Any point buying Wealth of Nations & Conquest DLC?

[ThePurplePeople]

They're both on dirt cheap sale, but even so I have AOW, is there any point having them?

 

[Razzien]

They're both on dirt cheap sale, but even so I have AOW, is there any point having them?

If you want to play in the new world or with a colonizing country adds re-playability, because you can randomize the new world.

 

[TimurLank]

Yes there is a point. Conquest makes it really interesting in playing colonies or colonial power (colonial nations). WoN on the other hand makes playing trade powers enjoyable (pirates, trade companies, etc).

 

[Palp]

The best way to decide would probably be to check out the wiki on DLCs.

http://www.eu4wiki.com/Dlc

And the manuals.

http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?707812-Europa-Universalis-IV-Manual

 

[RobRoy3]

They're both on dirt cheap sale, but even so I have AOW, is there any point having them?

Unfortunately, the Wiki is a bit sparse on DLC details. You might find useful threads by searching the fourm, if you've got the time/inclination.

Some of the features in each patch were restricted behind the DLC paywall. They're seldom critical, but usually useful and desirable. The Conquest of Paradise DLC, for example, which is quite marginal otherwise, includes the ability to engage in a certain diplomatic activity called "support independence", if I'm recalling correctly.

So, yes, especially if they're on sale, and seem reasonably priced, I'd pick them up. If you really get into the game, the absence of even minor features is eventually going to bother you.

That said, I do wonder if they really try or if they really CAN keep features from three or four DLCs past as walled off as they might like. Might be worth investigating if you're particularly price conscious. Value of your time, though... dirt cheap...

 

[ThePurplePeople]

https://www.paradoxplaza.com/europa-universalis-iv-dlc-collection

Goddammnit now I see this! for £12.50

I do feel a bit sick as I just paid £35 for EUIV EX ED which is now £7.50

Would the DLC collection basically get me everything EUIV related? (RE ROBROY POST)

I don't doubt my longevity on the game, 400 hrs on HOI III and I have 26 hrs on EUIV since Thursday. (RE ROBROY POST)

 

[ChildeR]

CoP is required for playing colonial nations and probably to be recommended if playing natives. Wealth of Nations gives a bunch of trade features, though mostly for naval powers.

 

[ChildeR]

Would the DLC collection basically get me everything EUIV related?

Not the base game, not Art of War, and not all cosmetic DLCs, but all the earlier major DLCs and most of the minors, yeah.

 

[ThePurplePeople]

Not the base game, not Art of War, and not all cosmetic DLCs, but all the earlier major DLCs and most of the minors, yeah.

To clarify I have EV IV and AOW.

 

[ChildeR]

To clarify I have EV IV and AOW.

Then you'd only miss some songs and unit models after buying the collection. Nothing gameplay affecting.

 

[ThePurplePeople]

Then you'd only miss some songs and unit models after buying the collection. Nothing gameplay affecting.

Ok, cheers.

 

[JQuacker]

https://www.paradoxplaza.com/europa-universalis-iv-dlc-collection

Goddammnit now I see this! for £12.50

Wow thanks for the link. I was looking at some of the DLC individually, but this is definitely worth it. $16.25 for those in the States.

 

[ThePurplePeople]

Wow thanks for the link. I was looking at some of the DLC individually, but this is definitely worth it. $16.25 for those in the States.

You're welcome!

 

[Arinsar]

If they are cheap, why not. You still support PDI to continue making good games.