The latest developer diary from Paradox Development Studio is here for the upcoming Common Sense expansion to Europa Universalis IV, and it’s focusing on Colonial Nations and Protectorates this time around.
Even more ‘subject interaction’ is revealed like being able to rename our colonial nations, ending the curse of ye olde spelling erorrs. We can replace their governors too, and tell them to start a colonial war!
Yes, an overlord can finally kick their colonial subjects in the rear and tell them to get conquering all those native savages neighbouring the continent - it’s for their own good, really. These wars act just like a colonial war should and don’t involve their overlord. We can now also seize territory from a protectorate, understandably upsetting them in the process.
We can even have those protectorates divert all their trade power to us, but liberty desire increases 30%. It’s not all take though as ‘sending officers’ will boost their land morale and disciple while the overlord assumes 33% of their land maintenance costs; they like this so liberty desire retreats 10%.
Next week’s developer diary will discuss ”new nations, new ideas and gameplay balance tweaks.” We also get a teasing shot of the English parliament and some laws we can choose between. Check out the latest EU4 - Development Diary 28th of May 2015 for more.
Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense releases on PC June 9th.
Feature highlights:
▪ Parliaments: The English crown and other constitutional systems of government can now use their flexible system to pass laws through parliaments
▪ National Churches: Protestant kingdoms can customize their new faith and make it a true partner to the throne.
▪ New Religious Systems: Buddhism and Protestantism both get fresh coats of faith-based paint
▪ New Options For Subject States: Once just tiny money faucets, recent expansions have made vassals and colonial nations more useful. Common Sense gives you new tools to exploit them or keep them in line
▪ Government Ranks: As you invest in the development of your nation, you can climb from a small duchy to a major empire, unlocking new benefits.
▪ New Government mechanics: Theocracies will have new actions and mechanics to highlight their unique character, and the Holy Roman Empire can create Free Cities
