Updated Beginners Guide for Europa Universalis 4 - No DLC 2020 - Step by Step Portugal - Part 1

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  • Updated 2020 Beginners Tutorial for Europa Universalis 4 (EU4) without DLC! This is for complete beginners just starting off their EUIV adventure! We play EU4 live on Twitch every week, come ask questions! / krx_
    Step by step Portugal playthrough going over Diplomacy, Economy, Military, Trade, War and Peace.
    There will be more tutorials soon including other nations and also designed around having DLC and not having DLC!
    Full Tutorial Playlist: • EU4 Portugal Tutorial ...
    Community Discord: / discord
    Thanks for watching and good luck on your conquests!
    - KRX
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Komentáře • 151

  • @KRX_
    @KRX_  Před 3 lety +4

    Hey everyone! This no DLC tutorial is still a good series for learning the thematic concepts and process of playing and succeeding in EU4. However, there has been MAJOR patches since the release of this series. We now have a brand new series, no DLC, with the recent 1.31 patch. This time FRANCE: czcams.com/video/nAeiiZPCbsY/video.html

  • @abeherbert6603
    @abeherbert6603 Před 3 lety +35

    Not only is it so helpful to get a tutorial for a no-DLC build of the game, your delivery style is also really calm and relaxing. Makes learning this game feel less daunting.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you for the kind words! Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @sandroboi263
    @sandroboi263 Před 3 lety +19

    This man sounds so wholesome he wants more people to get into a thing his very passionate about and that's just so great

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +5

      That is exactly what I'm trying to do! This game can be very intimidating for new players.

  • @andreravenna4435
    @andreravenna4435 Před 2 lety +8

    You are like the Bob Ross of EU4 tutorials. "just go with the flow" Happy little mistakes. Love it

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! lol. That definitely is a great mindset when playing EU4 and learning!

  • @excal301
    @excal301 Před 3 lety +12

    Great balance of pace and detail. Thanks for this 👍

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)

  • @vittorioviegas
    @vittorioviegas Před 3 lety +15

    I really enjoyed your tutorial! I bought the game some years ago, but man it was hard to get a grasp on what to do.
    I did have some experience with Crusader Kings 2 but when I got EU4 I had pretty much forgotten everything about CK2 and how to properly play.
    I'll be looking forward to the next episodes.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for checking these out and the kind words! This is a very slow series, but this is also a complicated game! If you have any extra questions not covered in the videos, please ask!

  • @richardturton5892
    @richardturton5892 Před 3 lety +3

    Love the slow pace..so many guides are delivered at such a fast pace that things have moved on before your brain has assimilated what has been already said...

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Kind words, thank you! Glad these have been helpful, let me know if you have any questions.

  • @benlusignan3251
    @benlusignan3251 Před 3 lety +3

    This is such a great series, very easy to follow and listen to, good work my friend!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the kind words! Let me know if you have questions.

  • @GasimovTV
    @GasimovTV Před 2 lety

    Dude your tutorial is the best tutorial i have watched about EU4. I am a beginner in this game, and you helped me to learn this game step by step. Thank you so much!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      Awesome, thank you! Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @circlonianmapper
    @circlonianmapper Před 3 lety +1

    It’s nice to see how much you care about your fans, great tutorial!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thank you checking out the content and commenting!

  • @ClericPreston_
    @ClericPreston_ Před 3 lety

    Just swinging by to leave a like because it is cool that you take new player perspectives into account!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Hey Cleric Preston! Thanks for swinging by to the CZcams channel! I really appreciate it, if you have questions or suggestions please ask!

  • @jeffreyestahl
    @jeffreyestahl Před 3 lety +1

    Still learning - nicely done!
    As an old fogie who loves his war themed board games, one thing I've said to others in my hobby is that if you sit down with a complete noob and proceed to thrash him because you're experienced and you can, all you've managed is to convince him never to play your favorite game again.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the kind words and checking this out!
      This video is going to be slightly out of date with the big update coming out tomorrow! But we do have a new tutorial for 2021 schedule and it will be appearing tomorrow on the channel, that one will follow France however. Good luck with learning the game!

