An excellent AAR overall! I really like the concept and you definitely make it work really well.
It seems like the three AI factions in Japan never do anything but seesaw back in forth in the games I've played. I don't think I've ever seen one of them unify the country or even reach a point of lasting dominance.
In my experience thus far, it takes most of the game, but by the end there are usually just two standing.
A shame one never then proceeds to eat the other.
I agree that rolling with the punches and tearing my hairs out because of the AI stupidty in ruling my countries is a big part of the fun. However, I've decided to make a repeatable national decision with which I can increase Decentralization, because I do not want to spend all my slider moves on that.Mori’s suggestion is probably the best you can hope for but don’t be surprised if the AI moves a slider just before you take over and locks you out of that opportunity. You’re not going to be able to micromanage the countries so learn to “roll with the punches” either that or plan on a certain amount of frustration. Besides you might find that the AI does something that presents opportunities that will surprise you.
Once while playing three countries one was the Mamluks and when playing them I would expand into North Africa only to come back and find that they had rebelled away (or were lost in a war) and meanwhile the AI expanded into the Middle East. I’d move once again into North Africa only to come back and find that the same thing happen. After three turns the AI had added eight provinces in the Middle East and I had added zero provinces. Quite a humbling experience. The lesson I learned was that I had to change my strategy if I wanted to achieve my goal. You might have to do the same but then that’s what can be fun about playing the game this way.
I try to play both nations as interesting and competitive as possible.Excellent to see that the competition is going hard. I look forward to seeing what happens with the
crazy Germans the next time...oh and the Japanese.
Great new posts knul!
Looks like the German team is really kicking butt in these early stages, looking forward to seeing how it goes. BTW, I like your ideas for improving the competition (free decent., no wars of aggression).
I rather little like EU3 AARs because they don't have much other possibilities than game-play driven stuff but this is something great!
You earned your trophy of a character writAAR of the week for a reason also cONgratulations about that!
Difficult to say. Both nations have comparable economies, Bavaria has much higher infamy and lower infamy loss. I think Bavaria controls a bit more territory but if so it's close. Bavaria does have the advantage of being HRE but also has some nasty powers in the neighbourhood.So, who's leading right now?
An excellent AAR overall! I really like the concept and you definitely make it work really well.
If you guys continue praising me like this, I'm going to blush! I really appreciate your praise, Safferli.I loved your Ming AAR, and I love this one even more, I think! The Ming AAR was extremely educational, but this one is pure fun. I've always liked country-switching AARs, and this one has a nice twist. And the sports commentators are pure comedy gold!
Germany was lucky in this turn to the extent that bribery might be suspected. An inflation reduction of -5%, two inheritances and a nice heir just after the current one died? Japan at least earned all that it gained. Oh well, Germany might get unlucky the next turn.Yay! Great game for the German team, and a really crappy Ref call for Japan. Lots happened, but I think the Germans have this one in the bag.
Yay! Update!
At last...
I am excited to see this next update.
Hmm, Castillan Hungary wouldn't bother me at all, it's very likely to be lost to either rebels or Poland or such, at least that's my prediction(might be something to take advantage of, perhaps?) England also can't really compete on the mainland.
I'd be much more worried about France. If it were a normal game, I'd probably guarantee Burgundy, lest France swallow them unopposed, however with the AI at the reins 50% of the time, well that would very likely end none too pretty.
Taira is looking pretty solid there, but it looks like a waiting game for awhile now.
Oddly, this period of uncertain expansion is usually the most exciting part of an AAR for me to read, but here I'm more looking forward to after both powers have established themselves above all else in their region, and the world begins to polarize between the two sides.
Good luck to both teams, and looking forward to more.
An update filled with action, Castille inheriting Hungary...now that's a turn on the Hapsburgs. Nice to get the Gene Tech scanner out, I'm sure that will come in handy in years to come
A Castille-France war is too good to be true, so it won't happen.Castille are tearing her neighbours apart! The Bavarians should hope that France and Castille get into a war with each other, as that would most likely weaken both countries.
Also, craziness in Eastern Europe
Thanks, I'll try to update more frequently in the future.Pumped that this is back!
Perhaps. That might be difficult with the extra rules I will introduce. Also, I already have two illegal HRE provinces and I really can't get more illegal HRE provinces.You gonna try to get some of that Burgundian pie before the BBB munches it all?
Nice gains for both sides, although it looks like Taira's position will be a bit more secure, since at least they don't have any big enemies left to threaten them.
Well, Ming is still strong, as long as Taira/Japan does not Westernise. Of course, as an island nation Japan is always quite secure compared to a central European nationNice gains for both sides, although it looks like Taira's position will be a bit more secure, since at least they don't have any big enemies left to threaten them.
To be honest, with Taira I focus on the Japanese isles and I don't pay that much attention outside of it. The mainland will only be a concern once I become Shogun, and even then I will concentrate on uniting Japan.So what happened to Ming?
Good to hear One of the reasons I started an AAR with switching between nations is that it is an uncommon approach, so that it is indeed a fresh read. Also, it's a nice way to spice up the game for myself. I'm really looking forward to all kinds of weird situations caused by the AI ruling my nations.I'm enjoying the AAR so far Keep it up, it's always nice to see alternative AAR's.