Difference between 1444 starts?

[Lapsed Pacifist]

I'm wondering, are there any big gameplay differences between the new 1444 start dates that came with AoW (First Nations, Empires of the Sands, Kingdoms of the East) and the default 'Rise of the Ottomans' one?

 

[JK47]

If I'm understanding your question correctly, you are asking if there are any changes to game mechanics when selecting one of the 1444 bookmarks other than the European one?

When I review the patch notes, they aren't clear: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?810805-1.8-Full-Patch-Notes, search bookmarks, # 6 of 6, but, I think the only difference between these four options is that they zoom the map over a different region/continent, with specific information about that region/continent and some suggested starts. I don't think any actually game mechanics change. I mean, you will get different events/idea/etc for being a nation that is not from Europe, but I don't think the game mechanics change at all.

 

[Ultrix Prime]

I'm wondering, are there any big gameplay differences between the new 1444 start dates that came with AoW (First Nations, Empires of the Sands, Kingdoms of the East) and the default 'Rise of the Ottomans' one?

Could you reword your starting sentence? It is unclear what you are asking.

 

[Pitt The Elder]

Pretty sure it just highlights different polities as "interesting" based on region, and changes the default zoom point of the map accordingly.

 

[uishax]

There can only be 8 interesting nations, where as in AOW there are obviously far more polished nations to play now, the bookmarks just change the suggestions and introductions.

 

[Illianor123]

Just "aesthetic" changes. No actual gameplay difference. Just different background and recommendations.