    • @jeffreyestahl
      @jeffreyestahl Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_
      Nice - I'll be sure to pay attention. In my Venice play, I was saddened that the new release broke my save game, and I was unable to finish the game (only about 5 years left). Personally, I love Venice, so it was my first choice to learn with. (masochistic - I know) Still, learned a lot about ally management and how to expand in all directions by rotating your 'victims'. ;) (BTW, in that game, became Italy, had a profit income of about 230d and a treasury of just over 80k d, army of 460 regiments and a navy of 490 ships; lots of fun to be honest)

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      @@jeffreyestahl It is possible to go into your Steam settings and adjust the version of the game you're playing on, to go back and play older save files if you wanted to finish venice. Venice definitely would of been a tougher nation to play as someone learning the game, glad to hear it went well!

    • @jeffreyestahl
      @jeffreyestahl Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_
      I have a leisurely anaconda style of play, utilizing heavy diplomacy to create defensive shields from behind which I can strike in limit ways until they're no longer needed. (and always always outspend any opponents) It's a play style I've used to effect in other games (including Stellaris which I love too). Killed me a lot when playing HOI4 since that game almost requires the constant and rapid push to succeed. Thanks for the advice on being able to finish older games. Sadly, I'd deleted that file when I believed it would no longer be possible to complete it. I'd do a play again sometime as Venice; it's always been my favorite go-to nation in most games.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Yeah I like going back and replaying nations. I've probably gone back to France 4-5 times! I personally do want to do a Venice run myself soon as well!

  • @eatttheball
    @eatttheball Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the helpful video. For some reason whenever I start as Portugal I have much less money and manpower than you did at the start but it still works :)

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +5

      Hmm, interesting, thanks for mentioning this.
      This is loading the game with absolutely no DLCs on 1.29. I've loaded up Portugal with all DLCs since the 1.30 update and it seems like you now start with closer to 54g and 8000 manpower. I'm not sure if one of the DLCs is adjusting that, or if the 1.3 patch changed the formula for starting gold and manpower.
      The spirit of the tutorial should be intact. Upfront money isn't very valuable as long as you're earning positive income each month!
      Glad the video was helpful, let me know if you have any other concerns or questions.

  • @themarcanatorjones1782
    @themarcanatorjones1782 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much even seven months later this had helped me! 🙏🏿

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      This video should be 99% updated still which is a good. We do have some more updated videos on the channel as well focused around Castile, Ottoman, England or Muscovy. We'll definitely do more of these series when new patches/DLC come out in 2021!

  • @Salty_Bagel
    @Salty_Bagel Před 2 lety

    Don’t see how your channel isn’t more popular. Your tutorials are great!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      Thank you!

  • @piggy3759
    @piggy3759 Před 2 lety

    Really good tutorial man you are so helpful!!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped!

  • @overeasyevan
    @overeasyevan Před 4 lety +7

    Duuuude yes, thank you for this! Can't wait for the full guide :D

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks Evan for the enthusiasm! Please let me know about the pacing or if you have any questions that I should of answered as we went along.

  • @andywatson3
    @andywatson3 Před rokem

    Had this game in my library for a long time, but the learning curve has always stopped me playing. Loved this tutorial- not just click this, or press that, but building up the reasons behind decisions. Looking forward to unpressing pause! 😁

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it! It'll be a couple more episodes before we unpause sadly. These games have a lot to unpack! It's a very deep simulation. But I think it's worth it. EU4 is my favorite Paradox game, and I think even without the DLC, it's really fun!

  • @thiagodemelo9774
    @thiagodemelo9774 Před 3 lety

    Most tutorials are outdated or don't explain what the player is doing
    Yours is perfect and you have a lot of attention towards the inexperience of the viewer
    Thank you for this!

