Humble Bundle EU IV

[Ian C]

A lot of content for $17:

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/europa-universalis-iv?


(FYI: the slider alters how much of your money goes to charity).

[Gusington]

If only I could wrap my peanut brain around those Paradox games.

[Ian C]

If only I could wrap my peanut brain around those Paradox games.

The journey can be long, but I enjoy my mistakes on the way.

[Toonces]

Do I own this game?

(Checks Steam Library...)

"Last play November 15, 2015.  Play time: 22 minutes."

::)

[CJReich46]

 :nerd: Well payday is this week. So it does have a possibility.

[MetalDog]

If only I could wrap my peanut brain around those Paradox games.

That sh*t is like crack once you figure it out.

Do I own this game?

(Checks Steam Library...)

"Last play November 15, 2015.  Play time: 22 minutes."

::)

I have 80+ hours in on that game.  Most of it mp with Kushan.  It's not nearly enough time to get comfortable and proficient.  I like the time period and the mechanics.  My favorite is decisions you make to hone your empire along cultural, military, economic, etc. lines.  It gives you an opportunity to tailor your goals to your play style.

[Gusington]

22 mins.

[bobarossa]

608 hours.  Last time in 2018.  You guys know those counters run even when you've tab switched out to other programs, right. 

[Martok]

A lot of content for $17:

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/europa-universalis-iv?


(FYI: the slider alters how much of your money goes to charity).

I don't know.  From what I've read/heard, I'm not sure I'd want most (or any?) of the DLC anyway. 

That's why when EU IV was on sale during the holidays, I only picked up the base game.  The core experience is considered excellent; the expansions, not so much. 

[Ian C]

All recommended DLC is included according to Strategy Gamer . com.
https://www.strategygamer.com/articles/europa-universalis-iv-dlc-buying-guide/


The Best EU4 DLC

We've sorted the expansions into two ranked lists: Essential for Everybody, and Situational (depending on what nation you're playing), as I think they're all worth owning eventually - it's just a matter of what order you prioritize them. If you have to make a tough choice, I'd acquire all of the 'Essential' ones in order first, then grab the 'Situational' ones that apply to the countries and features you're most interested in checking out.

ESSENTIAL:

    Art of War
    Common Sense
    Rights of Man
    The Cossacks
    Mandate of Heaven

SITUATIONAL:

    Cradle of Civilization (Persia area)
    Dharma (India and the Far East)
    El Dorado (Colonising nations)
    Rule Britannia (British Isles)
    Wealth of Nations (Trade-focused nations)
    Third Rome (Russia)

[FlickJax]

So is it fun to play or does it play itself?

[jamus34]

So is it fun to play or does it play itself?

That's actually an interesting question. I may be the minority but I find the EU series to be the most "autopilot" of the paradox games.

Again I'm not an expert but I would hit huge swaths where there just was not much going on.

Not saying it's bad, just my personal observation.

[Gusington]

That's basically what I never understood about these games. When I've attempted to play, I was basically just going through menus and ticking boxes, and the game did feel like it was playing itself with minimal input from me. I always thought I just 'wasn't getting it.'

[bboyer66]

It really depends on what you want to do. The main action comes from wars with other countries. I've had great fun playing England, Sweden, Prussia (actually creating Prussia from the Teutonic Order), and Russia (created from Moskva). Always something going on either attacking, or defending. Granted between wars can become slightly tedious as you pretty much prepare your country for another war.  Some countries are more entertaining due to colonization during the non war periods. But all in all I find it quite entertaining setting up my armies, and navies, etc. during the non war periods. Managing the economy to get the most out of your provinces is also necessary.  Lets not forget diplomacy is rather  entertaining as well, as any success in the game will require alliances, especially if you have wolves at your doorstep.  To be successful in this game you have to continually be involved in pretty much everything. Rarely have I ever felt like the game was on rails, and that my input did not matter.  If you think the game plays itself, you won't last long in the game.   

[Gusington]

I didn't!