Nothing more fun then dominating Europe

Malladine

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Hearts of iron...godamn complex game. Never could get into, but I do still own it. Any tips XBox?
 

XBoxLPU

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http://www.europa-universalis....b538cf6749b44&amp;f=79 < they have awesome forums for beginners and such

The only way the game gets less complex is to play it. Use Germany at first. They are the easiest because you can dominate anyone without having a navy (which is a bitch to deal with )(you can destroy the enemy's navies with naval bombers). ALWAYS have infantry in the queue, take a look at the national army screen (F6, tab over ) and be sure to be pretty close to Soviet Unions total. Beleive me, by the end of 41', 42' you will be faced on taking on Soviet Union and you will need tons of infantry just to hold the front. You will use Mech or Tanks to fight though. DO NOT research any Doctrines until start of war, you will receive from events for free. Concentrate on Industrilzation, Artilerry, Tank and Infantry techs at first.


On lower difficulties dont worry about an airforce, you really dont need one.
 

Alptraum

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I hven't played in quite awhile, but that game is lots of fun if you like detiled strategy games. And the advice to learn with Germany is good. Managing all the freaking conveys you need with the other mjor powers (with the exception of Russia) is a pain. Its better the learn that after you understand all the other parts. And Germany will show you those.
 

XBoxLPU

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Be sure to get the latest 1.06C Patch

Install latest C.O.R.E ( the order is the 1.06C Patch > 0.84 CORE > 0.85 CORE for those who do not have the Platinum Version ) ( The Platinum Version has the 1.06C(B?) and .084 CORE out of the retail box ! )
 

Malladine

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OK, CORE is a mod huh?

Wow, I have a lot of games lined up now in various stages of completedness:
HOI
BG2
JA2
Halo
Disciples 2
Prince of Persia:SoT
Doom 3 to complete
Richard Burn's Rally
Rome:Total War
Full Spectrum Warrior
 

XBoxLPU

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CORE
Features list draft (as of v0.7)
? New countries including Euskadi, Catalunya, South Korea, North Korea, Ukraine, Inner Mongolia, Burma, Syria, Lebanon, RSI, Egypt and more.
? Greatly expanded and reworked tech tree for better gameplay depth and balance.
? Over 2500 events provide unprecedented immersion and gameplay options.
? More than a hundred new AI files to improve all aspects of AI performance.
? Total rework of mobilisation and manpower.
? Improved counters, colours and interface graphics.
? Uses mod-dir feature for compatibility with other mods and vanilla game.
? Alternate multiplayer download available.
? Optional difficulty setup that affects gameplay through setup and events.
? Coming soon - translation into national language versions.

There have been more stuff added on as newer versions have came out

Right now I am trying to find balace to play:

DOD
Far Cry
GTA:Vice City
HOI
Dawn of War
and soon HL2

On top of school/work :/