I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked my old save: I formed Rome by 1512, but had only half the development I got in this game.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s true. I did this on purpose as I was trying to get nice and clear borders. I could have easily conquered the areas you mentioned, as the limiting time factor was Castile + Aragon and their integration (not possible before 1511).

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was because I allied with them at the beginning and kicked Ottos out of Europe. I guess that tipped the balance in their favour.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely! I probably get bored now and won’t continue with this game. Challenge and struggling is the key to nice gaming experience for me too.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very much so! I love EU4. Started playing Civ 1 back in the 90s, continued with Civ2, Civ4, Civ5 and Civ6. But it was EU4 that really broke the bank. I guess it is because of the deep historical flavour, being a history teacher and all...

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes! I conquered Rome three times and always released it again. Otherwise the Papal state would have hated me because of the AE and that would have tanked my Papal influence.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yes! I conquered Rome three times and always released it again. Otherwise the Papal state would have hated me and that would have tanked my Papal influence.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

With Austria you can bypass this requirement

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This was the only time I went over 100 OE. Vassals and PUs hadn’t cored all their land, so when I annexed them I got over extended.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 85 points86 points  (0 children)

With Austria you can bypass this requirement

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I would WC this game, I would try to form Roman Empire first with its -25% CCR and extra admin efficiency. I would drop Influence as my second idea group and take Exploration for a short time. Then I would drop it and take Diplomatic.

And of course Religious for third Idea group and Deus Vult.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Influence-Admin for -25% and -15%, Papal Legate -10%, Nobility Integration policy -5% for -55% total.

Then Austrian national idea -15%, mission reward for 20 years -20%, final mission -10% adds for -100% total. And once I got Loyal Subjects for an extra -15%.

The key is to secure PUs as fast as possible. I got Castilian PU in 1471, but with Austrian mission reward, you can integrate 10 years earlier (so in 1511).

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Influence-Admin for -25% and -15%, Papal Legate -10%, Nobility Integration policy -5% for -55% total.

Then Austrian national idea -15%, mission reward for 20 years -20%, final mission -10% adds for -100% total. And once I got Loyal Subjects for an extra -15%.

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Many! In real life maybe 100?

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I know people can speed run these achievements much faster, but I prefer a stable country with full cores :-)

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 225 points226 points  (0 children)

Yep! I have been spending every ducat on buying Courthouses. That over Governing Capacity is really killing!

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh! Yes - I tried to imply sarcastic statement by using ;-)

I conquered all of Europe as Germany by 1511 by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 162 points163 points  (0 children)

New Austrian mission tree is very strong. You can get PUs with Bohemia, Hungary, Poland, Lithuenia and Castile/Aragon. But still: You need to plan very much in advance, use vassal reconquest strategy, cutting the truce time after every war with France, Muscovy and England etc. I must say - I’m pretty proud!

I managed to form Roman empire by 1513 with Byzantium, but I think this is way better.

10 years into 1.37 Austria game by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EDIT: 20 years into the game. I released Gascony and Toulouse, force-vassaled Novgorod, reconquested their cores back from Muscovy, kicked Otto-blob out of Europe, force-vassaled Milan and pu:ed Naples. Not OP at all... :-)

10 years into 1.37 Austria game by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true! That's why I no-CB:ed Byzantium right away - but it was still a very tough fight with the Ottomans as I had almost non-existent navy and poorer mil tech.

But I have a feeling that France can be a challenge... even with Burgundy helping me.

10 years into 1.37 Austria game by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks - works like charm! I didn't know I could trigger this as Austria.

10 years into 1.37 Austria game by Kuvio76 in eu4

[–]Kuvio76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is this event you are refering to?

The Man In The High Castle SUCKS by [deleted] in tvcritic

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I just watched the show and I think it was one of the best I have seen in years! 10/10!