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[Blodhemn]

That BF trailer was so over the top I had to mute it. It's hard to even get a sense of a WWI setting. WWI as envisioned by chic Swedes.

[Rosbjerg]

True... It's ironic swedes are behind the Battlefield series as they've been very absent from all wars in the last 200 years.

[Malcador]

True... It's ironic swedes are behind the Battlefield series as they've been very absent from all wars in the last 200 years.

Everyone likes Bofors guns though

[Malcador]

 

Really tempted to get this now, rather than waiting for sale. Hm.

[Rosbjerg]

First game I've preordered ever, but then I really like Pdx games so...

It's fantastic to see them attempt sci fi grand strategy, as it is a genre that have been lacking a good open emergent game, most other developers seem to saddle their games with this mediocre story revolving around their 6 only races, instead of customizable and random aliens.

[Tale]

I've never actually played a Paradox grand strategy game, but I just ordered Stellaris based on the reviews, the premise, and the assurances that it's well written. Also to get that spider race. Don't you judge me.

 

Now, that's not to say that I don't own any PDX GSGs. Crusader Kings 2 is sitting in my Steam library from some sale.

 

How fair are their games, anyway? My 4x background is limited to Civilization and Galactic Civilation. And there the non-player civs always seem like they have advantages, allying with each other, hating everything you do, never having internal struggles unless I'm intentionally culture blasting them.

[Chilloutman]

I've never actually played a Paradox grand strategy game, but I just ordered Stellaris based on the reviews, the premise, and the assurances that it's well written. Also to get that spider race. Don't you judge me.

 

Now, that's not to say that I don't own any PDX GSGs. Crusader Kings 2 is sitting in my Steam library from some sale.

 

Not sure where you are from but if you are from OUTSIDE of Europe you will probably enjoy CK2 more, i have always problem that I tend to drift toward my home country

[Malcador]

Only one I have played heavily was EU4 as Russia. I will hold off and wait for one of y'all to give an opinion.

[Hurlshort]

I've always struggled to get into Crusader Kings due to the overwhelming options, and I haven't played a EU since the first one.  That video makes it sound like Stellaris might have an advantage as far as learning curves and easing into it are concerned, so I'm thinking about getting it as well.  

[Maedhros]

Crusader Kings 2 is easily my favorite "chill after work" game, these last couple of years. It takes some time getting into, but once you get to a certain point it's a rewarding experience.

 

The thing with CK is that each game is so different. I've had 10 boring saves in a row at times that I've ended quickly, and then the next time you can be lucky and get a really interesting one. I had a save where I started as a measly count of west-Francia, and somehow ended up as the Emperor of Italia, with Africa, Jerusalem, and most of the mediterranean under my command. The less successful ones can be fun as well, like the time I started up as a count of Sicily, was stripped of all titles by the Byzantine Emperor, and somehow ended up in Caucasus fighting the various riffraff there for control over parts of the Silk Road.

 

Anyways, selling Dota 2 items as we speak to buy Stellaris.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Thingolfin

[Malcador]

[Mamoulian War]

I've never actually played a Paradox grand strategy game, but I just ordered Stellaris based on the reviews, the premise, and the assurances that it's well written. Also to get that spider race. Don't you judge me.

 

Now, that's not to say that I don't own any PDX GSGs. Crusader Kings 2 is sitting in my Steam library from some sale.

 

How fair are their games, anyway? My 4x background is limited to Civilization and Galactic Civilation. And there the non-player civs always seem like they have advantages, allying with each other, hating everything you do, never having internal struggles unless I'm intentionally culture blasting them.

As someone, who's last 4xgame was MoO2, I can highly recommend you to play any PDox games. They are crazy fun, especialy, when you master the steep learning curve. I am far far far away, from mastering it, but I really love their games. Well with the exception of Victoria 1, which looks to steep for me to learn atm :-P

 

But started to play EU3 game yesterday, just for fun, no LP this time. I have picked France, and it is so far harder than EU1 and EU2. You have no chance to find some "special" rules/events/stuff without going from time to time onto Pdox wikis.

