I just got Eu4 a few days ago and after a bit of trail and error I think I have a good game so far.But what do you think?
Is this good so far
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It depends on your goals. EU4 is a sandbox game without a clear "victory condition", so to speak. If you feel that you are doing ok, then you probably are
The big question though: what happened to France!?
It depends on your goals. EU4 is a sandbox game without a clear "victory condition", so to speak. If you feel that you are doing ok, then you probably are
The big question though: what happened to France!?
I'm trying to form germany and you should see france now.Welcome!
It depends on your goals. EU4 is a sandbox game without a clear "victory condition", so to speak. If you feel that you are doing ok, then you probably are
The big question though: what happened to France!?
Great job. Be very careful of "Aggressive Expansion" which causes coalitions. Expanding inside the HRE generates a massive amount of "AE". TBH it took me a lot of trial and error to figure out how to deal with it.
It is unfortunate that you were not able to occupy the province of Konigsberg yourself. This province is required for you to form Prussia which would be very beneficial to you.
Brandenburg is not a really difficult nation, but neither would I call it an easy nation for beginners. Forming Germany too, is a task that takes some level of knowledge and familiarity with the game.
Expanding into Bohemia/Silesia early on is something I've always struggled with(RNG dependent, but still) and I've had 2000 hours, so I'd say you're doing rather well dude!
You're really doing well, don't worry. So long as you keep on expanding safely inside the HRE, you'll find yourself in a good position. The real issues will come with the Reformation and the League Wars, but so far everyting is fine.
Toothpaste! British France! Interesting game. You're doing just fine, btw. Keep up that steady expansion and don't worry too much about whether you feel you're on track. You can conquer a lot more land a lot faster in the second half of the game. Keep building that powerbase and you should be fine.
Edit: ohhh and it looks like Ottomans being pushed out of Europe, too.
Edit2: always be using your diplomats. Even just setting them all to improve relations around the place is worthwhile. You can safely accrue more AE if it's offset by improved relations such that relations stay positive. Also easier to get alliances and/or RMs as needed. You can always send an insult if you need to tank relations to avoid a stab hit when you want to DoW someone.
Edit: ohhh and it looks like Ottomans being pushed out of Europe, too.
Edit2: always be using your diplomats. Even just setting them all to improve relations around the place is worthwhile. You can safely accrue more AE if it's offset by improved relations such that relations stay positive. Also easier to get alliances and/or RMs as needed. You can always send an insult if you need to tank relations to avoid a stab hit when you want to DoW someone.
I'm curious about the religious state of the HRE if you can give us something.
And at some point, you'll have to turn on Austria, it's just a question of German dominance and national pride. You should start thinking about shifting your alliances soon.
But that's an excellent first campaign, good job.
And at some point, you'll have to turn on Austria, it's just a question of German dominance and national pride. You should start thinking about shifting your alliances soon.
But that's an excellent first campaign, good job.
I've been doing much, much worse the first few games i played in Europe, so i say good job
Also, quite an interesting map you have there, Sardinia-Piedmont and completely annihilated France is pretty rare
Also, quite an interesting map you have there, Sardinia-Piedmont and completely annihilated France is pretty rare
That is a very strong Commonwealth that has advanced over the Danube and into the Steppe and looks like it's about to take the rest of the Ottomans European holdings. It won't matter too much as long as you stay on their good side (looks like they may have rivalled you though). It's unfortunate that Muscovy did not do well because they should be the best ally against the PLC. If Sweden is still loyal to Denmark then you plus Denmark and Muscovy might be able to take down the big pink blob.
But you look well on your way to forming Germany as the others have said. Expand at opportune moments and reduce your risks and you should be okay.
Looking at this what would you guys say the best practices are for "safely" expanding within the HRE?
The HRE provides you protection and eventually you get the nationalism cb that makes conquering the HRE a lot easier. This is a good game for starting but early on as Brandenburg you should try conquering the TO to the LO and then take on Denmark or Poland. The problem that you'll have with this game is taking on the Commonwealth. If you take all their stuff while the HRE is still strong then they'll be easier to take on later. The HRE provinces are free provinces for Brandenburg that I usually take in my spare time between taking on the larger powers and then anything that remains I take in a series of quick wars with nationalism CB when I can take on anyone else in Europe.
Oh and quick thing can anyone tell me how to make a lot of ducets because I can never fully fund my army.
I'm still writing a very long explanation that now lengths to 10 pages. That mostly depends on your DLCs. The basic idea is trade. But your area is pretty bad for many things until you conquer Lubeck tradenode and make it your own. You can develop goldmines if you have some, up to 10 production.
