Ducksforcup
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The four paradox games are pretty different. Never got in to HOI but I like the different focus of the three others. The dynasty system got me hooked on CK2, but EUIV is probably a better game. I've got more hours into it then any of the others. Been playing V2 lately.
My problem with EUIV now is mods. I like the changes better than Vanilla but I can't find the right balance. The mod I like the best makes nations too equal, meaning it's next to impossible to conquer India and other weak nations quickly. Which is ahistorical and a little game breaking.
I am so bad at V2, but no doubt it is an amazing game. I usually just play the USA...I tried a Chile game one time and got crushed by murderous Europeans. As you alluded to, I like the fact that Paradox tweaks each of its games enough to make them totally unique experiences. V2, CK2, Eu4 are very similar objective wise, but radically different gameplay wise.
Never felt any compelling reason to try any of the mods for Eu4, but I really should check them out at some point.
Any in particular you recommend? I know a ton of people download ones that tweak the U.I.
In regards, to equality, amongst nations...as it stands now, I think the game is more "balanced" than it ever has been. I remember in EU3 2,000 Europeans could easily defeat Indian (subcontinent) armies of 20,000 men suffering zero losses. I like the fact that the game tries to simulate the historical reality, but it was obviously way too skewed towards Europe. It still is to a degree (as it should be), but now playing nations in other parts of the world is actually viable. It accounts for the gradual dominance of Europe without sacrificing the fun of playing other nations around the globe.
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