/vst/ - Video Games/Strategy

DAY EIGHT
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3450310/Europa_Universalis_V/

is it good?

Cleitus edition

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Well, he is right or wrong, /vst/?

POST SHIPS edition

Was his Spanish siesta good for him?

What's a good game where I can play as orcs?

Even in Nov of 2025.

How much randomness do you like in your strategy vidyas?

A toast to /mbg/

>M&B Wiki
https://antifandom.com/mountandblade/wiki/Mount_&_Blade_Wiki

> BANNERLORD
>Pastebin
https://pastebin.com/tAvcAbpT
>Custom Banner Maker
https://bannerlord.party/banner/
>Banner Code Sharing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MEM-0Fz0yetJ8cZgLrPpHuDU6dO33bhsFiHsiWwiCDM
>Asset Extractor
https://github.com/szszss/TpacTool
>Create Custom Companions
https://butterlord.com/wanderers

> WARBAND
>Warband Pastebin
https://rentry.org/x7u7t
>Noob Guide (READ This) https://imgur.com/a/FMAqV
>Anon's Mods and Upstab Guide: https://pastebin.com/agwZu9Df

>Thread(looted): >>2178900

Siege Edition

Previous: >>2173236

Avaliable for free at https://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/
or as a paid premium version on Steam or Itch.io

>What is the difference?
Both are the same game on the same version (53.xx). The free version uses ASCII as a tileset (but you can mod other usermade tilesets and graphic packs)
With the premium version you pay for a premium tileset + premium OST + access to beta branches and steam integration (if on steam).

>!!NEWS!!
11/03/25 - The first part of the Siege Update was released as version 53.xx, giving besiegers (goblins and humans) the ability to dig/destroy walls, build paths, more awareness of traps and killzones, and more.

>What is next?
Bugfixing/maintaince cycle and later Siege Update Part II, which aims bring some magic into fort mode by adding spellcasters and warlocks into the besiegers ranks, and have them set your dorfs pants on fire. Also some form of magical defence for your dorfs.

>What has changed since I last stopped playing X years ago?
Check the version history on the wiki:
https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Version_history

Dwarf Fortress has an extensive wiki which can help you with your question about DF, as well as providing info about modding and 3rd party tools:
https://dwarffortresswiki.org/Main_Page
https://dwarffortresswiki.org/Utilities

>Utilities that (you) should know about:
DFHack: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/Utility:DFHack
Dwarf Therapist: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/Utility:Dwarf_therapist
Legends Viewer: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/Utility:Legends_viewer


>Tutorials:
Quickstart Fortress Mode: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Quickstart_guide
Quickstart Adventure Mode: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Adventure_mode_quick_start
Other tutorials: https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Tutorials

>A bunch of guides to various parts of fort-based living:
http://imgur.com/a/nGyRF

Strike the earth!

I've watched some recent CK3 AARs and it seems like the bordergore is a lot less disgusting than it was on launch. Props to Paradox.

In less than 24 hours, Park Sang Hyun, also known as Soma, will defeat Bisu, qualifying for the ASL 20 final, wherein he will defeat Snow, thereby avenging Soulkey's aberrant defeat and keeping the title in Zerg hands for the fifth ASL in a row. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

What can we done to convince the stunnborn people that still plays CK2 in the year 2025 CE that CK3 nowadays is better in almost all ways?

How does this shit board not have a thread for the only good multiplayer strategy in existence

Fog of war and all napoleonic unit types now added. Looking pretty complete now.
Its free and its good, go play so I can farm elo

>Grey Eminence dead
>Songs of Eons dead, open source version hasn't been updated in like a year

Why do all the interesting projects have to die?

If you see a gibberish post, it was made by raiders, ignore it.

No, Vic 3 is not good yet. In fact it never will be. Neither will EU5.

How fares your empire, /gsg/?

On this day in history, the 8th of November:
960 – Battle of Andrassos: Romans under Leo Phokas the Younger score a crushing victory over the Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla
1519 – Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with a great celebration
1861 – American Civil War: The "Trent Affair": The USS San Jacinto stops the British mail ship Trent and arrests two Confederate envoys, sparking a diplomatic crisis between the UK and U
1895 – While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray
1901 – Gospel riots: Bloody clashes take place in Athens following the translation of the Gospels into demotic Greek
1923 – Beer Hall Putsch: In Munich, Adolf Hitler leads the Nazis in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the German government
1940 – Greco-Italian War: The Italian invasion of Greece fails as outnumbered Greek units repulse the Italians in the Battle of Elaia–Kalamas
1942 – World War II: French Resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French patriots neutralize Vichyist XIXth Army Corps after 15 hours of fighting, and arrest several Vichyist generals, allowing the immediate success of Operation Torch in Algiers
2016 – Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, the first woman ever to receive a major party's nomination

