Stellaris

[bayonetbrant]

Paradox will never admit they screwed up....never.

well, they sort of did with their White Wolf / World of Darkness acquisition
https://www.armchairdragoons.com/forum/index.php?topic=366.0

[Martok]

I also seem to recall Paradox tacitly admitting that acquiring AGEOD was not a good move for them (after the latter split back off into their own company again).  Although of course I cannot now find a statement to that effect.   


Still, Anguille is probably correct:  Even if the Stellaris devs do eventually switch back to the original colony & resource system, or at least dump the current version, I don't imagine they'll ever admit there was anything actually wrong with it.     

[ojsdad]

https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/1351269425345921027?

[Martok]

So all the latest dev diaries have been talking about spy networks, and that you'll have intel levels on every empire you encounter.  It sounds like it will all be part of the update for the base game, which makes me wonder what is actually going to be in the expansion (which the devs have indicated will also be focused on intel/spy operations). 


Still wish they'd talk more about improvements to pops and colony management.  Their silence on the subject is less than encouraging. 

https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/1351269425345921027?

They're not wrong.   

[Martok]

The next major expansion, Nemesis, is coming: 

More details here in the latest dev diary. 


In addition to (finally) adding a proper intelligence/espionage system to the game, players will also have the opportunity to become the Big Good (Galactic Custodian) or the Big Bad (Menace), wherein they become the Endgame Crisis. 

Oh yeah, and you'll be able to blow up stars now.   

[bbmike]

Does Shinzon show up? 

[Martok]

Dude, why?!  Some of us still have PTSD from that film.     

[bbmike]

You must be thinking of Trek Wars.

[BanzaiCat]

Y'all suck. I bought it.

I'd been wanting a good space 4x type game that doesn't have a gigantic learning curve. I have a few but they're all tough to learn and then get back into after a hiatus. I expect this will be the same but for ten bucks and the praise that's been thrown through here with the force of popping zits, I'm down to try. 

[Anguille]

Y'all suck. I bought it.

I'd been wanting a good space 4x type game that doesn't have a gigantic learning curve. I have a few but they're all tough to learn and then get back into after a hiatus. I expect this will be the same but for ten bucks and the praise that's been thrown through here with the force of popping zits, I'm down to try. 

Welcome to the most expensive space 4x ever released (unless you just play the base game). Have fun.

[Martok]

BanzaiCat, you're a madman.    Welcome to Stellaris! 


If you do find you're enjoying the game, you may want to grab the Utopia expansion as well (especially if it's still on sale).  There's obviously a ton of other DLC you can purchase as well, but Utopia is the one that most players consider to be a must-have.  (Not that I actually *want* you to spend more money, obviously...  ) 

[judgedredd]

I just started playing again after this thread...a bit gobsmacked to see a 1.1k strong enemy fleet flying through a system close to me and all I have is.....a fleet of 385 strength.

I don't have any of the DLC - do they add much to the original game?

[Yskonyn]

I have started Stellaris again as well. I have this 4X itch and Stellaris does make me feel like a true intergalactic emperor.
We'll see how long I last!

I'd like me some 4X PBEM though...

[Barthheart]

Yskonyn, we need to start up a full Civ VI PBEM, using their new system. 

[Yskonyn]

Yskonyn, we need to start up a full Civ VI PBEM, using their new system. 

Good idea! Start up a recruitment thread!