    • @thiagodemelo9774
      @thiagodemelo9774 Před 3 lety

      You post so much videos omg, I'll watch everything 😍
      Do you monetize your videos? I want to support your work with my views!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Kind words, thank you for watching!
      Watching the videos is a big help! But hopefully they're useful as well :)

  • @thien-anpham3382
    @thien-anpham3382 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a very nice tutorial for beginners!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Glad to hear! Sadly there are a couple changes with the recent update, mostly with Estates and Government ranks. Those bits are looked at with the more recent tutorials on the channel which look at Muscovy, England, Castile and The Ottomans.

  • @Astragoth2
    @Astragoth2 Před 3 lety +2

    this is outstanding!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Awesome to hear! Thanks for the kind words, let me know if you have any questions.

  • @osenhorsafoda6771
    @osenhorsafoda6771 Před 9 měsíci

    Im goin to be honest.
    At first I was like "Damn, this guy is talking and not showing nothing" then I went with the flow, and actually you were showing how to play the game, this game is not "Do this and that and BAM" you have to actually evaluate alot your actions.
    I loved the pace of your explanation about the context, instead of me wanting you to speed up, you made me slow down and enjoy.
    Cheers mate, thanx for making us a understandable guide.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 9 měsíci +1

      That is exactly what I was going for! Great to hear someone appreciate it.... We this tutorial is still 99% up to date, but we do actually have some new tutorials as well, that take on different perspectives and cover new patched versions of the game, in case you'd rather learn from those. Either way, good luck with the learning process, and let me know if you have any questions!
      But yes, this game is extremely reactive and analytical. There is no definitive move set. You always have to re-evaluate your surroundings. It's like chess, but with a random setup!

  • @atrOx80
    @atrOx80 Před 3 lety

    Very good guide, iam about to buy the game and this is what i needed! thx!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Hope it helps! Keep in mind a large DLC is coming out Tuesday, and we will have a brand new up to date playthrough coming out on that Tuesday. It will also be a no DLC playthrough, but it will include some of the tweeks and changes from the past year. Also the game will likely be discounted this upcoming week on Steam!

  • @maniacgamer8362
    @maniacgamer8362 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man. I bought this game a year ago but my pc was bad. Finally got a good one. Will definitely learn a lot from you tutorials. Left a like

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions. This tutorial is SLIGHTLY out of date, but it should still provide a good basis for understanding the bulk of the game concepts.
      There is also a big patch coming soon(tm) We'll need to make some more tutorials at that point!

    • @maniacgamer8362
      @maniacgamer8362 Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ ok 👍 thx

  • @paddywack8378
    @paddywack8378 Před 4 lety

    Thanks, just got the game on sale and I have 0 idea what I’m doing except the bare minimum from the tutorial. This helps a lot

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +1

      Good to hear, thanks for watching, let me know if you have questions :)

  • @Ziltoledodo
    @Ziltoledodo Před 3 lety +1

    just stated the game, i ll bingewatch this. Thanks

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Let me know if you have any questions!

  • @user-zl7tq9tp7x
    @user-zl7tq9tp7x Před 3 lety +2

    Great job. Nice to finally find a tutorial that explains concepts rather that just menus and buttons.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      That was my goal and mindset for these tutorials! Glad it has been useful for you, let me know if you have any questions :)

    • @user-zl7tq9tp7x
      @user-zl7tq9tp7x Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ If I am following along would it be best to disable the 2 DLCs I have; Art of War and Common Sense?
      Thanks again.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      @@user-zl7tq9tp7x I would keep those enabled! They add some nice extra diplomatic interactions you might find in your menus. They wont invalidate what we discussion in this series. They'll just give you some more options/choices at certain points.

    • @user-zl7tq9tp7x
      @user-zl7tq9tp7x Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ Sounds good, thanks.