Random Country Picker
http://orph.link/random

>Archive (mods only)
https://mega.nz/#F!plMxFYTB!sn9MTrvJ0tYjWSHgM8CZow

>Where to get these games
https://web.archive.org/web/20190720131512/http://hastebin.com/raw/moqugasume

>Mods
>> READ THIS FIRST.
https://web.archive.org/web/20200712212437/https://pastebin.com/33A7wXdB

>>[V2] - Niggermod
https://pastebin.com/Xgjd5LvG

>>[V2] - Crimeamod
https://www.moddb.com/mods/crimeamod

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Best city builder in your opinion?
>Cities: Skylines
Shitties of them all in my opinion. In this one you have shit like 16 people living in a skyscraper and you can't even build realistic sized cities. The traffic simulation is supposed to be good but its nonsensical (drivers are incapable of changing lanes, the game puts pedestrian crossings through roundabouts etc.).
>Cities: Skylines 2
Not even top tier computers can run this past a certain city size.
>Simcity 4
You can build massive cities in it. Its a shame that the game was designed to build american style cities though (no mixed zones, no public housing, etc.). Game runs like shit too because of its old engine.
>Citystate 2
This is the best one in my opinion. Economics makes sense and you have neat details like poor people building slums if you can't fill their housing demand either through making enough housing zones or building public housing units. There is also an entire legislation system that allows you to make anything between a communist hellhole and an anarcho-capitalist dystopia. I wish the game was moddable though.

>check singleplayer game like picrel
>physical copy
>1 to 3 discs (why 3?)
>sike loser, you must have Steam to play them
>discs are actually useless
>"Time to retire, close Steam" - Gabe
>"""your""" games, your memories lose forever
>imagine the aftermath
>HOLY CHAOTIC KEK
Gabe if you read this, JUST DO IT!

This game has spoiled me as far as QoL in gaming goes

I don't care if you like it or not, if you're a SucKom moldy sandwich hugger or campaignlet or whatever, what I'm saying is that the QoL that this game has introduced is by far the best experience in controlling anything in an RTS and makes me uncomfortable to play anything else now. I want this level of easiness to play to another game like Age of Empires or even Starcraft clones. Runs on any potato seamlessly with 8v8 people as well, looks incredible, is a proper sandbox and supports modding as well on top of being free.

But I don't want more BAR. I want others to realize how much they have been sucking lately and how mogged can they be. I want more RTS with different flavors and rules in my life, not only more TAs, but with this level of quality.

Proper baker edition
https://gofile.io/d/zAJ2RV - Full DV leak repository. Proposal, charts, maps.
https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasLands - Leaked build footage. Nearly finished and scrapped Italy, very unfinished Germany/US reworks and more.
https://space.bilibili.com/385529615/upload/opus - BiliBili leak video repository.
https://files.catbox.moe/80z6tb.png - Bormann TNO2 flowchart (never releasing).
https://files.catbox.moe/cdag1w.pdf - Vote Pig, the US rework proposal. Read all about this hot new TCT mod.
https://files.catbox.moe/j8tp21.pdf - December roundtable notes. Germany never.
https://files.catbox.moe/9320n5.pdf
- Japan rework. Now with a full proposal leak.
https://files.catbox.moe/xlhrjj.pdf - Sweden proposal. Dev still lurking, will respond to all bait.
https://files.catbox.moe/ycctp0.png - Sweden flowchart. We lost Pakt Sweden for this OTL-fest.
https://files.catbox.moe/l70qhw.pdf - Burgundian Eulogy: Burgundy 2 was real but got scrapped like everything else.
https://files.catbox.moe/zff5y4.pdf - Serov "facelift" document. The first leg in the now confirmed Komi rework.
https://files.catbox.moe/ymgaur.pdf - Amur rework doc. Over two years in dev hell, still no release date.
https://files.catbox.moe/iwmxg6.pdf - Manchuria doc #1.
https://files.catbox.moe/cgaqrz.pdf - Manchuria doc #2.
https://files.catbox.moe/y2hc34.pdf - Manchuria doc #3.
https://files.catbox.moe/96kjev.pdf - Manchuria doc #5.
https://files.catbox.moe/vdpi8k.pdf - Red Italy proposal.
https://files.catbox.moe/3n9lq9.pdf - New Granada walltext.
https://files.catbox.moe/r86sw7.pdf - 200p walltext about Colombian soccer mechanics.
https://files.catbox.moe/izg02l.png - 6th (?) space race mech rework mockup.
https://files.catbox.moe/o2pmmv.pdf - Old burgundy proposal, lost to history
https://files.catbox.moe/chzsvc.pdf
New Japan doc

/v3g/ is a thread for the discussion of the game Victoria 3 mainly, however discussion of other Victoria games like 1 and 2 as well as mods or even similar games is allowed.

