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SPARTA in the MIDDLE AGES was PURE PAIN! - 2000 Years of History - Paradox MEGA Campaign
hat if Sparta Survived the Ancient World and came into the Middle ages!
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Crusader Kings 3
Crusader Kings III is a grand strategy role-playing video game set in the Middle Ages, developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive as a sequel to Crusader Kings (2004) and Crusader Kings II (2012). The game was released on PC on 1 September 2020 and on the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 on 29 March 2022.
Like its predecessors Crusader Kings and Crusader Kings II, Crusader Kings III is a grand strategy game and dynasty simulator set in the Middle Ages. Players begin as a character in either 867 or 1066. The game map is about four times more detailed than the one in Crusader Kings II and slightly larger, incorporating Europe, Africa roughly as far south as the Equator, and Asia as far East as Tibet. Upon the death or deposition of a player's character they may continue to play as that character's heir. Overall, players develop a dynasty over the centuries, with the game ending in 1453.
Dynasties can form cadet branches that have their own heads and act mostly independently from their parent dynasty. The heads of dynasties are able to use a new resource known as Renown to assert their control over their house. For example, the heads of dynasties are responsible for legitimizing bastards.
Characters have full-body, 3D-rendered character models instead of 2D portraits. As in Crusader Kings II, they have traits that affect their stats and behavior. Making choices that go against a character's traits will increase that character's stress. The game's genetics system allows characters to pass on some of their characteristics to their descendants. Characters are able to frighten their vassals into staying loyal by increasing their Dread, which increases when the character performs malevolent actions, such as executing or torturing other characters. Characters are able to select one of five lifestyles to follow. Each lifestyle has three skill trees that allow characters to enhance skills related to that lifestyle.
Players' realms may have the feudal, tribal, or clan government types. Religion and culture are both aspects of the game. Leaders can advance their goals by warfare, diplomacy, or subterfuge. Players may undergo pilgrimages and wage holy wars, and entire religions can be called to arms in crusades or jihads. Religions have Tenets, which are bonuses given to all practitioners of that faith, and Doctrines, which deal with the religion's stances towards issues like homosexuality and female clergy. The principle resource for interacting with religion mechanics is Piety, and a player with sufficient piety may choose to develop their own heresy, with the Tenets and Doctrines being chosen by the player.
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THE RISE OF SPARTA! - Paradox MEGA Campaign - 2000 Years of History!
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What if Sparta Survived the Ancient World! 👉 Want to see all of the Mega Campaign? Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFQCfEccydoHfYg0Zsn7dKhq.html V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Want to see more Imperator Rome? Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTygcG8KElwGE53Fp8cdjiY.html Imperator Rome Roman Empire Campaign: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTmEVCldX4WBIesM4kc031S.html CK3 content for m...
RTR Imperium Surrectum New Map Sneak Preview! - December 2024 Update - Ft. Lead Mod Ahowl11
Переглядів 4,2 тис.12 годин тому
How does the new map look in RTR Imperium Surrectum? 👉 Want to see more RIS Update Videos? Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFQ_g9ki6lvmYx4fIyi-bmfb.html BECOME A BETA TESTER: discord.gg/ZJThqZTb Video on how to unlock factions: ua-cam.com/video/XX5mWojXiCg/v-deo.html V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Total War Challenges: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFQhV5G5ew-x1ny_w11rbyrY.html Seleucid St...
From a TINY SCOTTISH TRIBE to a BRITISH UTOPIA in Imperator Rome!
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Can we take Caledonia to Greatness in Imperator Rome? 👉 Want to see more Imperator Rome A-Z? Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTygcG8KElwGE53Fp8cdjiY.html V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Imperator Rome content for easy viewing: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFS0Qf39eLdrcU6IQkaaTX_3.html Imperator Rome Roman Empire Campaign: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTmEVCldX4WBIesM4kc031S.html CK3 content...
THE CONQUEST OF PELLA! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 12
Переглядів 45016 годин тому
