Europa Universalis, best game since Civ

Depp · January 24, 2001, 06:36

Posted thir wrongly in the off-topic, didn´t see this thread

SO here goes...

I just wanna tell you about a game soon to be released in america, already out in Sweden (made in sweden) and Germany.
You want a game that lets you play any of 75 countries for the most exiting 300 year period in history ? Europa Universalis has it all.
It let´s you start at 1492, america is just discovered. And ends in 1792.
It´s no C&C bash either, but diplomacy, economy and war, and historical leaders and monarchs that influence it all, you play as the hand behind the king. Some kings may even command the armies directly.
You can´t just attack everyone beacuse alliances are common and actually mean something in this game.
So am I selling this game ? No, but I want to gain some support for the best game around for years and years. The reviews are very positive as well.

If you want more info, either contact me or just check the official site, there is alot of info and also a forum with some 30 000 posts. http://www.europa-universalis.com/

Computer Games Stragegy Plus´s Review: http://www.cdmag.com/articles/030/01...pa_review.html

Gamespot Review: http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/storie...8560-4,00.html

Carolus Rex · January 24, 2001, 07:55

Hej!

Being a swede myself I know about this game and I have been thinking about buying it (held it in my hand yesterday!). The reviews have been nice so far, I've just been waiting to see what the bigger gaming sites have to say about it.

Thanks for the links!

Carolus

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Rogan Josh · January 24, 2001, 10:17

You had it in you hand and didn't but it! Big mistake. Quick - go back to the shop straight away and get it - RUN!

Henrik · January 24, 2001, 14:24

Hej själv

I want the Mac port to be ready soon...

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Depp · January 24, 2001, 15:33

Bigger sites ? www.cdmag.com is the biggest strategy (and all other games) around. It´s the best in my opinion, they take time with their reviews, not like certain sites...

It´s worth the 429 SKr that Åhlens takes for it

weird god · January 25, 2001, 21:17

this game looks great!!
http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/euro...is_preview.asp

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Depp · January 26, 2001, 12:09

Yup, it even is great

Having alot of fun with this one. The different nations provide totally different games, in strategies etc. It´s even nice to see how different europe becomes each time you play.

Rogan Josh · January 26, 2001, 12:39

How much are paradox paying you Depp?

Depp · January 26, 2001, 18:06

Isn´t åhlens where everybody get their kicks ?

It not the money they are paying me, it´s the sex !

Carolus Rex · January 27, 2001, 01:13

quote:

Originally posted by Depp on 01-24-2001 02:33 PM
Bigger sites? www.cdmag.com is the biggest strategy (and all other games) around. It´s the best in my opinion, they take time with their reviews, not like certain sites...

I know, that's exactly what I meant. I have read some reviews by others (local newspapers etc) and was waiting for the links you provided!

quote:

It´s worth the 429 SKr that Åhlens takes for it

Heh, heh, heh! Got to be the first time I read about Åhléns in these forums!

Carolus

Imran Siddiqui · January 27, 2001, 02:33

http://cgi.pcgameworld.com/pcgw/news...0309475,69750,

Woohoo! Since America gets it later, it gets better stuff.

Depp · January 27, 2001, 09:04

Not really. A newer patch is included, but all scenarios are different in the different versions, they are chosen locally so to speak. America get amercians scenarios etc, sweden get´s the nordic wars etc.

Depp · January 27, 2001, 15:48

sure, the intro text will be in the wrong language, that´s about it

January 27, 2001, 23:43

Shopping for PC Games at Åhléns. Losers.

Don't you have e-handel in the icy north? Or, wait, doesn't Posten deliver up there?

Kyle · January 28, 2001, 01:00

Well, we can download the other scenarios, true?

Imran Siddiqui · January 28, 2001, 05:34

quote:

Not really. A newer patch is included, but all scenarios are different in the different versions, they are chosen locally so to speak. America get amercians scenarios etc, sweden get´s the nordic wars etc.

Well, I think I'd rather have the German scenarios (Prussia, woohoo!), which really isn't localized. There is only one American scenario (wonder how they'll do it... only include Spain, France, Portugal, and England, I guess).

Depp · January 28, 2001, 10:18

Well, the mail takes two days to get here, it takes me an hour to go an buy it. And 429 SKr isn´t expensive or anything.