  • @estherc3618
    @estherc3618 Před 3 lety

    Great tutorial. Thank you.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @spyrojoe4721
    @spyrojoe4721 Před 3 lety

    a proper guide for this game without dlc in 2020 my hero +1 subscriber

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the kind words! We'll have to update this again for 2021 though... lol. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @count487
    @count487 Před 3 lety

    Just got the game. This is a great guide

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the kind words.

  • @MarkHerndon
    @MarkHerndon Před 2 lety

    Took a long time to actually get around to doing something but you got there.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks!

  • @JB-lg2vj
    @JB-lg2vj Před 2 lety

    i actually like this

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      Good to hear!

  • @Gameersgreed
    @Gameersgreed Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome! I started by playing as the Netherlands in the 80 years war timestamp and go absolutely smashed by Spain/Castile. Then I played France trying to figure out how the mechanics works. I then tried Castile as I was hoping to colonize South America but Portugal beat me to it. So Portugal seems like a good nation to play as if you like exploring. Any tips for exploring though (Attrition on the open see wipes out my ships before I can really get anywhere!)

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting!
      I highly recommend only playing from the 1444 start date, the other start dates haven't been supported or updated properly as the game has been updated over the last X amount of years. So sometimes things can be a bit goofy.
      To answer your question... this tutorial series covers exploration. However I just can't articulate all you need to know in these youtube comments. Portugal starts with an explorer, that I use pretty quickly to explore the west coast of Africa. Exploration is a SLOW process that requires certain ideas/technology. It includes a lot of going back and forth, back and forth. A big tip is, using SHIFT + Mouse Click in order to queue up multiple moves for the ships. Also light ships are fastest so should be used to explore. So you use shift click to queue up a lot of moves, including it's return home, and then you just ignore it till it comes back. Again, this cannot be taught and explained from the youtube comments...

  • @PotatoslicerYT
    @PotatoslicerYT Před 4 lety +5

    How would you recommend getting into the various DLC in terms of which to buy first and in what order to learn them? Should I buy and learn one at a time or attempt to tackle several at once?

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +4

      That is a tough question, because all the DLCs add a bunch of small intertwined features to the game.
      We're asking the questions about "what to get first" during the Twitch streams all the time! It's hard to remember which DLCS do what honestly when you've been playing with them for years.
      I'd say look at Art of War, Rights of Man and Cossacks. Cossacks isn't usually recommended, however it adds a VERY important system to the game, the idea of "favors" and it really balances out the diplomacy a lot! As always, make sure you only buy them on sale! They go on sale often enough.

  • @ether49
    @ether49 Před 3 lety

    not only is this based on a board game, but theres a new EU board game coming out thats based on the video game and is excellent called EU the price of power. I highly recommend checking it out on tabletop simulator if youre into board games

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      I know right, a board game becomes a computer game, becomes a board game again! Crazy.

  • @rakibalhassan5156
    @rakibalhassan5156 Před rokem

    thamks

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @StewEnergy
    @StewEnergy Před 4 lety +1

    Good tutorial. I am just playing Portugal 🇵🇹. I choose to break the Alliance with England because they don’t come to defend you against anyone and they will ask you to attack Castile.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for watching StewEnergy!
      I'd be very surprised if they decided to attack Castile. They're too far away (once France takes back their land from England, which happens very quickly.)
      Also might be worth noting that if you're allied to Castile, and England attack, they wouldn't call you into that war since you would be obligated to defend Castile instead. By allying England AND Castile, you prevent them from having hostile relations with each other essentially because neither want to take the other, knowing you would have to be on the defenders side. Also, defensive call to arms is almost ALWAYS answered by the AI, unless they're bogged down in their own wars. So England not honoring the call seems unlikely as well. England is a pretty big stick and a strong navy. They don't do a lot as an ally, but their presence, as an ally, tends to prevent other countries from wanting to attack you.
      Overall, England is a very weak and unstable country at the start of the game. Aside from beating up Ireland and Scotland, they don't tend to start aggressive wars with Europe, and even if they do, they're ineffective because the AI has a hard time shuffling armies across water.
      Regardless though, Portugal is such a safe and stable position that being allied, or not allied to England is not going to matter! You have a lot of flexibility with Portugal, especially if you keep Castile a friendly ally.

