[freeciv-data] Re: [Freeciv-Dev] Primary & Secondary sets of nations

[Steve Hodge <shodge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dmitriy Genzel wrote:
> Given the fact that there are seem to be objections on the ground of
> certain nations, and that some are clearly included in others, I suggest
> we clearly separate some of the nations into a separate set which is
> included in the distribution perhaps, but not available to the user by
> default. Another reason to do this is so that the screen won't become
> unusably cluttered when choosing a nation.

Sounds reasonable.

> I don't suggest (yet) that we need to remove any nation that is a nation
> in its own right existing today, or a separate nation of great importance
> that has disappeared. But, nations like Bavarians, Texans, Dunedain &
> Mordor and the like should go into the second set. If Nazis get included
> (and I am against that) they should go there too.
> 
> Here's a suggestion on rigid criteria. We include a
> nation in the first set, only if
> 1) It is in existense today in the form of a national state
> or
> 2) It has been an ancient civilization that has no clear successor (e.g.
> Franks & French) of sufficient importance

So are the romans in the first or second set?
Maybe a "offensiveness / controversiality" criteria is needed as well?

Regards,
Steve Hodge