Europa Universalis V confirmed

[Crazy_Ivan80]

Is it worth buying yet?

[crazy canuck]

Definitely

[Norgy]

I would recommend it, definitely.

It is sometimes frustrating, sometimes like a wet dream for a history nerd, but it is a very strong game. Stable, runs smoothly, no technical issues.

I've spent some time understanding the supply chains and trade mechanics, and this is much more detailed than just owning a centre of trade like in previous EU games. Granted, I have not not tried the colonisation mechanics. I don't even know how to recruit an explorer.

I would say, expect to spend a fair amount of time learning the game. I doubt the next patch will upend the gameplay completely, as Paradox seems to have learned from the rather frantic patching last year.


I have played another 20 odd years. The reformation has unfolded, but FoW prevents me from seeing much. My only European ally is Hungary, who of course drew me into another war. I have reorganised my armies completely. With the armoury, you get a nice boost to manpower, so I have one 16k strong army, and a smaller one for sieges. The early arquebusiers really litter the floor with Turks, at least. The Knights Hospitallers are no more. Wonder who ended them? Oh, right, that was me. That Serbian alliance did not help much, so now parts of northern Macedonia are: Ours. Hungary's vast armies attacked from the north. Job done in two years.

I am still learning, but it is fun. My next goal is a very ambitious one. Taking back the Holy Land.