[Humanoid]

For most games, the wise decision is to wait for all DLCs and such to be released and matured before picking it up. This is *not* true for Paradox games, and I think the enthusiasm for Stellaris encapsulates that feeling nicely. I haven't yet picked it up myself, but the prospect of playing a Paradox title without the accumulated cruft of a dozen major DLC and accompanying patches (and scores of minor ones) is attractive.

 

CK2 at this stage is a game that's creaking under the weight of its own changes, made haphazardly over the past four years like a patchwork quilt. Maybe that's being too kind - recently it's been looking more like a dog's breakfast. C'mon Paradox, time to end its suffering and start clean with CK3.

[Agiel]

Wistful of your school days doodling B-1B Lancers in your composition books? Ever wanted to be in the shoes of RED CROWN in the Tonkin Gulf as USAF and USN aviators went "Downtown" over Hanoi? Does your inquisitive mind demand answers to such pressing questions like "How many La Combattante IIa fast attack craft can an Iowa take on?"

 

Then head on down to Steam and grab Command 60% off for only $32 USD.

[Rosbjerg]

Not sure where you are from but if you are from OUTSIDE of Europe you will probably enjoy CK2 more, i have always problem that I tend to drift toward my home country

 

Check out the mod After the End...

 

 

How fair are their games, anyway? My 4x background is limited to Civilization and Galactic Civilation. And there the non-player civs always seem like they have advantages, allying with each other, hating everything you do, never having internal struggles unless I'm intentionally culture blasting them.

 

Ironically in CK2, less fair now than a few patches ago- they've introduced something called a 'threat mechanic' to curtail massive player expansion, so now the AI will try to forge alliances to counter you if you're too much of a threat. Sounds good on paper, but it gets a little stupid when the Papacy allies themselves with muslim kings to counter a christian duke.

 

As for Stellaris and EU, less so - but there are some articial mechanics similar to this, not near as stupid as that though or what you know from CIV and the Total War games.

 

 

For anyone wanting to play Crusader Kings 2, but don't know where to start- I can strongly recommend rolling back to the 2.45 patch (via beta in steam) and just play as a duke under an emperor, you learn all you need to in a safe enough enviroment, while not being threatned by the big boys.

[Chilloutman]

 

Not sure where you are from but if you are from OUTSIDE of Europe you will probably enjoy CK2 more, i have always problem that I tend to drift toward my home country

 

Check out the mod After the End...

 

 

How fair are their games, anyway? My 4x background is limited to Civilization and Galactic Civilation. And there the non-player civs always seem like they have advantages, allying with each other, hating everything you do, never having internal struggles unless I'm intentionally culture blasting them.

 

Ironically in CK2, less fair now than a few patches ago- they've introduced something called a 'threat mechanic' to curtail massive player expansion, so now the AI will try to forge alliances to counter you if you're too much of a threat. Sounds good on paper, but it gets a little stupid when the Papacy allies themselves with muslim kings to counter a christian duke.

 

As for Stellaris and EU, less so - but there are some articial mechanics similar to this, not near as stupid as that though or what you know from CIV and the Total War games.

 

 

For anyone wanting to play Crusader Kings 2, but don't know where to start- I can strongly recommend rolling back to the 2.45 patch (via beta in steam) and just play as a duke under an emperor, you learn all you need to in a safe enough enviroment, while not being threatned by the big boys.

 

 

I know about this mod, also interesting one could be Game of Thrones one, but I dont have all DLCs and I am not sure they would work with my version and I am too lazy to fiddle with it

[Malcador]

http://www.masseffect.com/news/an-update-on-mass-effect-andromeda.html

 

Andromeda stuff

Edited May 10, 2016 by Malcador

[Fenixp]

 

• More Freedom: One of our biggest ambitions is to give players an unprecedented level of freedom for a Mass Effect experience –where you’ll go, how you’ll get there, and how you’ll play.

• New Uncharted Worlds: We’re leaving the Milky Way behind and headed to Andromeda, where we’ll meet new allies, confront new enemies, and explore fascinating new worlds.