    • @StewEnergy
      @StewEnergy Před 4 lety +1

      KRX you are right, but they got me involved in the two roses war and France tried to occupy my territory, and all of the sudden England told me that I need to attack Castile (I was allied also with them) with them. England don’t helped me and I got a wipe out. Break England alliance, it’s not useful

    • @StewEnergy
      @StewEnergy Před 4 lety +1

      @@KRX_ yes I agree with you, but I had alliances with both countries and that happens. I am not lucky ;-) . Thanks for your video and help, always very helpful. I will try again with Portugal.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +2

      @@StewEnergy Yep, anything is possible in EU4, you make the best decisions you can and you roll with the flow! That is what makes it fun and memorable! Of course this isn't a strategy for Portugal! This is a beginners guide to the game. Good luck on your conquests!

  • @anubhabmaiti9658
    @anubhabmaiti9658 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey during the anniversary of Stellaris the game came for free on steam for a few days. So is this game going to be free in its anniversary?(not native English)

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety

      No idea! This game is more popular than Stellaris, so they might not feel the need to give it away for free. I'm not even sure when the anniversary for EU4 is! Although I would absolutely love and support the idea of them giving it away for free! That would be awesome!

  • @genesis_playz7776
    @genesis_playz7776 Před 3 lety

    you great guides but I have a suggestion make vids on how to form nations like how to form Spain or Malaya

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching. We form Spain as Aragon "50 year walkthrough" series that lasts about 15 episodes. We also discuss forming Spaining during the Castile tutorial series.
      Forming nations in this game is just acquire X land and then hit a button. It isn't the most dynamic aspect of the game. These tutorials are for teaching people how to play the game from the ground up.

    • @genesis_playz7776
      @genesis_playz7776 Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ thanks

  • @lightofruin1938
    @lightofruin1938 Před 4 lety

    Hii, Very Very nice tutorial for a beginner like me. I really want to play India (I chose Bengal) but there are so many small nations and almost everyone hates us, and have claims on our land. Should I try to ally smaller countries and try to take on bigger ones or do I ally with the stronger nations and eat up the smaller ones??

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +1

      Well, we actually have a Bengal quick start guide on the channel that just went live, maybe would be useful to check that out?
      Bengal is a very powerful and rich country. You should be able to ally other medium/large countries in the region and beat up the smaller nations around you. So to answer your question, ally the big nations, eat the small nations.

  • @seleldjdfmn221
    @seleldjdfmn221 Před 4 lety +2

    Omg yes! Keep it Up! Stay Fresh xd

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. These should be coming out daily from now on! Let me know if you have questions or feedback, that helps me improve for future videos and tutorials!

  • @D64nz
    @D64nz Před 2 lety

    Watching a few of these series, one question comes to mind and sorry if it was covered elsewhere, but they ever mention why they choose that exact starting date?
    It is an interesting period, with a lot of big events coming up, but it is also passed over other also big periods. 11th November is 11/11/1444. That's as much as I could guess.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      I think the developers have explained why they chose the starting date, I can't remember the specific reason. However the general idea is that 1444 is around the end of the middle ages and onto the age of discovery. The start is only a few years before the fall of Byzantium and the discovery of the new world!