Imran, don´t worry about it

There are popping up usermade scenarios as well by the minute.

January 28, 2001, 10:44

Depp: Sure it is. At Spelbiten in Stockholm, it would cost no more than 300-350 Skr (for members, that is), It's 379:- on Spelia, 399:- directly from the Publisher, and probably cheaper in any other store than åhléns. Really.

Gwap · January 28, 2001, 16:18

Looks promising... Is this thing out in the UK yet? The website they refer to for the UK distributors is a joke (only for retailers apparently). Anybody know someone in the UK selling this online (I don't fancy driving all the way into Glasgow to get this). Amazon don't appear to stock it

Thanks

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Imran Siddiqui · January 29, 2001, 02:51

HUZZAH! Europa Universalis, US version is GOLD! Due to ship on February the 21st for $40!
http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/storie...677611,00.html

Some good screens at the new campaigns (especially the American Revolution).

Evil Capitalist · January 29, 2001, 08:12

quote:

Originally posted by Gwap on 01-28-2001 03:18 PM
Looks promising... Is this thing out in the UK yet? The website they refer to for the UK distributors is a joke (only for retailers apparently). Anybody know someone in the UK selling this online (I don't fancy driving all the way into Glasgow to get this). Amazon don't appear to stock it

Thanks

The date they're pencilling in for UK release is 1st March. But I can't wait that long, so I'm petitioning my MP to get us to invade Sweden.

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Gwap · January 29, 2001, 09:45

Thanks for the info. I agree that I can't wait that long. And yes, please ask your MP to annex Sweden (mine is too busy being promoted to the Foreign Office right now; besides, I didn't vote for him) we might get some decent services here then. At least Swedes can build roads that last for more than a fortnight.

Well... thanksfully, I'm multi-lingual (split tongue)

so I think I'll look for a German company to sell me a copy. For a game that deals with continental Europe it may be best to go abroad anyway. Brits aren't particularly well-known for their balance when it comes to matters continental.

Fog in the Channel, the Continent is Isolated!

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Savant · January 29, 2001, 14:58

Some EU links to explore:

The EU Homepage with links to forum and AARs (After Action Reports) and reviews. http://www.europa-universalis.com/

Sapura, an EU-phile whose web page focuses on the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and includes EU AARs. http://polisharmies.cjb.com/index.html

An Ebglish translation of an AAR with France as the okayer's nation (good screenshots!). http://perso.club-internet.fr/jpdufl...pas_01_eng.htm

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Depp · January 29, 2001, 15:36

Memberships sucks, and havn´t spelbiten gone bankrupt ?
And if you order the game, it cost 50 Skr less, and it takes you a few days. Not worth it. And 429 Skr for a game is a pretty good price actually.

I noticed a wierd bug playing as the portugise. My recruitment pool does not expand if I conquer new territories, even if they have big populations. Only as portugal, hmmm

Steve Clark · January 29, 2001, 18:22

Thanks for the links Savant. This is getting gooder and gooder.

January 30, 2001, 15:59

They are "under new ownership", apparently. Anyway, I don't live in Stockholm anymore, Haven't been at spelbiten since last summer...

weird god · January 31, 2001, 00:05

i finally got that damn game, yeha!

don´t miss it

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weed god, chief of EUROPA
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Depp · January 31, 2001, 06:48

Way to go Wierd God !

Sprayber · January 31, 2001, 07:28

quote:

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui on 01-28-2001 04:34 AM
Well, I think I'd rather have the German scenarios (Prussia, woohoo!), which really isn't localized. There is only one American scenario (wonder how they'll do it... only include Spain, France, Portugal, and England, I guess).

Is there a place where you can download different scenarios? I mean I would like to see American scenarios too but I would be interested in different ones as well.

Cobos · January 31, 2001, 15:49

In the American version there will be an War of Independance scenario as well as ALL the other ones there are in the German one (and Swedish I beleive), like Nordic war, 30 years war, +++
But you can download scenarios, at the official page, go to www.europa-universalis.com and find the scenario link in the orange text at the top. There you can download scenarios, there aren't more than 3-4 there yet, but give it some time, and people are working on a complete alternative Grand Campaign with different minor countries and lots of changes...so things are moving along

Cobos

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