Much of the criticism leveled at EU:Rome concerned the interface; some important information and frequently used functions were several clicks away, or "hidden" in the ledger. Thus, streamlining the interface was always a high priority for us in a hypothetical expansion. Well, the expansion is now a lot less hypothetical, and I am happy to unveil some of the interface improvements in Vae Victis.
The first screenshot features the new and improved Province View. Now you can always access information about diplomatic status with a single click. We have also added a list of diplomatic actions you can take, which, as mentioned in the previous diary, can now be blocked by the Senate (second and third screenshots.)
Screenshot number four shows the brand new Character View, where players can use different filters to peruse various character categories. We have also added the actions you can take against characters directly to each character entry in that window. For example Imprison, Banish and Assassinate.
The final screenshot showcases the revised Dynastic/Character information window. Note the new information fields to the right, and again, the character action buttons above the portrait.
Perhaps I should elaborate on the character actions: players are now allowed to imprison or banish most characters in the country (with some obvious exceptions.) The downside is that doing so increases Tyranny, which has all kinds of detrimental effects. Banished characters can appear in the court of other countries. (Likewise, when a normal country is annexed, many of its characters are likely to move to another country.) Other character actions include Execute (only possible against imprisoned characters), Bribe, and the old "diplomatic" actions, like Smear Reputation.
In all, it is our hope and belief that players will have a much smoother and more enjoyable experience with the improved Vae Victis interface!
Until next time!
The first screenshot features the new and improved Province View. Now you can always access information about diplomatic status with a single click. We have also added a list of diplomatic actions you can take, which, as mentioned in the previous diary, can now be blocked by the Senate (second and third screenshots.)
Screenshot number four shows the brand new Character View, where players can use different filters to peruse various character categories. We have also added the actions you can take against characters directly to each character entry in that window. For example Imprison, Banish and Assassinate.
The final screenshot showcases the revised Dynastic/Character information window. Note the new information fields to the right, and again, the character action buttons above the portrait.
Perhaps I should elaborate on the character actions: players are now allowed to imprison or banish most characters in the country (with some obvious exceptions.) The downside is that doing so increases Tyranny, which has all kinds of detrimental effects. Banished characters can appear in the court of other countries. (Likewise, when a normal country is annexed, many of its characters are likely to move to another country.) Other character actions include Execute (only possible against imprisoned characters), Bribe, and the old "diplomatic" actions, like Smear Reputation.
In all, it is our hope and belief that players will have a much smoother and more enjoyable experience with the improved Vae Victis interface!
Until next time!