  • @DonMatek
    @DonMatek Před 4 lety

    I've been playing this game for a while, without any DLC's and God it kills me when you take a 3 month break just to come back to the game and everything looks completely different!
    Anyway I started again (just like in my last game) as Cyprus, so far so good but as always I fall behind with tech (overextension ftw!). Ottomans are partitioned, I have some Hungarian and Crimean lands plus nice blob of yellow where ottomans heart used to be hehe. Unfortunetely Poland turning hostile (I didn't join their war with Otto, instead I started a new one with Malmuks on my side, ops) so I had no choice but to start being friends with Muscovy and I'm guessing if I could get Bohemia or Denmark on my side too maybe we can reduce Poland a bit.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +1

      Sounds like a successful run as cyprus so far! Thats a tough start I imagine!

    • @DonMatek
      @DonMatek Před 4 lety

      @@KRX_ It's the second time I'm doing this, so it's easier. Plus it's on easy mode so it's a lot easier. I wanted to try out religious ideas but that was a bad choice since I don't have the economy now to convert my provinces. But anyways I'm about the same power as ottomans, I'm using Kazan right now to get money to improve my production and I have put my further expansion on hold for now as I want to be able to build a decent size fleet since I plan on sticking my nose into heart of Europe, Venice will be my entry point most likely.
      I played as Navara a few time too, but it was a lot of restarts, eventually carpeted both Americas in Europe I had few german states left and then big polish blob. :)
      imgur.com/pLnie38 World Image

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri
    @Chironex_Fleckeri Před 3 lety +1

    I'm familiar with HoI4 and all of the basics with that. EU 4 is harder for most because not only is there more mechanics and abstractions of managing a nation, the historical context isn't recent and there isn't a narrow focus like HoI and WW2.
    I have all the DLC enabled, but I don't understand the big picture. Idk how to tell if I'm doing the right things before I unpause. Do I just try it out and see what's what?

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      The first three episodes of this series covers my personal thought process before un-pausing the game. So discusses Diplomacy (ep 1,) Economy/Internal Situation (ep 2,) and Setting the Direction of the Country/Production (ep 3.)
      If you have all the DLCs feel free to follow along with out Ottoman or Castile tutorial on the channel, both of those are similar tutorial series but include DLC gameplay and considerations!

    • @Chironex_Fleckeri
      @Chironex_Fleckeri Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ Oh, sweet. I'll do that now. You commented just as I sat down to play all night. Spent about 10 hours just reading menus over and over.

  • @ruddthreetrees1104
    @ruddthreetrees1104 Před 2 lety

    hi krx. Great vids, just subbed. Prob a really noob question, but i've started same as you but for me france looks different in political view. its actually split down the middle with orleans , armagnac, nevers etc. if i click on diplomatic i can see that they are vassals of france but how come in political i don't have france as one large blue mass like you do? Thanks

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety +1

      This tutorial is now slightly out of date, they updated the map occasionally, so the environment around france has changed and been enhanced to include more detail of actual france in 1444.
      Everything we discuss is still relevant and up to date! Your world will just look a little different. The same concepts and considerations apply! France is very powerful, so be careful if they are a foe, and be grateful if they are an ally!
      You are correct that all those little countries around France are french vassals and will support France in all wars, offensive or defense.

    • @ruddthreetrees1104
      @ruddthreetrees1104 Před 2 lety +1

      @@KRX_ thanks mate, i worked it out in the end after then watching your france play through. Also the estate completely changed...but i'm going to mostly ignore that for now. The annoying thing for me is i was following you exactly to try and learn but for me england instantly called me to war against france lol. I think i should have probably got out of the alliance but forsight etc etc

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety +1

      Well you can only follow the process of playing the game, not the specifics. Every campaign is going to be different.
      The estates have also been updated, these can be largely ignored while learning the game. However, if you watched the France series, there is a detail explanation of the estate system in that series. As there is updated Estate explanations for the other series including Muscovy, Ottomans, England, Brandenburg and Castile all on this channel. Either way, the estates are nothing to worry about.

