Hearts of Iron IV

[nht]

HoI is just one of those games that I never really could grasp. I owned EU1 & EU2 (and EU: Crown of the North!) and the original Victoria, and I loved them all. So HoI seemed like a no-brainer... but I really bounced off it. Same with HoI 2 and 3. Just never could get into them. It's always puzzled me as to why, since it -should- be right up my alley.

So I'll probably wait a year or so and pick up HoI4 once it's gone on massive sale, but at this point my hopes are not high that I will enjoy it (though I'm always happy to be surprised -- the original Crusader Kings left me cold, but CK2 is one of the best strategy games I've played).

[Huw the Poo]

What do you mean? I merely expect HoI4 to be the most exciting, realistic strategic simulation of WW2 ever created -- in a word, perfect.

So yeah, my expectations are entirely tempered by reality and past experience.   ;)

LOL!  Like Grim, I really hope you enjoy it mate!

[Grim.Reaper]

I really hope it is good for your health's sake.....you have created very high expectations so hoping it does not let you down:)

What do you mean? I merely expect HoI4 to be the most exciting, realistic strategic simulation of WW2 ever created -- in a word, perfect.

So yeah, my expectations are entirely tempered by reality and past experience.   ;)

Well, I am certainly pulling for you:)

[Greybriar]

Anyone wanting Paradox to include a game manual with Hearts of Iron IV might be interested in this thread in the Paradox forums.

[Ian C]

I pre-ordered from Kinguin/G2PLAY.NET for only $28. Seems legit. What's the deal with these cheap deals? (no pun intended).

[Tuna]

I pre-ordered from Kinguin/G2PLAY.NET for only $28. Seems legit. What's the deal with these cheap deals? (no pun intended).

Just discussed in the 'sales' thread

http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=3624.3975

[Ian C]

Well I hope Kinguin are legit.

[AchillesLastStand]

What are the differences in the versions? What exactly are the Tank/Cruiser packs? Cosmetic only?

*Edit*
Just read on the store page that the differences are only cosmetic. I assume this means you see the actual unit instead of a counter?

[Huw the Poo]

I'm pretty sure everyone sees units rather than counters, but the cosmetic packs will change their appearance.

[Grim.Reaper]

Sounds like media embargo ends on tomorrow 6/2, not sure what exact time because of all the time zone conversions:)  But not long now....Sandman will be very happy:)

[Vintage Dude]

I bought from Green Man Gaming yesterday for 25% off. I immediately received the Steam key and Steam added the game to my library without a problem. Now I am ready to download when it is released. :D

[sandman2575]

But not long now....Sandman will be very happy:)

Still too long !!   :D

[Pete Dero]

Sounds like media embargo ends on tomorrow 6/2, not sure what exact time because of all the time zone conversions:)  But not long now....Sandman will be very happy:)

Quill18's let's play : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs3acGYgI1-stmmaOdyLR1FS1hvUIflCL
Arumba's let's play : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfm9XNvwBFG_16vR8sZcrT0hXzxoj5icJ

[Jarhead0331]

I was thinking how long of a weekend it's going to be waiting for this game to release....then I thought about how the men who were landing in Normandy felt in the days before the invasion...at least the ones who knew the actual date.

Made the wait a little more manageable.

[Grim.Reaper]

Sounds like media embargo ends on tomorrow 6/2, not sure what exact time because of all the time zone conversions:)  But not long now....Sandman will be very happy:)

Quill18's let's play : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs3acGYgI1-stmmaOdyLR1FS1hvUIflCL
Arumba's let's play : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfm9XNvwBFG_16vR8sZcrT0hXzxoj5icJ

Thanks for sharing...took a quick look at Quill's and so far liked what I saw....just a few more days.