I was thinking it is weird that 90% computer games (non-casual ones) are about war, which in our life is around 0%. I also looked down on the military.
Now the war in the Ukraine is happening, and it's an eye-opener (even for those in neighbouring countries). Yes, war is rare nowdays, but when it's on, it trumps everything. Every card you have in your hand, war beats.
When armed and organized people come, money and business and culture bow to them.
Weapons are ominous tools.
They are abhorred by all creatures.
Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.
In peaceful times, the noble ruler honors the left side.
At war, he honors the right side.
Weapons are ominous tools.
They are not the noble ruler's tools.
He only uses them when he can't avoid it.
Peace and quiet are preferred.
Victory should not be praised.
Those who praise victory relish manslaughter.
Those who relish manslaughter
Cannot reach their goals in the world.
At times of joy, the left side is honored.
At times of grief, the right side is honored.
At battle, the second in command stands to the left,
And the commander in chief to the right.
This means they stand as in funerals.
When many people are killed
They should be mourned and lamented.
Those who are victorious in war
Should follow the rites of funerals.
Now the war in the Ukraine is happening, and it's an eye-opener (even for those in neighbouring countries). Yes, war is rare nowdays, but when it's on, it trumps everything. Every card you have in your hand, war beats.
When armed and organized people come, money and business and culture bow to them.
It is really that important how games show to us.