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Thufir said:
Without getting into great detail I just have to say I love Paradox games (but always wait until patch 3+  ). I also love Dom2, but I think Paradox vs. IW is an apples to oranges comparison, and there's no real way to come up with a "winner".
I tend to think of Paradox games (all that I've played anyhow: HOI, Vicky, EU II) almost more as historical simulations, rather than pure games. When you look at their forums and the arguments held there its astounding how passionate (and knowledgeable!) the participants get into the details of historical considerations of proper design/implementation of the game. I think there are flaws in any Paradox game, but I suspect they often arise from designers (and most of their players) tendency that when faced with those inevitable design tradeoffs that must be faced with any game project, they'll often go for a sense of historical accuracy/realism rather than for gameplay or for balance.
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i love the paradox games too and look forward to especially hoi 2 . i own exactly the same like you
i play them occasionally but they are unfortunately too easy / boring when played too long and i think not really adept for mp
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Gandalf Parker said:
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Thufir said:
I tend to think of Paradox games (all that I've played anyhow: HOI, Vicky, EU II) almost more as historical simulations, rather than pure games.
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That was one of the main things I disliked about EU II. It was too historical. It seemed like you could affect things but only within limits which caused the timeline to progress "normally".
If the pagans cant win then I dont want to play.
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just look on the AAR board of paradox gandalf
there are reports of ppl who made a wc as maya e.g.
i could do that on my own too probably but not in the timeline only with about 100-200 additional years with no time limit patch .
in hoi / vicky this is much harder
i guess nobody can win as luxemburg in hoi .