• The Next Great Mass Effect Experience: Mass Effect: Andromeda will be the first Mass Effect game for today’s consoles and the first built on the Frostbite engine. We’re pushing the technology to deliver visuals, story, and gameplay that have never been done in franchise history.

I dearly hope this does not mean they're making Mass Effect: Inquisition - revenge of the checklist

[the_dog_days]

 

 

• More Freedom: One of our biggest ambitions is to give players an unprecedented level of freedom for a Mass Effect experience –where you’ll go, how you’ll get there, and how you’ll play.

• New Uncharted Worlds: We’re leaving the Milky Way behind and headed to Andromeda, where we’ll meet new allies, confront new enemies, and explore fascinating new worlds.

• The Next Great Mass Effect Experience: Mass Effect: Andromeda will be the first Mass Effect game for today’s consoles and the first built on the Frostbite engine. We’re pushing the technology to deliver visuals, story, and gameplay that have never been done in franchise history.

I dearly hope this does not mean they're making Mass Effect: Inquisition - revenge of the checklist

Mass Effect: Shard Search.

[Mamoulian War]

More like Mass Effect: Kill 20 rats and bring me their pelts :-P

 

If we get lucky, they'll be at least some kind of mutated rats.

[kgambit]

Wistful of your school days doodling B-1B Lancers in your composition books? Ever wanted to be in the shoes of RED CROWN in the Tonkin Gulf as USAF and USN aviators went "Downtown" over Hanoi? Does your inquisitive mind demand answers to such pressing questions like "How many La Combattante IIa fast attack craft can an Iowa take on?"

 

Then head on down to Steam and grab Command 60% off for only $32 USD.

 

Go for the package deal and get CMANO and Northern Inferno together for 36$.         

[Bartimaeus]

Disney "quitting video game publishing", Disney Infinity also being discontinued. Don't have a proper article yet - only have this fiscal report that says:

 

"Items affecting comparability during the quarter ended April 2, 2016 included a $147 million charge in connection with the discontinuation of our self-published console games business, principally Infinity (Infinity Charge)"

Edited May 10, 2016 by Bartimaeus

[Hurlshort]

That's good news, Disney Infinity was rubbish compared to Skylanders and Lego Dimensions.

[Keyrock]

Sounds like Zenimax has not sent out review copies of Doom 4 to anyone.  Their BS excuse is that without the servers being up it's impossible to experience and critique the whole game, but, let's face it, the vast majority of people care about single player which could be experienced without servers.  Seems like Zenimax doesn't have confidence in the game, which doesn't bode well.  On the other hand, review copy shenanigans don't always translate to a bad game.  WB pulled review copy shenanigans with Shadow of Mordor and that game was awesome.

[Amentep]

Disney "quitting video game publishing", Disney Infinity also being discontinued. Don't have a proper article yet - only have this fiscal report that says:

 

"Items affecting comparability during the quarter ended April 2, 2016 included a $147 million charge in connection with the discontinuation of our self-published console games business, principally Infinity (Infinity Charge)"

 

That's a real shame.  I liked Disney Infinity a whole lot and was looking forward to the next year.  I wish I'd been able to spend more time making things in the game like I had in the beginning, but I was enjoying playing the existing sets and with trying some of the fan content.

 

 

That's good news, Disney Infinity was rubbish compared to Skylanders and Lego Dimensions.

 

Yeah, great news that Avalanche is being shut down because Disney is ending DI production and thus people are losing their jobs.  And that fans of the series won't receive anything new in a game they liked - particularly after the line up had been semi announced through the end of the year and the expectations that created.  And its wonderful that possibly all the fan created content will disappear from the online servers because Disney won't want to maintain that for a product they're not making money on.

 

But the only truly important thing is that a game you don't like - and therefore weren't spending time/money/thought on - won't exist any longer so you don't have to...what? Be hassled by seeing it as you walk past it to stuff that interests you?  Be troubled by ads for it?  Be worried that someone might talk to you about it?

 

I'll never understand people's glee when something they have no interest in ends or fails.  I really never will.  I saw it when SEGA got out of the console business and people were cheering because they only bought Nintendo with some people expressing anger that Sega didn't go under completely.  Mystifying.

Edited May 11, 2016 by Amentep