Europa Universalis IV: Greatest game of all time
04-04-2016
, 08:06 PM
04-05-2016
, 01:47 PM
04-05-2016
, 03:01 PM
04-06-2016
, 08:19 PM
04-07-2016
, 07:48 AM
04-08-2016
, 08:44 AM
Vassals are Persia, Fezzan, and Brandenburg. Currently at war with Britain. Unfortunately, I ended up in an interregnum somehow and Ming, Commonwealth, and the two Indian nations are in coalition against me.
04-22-2016
, 03:37 AM
Finally got the World Conquest achievement! Not with Ottomans or a Horde, but as England (1.15 patch). Major steps:
- Became BFF with Austria until end of game.
- Forced France in PU via mission (~ 1490), took a gazillion mercs and loans.
- Forced blobbed Aragon in PU via Claim Throne (~ 1520), fed it most of the rest of Iberian peninsula.
- Took Expansion idea, Protectorated all of Asia (Ming, Bengal, Malwa, Korea, Japan, Ayutthaya) until ~1630.
- Forced Muscovy into PU (Claim Throne, ~1650)
- Vassalized 3 electors, became emperor, revoked privilegia ~1720
- Ate blobbed Ottomans first & Commonwealth second in many many wars (PLC was especially annoying, since they would waltz in everytime after I beat down Ottomans and take their provinces until they got to ~1700 development ...
- Mopping up Africa, America Asia with Imperialism CB, gave most provinces to protectorates and colonial nations (0 dip cost with that CB, 0 coring cost
)
- Had to Renovatio Imperii in the end because otherwise colonial nation of vassal (Holland) would prevent WC achievement - before that, vassal swarm and imperator buffs are far superior to becoming unified HRE (imo)
- Finished in 1815
- Became BFF with Austria until end of game.
- Forced France in PU via mission (~ 1490), took a gazillion mercs and loans.
- Forced blobbed Aragon in PU via Claim Throne (~ 1520), fed it most of the rest of Iberian peninsula.
- Took Expansion idea, Protectorated all of Asia (Ming, Bengal, Malwa, Korea, Japan, Ayutthaya) until ~1630.
- Forced Muscovy into PU (Claim Throne, ~1650)
- Vassalized 3 electors, became emperor, revoked privilegia ~1720
- Ate blobbed Ottomans first & Commonwealth second in many many wars (PLC was especially annoying, since they would waltz in everytime after I beat down Ottomans and take their provinces until they got to ~1700 development ...
- Mopping up Africa, America Asia with Imperialism CB, gave most provinces to protectorates and colonial nations (0 dip cost with that CB, 0 coring cost
)- Had to Renovatio Imperii in the end because otherwise colonial nation of vassal (Holland) would prevent WC achievement - before that, vassal swarm and imperator buffs are far superior to becoming unified HRE (imo)
- Finished in 1815
04-22-2016
, 04:20 AM
Quote:
Finally got the World Conquest achievement! Not with Ottomans or a Horde, but as England (1.15 patch). Major steps:
- Became BFF with Austria until end of game.
- Forced France in PU via mission (~ 1490), took a gazillion mercs and loans.
- Forced blobbed Aragon in PU via Claim Throne (~ 1520), fed it most of the rest of Iberian peninsula.
- Took Expansion idea, Protectorated all of Asia (Ming, Bengal, Malwa, Korea, Japan, Ayutthaya) until ~1630.
- Forced Muscovy into PU (Claim Throne, ~1650)
- Vassalized 3 electors, became emperor, revoked privilegia ~1720
- Ate blobbed Ottomans first & Commonwealth second in many many wars (PLC was especially annoying, since they would waltz in everytime after I beat down Ottomans and take their provinces until they got to ~1700 development ...
- Mopping up Africa, America Asia with Imperialism CB, gave most provinces to protectorates and colonial nations (0 dip cost with that CB, 0 coring cost)
- Had to Renovatio Imperii in the end because otherwise colonial nation of vassal (Holland) would prevent WC achievement - before that, vassal swarm and imperator buffs are far superior to becoming unified HRE (imo)
- Finished in 1815
- Became BFF with Austria until end of game.
- Forced France in PU via mission (~ 1490), took a gazillion mercs and loans.
- Forced blobbed Aragon in PU via Claim Throne (~ 1520), fed it most of the rest of Iberian peninsula.
- Took Expansion idea, Protectorated all of Asia (Ming, Bengal, Malwa, Korea, Japan, Ayutthaya) until ~1630.
- Forced Muscovy into PU (Claim Throne, ~1650)
- Vassalized 3 electors, became emperor, revoked privilegia ~1720
- Ate blobbed Ottomans first & Commonwealth second in many many wars (PLC was especially annoying, since they would waltz in everytime after I beat down Ottomans and take their provinces until they got to ~1700 development ...
- Mopping up Africa, America Asia with Imperialism CB, gave most provinces to protectorates and colonial nations (0 dip cost with that CB, 0 coring cost
)- Had to Renovatio Imperii in the end because otherwise colonial nation of vassal (Holland) would prevent WC achievement - before that, vassal swarm and imperator buffs are far superior to becoming unified HRE (imo)
- Finished in 1815
05-17-2016
, 11:36 AM
Holy **** this mod
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfil...10&searchtext=
EXTREME BORDERGORE NSFL
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfil...10&searchtext=
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Ever wondered just how far Bordergore can really go?
Voltaire's Nightmare turns the Holy Roman Empire into a world-sized experience. With Central Europe expanded to more than 2000 provinces and 600 countries, the scale of the Empire feels tangible, and the task of uniting it more than a small diplomatic challenge.
