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Dowly · 12-02-17, 09:36 AM

I wouldn't count Europa Universalis as a 4X game since it doesn't have the eXploration element (you know where everything is from the start).

As for favorites, I couldn't give you one, but MoO 2 was nice back in the day (not so much today), Stellaris is great in that you can really play as an complete A-hole if you want. From the (IMHO) non-4X games, Europa Universalis:Rome is my favorite, it is simple but it works. Would like to see EU:Rome 2, but Paradox is not too keen on doing another one for some reason.

As for tips, I can only think of paying close attention to research in Stellaris and to understand how it works. Simply put: the more you conquer the more research costs go up. You might control half the galaxy, but that 20k less fire power enemy fleet can wipe the floor with your fleet, if your tech is behind.

12-02-17, 09:36 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't count Europa Universalis as a 4X game since it doesn't have the eXploration element (you know where everything is from the start). As for favorites, I couldn't give you one, but MoO 2 was nice back in the day (not so much today), Stellaris is great in that you can really play as an complete A-hole if you want. From the (IMHO) non-4X games, Europa Universalis:Rome is my favorite, it is simple but it works. Would like to see EU:Rome 2, but Paradox is not too keen on doing another one for some reason. As for tips, I can only think of paying close attention to research in Stellaris and to understand how it works. Simply put: the more you conquer the more research costs go up. You might control half the galaxy, but that 20k less fire power enemy fleet can wipe the floor with your fleet, if your tech is behind.