  • @rodrigobastos7443
    @rodrigobastos7443 Před 3 lety

    Helpful video, but for some reason I can't rival Granada at the start, I don't know why it's not on the list

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Rival options can be different each time you load the game in some cases. Also there was a small update since this series was uploaded. Just rival three people based on the same thought process demonstrated in the video and play on! This isn't a step by step guide, it's attempting to teach you how to play the game yourself.

  • @IDKismyname
    @IDKismyname Před 2 lety

    Krx what texture pack are you using I like it lol.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      Thicker Borders - Darker Water are two mods. This also might be made with a mod called "Transparent Political Map Mode" which changes the map texture a bit.

  • @spyrojoe4721
    @spyrojoe4721 Před 3 lety

    Do you know of any groups for playing EUIV, perhaps with people willing to teach new players like myself? As the groups on steam are all dead/inactive.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      Thats an interesting idea... I mean we play on our Twitch channel a couple days a week and have an active discord community ready to help and answer questions (links for both in the video description.)
      There are usually multiplayer games going on Twitch all the time, however this are NOT new player friendly, and a lot of the people who make content for this game are very 'hardcore.'
      I do take some pride in the fact we have a unique outlook to the game and from that we strive for a more welcoming community than many other channels dedicated to the paradox strategy games. We have not (yet) done a multiplayer community game thing, but we do hang out and chat weekly during EU4 streams. A great place to ask questions and learn details about the game.

  • @Louren1
    @Louren1 Před 3 lety

    More like this video pls.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      A new major patch is on the way for EU4, we'll definitely need to do some more video series like this for that update! At the moment we do have series covering Muscovy, Ottomans, England and Castile in this same style already on the youtube channel.

    • @Louren1
      @Louren1 Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ ok, big update i think :D

  • @the2survivalists104
    @the2survivalists104 Před 2 lety

    How do you make a historic timeline in mare nostrum?

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 2 lety

      There is a button in the top right next to the speed menu and music menu.
      This does require the mare nostrum as you mention, so it isn't something we're going to show off in this playthrough which is a no DLC playthrough.

  • @adriangomez2362
    @adriangomez2362 Před 3 lety

    6:00 "Portugal hasnt discovered the new world yet" Yeah In real life either. It was Expedition from Castilla...

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      Well, Columbus was an Italian who lived in Portugal, who sailed ultimately for Spain. Portugal did discover many parts new world in the 15th century with their own explorers landing in numerous locations.
      I think you're also missing the point of the discussion. I'm teaching the game in this video, not the history. However, I'm trying to use some history to explain some of the mechanisms in the game, like terra incognita. I'm not sure if you had a question or not, let me know if you do!

    • @adriangomez2362
      @adriangomez2362 Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ yes i didnt mean to be disrespectful, just to note that it was saling under the banner of castilla and with spanish citizens (prisioners mostly 🤣).
      The tutorial us really great, thanks!!

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      @@adriangomez2362 No, I didn't take it to be disrespectful! Glad the tutorials have been helpful, let me know if you have questions.

  • @falsacuenta5939
    @falsacuenta5939 Před 5 měsíci

    0:01: 🎮 A tutorial guide for complete beginners for Europa Universalis 4, with a focus on gameplay without DLCs.
    4:08: 🎮 The video is about playing and teaching the complex game of Portugal.
    7:53: 🗺 The video explains how to use map modes in the game to identify alliances and diplomatic relations.
    11:45: 🤝 The video discusses diplomatic relations and alliances in the game.
    15:36: 🕌 The video discusses the religious and cultural dynamics in a unified Europe, focusing on the Catholic faith, Sunni faith, and the reconquest of Granada.
    19:45: ⚔ The video discusses the strategic planning for conquest in a historical game.
    23:39: ⚔ The video discusses the strategy of forming alliances in the game and the limit on diplomatic relations.
    27:54: 🤝 The video discusses rivalries and alliances between nations in the game.
    31:18: ⚔ The video discusses the process of going to war and using spy networks to fabricate claims.
    Recapped using Tammy AI

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 5 měsíci

      My gut reaction was to remove this comment. But honestly, that is an impressive summary of the video with timestamps! As long as the AI is accurate with its timestamps, this might useful to some folks! It also displays how organized this unorganized video actually is!