Is it time to conquer Pella? 👉 Want to see more of this campaign. Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFS9dMtScswGopzFmzZ8jBdi.html V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Total War Challenges: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFQhV5G5ew-x1ny_w11rbyrY.html Seleucid Story Campaign in RIS: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFRNkfFKEQVFH7JhLxSwZJ_d.html imperator Rome Fun: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFS0Qf39eLdrcU6IQ...
The SUBJUGATION OF GERMANIA!
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Can we subjugate the Germanians, doing what the Romans never could? 👉 Want to see more of this campaign. Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTmEVCldX4WBIesM4kc031S.html V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Imperator Rome content for easy viewing: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFS0Qf39eLdrcU6IQkaaTX_3.html Imperator Rome A-Z; Playing all the unique nations in Imperator Rome: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjq...
Creating an INDO-GREEK Empire as BACTRIA in Imperator Rome!
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Can Bactria create an Indo-Greek Kingdom in Imperator Rome? 👉 Want to see more Imperator Rome A-Z? Click Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTygcG8KElwGE53Fp8cdjiY.html V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Imperator Rome content for easy viewing: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFS0Qf39eLdrcU6IQkaaTX_3.html Imperator Rome Roman Empire Campaign: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFTmEVCldX4WBIesM4kc031S.html CK3 c...
Forming the ROMAN EMPIRE! - Imperator Rome - FULL MOVIE
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Forming the ROMAN EMPIRE! - Imperator Rome - FULL MOVIE
INTO THE ANTIGONIDS! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 11
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INTO THE ANTIGONIDS! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 11
Wait... You Can PLAY in JAPAN in Imperator Rome?
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Wait... You Can PLAY in JAPAN in Imperator Rome?
BIG NEWS! A NEW Imperator Rome PATCH is Coming!
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BIG NEWS! A NEW Imperator Rome PATCH is Coming!
THE FIRST EMPEROR!
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THE FIRST EMPEROR!
I became KING BEYOND THE WALL in CK3 AGOT!
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I became KING BEYOND THE WALL in CK3 AGOT!
From TINY TRIBE to MAJOR POWER to DISASTER in Imperator Rome!
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From TINY TRIBE to MAJOR POWER to DISASTER in Imperator Rome!
I Played HISTORICAL HIDE and SEEK Vs an Actual HISTORIAN!
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I Played HISTORICAL HIDE and SEEK Vs an Actual HISTORIAN!
THE WAYWARD TRIBES! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 10
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THE WAYWARD TRIBES! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 10
Can I GO FURTHER than the PERSIANS EVER DID?
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Can I GO FURTHER than the PERSIANS EVER DID?
THE ROMAN EMPIRE!
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THE ROMAN EMPIRE!
Can I RESTORE the DELIAN LEAGUE in Imperator Rome?
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Can I RESTORE the DELIAN LEAGUE in Imperator Rome?
Making VISERYS the KING was a BAD IDEA!
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Making VISERYS the KING was a BAD IDEA!
CELTIC CONQUEST! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 9
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CELTIC CONQUEST! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 9
I RESTORED the PERSIAN EMPIRE in Imperator Rome!
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I RESTORED the PERSIAN EMPIRE in Imperator Rome!
THE WESTERN EMPIRE!
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THE WESTERN EMPIRE!
What if HARALD HARDRADA WON?
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What if HARALD HARDRADA WON?
From 1 City to ALL OF GREECE in 50 Years! - Imperator Rome A-Z
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From 1 City to ALL OF GREECE in 50 Years! - Imperator Rome A-Z
BLOOD BECKONS! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 8
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BLOOD BECKONS! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 8
The CONQUEST OF GAUL!
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The CONQUEST OF GAUL!
RTR Imperium Surrectum Update! - Ft. Lead Mod Ahowl11
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RTR Imperium Surrectum Update! - Ft. Lead Mod Ahowl11
VICTORY!? - RIS Black Sea Empire - Pontic Pentapolis
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VICTORY!? - RIS Black Sea Empire - Pontic Pentapolis
BETRAYED! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 7
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BETRAYED! - Odrysian Kingdom - RTR Imperium Surrectum Ep. 7

