Nov 16, 2017
It s grand strat-a-day: Crusader Kings II and EU IV both expand today
Crusader Kings II - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alec Meer)

ck2-jade-dragon

With this week’s release of Star Wars: Battlecrate 2 marking the end of big, noisy shooter silly season, there’s a whole lot more breathing space for a wider variety of games. Case in point, a double-whammy of DLC for Paradox’s grand strategy heaviest-hitters, Crusader Kings II and Europa Universalis IV.

Big add-ons for both have landed today, with CK2: Jade Dragon putting China front’n’centre, and EUIV: Cradle of Civilization looking at the state of the Middle East and Asia during the early modern era.

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Nov 16, 2017
Cradle of Civilization, the latest expansion for Europa Universalis is released
Europa Universalis IV - Paradox_bus


No Room for Babies: Paradox Releases Cradle of Civilization Expansion
Europa Universalis Add-On Focuses on Middle East and Asia

From the Nile to the Indus stretches a land that has seen the rise of both great prophets and great profits. The eras of caliphates and Mongol domination have passed, opening a gate through which many new powers may pass. Who knows what awesome destiny awaits those who emerge from the Cradle of Civilization?

Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization is the latest expansion to Paradox Development Studio’s best-selling game about exploration and conquest in the early modern era. Cradle of Civilization draws players’ attention to the empires between the Nile and the Indus. New government decisions and mechanics adds unique flavor to the major powers of the region.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ROh4tFNy0g
Features of Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization include:
  • Mamluk Government: In a diverse empire, where the slaves are now masters, new sultans must rely on cultural power to stay viable.
  • Persian Theocracy: Persia can use the power of the faith to bolster their regime.
  • Army Professionalism: The Age of Mercenaries slowly transitions to the Age of Standing Armies as you recruit new generals and drill your peacetime army.
  • Tribal Federations: The Black and White Sheep tribes in Armenia and Mesopotamia must can exploit the unity of local clans to aid expansions.
  • Iqta Taxes: Islamic nations have new taxation options to fuel their growth.
  • Trade Policies: Instruct your merchants to take actions in trade nodes to increase your trade power or military advantage.
  • Islamic Schools: The wide range of Sunni and Shia disciplines offer unique perks to their disciples and transforms international relations across the Middle East.
  • And Much More: The Cradle of Civilization expansion will be accompanied by a free update for all EU4 players, including a new map with many new nations.
Nov 16, 2017
Cradle of Civilization, the latest expansion for Europa Universalis is released
Europa Universalis IV - Paradox_bus


No Room for Babies: Paradox Releases Cradle of Civilization Expansion
Europa Universalis Add-On Focuses on Middle East and Asia

From the Nile to the Indus stretches a land that has seen the rise of both great prophets and great profits. The eras of caliphates and Mongol domination have passed, opening a gate through which many new powers may pass. Who knows what awesome destiny awaits those who emerge from the Cradle of Civilization?

Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization is the latest expansion to Paradox Development Studio’s best-selling game about exploration and conquest in the early modern era. Cradle of Civilization draws players’ attention to the empires between the Nile and the Indus. New government decisions and mechanics adds unique flavor to the major powers of the region.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ROh4tFNy0g
Features of Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization include:
  • Mamluk Government: In a diverse empire, where the slaves are now masters, new sultans must rely on cultural power to stay viable.
  • Persian Theocracy: Persia can use the power of the faith to bolster their regime.
  • Army Professionalism: The Age of Mercenaries slowly transitions to the Age of Standing Armies as you recruit new generals and drill your peacetime army.
  • Tribal Federations: The Black and White Sheep tribes in Armenia and Mesopotamia must can exploit the unity of local clans to aid expansions.
  • Iqta Taxes: Islamic nations have new taxation options to fuel their growth.
  • Trade Policies: Instruct your merchants to take actions in trade nodes to increase your trade power or military advantage.
  • Islamic Schools: The wide range of Sunni and Shia disciplines offer unique perks to their disciples and transforms international relations across the Middle East.
  • And Much More: The Cradle of Civilization expansion will be accompanied by a free update for all EU4 players, including a new map with many new nations.
Nov 14, 2017
Dev Diary: Persia Update Patch Notes
Europa Universalis IV - TheLetterZ


With Cradle of Civilization releasing alongside the 1.23 Persia Update in just a couple of days we will, as per tradition, post up the Changelog for all to comb through.

Click to read the latest Dev Diary by DDRJake


Useful links
Official Website
Europa Universalis IV Wiki
Europa Universalis IV Development Diary Archive
Nov 14, 2017
Dev Diary: Persia Update Patch Notes
Europa Universalis IV - TheLetterZ


With Cradle of Civilization releasing alongside the 1.23 Persia Update in just a couple of days we will, as per tradition, post up the Changelog for all to comb through.

Click to read the latest Dev Diary by DDRJake


Useful links
Official Website
Europa Universalis IV Wiki
Europa Universalis IV Development Diary Archive
Nov 7, 2017
Additions and achievements
Europa Universalis IV - BjornB
With Cradle of Civilization releasing on Thursday next week I want to round off on a last goodie bag of features, covering the few additions we haven't covered yet and the Achievements for 1.23.



Click the image to read the latest Dev Diary from DDRJake


Useful links
Official Website
Europa Universalis IV Wiki
Europa Universalis IV Development Diary Archive
Nov 7, 2017
Additions and achievements
Europa Universalis IV - BjornB
With Cradle of Civilization releasing on Thursday next week I want to round off on a last goodie bag of features, covering the few additions we haven't covered yet and the Achievements for 1.23.



Click the image to read the latest Dev Diary from DDRJake


Useful links
Official Website
Europa Universalis IV Wiki
Europa Universalis IV Development Diary Archive
Oct 31, 2017
Hotjoin and Cross-Platform compatibility
Europa Universalis IV - BjornB
These are things that hasn't been working great lately, and we aim to get up to speed on it's functionality by focusing quite a bit on it in the upcoming 1.23 Persia Update

Click here to read the latest Dev Diary from DDRJake and Alexivan


Useful links
Official Website
Europa Universalis IV Wiki
Europa Universalis IV Development Diary Archive
Oct 31, 2017
Hotjoin and Cross-Platform compatibility
Europa Universalis IV - BjornB
These are things that hasn't been working great lately, and we aim to get up to speed on it's functionality by focusing quite a bit on it in the upcoming 1.23 Persia Update

Click here to read the latest Dev Diary from DDRJake and Alexivan


Useful links
Official Website
Europa Universalis IV Wiki
Europa Universalis IV Development Diary Archive
Oct 27, 2017
Steam s Halloween Sale is great for grand strategy
Crusader Kings II - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Fraser Brown)

halloweensale

With Halloween fast approaching, I ve been spending a lot of time thinking about typical spooky things: ghouls and ghosts, vampires and werewolves, marrying off my daughter to an appropriate suitor and the best trade strategy to dominate the Aegean. The Steam Halloween Sale is in full swing until November 1, and thanks to Paradox Interactive, it s full of grand strategy games.

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