The sun always shines on T.V. on FRIDAY

[Sir Slash]

I got to take a break from Civil War II. Every time I see a weather map on TV, I'm thinking how it'll effect supply flow and where to build depots. I think that maybe a sign of over doing it. So, probably a break playing PoE where I'm making friends fast and enemies faster. I got a nice little stable of NPC followers which I'm trying out by closing-in on the Big Bad under my stronghold. Have a good one Grogs.

[JudgeDredd]

What's PoE?

[Nefaro]

Every few months I convince myself that I can finally wrap my head around EU4....I do the tutorials yet again then start a game and then have little idea what to do. In a strange sort of way I find it harder to 'get' than WitP:AE.  LOL....oh well.  Time to set up a quick battle in CM: Red Thunder.

Quill's EU4 Tutorial series:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaLP7m_g5Q4&list=PLs3acGYgI1-uWvHEhlIvx-vzsX0vhMOZj&index=1

Will post this in an EU thread too.

[Nefaro]

Of course... with a new EU4 expansion having just been released, along with accompanying base game patch, it may be best to wait until the post-release patches have slowed before starting a new EU4 campaign.

Good time to view some of those video tutorials.   ;)

I had been thinking of starting a new EU4 (or CK2?) campaign soon, myself.  With some EU4 patching likely imminent in the near future, it may end up being CK2 for a bit.  Even though I don't plan on picking up either of the latest DLC for either.

[OJsDad]

I'll get some 7 Days to Die, and Victoria 2.  May also fire up EUIV to see what the latest patches do.  Not getting the new DLC yet.

I think I'm going to try again to get into CMANO.

[Nefaro]

Been playing this week:

Alea Jacta Est with BOR & Hannibal expansions. 

Currently in the middle of a swiftly moving 3rd Samnite War scenario, to reacquaint myself with the supply system/rates in AJE.  Plan on moving into larger scenarios, such as the Punic Wars soon.  Possibly even playing the Carthage side.


TW: Rome 2 (only a few graphical mods)

As Carthage.  Not easy starting as Carthage in this.  Been lucky in beating down Rome's inevitable DOW and actually invading Italy.  My AI allies, especially the Etruscans, have done a surprisingly decent job of helping but it's still been a very long and expensive slog. 

Wary of other sneaky African states trying to DOW and take my capital city, while most of my armies are away, I've managed to dissuade them at the right times with a small garrison army.  Forcing them into Non-Aggression treaties at the peace table after they lose an assault.

Been a tough but fun campaign.


Alexandrian Wars/Greek Persian Wars/Punic Wars from HPS

The occasional turn or two in a battle from these.  Although the order menu for Greek & Persian Wars has some graphical glitching on my notebook PC.  >:(

I'll probably go back to the Great Battles series since the system is more enjoyable and, oddly enough, that old interface is still more friendly than the one in the HPS Ancient Warfare series. 

I also think they could've scaled the HPS series to be more manageable.  The amount of units on the screen, for many of the notable battles, is huge.  If you want to fine tune your lines, you'll be issuing multi-part orders to each one.  Group orders are great for just moving blobs straight towards the enemy, but there is an assload of micro-managing to do otherwise.   So I tend to only get two or three turns in per session. 

Currently on one of Philip II's battles.  Crocus Fields iirc.


Spartan + Gates Of Troy

Been awhile but installed it, added the missing dll file, and began an Achaean campaign.

I really wish we had a more modern sequel to this old Slitherine series.  Even if it was still all 2D, which is just fine with me for turn-based games. I may have to install Chariots too.  :)



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[Rayfer]

Thanks nef for the EU4 youtube tutorial link. Got it on my favorites for later viewing.

[Nefaro]

Thanks nef for the EU4 youtube tutorial link. Got it on my favorites for later viewing.

Quill is a good narrator too so you don't have to worry about a bunch of nonsense & rambling being spouted.  O0


I'm familiar with EU4 but haven't played since the last few DLCs (some of which I have), so I'll probably watch it too.  There is always something I don't know, or could understand better on any subject.

[Wolfe1759]

Some Civ 5 as Exolt Thraxus from the Mothership Omicron mod - already (about 15 turns in) got an Augmented Recon (thanks to a ruins upgrade) unit one shot killing barbarians with their laz guns and then getting both a science and (thanks to Honour) culture boost for killing them :)

May also play some Tigers on the Hunt or Endless Ledgend (with the new DLC) or MOO or something else.

[JudgeDredd]

Thanks nef for the EU4 youtube tutorial link. Got it on my favorites for later viewing.

Quill is a good narrator too so you don't have to worry about a bunch of nonsense & rambling being spouted.  O0


I'm familiar with EU4 but haven't played since the last few DLCs (some of which I have), so I'll probably watch it too.  There is always something I don't know, or could understand better on any subject.

I like Quill's videos. I watched a load of MoO videos he created. Like you say - a good narrator

[Sir Slash]

Poe is Pillars of Eternity-- Hack & Slash at it's finest. Should've clarified that.

[Slick Wilhelm]

I've been playing nothing but Jagged Alliance 2 v1.13 for the past month. What a great trip down memory lane!

I'm about 2/3 of the way through Alruco, and I'm determined to whack that bitch Diedreanna. 

[vyshka]

My plans for this weekend are:

definite: Polaris Sector, Battlefield 4
maybe: Civ 5, Homeworld, Warcraft 3, Starcraft 2, AoE 2, Diablo 3, Heroes of the Storm, DOTA 2, LoL

Way too many games installed and owned to choose from.

Anyone who hasn't picked up the Homeworld remastered game, it is part of a humble bundle right now that includes Tropico 5, Victor Vran, Chivalry, and other games. You can get the whole lot for $12.

[Rayfer]

Poe is Pillars of Eternity-- Hack & Slash at it's finest. Should've clarified that.

Great game with each npc party member (not the ones you create yourself) having an unfolding backstory with multi-layered quests to complete. Enjoyed it to the very end...but as with all newer rpg's, I was unable to defeat the end boss. Hope you have better luck!

[Sir Slash]

That scares me Rayfer. VERY Scared.  :'(