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Holzkop
    @Holzkop Годину тому

    Very entertaining

  • @SirIgnacio
    @SirIgnacio 3 години тому

    300 th like

  • @bartomiejwojciechowski3167
    @bartomiejwojciechowski3167 4 години тому

    Thanks to you i start playing imperator again😅 me very liking 🙃

  • @realyoriginalchanel3218
    @realyoriginalchanel3218 6 годин тому

    Lagides is the actual family name of the Ptolomeis, it's also represented in Imperator as the surname of Ptolomeic characters. Not an imposter.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Yeah I realise now! Thanks :)

  • @Awesomewithaz
    @Awesomewithaz 9 годин тому

    You're smart man so I would just recommend having a goal for each section of the campaign with perhaps Hoi4 being world domination finally but then just start influencing different parts of the world once he achieve your first goal

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Yeah, CK3 was just to retain the Agiads, EU4 will be colonial then we shall see :)

  • @karablak-je6ed
    @karablak-je6ed 13 годин тому

    Man, I just stumbled upon your videos recently, and I can tell you you're one of the most fun creators for PDX games. You got yourself a sub.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Thanks man I’m glad you enjoyed! 😊

  • @moctezooma
    @moctezooma 19 годин тому

    man you really don’t have to force the laughter

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 4 години тому

      I’m not lol just having a chuckle at things

  • @IronWolf123
    @IronWolf123 20 годин тому

    Lorewise I wonder how Catholicism and Ibadi existed when Judais was wiped out by the Greek Empire. My lore-theory could be that some Jewish diaspora fled Jerusalem and settled in Gaul and Scandinavia and it evolved to be Catholic while some stood by their faith. Years later some travellers got lost travelling in Africa and Carthage and founded Islam in the deserts of the Sahara.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Good idea! I agree :)

  • @IronWolf123
    @IronWolf123 20 годин тому

    I can't wait to see what your national ideas would be in eu4

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      I think it just makes them the Greek ones which is a little annoying tbf lol

  • @yevraskiy7545
    @yevraskiy7545 20 годин тому

    Lagides is another name for the ptolemaic dynasty, they are not impostors

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Yeah thanks :)

  • @IronWolf123
    @IronWolf123 20 годин тому

    Unreformed faiths always can raid

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Yeah I realise that now, I think it was just the weirdness of the conversion and it being all new with Hellenism lol

  • @Grymfell
    @Grymfell 21 годину тому

    just found your other video (part 1) and you conviced me to sub :). Also planning and playing a mega campaign myself (trying to form Greater Iberia in Imperator in a two player MP mega campaign) and still figuring out a fun nation to do a solo mega campaign with. Anyway, fun video! Cheers!

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Awesome thanks man!! That sounds fun :) In terms of a recommendation I’d say Bactria would be a fantastic option, Greeks in the East surrounded by foreign faiths and cultures, see if you can survive as a Greek kingdom all the way through :)

  • @pixynowwithevenmorebelkanb6965
    @pixynowwithevenmorebelkanb6965 21 годину тому

    Tours won, now what

  • @Subzero_Productions
    @Subzero_Productions 22 години тому

    Historical

  • @Danput
    @Danput 22 години тому

    Спасибо команде разработчиков за этот мод. Единственное, что в моде меня огорчает, это построение ИИ на поле боя, такое ощущение, что он просто не имеет представление о построении, не знаю, можно это исправить или нет, но это так или иначе к сожалению мешает иногда проводить даже приблизительно исторические сражения

  • @yaboipalps8616
    @yaboipalps8616 22 години тому

    Dont forget to do them culture coversions in EU 4.

