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a real sense of

English translation: a genuine feeling

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English term or phrase: a real sense of
Selected answer:a genuine feeling
Entered by: John Alphonse (X)

03:38 Oct 10, 2012
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino / games
English term or phrase: a real sense of
Why not join a medieval social network? Factions and elections, liege lords and their vassals, all provide a real sense of structured community, with plenty of fora in which to chat to other players, discuss strategies, build allegiances, and even read community newsletters!

http://help.strongholdkingdoms.com/index.php/About_Stronghol...

What does real mean in this sentence? Would you please rephrase " a real sense of"? Thanks!!
Ivan Niu
China
Local time: 17:06
a genuine feeling
Explanation:
Lifelike experience that replicates an actual structured community.
Selected response from:

John Alphonse (X)
United States
Grading comment
thank you, John
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +3a genuine feeling
John Alphonse (X)
4 +2a true feeling
NancyLynn


  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
a true feeling


Explanation:
I believe they are saying that this virtual world gives you a real feeling of community.

NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 05:06
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Egil Presttun
6 mins
  -> Thank you
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): I don't think I would say 'genuine' when two shorter words exist, 'true' and 'real' that are shorter. But they are all ok.
11 hrs
  -> Thank you :)
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
a genuine feeling


Explanation:
Lifelike experience that replicates an actual structured community.

John Alphonse (X)
United States
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
Grading comment
thank you, John

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Arabic & More
8 mins
  -> Thank you, Amel.
agree  Uroš Jeram
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Uros.
agree  PoveyTrans (X)
10 hrs
  -> Simon, thank you.
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