Etym wrote:Can't you just set the game duration at the number of years you want the game to last?
For example: Number of Game Years=20
No, I cannot. It appears you must to set another main goal with it, so a simple goal of a duration of years is not possible.
Number of Game Years seems to act Identical to a deadline. If you don't specify
another goal, the game is completely open ended. If you specifiy another goal, then that acts as the main goal: You will win the game by achieving
that goal within the timeframe, and you will lose the game by failing to meet
that within the timeframe. The timeframes seem to be dependant upon, and a condition of, other goals.
Thus, it appears the timeframes cannot be used as a "survival" goal itself, without a workaround similar to that in the original post. At least, I cannot figure out how. If anyone knows how, please let me know.