The biggest example of feature bloat in the game

[AvengedK1ng]

But 80% of the complexity is in reality false choice once you understand the basics.

The pirate event can be genuine, do you go for lump sum or long term malus

 

[grandadmiralbob]

Another example is the cluster f of bonuses. Even the screen that shows them gets way over crowded once you get 1 or 2 hundred years in game.

 

[themrspartan]

If you want a simple game go play civ. There is no game more complex than Paradox Grand Strategy games (that runs well). If you want simple this is really the wrong type of game for you. Don't dumb down the game because there are those that like the complexity.

"Man, I really need to start an election in my colony to replace their governor."
-No one, ever.

 

[necro84]

"Man, I really need to start an election in my colony to replace their governor."
-No one, ever.

You never did it? After conquering lots of provinces in colonial region I check if my colony is coring all of them. If it isn't I check governor and replace him when he has low admin skill. If I would be able to check how much admin colony has I would do it before the war. Now it is more important than ever because of the large federations

 

[holyvigil]

Complexity is not a justification for UI design, and good presentation and UI design is not "dumbing down".
Especially a complex game like EU4 needs to present its options and its information as clearly and transparently as possible.

I agree with you.

And what you said is not relevant to reducing the amount of features.