I played HoI2, and with the no time limit crack, managed to pretty much take over the world as Germany. I was also decent at EU3, but did not like it too much. Is there any advice you have for me? What country is easier? How is this game like and unlike the two I mentioned?
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In HOI2, as GER, unite the world before 1947 is quite practicable.
I am not in EU. I think you should worry more about your economy and your people.
When at war, care about the countless partisansssssssssssssss...
I am not in EU. I think you should worry more about your economy and your people.
When at war, care about the countless partisansssssssssssssss...
What in the world is the appeal to doing a World Conquest? Is it really so important that it's worth "cheating" in order to accomplish it? Isn't it more interesting to figure out why a real life World Conquest has never happened, and understanding the reasons why "the countless partisansssssssssssssss" occurs in game? I just don't get it, and don't think I ever will.
Slon said:
Far, far, far more management of your economy and population.
You'll either love it or hate it.
RELee said:I blame Risk!
+1
but on subject, i played HOI2DDARMA before Ricky and i love ricky. but i'm not big on EU3
Slon said:
HOI2 and Victoria are VERY different beasts....HOI is mostly a combat game,
while Victoria is mostly a population/political simulation. Victoria has combat,
but its not anywhere near being the major part of the game...managing the
development of your industry and the dealing with your population is most of
what's done. When you're used to playing a game that lets you essentially
be uber-lord over your people, build a warmachine and go out and conquer the
world, prepare to get beaten up by your own populace in Victoria as you learn
it
But Victoria is addicting, *because* it is such a unique beast...give ita whirl, try a few games to really get the idea of what the tasks at hand ARE,
and see why so many people love it. If you go to www.paradoxian.org you'll
find all kinds of reference docs, ideas on good "starter countries", and the
like..enjoy!
I would say uruguay and transvaal.. always fun games.. though brazil is fun to actually never tried other countries, just keep playing with those 3
But you might find playing as Uruguay a little bit boring.. as it is a lot of waiting in the first years
actually never tried other countries, just keep playing with those 3 But you might find playing as Uruguay a little bit boring.. as it is a lot of waiting in the first years
The best advice for EU/HOI players is don't get discouraged after you see your country falling apart first several times
I came from HoI2 as well.
Try Japan or Brazil, these two were fine for me. Some in-game studying, some war of HoI style
Try Japan or Brazil, these two were fine for me. Some in-game studying, some war of HoI style
Dervish19 said:I came from HoI2 as well.
Try Japan or Brazil, these two were fine for me. Some in-game studying, some war of HoI style
+1 from HOI2
In game study. Frequently refer to manuals and FAQs. After 3 game I am still learning~
I recommend some easy starting Nations , they dont have to be world powers , just stable.
Afghanistan - You will probably never get invaded , it has a cool flag , and its good for learning how to manage populations due to 3 ethnic groups and only having 1 of them national until some events.
Persia - Another uncivillized but stable nation , you got lots of help from Britan civillizing through Muhammed Jam's reforms , plus the only way you have to worry about are the ones you create.
Japan - Isolated with great potential and several uber quick civillizing events
Brazil - Civillized with good resources and your a regional power.
Afghanistan - You will probably never get invaded , it has a cool flag , and its good for learning how to manage populations due to 3 ethnic groups and only having 1 of them national until some events.
Persia - Another uncivillized but stable nation , you got lots of help from Britan civillizing through Muhammed Jam's reforms , plus the only way you have to worry about are the ones you create.
Japan - Isolated with great potential and several uber quick civillizing events
Brazil - Civillized with good resources and your a regional power.
Be warned though, if you play an uncivilized nation there are usually lots of times when you have nothing at all to do as researching a single tech takes a very long time.
I am a HoI2 veteran too, and first serious Vicky game was as Prussia. It was nice. Advanced country with virtually unbeatable army in late-game and supreme economy and few serious enemies.