Europa Universalis II

Bast · Apr 10, 2006, 05:18 AM

I just bought this game. What do you guys think about it?

What can I expect?

Kan' Sharuminar · Apr 10, 2006, 06:05 AM

There's a few EU2 threads scattered around here, including a couple of AAR's. I'd also recommend going to this site Paradox EU2 Forum for any questions or advice, it's really good for that.

Personally, I love the game, though I'll admit it took me a while to get into it. Don't be afraid of failure or to experiment. For a starter country I'd recommend England, Austria or the Ottoman Empire in the Grand Campaign.

Bast · Apr 10, 2006, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kan' Sharuminar

There's a few EU2 threads scattered around here, including a couple of AAR's. I'd also recommend going to this site Paradox EU2 Forum for any questions or advice, it's really good for that.

Personally, I love the game, though I'll admit it took me a while to get into it. Don't be afraid of failure or to experiment. For a starter country I'd recommend England, Austria or the Ottoman Empire in the Grand Campaign.

Thanks. What attracted to me to the game was that I'm a fan of European history. So I hope there's a lot of historical relevance in the game.

Civ IV looks great and is a fantastic game but it's a game where the American civilization starts in 6000BC. It doesn't satisfy the deepest history buff in me.

Gelion · Apr 10, 2006, 07:07 AM

No! Stop! Turn it off!!!! .....

too late you are addicted.... EU2 is a great game that will take hours of your time. As it was rightly said try to play as Austria or the Ottoman Empire. For me also Spain or Burgundy is quite appealing.

Chukchi Husky · Apr 10, 2006, 02:25 PM

Thought about getting it until I realised I never will because no where sells it.

Kan' Sharuminar · Apr 10, 2006, 04:25 PM

Aye, I can appreciate that. I only happened to grab it when it was in the bargain section.

I very rarely see Paradox games in stores. I managed to get HoI2 on the release day, never seen it in the shops since.

Bast · Apr 11, 2006, 06:02 AM

Actually I'm getting Europa Universalis. Not II. What's the difference. Which is better?

This is what I'm getting:

Chukchi Husky · Apr 11, 2006, 06:09 AM

I think the second one would be better.

Kan' Sharuminar · Apr 11, 2006, 06:15 AM

Second one is much better, more options, larger time scale and far more polished.

Bast · Apr 11, 2006, 06:21 AM

Well I'm getting this for free because my mom works for a computer software reseller.

But she said she can't get me II.

Maybe, I should try this and see if I like it and then get II?

I've looked around for II on the Internet but most places don't have it in stock anymore like the guys above have said.

III is coming out next year?

Reno · Apr 11, 2006, 07:46 AM

Both of the EU's (I & II) are great, although # II gives the player much more of their money's worth.

cegman · Apr 14, 2006, 11:13 AM

well its free so he has got his money worth if he starts a game.

blackheart · Apr 14, 2006, 03:05 PM

EU2 comes with a copy of EU1

Bast · Apr 14, 2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackheart

EU2 comes with a copy of EU1

Not in Australia, which is where I live. Trying to find even EUII was like finding a needle in a haystack.

woodelf · Apr 14, 2006, 05:40 PM

Make sure you go to the EU forum and download the fan modifications. They make the game even better.

Apr 10, 2006, 05:18 AM	#1
Bast Protector of Cats Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 5,899	Europa Universalis II I just bought this game. What do you guys think about it? What can I expect?

Apr 10, 2006, 06:05 AM	#2
Kan' Sharuminar Fluffy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 9,940	There's a few EU2 threads scattered around here, including a couple of AAR's. I'd also recommend going to this site Paradox EU2 Forum for any questions or advice, it's really good for that. Personally, I love the game, though I'll admit it took me a while to get into it. Don't be afraid of failure or to experiment. For a starter country I'd recommend England, Austria or the Ottoman Empire in the Grand Campaign. __________________ A Madman with a Box

Apr 10, 2006, 02:25 PM	#5
Chukchi Husky Lone Wolf Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bath, England Posts: 6,076	Thought about getting it until I realised I never will because no where sells it. __________________ I beg for my tummy to be scratched...

Apr 10, 2006, 04:25 PM	#6
Kan' Sharuminar Fluffy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 9,940	Aye, I can appreciate that. I only happened to grab it when it was in the bargain section. I very rarely see Paradox games in stores. I managed to get HoI2 on the release day, never seen it in the shops since. __________________ A Madman with a Box

Apr 11, 2006, 06:09 AM	#8
Chukchi Husky Lone Wolf Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bath, England Posts: 6,076	I think the second one would be better. __________________ I beg for my tummy to be scratched...

Apr 10, 2006, 07:07 AM	#4
Gelion Captain Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Dome Posts: 11,193	No! Stop! Turn it off!!!! ..... too late you are addicted.... EU2 is a great game that will take hours of your time. As it was rightly said try to play as Austria or the Ottoman Empire. For me also Spain or Burgundy is quite appealing.

Apr 11, 2006, 06:02 AM	#7
Bast Protector of Cats Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 5,899	Actually I'm getting Europa Universalis. Not II. What's the difference. Which is better? This is what I'm getting:

Apr 11, 2006, 06:15 AM	#9
Kan' Sharuminar Fluffy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 9,940	Second one is much better, more options, larger time scale and far more polished. __________________ A Madman with a Box

Apr 11, 2006, 06:21 AM	#10
Bast Protector of Cats Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 5,899	Well I'm getting this for free because my mom works for a computer software reseller. But she said she can't get me II. Maybe, I should try this and see if I like it and then get II? I've looked around for II on the Internet but most places don't have it in stock anymore like the guys above have said. III is coming out next year?

Apr 11, 2006, 07:46 AM	#11
Reno The Studio Ghibli Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 5,690	Both of the EU's (I & II) are great, although # II gives the player much more of their money's worth. __________________ Come Join The Story That Never Ends, The NES Notice Board, The Official Studio Ghibli Fanatic Of CFC

Apr 14, 2006, 11:13 AM	#12
cegman Scott Walker Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 1,478	well its free so he has got his money worth if he starts a game. __________________ A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. Douglas Adams

Apr 14, 2006, 03:05 PM	#13
blackheart unenlightened Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,632	EU2 comes with a copy of EU1 __________________ Relax, it will all be alright.

Apr 14, 2006, 05:40 PM	#15
woodelf Bard Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gallery Posts: 15,001	Make sure you go to the EU forum and download the fan modifications. They make the game even better.

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