Thanks for your reply.
I've looked at the sims you mentioned, and so far they seem pretty
neat.

As for the type of game, my preference is involved combat, not
arcade-like. That is why I listed A-10 as a favorite... And, as
modern of a game as my machine will allow (yes, that's not very modern,
eh?).

In any case, thanks again for taking the time to list these. I look
forward to giving them a try.