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[Twiggie]

You guys do realise there's a whole thread for discussion of EU3, right? Lets try to keep it on-topic...

[micelus]

Sorry, just typing my head off again...

[Johnfalcon99977]

So the first Dev Diary is out...

[Dutchling]

So the first Dev Diary is out...

No screenshots

DHE sounds awesome though.

[Catastrophic lolcats]

The discussion for this has really died down. There's been quite a few Dev Diaries that have come out that might be worth talking about.
This is in particular.

Finally we'll see the end to that confusing mess that was yearly/monthly income! They've also get rid of the concept of having your technology and stability connected to your economy and a rather tight-lipped about what will replace these mechanics. 

[TripJack]

need to see how the new technology and stability systems will work before i can render judgement on the new economy

[Catastrophic lolcats]

So just a necro to state that Paradox is hosting a referral link thing at:
http://signup.europauniversalis4.com/
It's not too bad with a forum icon and cosmetic unit pack DLC at 3 people. Strat guide, Monument DLC and (presumably digital copy) of Sun Tzu's Art of War at 5 people. Free copy of EU3, Wallpaper  and "Compendium Universalis" at 10 people.

I don't usually post up my own referral link since I often find it in poor taste - however if you sign up 10 people you get a free copy of EU3. I already own a copy so I could easily do a giveaway for anyone who signs up using the link and wants the game.
Just post if you've joined using my referral and whether you want the game or not, I'll likely delete the link at 10 sign ups.

Spoiler: referral link (click to show/hide)

http://signup.europauniversalis4.com/r/e689f3dee0f

[cartmann]

Release date: August 13th. MY BIRTHDAY. WHAT A PRESENT! 

But I can't see the point in preordering the digital deluxe edition... Some new events and sprites/images? Meh.

[Catastrophic lolcats]

Not all the "rewards" are announced yet so there could very well be more content for the digital deluxe edition. Personally I very much doubt I'll be breaking my "never buy pre-orders" rule anytime soon. Paradox games have a tendency to go on hyper sale only a few months after release. If I can hold out I'm sure Amazon will have me covered. 

[10ebbor10]

So just a necro to state that Paradox is hosting a referral link thing at:
http://signup.europauniversalis4.com/
It's not too bad with a forum icon and cosmetic unit pack DLC at 3 people. Strat guide, Monument DLC and (presumably digital copy) of Sun Tzu's Art of War at 5 people. Free copy of EU3, Wallpaper  and "Compendium Universalis" at 10 people.

I hope it has pretty pictures, because well, you can get it for free easily.

[Catastrophic lolcats]

Apparently it's got a forward by a Thomas Johansson and I don't think it's the Swedish tennis player.
I think I got to about 6 people for the referral thing, too lazy to get anymore. Never much cared for that chain letter marketing stuff.

[Catastrophic lolcats]

So pre-orders are up and Paradox looks like it's going extremely heavy on the day-one DLC.
I've came across a decent deal on Greeman Gaming for anyone who wants to pre-order.

Digital Extreme for 44.99
20% off coupon, GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA. $36.00
Finally you can get a referral to GMG from a friend if you don't already have an account, it gives 2 dollars credit. $34.00. (note that if you're really busting for this discount and don't have any friends who have a gmg account I can supply a referral if you pm me).

Standard edition for 39.99
20% off coupon, GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA. $32.00
2 dollar referral credit (if applicable). $30.00

This will likely be the best pre-order price there is, it beats Steam's by a fair margin.

Edit: seems like people are having a problem with the coupon for some reason.
Double Edit: Seems like the deal is no longer available, sadly.

[Twiggie]

damn currency conversion.

45usd = 29gbp. annnnnnd its on steam for £40.

if only i could buy it from the russian site, its something like £15 there :p

e: amazon wouldnt let me buy it but i got it through gametap, now to see how much it actually cost :/

[Virex]

You're still lucky. I'm in Australia for the time being.... Guess I'll hold off on this game until I get back to Europe.

Apparently it's got a forward by a Thomas Johansson and I don't think it's the Swedish tennis player.

Nope, it's the project leader for the EU4 team. Supposedly, some of Paradox' members have a background in history, but I can't find if that applies to Johansson too.


Anyway, I wonder how extensive the copy of The Art of War you get will be. My personal copy comes with a load of historical background, notes on interpretations and cross-references to and citations from the works of influential translators and interpreters of The Art of War. Without that background I'm afraid most people won't be able to actually grasp most of it.

[Catastrophic lolcats]

You should be fine in Australia, I've noticed no regional increase for Aus apart from the small currency exchange to USD.