I'm wondering whether it is better to purchase the English or localized version (in my case German) and would much appreciate any advice regarding that question. Unfortunately, I recall that previous German translations weren't always complete, which was suboptimal, but not too great a problem. My concern is primarily its compatibility with various mods, utilities and pat...err...enhancements. 
As I do not own a credit card, purchasing directly from Paradox is somewhat problematic though I might get someone to do it for me - should the localized version face compatibility issues with the post-release official and fan-base stuff.
That reminds me of something. Would it not be better to have multiple language CDs? Those who'd want theirs in the localized or original version would then have that choice right out of the box. I believe that is very much in the interest of us customers and should certainly be closely considered by Paradox and its business partners.
Anyway, I am looking forward to HOI2. I skipped HOI given the various issues which scared me off. Might have gone for it once hearing that v1.06 was a good deal better, but figured I might as well wait for the upcoming HOI2 instead with its improved naval, logistics, R&D etc models and streamlining. Sounds like a good deal of the previous micromanagement chores involving lots of clicks but little decision-making are gone. That sounds very promising. Too much micromanagement has previously scared me off buying Victoria (or should I reconsider?) and prevents me playing Ck as much as I'd otherwise do. I found the numerous decisions forced upon me regarding some insignificant offspring of a courtier of mine most distracting. Such petty issues coming on to your table add no strategic depth and heads of dynasties should not be molested with such trivial matters.
In any case, the HOI games are complex beasts. It was to be expected that it was only truly going to come in its own after the initial version. After all, World in Flames - kinda the boardgame equivalent to HOI - also took six editions before settling down - improving much as the HOI games various aspects of the game.
As I do not own a credit card, purchasing directly from Paradox is somewhat problematic though I might get someone to do it for me - should the localized version face compatibility issues with the post-release official and fan-base stuff.That reminds me of something. Would it not be better to have multiple language CDs? Those who'd want theirs in the localized or original version would then have that choice right out of the box. I believe that is very much in the interest of us customers and should certainly be closely considered by Paradox and its business partners.
Anyway, I am looking forward to HOI2. I skipped HOI given the various issues which scared me off. Might have gone for it once hearing that v1.06 was a good deal better, but figured I might as well wait for the upcoming HOI2 instead with its improved naval, logistics, R&D etc models and streamlining. Sounds like a good deal of the previous micromanagement chores involving lots of clicks but little decision-making are gone. That sounds very promising. Too much micromanagement has previously scared me off buying Victoria (or should I reconsider?) and prevents me playing Ck as much as I'd otherwise do. I found the numerous decisions forced upon me regarding some insignificant offspring of a courtier of mine most distracting. Such petty issues coming on to your table add no strategic depth and heads of dynasties should not be molested with such trivial matters.
In any case, the HOI games are complex beasts. It was to be expected that it was only truly going to come in its own after the initial version. After all, World in Flames - kinda the boardgame equivalent to HOI - also took six editions before settling down - improving much as the HOI games various aspects of the game.