At game start, the Empire consists of 368 states, 74 Free Cities, 3 Confederations (The Hanseatic League, the Decapole, and the Swiss Confederacy), 7 electors, and Emperor Friedrich of Styria - regent to the thrones of Austria and Tirol
Flavor events allow for rapid historical expansion, but be wary of invasions from foreign powers like the Ottomans or Hungarians. Special decisions variously let you declare an Anti-Papacy, enlist a Holy Order to fight under your banner, or form dozens of new states, including:
-Lotharingia
-Swabia
-Franconia
-Lombardy
-The Austrian Empire
-The Kingdom of God
-The North German Confederation
-The South German Confederation
-Ducal Prussia
-The Roman Empire
and more. Many areas have been split up into historical constituents, allowing you to unite de-jure duchies like Pomerania, Friesland, Bavaria, or Alsace as a smaller state.
The Reformation has been expanded into four waves - Lutheranism, Anabaptism, Zwinglianism, and Calvinism, each allowing centers of reformation and using Protestant mechanics. Meanwhile, the starting map features the Waldensian heresy with a unique Patron Saint system and the Czech Hussites, who can select a secondary religion.
Government Ranks have been increased to 6: County, Margraviate, Duchy, Principality, Kingdom, and Empire
New government types include Swiss 'Cantons', Italian monarchies with a Guelph/Ghibelline faction system, and Abbacies distinct from Bishoprics
Central Europe now has over 80 cultures spanning 15 groups, based on Linguistic divisions, as well as dozens of new Trade Nodes starting in the Mediterranean and ending at the rich Northern trade ports
Though many New World and Asian trade goods have been removed, an equal amount have been added to enrich the flavor of European trade, including metals like Silver and Tin or luxury goods like Amber and Books
Trade Companies are present as well, allowing you to establish rich trade empires in Italy or the Balkan coast
New Idea Sets further develop the Empire's flavor, including Turkish and Frisian piracy, while irrelevant default idea groups like Exploration have been reimagined to deal with more general affairs.
The core EU4 gameplay is preserved as best as possible, though various balance tweaks have been added to facilitate large-scale HRE gameplay. HRE territory no longer carries an Aggresive Expansion bonus, unit movement speeds have been greatly increased, and the Emperor can only demand Unlawful Territory from his rivals
At the core, this mod allows you to step into the shoes of one of hundreds of historical dynasties or states and race to unite your homeland into a 19th-Century absolutist state like Germany or Italy. Enjoy the flavor events and powerful ideas of historical winners like Brandenburg and Austria, or go for the ahistorical and absurd by forming the Roman Empire as Loon or Orange County.
Voltaire's Nightmare turns the Holy Roman Empire into a world-sized experience. With Central Europe expanded to more than 2000 provinces and 600 countries, the scale of the Empire feels tangible, and the task of uniting it more than a small diplomatic challenge.
At game start, the Empire consists of 368 states, 74 Free Cities, 3 Confederations (The Hanseatic League, the Decapole, and the Swiss Confederacy), 7 electors, and Emperor Friedrich of Styria - regent to the thrones of Austria and Tirol
Flavor events allow for rapid historical expansion, but be wary of invasions from foreign powers like the Ottomans or Hungarians. Special decisions variously let you declare an Anti-Papacy, enlist a Holy Order to fight under your banner, or form dozens of new states, including:
-Lotharingia
-Swabia
-Franconia
-Lombardy
-The Austrian Empire
-The Kingdom of God
-The North German Confederation
-The South German Confederation
-Ducal Prussia
-The Roman Empire
and more. Many areas have been split up into historical constituents, allowing you to unite de-jure duchies like Pomerania, Friesland, Bavaria, or Alsace as a smaller state.
The Reformation has been expanded into four waves - Lutheranism, Anabaptism, Zwinglianism, and Calvinism, each allowing centers of reformation and using Protestant mechanics. Meanwhile, the starting map features the Waldensian heresy with a unique Patron Saint system and the Czech Hussites, who can select a secondary religion.
Government Ranks have been increased to 6: County, Margraviate, Duchy, Principality, Kingdom, and Empire
New government types include Swiss 'Cantons', Italian monarchies with a Guelph/Ghibelline faction system, and Abbacies distinct from Bishoprics
Central Europe now has over 80 cultures spanning 15 groups, based on Linguistic divisions, as well as dozens of new Trade Nodes starting in the Mediterranean and ending at the rich Northern trade ports
Though many New World and Asian trade goods have been removed, an equal amount have been added to enrich the flavor of European trade, including metals like Silver and Tin or luxury goods like Amber and Books
Trade Companies are present as well, allowing you to establish rich trade empires in Italy or the Balkan coast
New Idea Sets further develop the Empire's flavor, including Turkish and Frisian piracy, while irrelevant default idea groups like Exploration have been reimagined to deal with more general affairs.
The core EU4 gameplay is preserved as best as possible, though various balance tweaks have been added to facilitate large-scale HRE gameplay. HRE territory no longer carries an Aggresive Expansion bonus, unit movement speeds have been greatly increased, and the Emperor can only demand Unlawful Territory from his rivals
At the core, this mod allows you to step into the shoes of one of hundreds of historical dynasties or states and race to unite your homeland into a 19th-Century absolutist state like Germany or Italy. Enjoy the flavor events and powerful ideas of historical winners like Brandenburg and Austria, or go for the ahistorical and absurd by forming the Roman Empire as Loon or Orange County.
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05-28-2016
, 07:06 PM