  • @KristianKumpula
    @KristianKumpula 22 години тому

    This map looks like what I hoped would be in Rome 2. The tiny number of regions is a gamebreaking issue. Sparta controls the entire Peloponnese peninsula just by having Sparta. Even DEI can't salvage Rome 2 because it can't fix the map.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      Yeah hopefully this map will give a good representation to the world :)

  • @SenatorMorbstrong
    @SenatorMorbstrong День тому

    I randomly found this episode of the series and this is one of the most cursed CK3-related things I've ever seen. Also: could you make the save downloadable?

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      Haha I hope that’s a good thing 😆😅 I can look into it but it may be too big to upload to discord :(

  • @estrellagavilan6782
    @estrellagavilan6782 День тому

    Three words... AU AU AU

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      !!! 🗿👌

  • @waltercommunitycollege1615
    @waltercommunitycollege1615 День тому

    You should have added a mod that created Christianity so we could get actual crusades and more interesting religious mechanics.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      There was quite a bit of Christianity by the end and a crusade ;)

    • @waltercommunitycollege1615
      @waltercommunitycollege1615 16 годин тому

      @@Red_Zed Yeah but it is really weird, random, and nonsensical.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      That is the point of a mega campaign, no Rome, no Constantine thus no Christianity in the East

    • @waltercommunitycollege1615
      @waltercommunitycollege1615 4 години тому

      @@Red_Zed Christianity and Islam are just objectively the most content-rich religions in-game. Paganism is all just a similar mush, which is why I dislike imperator for mega-campaigns.

  • @konsama1315
    @konsama1315 День тому

    No fallen eagle? :(

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      No rip

  • @True-Idiot
    @True-Idiot День тому

    go catholic

  • @Fishbeings
    @Fishbeings День тому

    22:12 It could be the Converter mod. If the final government in I:R is a republic, it turns the country capital into a city. But then again, even weirder things could be happening after converting

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      Yeah true haha thanks man :)

  • @Fishbeings
    @Fishbeings День тому

    Oof, that is daring, to start as the leader of an empire after converting, instead of as a count. Gotta love all the fun chaos it brings O.o

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      Yeah haha

  • @DaBigWilliG1995
    @DaBigWilliG1995 День тому

    I’ll be really disappointed if he goes into Vic 3 and not Vic 2

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      I think I will go 3 just because I’ve not played 2 for years so I’d have no idea what to do lol

  • @GlitchyC
    @GlitchyC День тому

    Can’t wait for the Eu4 part definitely one of my favorite paradox games (even tho I suck at it)

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      It is my favourite, maybe apart from CK2? Not sure :)

  • @ericsandrade
    @ericsandrade День тому

    Can’t wait for eu4. Hope you make the borders look nice and slightly more realistic just for the start. And as u say take land away from you so you don’t steamroll

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      Yeah man! I will be doing some thematic map changes as I go through :)

    • @ericsandrade
      @ericsandrade 6 годин тому

      @ Awesome! Glad I found ur channel mate, hopefully soon enough this will be your main job :)

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Thanks man! Yeah me too but got a bit to go before then lol :)

  • @anastasios8252
    @anastasios8252 День тому

    Zoroastrian, despite common misconception in the West, is not a monotheistic faith. Zoroastrian panteon contains multiple "good" gods called yazatas under "the greatest of the yazatas" (as they called) Ahura Mazda. Good gods opposed by evil gods devas under Angra Mainyu.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 22 години тому

      Oh cool! I was under the impression they were all dieties of Ahura Mazda (as in one and same god) but obviously I was wrong thank you for the info :)

  • @Nobody-hw6jv
    @Nobody-hw6jv День тому

    Respect for starting with IR. Also it would be fun if you would play as play as colony with rebellion and all

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 21 годину тому

      I will be doing a redux where I take one of the other nations from EU4 onward probably, might do a poll on the community tab so keep a lookout for that :)

