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fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Communication@mander.xyzEnglish ·
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The Forgotten History of 'The Oregon Trail,' As Told By Its Creators

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The Forgotten History of 'The Oregon Trail,' As Told By Its Creators

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You must always caulk the wagon. Never ford the river.

See also:

https://www.the74million.org/article/oregon-trail-at-50-how-three-teachers-created-the-computer-game-that-inspired-and-diverted-generations-of-students/

https://historydollop.com/2015/10/25/an-ox-died-the-making-of-the-oregon-trail/

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    There’s a remake of the game and they included actual Native American characters and storylines. Was actually enjoyable to play.

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      Got a link? :)

      • Lemmygradwontallowme [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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        It’s in the Vice and the 74 million article, mate, ctrl + 4 “native”…

        Edit: sorry if I came too harsh on ye?

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          Ah, rad. It’s been a while since I went down this rabbit hole. Resurrected these to share with someone. :)

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