FAQ

is discussion of other victorias welcome?

Yes!

Can I come here to complain if I never played the game?

No

Are the dlcs worth it?

Some are, some aren't
Like all paradox games it depends on what you want, ask around

What do I do at the start of the game?

Build up a supply of construction goods to reduce construction costs

How do I reduce the price of a good?

Subventions are the easiest way to do it, otherwise you have to produce the good yourself or get a deal with a power that produces said good

Why are my states not buying anything from the market!

States need trade centers to reach the global market, a trade center needs access to a port to function
Meaning if you are landlocked you might have to go to war or sign a treaty

I signed a transit treaty with a country and my trade centers still won't trade?

That is because you need merchant marine to trade, which is produced by ports
If you have no ports of your own you need to "buy" merchant marine by signing a goods transfer treaty with another power

Why is russia being a dick?

Because they can, what are you gonna do about it?

is creamapi for this game safe and functioning?

Yes and yes, provided you get it from cs rin ru

Thread Template : https://rentry.co/v3gpasta

I noticed no Stellaris threads on the board. I know 4.0 was a huge fuckup but I at least expected some talk about the new Psionic Expansion. How you fellas feeling about it. ( If any of you guys are even bothering to still play it lol). Is the UI update doing it for ya ?

They're really just letting anyone open a bank nowadays aren't they.

General Guide Mastery Set Effects, Mastery Drop List etc:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1349483727
Finding Masteries, Modules, and Troublemakers:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1971619284
Mastery/Module Descriptions:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2037290423
Taming and Beasts Guide:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2020436206
Farming Guide:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2025825529
Machine Guide:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2025828272
Troubleshooter Encyclopedia:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2064539292
Bonds Guide:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2217708612
Equipment/Affix Guide
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2247536935:
Legendary Items and where to find them:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2578537876
100% Achievements Guide:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3013345823

Banished Children news updates status:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/470310/announcements/detail/654835706915456842?snr=2___

Why did Microsoft fumble AoM so hard?

Fuck that specific spot edition

Thread to discuss Graviteam tactics and Combat mission games and others like them.

I am currently in the early stages of developing a real-time strategy game that aims to combine elements from Age of Empires II and Warcraft III. Both of these titles have had a major influence on me as a player and as a designer. Age of Empires II is remarkable for its strategic depth, focus on economic management, and large-scale battles, although I have always felt it is somewhat limited in a few key areas, such as unique unit mechanics and hero-focused gameplay. Warcraft III, on the other hand, introduced those very features through its heroes, abilities, and more character-driven armies, yet it lost some of the depth found in other systems, particularly in the balance of ranged units, counter mechanics, and naval warfare.

My goal is to create a game that brings together the strongest qualities of both styles. I want to capture the grand scale and tactical complexity of Age of Empires II while incorporating the individuality, progression, and fantasy-driven personality of Warcraft III. The idea is to give players the satisfaction of building a thriving civilization and commanding large armies, while also offering memorable units, meaningful choices, and greater variety in strategy.

I would love to hear from the /vst/ community about what you would like to see in a project that blends these two approaches. Which mechanics or ideas from either Age of Empires II or Warcraft III do you think are essential to preserve, improve, or completely rework?

I am also open to suggestions for other RTS games that might serve as good sources of inspiration. Whether they are classic titles or more recent releases, I would really appreciate your thoughts on what makes those games stand out and what lessons they might offer for this project.

Thank you in advance for your insights. I am looking forward to hearing your ideas and discussing what could make an RTS like this both exciting and rewarding to play.

W&R:SR thread

Discuss the engoodening of Early Start, get mad about feature creep and post your decrepit commieblocks.

>hexagon
>can move unit vertically and diagonaly, but not horizontally

>octagon
>Can move unit vertically, diagonally and horizontally

Why did hexagon fields become so popular in strategy games, instead of octagon ones?

Year 3 season pass just revealed

>playing AoE4 with a friend that just makes mass elephants and literally nothing else
>refuses to learn the game or try different strategies

holy fuck. How do I reach him? He just sits in his and spams traders on 1 TC and after 30 minutes he finally starts making those elephants. Too bad that 90% of the time it's too late and if our team gets some early gains we lose all momentum since it's essentially 3v4. If we are on the backfoot he can't contribute since he has no/weak army. How do I teach him to play RTS?

