[ WP ] While playing a Civilization game you realize that your actions in the game seem to happen in real life .

One by one his howitzers fell to the air strikes. But it did n't matter. His super railroad now connected every major city on the map and for every howitzer he lost, he produced 10 more. Sure enough, next turn his super army of howitzers melted through through their feeble defenses destroying a number of bombers on the ground. The last city fell and he received the victory message! 
 
 Then the most weird thing happened... his living room shimmered and vanished! In its place he saw some somber older men in what appeared to be military uniforms. They did not say much, but finally one came forward and said congratulations Ender. You've won. We've finally conquered the world for Mongol hoard! Emperor Kublai Khan will be most pleased!'' 
 
 Ender, `` So that was all real''? 
 
 The general replied, `` Yes. Had you thought otherwise victory would not have been your primary goal.'' The general paused for a moment... `` Those units you lost were real people. Why did you sacrifice so many howitzers? We appreciate the victory, but you created a lot of widows with your tactics.'' 
 
 Ender replied, `` Casualties did n't matter. Just manufacturing as many of the best offensive units as possible and attacking as fast as possible with the railroad system did. This was the surest way to victory. It would have been much more difficult had I went for better armored units, more repairs and attacking more slowly.'' 
 
 `` I suppose'', replied the general. `` Well you've been promoted to general and you'll have a crucial role to play in the new empire.'' 
 
 Ender walked out of the room with the general in shock. What thrilling news! He was definitely looking forward to with Kulbai Khan and looked forward to whatever challenges he would face. 

