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Spearthrower wrote:Personal unions are bloody frustrating. I've been in one with The Palatinate for 3 monarchs now, and even with 'trust us utterly', 200 relations, all positive treaties, and either not at war or in a mutual war, but they just won't become part of France!
Thommo wrote:Having a go as Japan, looks fun. Fujiwara needs the shogunate, first on the agenda.
ETA: Hired ninjas BECAUSE I CAN!!
Thommo wrote:
It was going well, until the shogun got us into a war with Ming, who had an army of ~100k troops.
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Only because of all the prestige and co-operation we did through our 7 year war with Ming, I failed to notice the Shogun gain 100% influence FFS.
Spearthrower wrote:
Now, all taxes in overseas provinces are converted to tariffs, which are handled very differently; the most important consequence of which is that production will be far more valuable in the mid to late game than trade, now.
Spearthrower wrote:Secondly, CoT's no longer appear - you have to have a national focus nearby, then pay 500 ducats to build a CoT. This means you can strategically locate your CoTs to maximise your profits.
Spearthrower wrote:Finally, trade's much easier in the early game - you can normally get 5 traders in most of the European CoT's without too many difficulties. The mercantilism / free trade slider has very different benefits than before, plus plutocracy really powers trade values.
mrjonno wrote:Sounds like a good game this, got £140 in Amazon vouchers might be time to invest some of my precious time
mrjonno wrote:I''ve got Heart of Iron 3 which I havent got around to installing it, same company makes it I think.
Anyone know if this is any good?
HughMcB wrote:Well I've got my greasy mits on the chronicles collection of EU3, I'm still too afraid to play in case I become one with the couch. Also, there is A LOT of variables. Fuck, if you lot can manage then I guess it's doable.
Spearthrower wrote:mrjonno wrote:I''ve got Heart of Iron 3 which I havent got around to installing it, same company makes it I think.
Anyone know if this is any good?
I am not sure which one of these I played; HoI series or Victoria, but there's really only 1 word for them: impenetrable.
You fire up the game for the first time, and you are faced with absolutely cluelessness for the forseeable future. You really have to work through the mountainous learning curve to get the most out of those games.
Shagz wrote:Spearthrower wrote:mrjonno wrote:I''ve got Heart of Iron 3 which I havent got around to installing it, same company makes it I think.
Anyone know if this is any good?
I am not sure which one of these I played; HoI series or Victoria, but there's really only 1 word for them: impenetrable.
You fire up the game for the first time, and you are faced with absolutely cluelessness for the forseeable future. You really have to work through the mountainous learning curve to get the most out of those games.
I've played HoI 1 & 2. Not sure about 3, but some people don't like it as much as HoI 2.
Yeah, the HoI series are complex games. I'm such a major gaming dork that that didn't stop me from getting into them.
The main problem with the Hearts of Iron games is the poor AI. If you're playing as Germany, the AI can't handle a proper invasion of Normandy, and tries to make up for it by "cheating" with Russia and giving them loads of extra manpower and production.
Another Paradox game I've been getting into lately is Crusader Kings 2. It's basically a medieval dynasty simulator; you start as a European count, duke, or king, and try to build up your dynasty's power and prestige through strategic marriage, plotting, and war. It's very addictive; you guys should give it a try.
Shagz wrote:
Another Paradox game I've been getting into lately is Crusader Kings 2. It's basically a medieval dynasty simulator; you start as a European count, duke, or king, and try to build up your dynasty's power and prestige through strategic marriage, plotting, and war. It's very addictive; you guys should give it a try.
Spearthrower wrote:Shagz wrote:
Another Paradox game I've been getting into lately is Crusader Kings 2. It's basically a medieval dynasty simulator; you start as a European count, duke, or king, and try to build up your dynasty's power and prestige through strategic marriage, plotting, and war. It's very addictive; you guys should give it a try.
I picked that up too, although i've only really had time for a hundred years of 1 game.
Unfortunately, it just didn't snag me. It seems like the best possible outcome is for nothing to happen... ever. Stuff happening is generally bad and means trotting round your kingdom smashing down your dukes. I proudly formed the Kingdom of Ireland, battered all the barons into submission, created a few duchies, and the world was good. Then, the next generations' King died young, his heir produced 6 girls and no boys, and when the eldest daughter was crowned, my realm exploded. As far as I could tell, that's what would keep happening - and life would only get tougher as I gained more provinces. It's certainly very interesting as far as a kind of sim Feudal system, but not sure there's enough game there to keep me occupied.
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