My First Youtube Video. Beginner Tutorial for EU4. Looking for Feedback and Criticism.

  • We have updated our Community Code of Conduct. Please read through the new rules for the forum that are an integral part of Paradox Interactive’s User Agreement.

KRX

Recruit
69 Badges
Nov 20, 2015
2
0
  • Cities: Skylines - Natural Disasters
  • Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado
  • Europa Universalis IV: Golden Century
  • Crusader Kings II: Way of Life
  • Pillars of Eternity
  • Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense
  • Stellaris: Necroids
  • Stellaris: Megacorp
  • Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum
  • Stellaris
  • Hearts of Iron IV Sign-up
  • Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet
  • Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man
  • Cities: Skylines
  • Cities: Skylines - Mass Transit
  • Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven
  • Surviving Mars
  • Europa Universalis IV: Dharma
  • Cities: Skylines - Green Cities
  • Stellaris: Humanoids Species Pack
  • Stellaris: Apocalypse
  • Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia
  • Cities: Skylines - Parklife Pre-Order
  • Cities: Skylines - Parklife
  • Stellaris: Distant Stars
  • Cities: Skylines - Campus
  • War of the Roses
  • Victoria 2
  • Teleglitch: Die More Edition
  • Prison Architect
  • Europa Universalis 4: Emperor
  • Stellaris: Federations
  • Stellaris: Lithoids
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Empire of Sin
  • Stellaris: Ancient Relics
  • Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India
  • Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion
  • Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham
  • Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations
  • Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
  • Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne
  • Crusader Kings II
  • Europa Universalis IV
  • Europa Universalis IV: Art of War
  • Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
  • Impire
  • Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
  • Magicka
  • Semper Fi
Hello everyone!


Here is part 1 that was just made public today:



I have other episodes ready to go with the plan of releasing one three times a week.


Again, this is for absolute beginners. Individuals who have maybe played Civilization or Crusader Kings II. Although, they might have been intimidated to start the learning process for EU4. It is an up to date tutorial and does include all DLC. However, the DLC material is only being discussed as it naturally comes up in our queries.


I am not an authority on this game, in fact I would describe myself very much as a noob. I have only played the game for 700 hours but I am very passionate about the game and would love to share it with more people.


I’m posting it here hoping to get feedback on all aspects of the video: length, quality, commentary, audio, style of teaching, gameplay, etc.


I will note that a couple adjustments have already been made between episode 1 and 2. I have lowered the volume of the music and I fixed the issue of the recording window not capturing the full game window (I apologize for that goof, it triggers me too.) I am trying to get the length down for future episodes, however the first few went over...


Also, the video is completely unscripted, but the first 5-15 minutes were mentally composed. This did not prevent me from saying “Ummm” 700 times (maybe it should of been scripted?) I think I got better at not saying such things as we started to actually play the game.


Thanks everyone for checking this out,


KRX
 

ssquatchteaprty

Recruit
68 Badges
Dec 15, 2010
3
0
  • Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne
  • Europa Universalis IV: Pre-order
  • Warlock 2: The Exiled
  • Stellaris - Path to Destruction bundle
  • Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
  • Semper Fi
  • Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica
  • Magicka
  • Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum
  • Hearts of Iron III Collection
  • Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour
  • Hearts of Iron III
  • For the Motherland
  • Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations
  • Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
  • Europa Universalis IV: Art of War
  • Divine Wind
  • Crusader Kings II
  • Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam
  • Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion
  • Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham
  • Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India
  • Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
  • Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome
  • Age of Wonders III
  • Stellaris
  • Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet
  • Crusader Kings II: Conclave
  • Crusader Kings II: Reapers Due
  • Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man
  • Stellaris: Digital Anniversary Edition
  • Stellaris: Leviathans Story Pack
  • Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
  • Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven
  • Hearts of Iron IV: Death or Dishonor
  • Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization
  • Europa Universalis IV: Cossacks
  • Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
  • Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense
  • Crusader Kings II: Way of Life
  • Stellaris: Apocalypse
  • Europa Universalis III: Collection
  • Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia
  • 500k Club
  • Warlock: Master of the Arcane
  • Victoria 2: Heart of Darkness
  • Victoria 2: A House Divided
  • Victoria 2
  • Stellaris: Nemesis
  • Europa Universalis IV
Late bump!

I watched the first 3-5ish episodes some months back. I like your chill tone and thoughtful approach combo. I even liked watching you make mistakes and then catching yourself moments later. Would definitely recommend for new players, especially ones who might be put off by a raw game-mechanics dump.

That being said, the number of hours and episodes you're up to now is intimidating. Maybe break it up into a "let's play" and a more refined tutorial playlist (first x episodes + important moments)?


I've also been enjoying your "Timeline and Final Thoughts" commentaries.

Glad to see you're still at it. Thanks for your work!