  • @qhu3878
    @qhu3878 День тому

    couple things from 6 minutes in dont hold more than like 2 over your holding limit, it gives you some crippling debuffs rulers with an unreformed faith can raid, hellenic was unreformed at the start for your second ruler Areus III you made him both diligent and paranoid, diligent is one of the best traits in the game but massively decreases stress loss and paranoid is arguably the worst trait in the game and gives you stress over just about anything, thats why he was so bad at 13:07 you complain that your older son wont inherit the reason is as head of faith only kids of your religion can inherit and your older son was old hellenic I'll update this as I watch the video with any other tips

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 21 годину тому

      Thanks

  • @awaokado5682
    @awaokado5682 День тому

    Make Helenie empire(egypt) or germania into hre becuse it would balance eu4 campain, also it would be great idea to scrabble a Little bit your country(sparta) beascose gamę would be to easy for you

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 21 годину тому

      I didn’t make HRE because without Rome it thematically didn’t make much sense however I have let lands go over time to balance the gameplay :)

  • @SIRO_GLYDER
    @SIRO_GLYDER День тому

    Ck3 is such a painful game to play, at least it’s eu4 up next😂

    • @qhu3878
      @qhu3878 День тому

      it really isnt he's just terrible at it, we all start somewhere tho

    • @SIRO_GLYDER
      @SIRO_GLYDER День тому

      @@qhu3878 he really isn’t terrible mate, it’s just such a confusing game. Unless you play it for days and days until you finally understand every factor of dynasties and relationships you’ll never truly play well- and even then the rng will fuck you harder than a lubed up cactus

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 21 годину тому

      Tbf I will say I wasn’t great with the administrative empire stuff because I haven’t played with that, I normally play counts or landless. But I don’t think I’m terrible lol, what can you do to avoid claimant factions on succession apart from murder or disinheriting which I find inherently cheesy 🤷‍♂️

    • @qhu3878
      @qhu3878 21 годину тому

      @@Red_Zed fair enough, tho in early game you made some bad mistakes (way over your domain limit, getting paranoid on 2 consecutive rulers). if you wanna be less cheesy just ally your vassals ot send them gifts, the ai wont join factions if their opinion is over 50

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 21 годину тому

      Yeah the domain limit thing was because I was trying to bump stewardship up to match it, but it didn’t work out. Paranoid was in both those characters the best choice I believe as other options were like gluttonous or something, can’t remember but yeah tried to bump intrigue. But yeah it was very punishing. In terms of the fsctions I was sending gifts to all members constantly (as we had loads of money most of the time) and we had trouble with external allies due to being different religion ;)

  • @Red_Zed
    @Red_Zed День тому

    Part 2 is HERE Guys: ua-cam.com/play/PLduzjqZ9-VFQCfEccydoHfYg0Zsn7dKhq.html

  • @MausOfTheHouse
    @MausOfTheHouse День тому

    All the characters look like they're ripped straight from Asterix and Obelix

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed День тому

      Yeah haha 😆

  • @joemulligan7805
    @joemulligan7805 День тому

    Hello

  • @wargamesmaster
    @wargamesmaster День тому

    How would you put Sparta in HoI4? Is there a Mod allowing that or like in EU4 you can create custom nations?

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed День тому

      No we’re playing them all the way from Imperator Rome to HOI4 the same nation, same save game. You use a converter linked in the description to convert your savegames :)

    • @wargamesmaster
      @wargamesmaster День тому

      @@Red_Zed Ok that sounds very interesting, I'll try buying all dlcs I can and see if I can survive until Stellaris.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 21 годину тому

      I don’t think you need to buy all the DLC, the converter is free man :)

    • @wargamesmaster
      @wargamesmaster 17 годин тому

      @@Red_Zed I just wanted a more "complete' experience, especially in HoI4 since now you have super weapons/units.

    • @Red_Zed
      @Red_Zed 5 годин тому

      Yeah fair

  • @ehannasir8464
    @ehannasir8464 День тому

    spain is now sandwiched, i wonder if it can survive