My first playthrough - acting like a civilized, sane man, willing to tackle every possible issue and stand my ground against both the old guard and the oligarchs. Limited privatisation, aggressive social reforms, promoting sex equality, worker rights and supporting ethnical minorities. Uniting the nation, banishing terrorist organisations. Trade agreements and alliances with the most West-oriented countries, including the Western superpower.Wise international politics, no war, stability in the region. Still, despite this, unable to contain the unrest and economical depression. New constitution - also failed, due to lack of convervative support. The outcome? But of course: coup d'etat. An unexpected punch in the gut, hurts like hell. Over 30 hours of playthrough - all to no avail. ARGH! But did I have it coming? Oh boy,straight from the beginning! Ignoring the business people, underestimating the military, in an almost failed state with rich coup history - that was not very rational. So, is this a good game to realise one's fantasy of being an honest, good-hearted and progressive leader? Absolutelty not. Play like you're in a 21 st. century Sweden and you will find yourself crying on the floor in no time. But is it a good lesson of life and REALPOLITIK? Oh, yes.
