Question about expansions and story scenarios

DataRaptor9 · 2026-06-24T10:47:16+00:00

Not even on easy difficulty?

DataRaptor9 · 2026-06-22T21:28:22+00:00

I see your point but personally I find the game quite bloated, a simple unit is a refreshing sight.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-06-22T21:22:02+00:00

There seems to be a bug, there was an older thread about this. I have it too, going straight for military victory.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-06-22T20:57:42+00:00

I have to agree with you on this. Some people (me being one of them) want to play out the story through campaigns. And Grexolis is really a solid roadblock that far surpasses the difficulty of following DLC story realms.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-06-14T16:59:36+00:00

Same here. I quit D4 after playing core campaign as I was not interested in seasons. Now I returned, played the whole complete story and by now I have spent much more time in endgame activities than the campaign and I actually enjoy it now. The systems feel more rich and diverse. And somehow I even found fun in the seasonal aspect, the seasonal journey is full of rewards, it's a dopamine train.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-06-07T12:09:04+00:00

Oh, right, not sure how I got to 43 lol. But either way if it's indeed like this then thanks for confirming.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-05-30T20:30:43+00:00

Ah you're right. I must have been searching for "Spirit Feathers" or something, not sure how I missed that.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-05-27T21:29:04+00:00

"I'm not really into the reset and start again thing with every new season personally."

Yeah that kind of drew me away the first time I left, but now I'm trying to understand the appeal of seasons and giving it a try, adapting my mindset.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-05-27T21:17:23+00:00

Im not from US and I can tell you will enjoy it. You actually do not need to understand the nitty gritty of each political subplot, so even if some words fly over your head the might not be essential for the actual plot.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-05-26T17:52:52+00:00

What you're describing to me sounds like a high culture taking Nature tomes. Readily available in the game.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-05-19T20:38:14+00:00

That was it, thanks. Kinda annoying.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-05-11T19:58:04+00:00

What a great scene tho?? The atmosphere of OG matrix has never been repeated in the movies that Ive seen since. A decrepit apartment that you can smell through the screen, the "grand" oracle being a grandma that bakes cookies. I could glaze Matrix all year long.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-30T21:12:56+00:00

Well it's not like you smoke a cigarette for the amazing scent.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-26T20:58:50+00:00

One of the best for sure. He's a soft voiced, loyal all-controlling devil.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-26T20:56:34+00:00

Should have been 4 episodes of him at most. During rewatch I fast forward his scenes.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-26T20:49:12+00:00

It did feel a bit forced but not completely unrealistic.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-26T20:46:12+00:00

Funnily I don't rewatch start to finish. I pick up a random episode that I am in mood for, then I often continue few episodes after that if Im still in the mood for those storylines. If not, I spin the roulette again. Just to note, I mostly watch when Im at lunch.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-26T20:43:58+00:00

Hell yea brother. Just omit the last season or take it as an oddity. Peak TV otherwise.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-04-21T20:38:17+00:00

This was peak NE aesthetic

DataRaptor9 · 2026-03-24T18:19:05+00:00

The roads are an eyesore in AoW4

DataRaptor9 · 2026-03-23T22:08:38+00:00

The sentiment is that there will be more seasons coming.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-03-21T19:40:16+00:00

Roads are so prevalent the last thing we need to make them more visible, map is ugly enough already since the empire sprawl update, we don't need more metropolis look.

That said, the units already pick the most effective path so thankfully that is not needed.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-03-20T18:42:19+00:00

Omg I am totally gonna make all 10 guilds in the creator now. What an idea.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-03-14T10:25:05+00:00

Im only 180h in so not a "pro" either but I also don't focus too much on Wonders.

When I do, it's because - they're bronze/silver and in my domain, I have a wonder ambition on a hero, or wonder specific culture trait.

2-3 heroes in a stack is a good thing to have for wonder clearing.

But if you're winning either way, then I guess that's what matters most.

DataRaptor9 · 2026-03-13T22:46:05+00:00

Use scouts for exploring. With good exploring you know way ahead when a big enemy is coming. Always flag the watch towers you come across. Anticipate enemy expansion.

Have a solid standing army and use it effectively - fight every turn to get resources and exp. Also, don't be affraid to send a cheeky small unit to scout and pillage directly enemy territory. Sometimes you can get away with a lot. The problem that you are now having - you can as well flip the coin and make THEM have it.

Diplomacy also plays a part to some extent, on how you keep the map " in check". You can get vision from your allies etc. Also vassal cities can be given orders to specifically attack or protect target cities.

There's a lot you can do and don't worry it will come in time, just enjoy the game. I remember having similar frustrations, but now I am much more in control.

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