Paradox, a very Linux friendly developer and publisher, just released a new patch for their grand-strategy game Europa Universalis IV, and alongside with it a free DLC, to celebrate women's day : Women in History.
QuoteSTOCKHOLM – The pages of history books are filled with the stories of great men – but also great women: artists, authors, councilors, and rulers. WouldTenochtitlan have fallen without the language skills of Malinche guiding Cortez? Had the reign of Edward IV not been cut short by illness, wouldEngland have still ruled the seas, deprived of the strong hand of Elizabeth I?
To mark International Women’s Day (March 8th) Paradox Development Studio has created a free update for Europa Universalis IV, adding 100 great women of history to the game. Each character can be generated through event triggers (a weak regency, a colonial empire, certain ideas, etc.). Players will then have choices about how to use this talented woman. Some may join your court as advisors, some might be suitable for riskier employment as rulers or leaders.
Thomas Johansson, the head of Paradox Development Studio, says that this DLC does something important for the company’s flagship title. "It's no surprise that the role of women in history isn't as well known as that of men,” Johansson says. “Europa Universalis, admittedly, hasn't done a lot to foreground their contributions. We thought that International Women's Day was the best time to do a little bit to help balance the scales and introduce our audience to some very interesting people."
You can find here full patch notes and information on the DLC.
As always, there are apparently some bugs left, but also as always, Paradox released 1.11.1 patch only two days after 1.11 was out.
I haven't played much since the DLC came out, only a new game with Castille, and I didn't get any women specific event, nor any bugs by the way.
Did you download the DLC? Did you get any of the new events? Let us know! Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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I've heard the Ethopia one is great. I might do that one after I give it some thought (ie. how the hell do I deal with the Ottomans).
I did a forming Netherlands campaign with Friesland as well. Was one of the most fun, especially if you get a chance to colonise as well. Really good campaign!
Agree with all the "Paradox are great" sentiments. They really are :). Any of you going to play HOI4 when it comes out? I'm not too certain on it, it's probably my least favorite franchise of theirs (too much emphasis on warfare) but might give it another chance (Victoria is my favorite, the day Victoria III comes out will be the best day ever!).
I've played all the games in the Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings series so far, but haven't still tried Victoria or Hearts of Iron. What kept me away form HoI is the same reason as you : too much emphasis on warfare. So I probably won't play HoI4 when it comes out. Maybe I'll wait till I can get it with a heavy discount.. but not sure either.
As for Victoria.. I don't know. I would probably like it if I tried. But for some strange reasons I haven't tried it yet. So come on, give me reasons why you think Victoria is better than EU and CK, and I'll buy VicIII on first day :)
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