DAY SEVEN https://store.steampowered.com/app/3450310/Europa_Universalis_V/

Which HoMM game have you sunk the most hours into and why?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=85K1VyhlcyM

Finally some movement on this. Made by the original guys behind the Great War mod in HoI4. Seems they're going with MicroProse as the publisher which is surprising as I thought they are the platonic ideal of a Hooded Horse game desu. Anyway death to all enemies of the House of Habsburg.

FM26 releases on November 4th

An awful thread for devs and no-devs to post their awful ideas for strategy games that will never see the light of day, etc.

previous thread:
>>1909726

I don't know why or how, but last thread bump limit, so here is the sequel.

So what's the verdict so far on Master of Command? Been playing the demo and it's a good game so far, but the controls seem kinda janky.

Talk about new mods, mods you're hyped for, etc.

CTS: campaigntrailshowcase.com/campaign-trail/index.html

NCT: newcampaigntrail.com/campaign-trail/index.html

>want to play more
>install
>old save is still there
>open it
>8 contracts accepted
>not really sure what these are
>"Orbit Eve"
>oh that should be easy
>start designing satellite with the biggest relay dish research points could buy
>remember building is fiddly
>remember manoeuvre nodes are fiddly
>remember I have to eyeball transfer windows
>remember running out of dV
I just want to enjoy space exploration

ITT: Strategy games that no one besides (you) have played. Recommend rarities and discuss games that you vaguely remember playing as a kid or seeing in a magazine that one time.
Continued from: >>1919459

I'll start: Conflict Zone.
Early 00's strategy game that I haven't seen anyone mention in my entire adult life. I remember it being unique because you public opinion was a key currency. As totally-not-NATO that involved airlifting civilians out of conflict zones, and as the bad guys it involved sending TV crews to film you blowing up enemy troops and enemy atrocities. The better your rep, the more advanced units you could bring in. Actually pretty surprised few games tried to make public opinion part of gameplay. Not a great game, but certainly a mechanically unique one.

Your turn, anon!

just finished a round of Alpha Centauri. seems as good an excuse as any to create a thread about it
>It is every citizen's final duty to go into the tanks and become one with all the people!
- Chairman Sheng-ji Yang

so I recently bought lords of waterdeep on steam and its been the most fun I've had playing a game in months.
what are some more good games that are like this (light weight / worker placement / strategy / board game vibe)?

Cheers modders edition
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I started Jagged Alliance 2 at least 12 to 20 times at various points in my lifetime.

I never got past the first four towns or so. I only finished the game once when I snuck into the final time and solo killed Deidranna. Are there any good tips & tricks to keep in mind for tactically challenged players? Is it possible to finish the game while letting the auto-battle resolve all the militia fights? I hated the militia fights.

Hearts of Iron IV / HOI4 Modding
Come and post your runs and talk about upcoming mods!

The Suspicious Looking Frenchman

They tried making something, they put themselves out there. They took a big leap and a risk.

Considering how some of you have been behaving, I'm pretty sure future developers will think twice before even attempting to make an RTS. It honestly blows my mind how entitled some of you are, the worst types of consumers that I can only describe as bitter and hateful man-children.

It's perfectly fine to feel disappointed by a product, being toxic, harassing developers and coming up with Alex Jones tier conspiracy theories isn't though.

I have no idea what they did to warrant the amount of resentment besides daring to hope to be a spiritual successor to Starcraft. Was it the kickstarter stuff? That'll happen sometimes when you invest into something whether it's time or money. It isn't -always- going to go exactly how you want. Don't do it if you can't handle it maturely.

The old RTS-games you enjoy are still there, they didn't ruin or break any of them. You can still play those. What's the problem exactly? Is the game not good enough? What's stopping you from being constructive rather than just hating on it?

I have 0 affiliation with Frost Giant, I don't particularly like Stormgate either. I do respect them trying though, I respect anyone who actually tries to make something regardless if its successful or a failure. Chads.

how come there isn't a more competitive scene for this game/series?
why isn't their a MOBA based off of it?
warcraft and starcraft has auto hits with units
but in command and conquer your units had some chance to miss.
you never really hear about online multiplayer for this game. its laurels completley rest on its single player campaign . which i think was better designed than any blizzard rts single player campaign.

With No Compromise, No Surrender ( and the Czech Content Pack ) rolling out in the new future, what are your thoughts on it? And how do you feel about them adding in Seaplane Tenders as a Naval Unit?

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