The gestures were frustratingly difficult because they were interpreted relative to the game world when they should have been interpreted relative to the screen. (Or the other way 'round, I forget, it's been a little while since I've played.) Such a simple, stupid mistake screwed up something that could have been great. It was nearly impossible to gesture around buildings and rough terrain in B&W, but I've seen gesture systems in other programs that are simple and intuitive.
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The gestures were frustratingly difficult because they were interpreted relative to the game world when they should have been interpreted relative to the screen. (Or the other way 'round, I forget, it's been a little while since I've played.) Such a simple, stupid mistake screwed up something that could have been great. It was nearly impossible to gesture around buildings and rough terrain in B&W, but I've seen gesture systems in other programs that are simple and intuitive.