Have you guys ever thought about doing a more boardgame faithful conversion of this game? I don't know how the rights work with Paradox doing the PC version but I for one would love a game that was more like the boardgame, maybe a bit streamlined like the WW1 game.
Maybe after Vainglory? Or is this impossible due to the existing conversion. I simply love this period of history, it is THE most facinating period in my book. Even if the Paradox version is fine I can't help but wish there was a more "hardcore" edition who prefer the boardgame style, turn based is the best way to play these games imho. Especially the way WW1 seems to work.
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Sol Invictus
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I own the boardgame Europa Universalis from Azure Wish (and PhilThib who owned the rights).
I bought this game before the first version of Paradox PC game was created and played a lot but it was a monster game, already with a sort of "patch" (for the boardgame), ie an additional counter board.
A great boardgame but it needed too much of all : time, players...
Take a look : (click on the right to see an image of the map).
http://chretien.vincent.free.fr/index2.htm
I bought this game before the first version of Paradox PC game was created and played a lot but it was a monster game, already with a sort of "patch" (for the boardgame), ie an additional counter board.
A great boardgame but it needed too much of all : time, players...
Take a look : (click on the right to see an image of the map).
http://chretien.vincent.free.fr/index2.htm
La mort est un mur, mourir est une brèche.
I must confess that I had no idea that Phillipe was the key person for EU- it, and the first Civ (and second) along with RRT and especially RRTII and Colonization remain the key reason as to why my live-in girl-friend left me on the 6th year. 
Mind you, Imperialism also had a hand, combined with my apathy of course.
What happened to Padrick from the original team at Paradox that produced EU?
Mind you, Imperialism also had a hand, combined with my apathy of course.
What happened to Padrick from the original team at Paradox that produced EU?
"Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time you've got" Art Buchwald, U.S. Journalist and humourist
Patric Backlund
PhilThib wrote:Patrick Backlund ? I left Paradox 2-3 years ago
IIRC, Patric Backlund was asked to leave Paradox after the release of Victoria. He then worked as a Freelance writer for IDG Sweden and - according to his LinkedIn profile - he now works as a Technical Writer at Hill & Knowlton
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Strategy
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Was Greven the historian on the team? I recall having some long (but interesting) discussions with him waaay back in the days... 
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The Imperium Project (in eternal development)
A Brief History of Rome (Android & PC)
Pirates & Traders (Android)
MicaByte Games:
The Imperium Project (in eternal development)
A Brief History of Rome (Android & PC)
Pirates & Traders (Android)
Strategy wrote:Was Greven the historian on the team? I recall having some long (but interesting) discussions with him waaay back in the days...
Yeah, he was mostly involved with the historical game design. He was indeed great to talk to.
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The brutality and inhumanity of war stood in great contrast to what I had heard and read about as a youth.
- Reinhold Spengler, war volunteer 1st Bavarian Infanterie Regmnt., 1916
The brutality and inhumanity of war stood in great contrast to what I had heard and read about as a youth.
- Reinhold Spengler, war volunteer 1st Bavarian Infanterie Regmnt., 1916
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Ageod's very own calvinus (Luca Cammisa) developed a turn-based PC adaptation of the boardgame in 1997 before Paradox had its try.
If he approves, I can also upload the game here. For now, here be the manual.
If he approves, I can also upload the game here. For now, here be the manual.
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"Sad fragility of human things! What riches and treasures of art will remain forever buried beneath these ruins; how many distinguished men - artists, sovereigns, and warriors - are now forgotten!"
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
Spooky wrote:IIRC, Patric Backlund was asked to leave Paradox after the release of Victoria. He then worked as a Freelance writer for IDG Sweden and - according to his LinkedIn profile - he now works as a Technical Writer at Hill & Knowlton
What a shame Patric left the gaming industry- we had a few good exchanges on the Paradox board- me talking about the random rebel event unsettling the game especially! (along with the Belgium guy who is now a miserable mod (Rebel?):bonk
) , as well as about Sweden herself- a country I visited 5 times and adore. "Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time you've got" Art Buchwald, U.S. Journalist and humourist
Jayavarman wrote:Ageod's very own calvinus (Luca Cammisa) developed a turn-based PC adaptation of the boardgame in 1997 before Paradox had its try.
If he approves, I can also upload the game here. For now, here be the manual.
Don't know if this got overlooked, but I'd love to see this, provided it's OK for the people involved.
BTW, not that Calvinus doesn't deserve credit and kudos for very many things, he isn't part of AGEOD's very own, though he is a member of the extended family, since AGEOD is publishing the game(s?) he has developed
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tagwyn wrote:I love Swedish girls! Once had a pen-pal from there. t
Relax.
"Sad fragility of human things! What riches and treasures of art will remain forever buried beneath these ruins; how many distinguished men - artists, sovereigns, and warriors - are now forgotten!"
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
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Jayavarman
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Rafiki wrote:Don't know if this got overlooked, but I'd love to see this, provided it's OK for the people involved.
Here you go!
History of Europe 2.0 (1492-1792) by Luca Cammisa
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/51524/HOE.zip
Not sure if it will still be compatible on your system.
"Sad fragility of human things! What riches and treasures of art will remain forever buried beneath these ruins; how many distinguished men - artists, sovereigns, and warriors - are now forgotten!"
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
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Tamas wrote:Wow! Did Cal distribute that as shareware?
If anyone wants to take a look, I suggest Dosbox with the "loadfix -d" command.
How do I get the sound/music to play?
"Sad fragility of human things! What riches and treasures of art will remain forever buried beneath these ruins; how many distinguished men - artists, sovereigns, and warriors - are now forgotten!"
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
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DON wrote:Calvinus was good enough to e-mail me a copy back then. It was a fine game, and a good recreation of the boardgame on the computer.
Indeed. HoE was the first "historical" game I ever played. I was about 11 or so at the time. I was so excited. Luca referred me to Paradox's adaptation, and the rest is history.
"Sad fragility of human things! What riches and treasures of art will remain forever buried beneath these ruins; how many distinguished men - artists, sovereigns, and warriors - are now forgotten!"
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."
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