A strange little side quest
The mechanics around CAD War have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. The word 'checkmate' is linked to the Persian expression 'shah mat', used when the king was trapped. There is another connection worth keeping in the same mental pocket: Doom changed game design and distribution in 1993 by separating its engine from content and spreading widely through shareware. So a round of CAD War is not just a quick distraction; it is a tiny stop on a much longer strategy games timeline.
