep 2022 3:09 a.m. PST |
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robert piepenbrink  | 27 Sep 2022 3:24 a.m. PST |
The appropriate term depends on the setting of the game. Why would I use the same one for gang warfare in New York that I would apply to inter-species struggles in the vastness of space? |
| Deucey | 27 Sep 2022 5:03 a.m. PST |
I'm curious. What Termanology do they use when gaming in other countries/languages? |
 Parzival | 27 Sep 2022 7:15 a.m. PST |
None. "Termanology" isn't a word in any language.
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ScottWashburn  | 27 Sep 2022 11:38 a.m. PST |
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 Dye4minis | 28 Sep 2022 9:28 p.m. PST |
Belligerent Factions
Conflicting groups
Splinter groups
Indigenous activists
Rebels
Standing Government factions
Enemy Insurgents
Contra Factions
Pro Government factions
Hostile Elements I prefer the term "Factions" as it a broad umbrella that covers them all. If referring to a particular group, it's best to use the group's common name. There can be many groups aligned with one side or another but be sure, they are mostly out for themselves. Many are just bands of bandits that may swing allegiances at a drop of a hat if it best supports their goals. |
| DeRuyter | 29 Sep 2022 11:09 a.m. PST |
I am ok with faction as long as it is not used for nations and national armies! This happens all the time in PC gaming. The US faction or the UK faction just does not cut it! |
| Cerdic | 01 Oct 2022 9:25 a.m. PST |
A faction is ‘a dissenting group within a larger group'. So most uses of the word in a war gaming context are utterly incorrect. |
 Old Contemptible | 01 Oct 2022 10:33 p.m. PST |
"Side" that is the obvious answer. Which side are you on? The British. It's simple. Don't over think it. The answer is "side". Which side are you on? The Allies. etc. |
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