  • @per7658
    @per7658 Před 3 lety +1

    in the name of all portugueses, i shall say, PORTUGAL CARALHO.
    translate at your own risk

  • @kaefy2417
    @kaefy2417 Před 4 lety

    can you play as phillipines without dlc ?

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety

      Yes! All the starting countries and regions are available for free with the game! There are 7-8 different country choices in the Philippines to pick from.

    • @kaefy2417
      @kaefy2417 Před 4 lety

      @@KRX_ thank you thank you so much. cause im thinking if im going to buy it cause i only can afford the base game rn.

    • @kaefy2417
      @kaefy2417 Před 4 lety

      @@KRX_ one last question sir i truly enjoy how the gameplay of this video but is it worth to buy the extreme edition ? or just buy based game ?

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety

      The extreme version is not really worth it. There is an empire founders bundle you could consider to get a few good DLC. Most of what comes in the "extreme version" is random scraps/junk.

    • @ZanathKariashi
      @ZanathKariashi Před 3 lety

      @@kaefy2417 The extreme edition is just mostly some minor unit graphic packs and a music pack for Byzantium (most of it was pre-order bonuses for pre-ordering the game or pre-ordering the game via specific merchant promotions that wer eventually made available a few months after release for purchase by people who missed it and still wanted them). The only gameplay affecting things are American Dream (adding the 1776 start-date, a few period appropriate colonial events, and colonial america unit pack)), and the Purple Phoenix dlc that adds a few extra thematic missions to Byzantium's mission tree (replacing most of the generic ones they have without).
      American Dream is largely irrelevant unless you actually play using the 1776 start-date. And Byzantium is one of the hardest nations in the game to play, so it's really only worth getting Purple Phoenix if you're a rabid fan of byzantium.

  • @chunkypig5764
    @chunkypig5764 Před 3 lety

    This hurt my head

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Sorry to hear that! The game is rather complicated, I tried to go slow and set things up thematically, rather than just start rattling off mechanisms of the game.
      Many people have said these tutorials are too slow and repeating, but I found that to be a better way of teaching the game for new players.
      If you have specific questions, feel free to ask, but this game may not be for you, or maybe just this tutorial is not for you!

  • @rodrigofreitas9257
    @rodrigofreitas9257 Před 4 lety +1

    This game is free ?

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 4 lety +1

      No, this is a game you buy. You can get it during common sales for $5-10. This playthrough is without any of the included DLC, which definitely keeps the price down!
      I think you can try the game with the Xbox game pass, so if you're a member over there, then it might be "free."

  • @zironemegeaz
    @zironemegeaz Před 3 lety

    but I do know how to press the buttons...

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      Knowing how and where to press the buttons is a big step in learning the game, this tutorial might be too simply for you then in all honesty.
      However, what we're trying to teach in the tutorial, is the process of decision making that goes beyond just pressing the buttons. The context before the decision making and available choices. In hopes of helping brand new beginners to the game, we do have to start with just pressing the buttons though!

    • @zironemegeaz
      @zironemegeaz Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ just started playing and some things are different like the estates menu

  • @sirpatrick549
    @sirpatrick549 Před 3 lety

    The amount of times you repeat things is probably necessary with this damn game. The tone of voice helps too. Gets annoying when some cocky 2000+ hour player is like "Just do this!!!!!" and you do that and it doesn't work because they didn't explain WHY it worked.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +1

      I appreciate this comment because it gets to the heart of what I was trying to do! I'm still trying to improve and get better at explaining the game, so this tutorial is not without flaws, but I was trying to be thoughtful with explaining the concepts of the game.

  • @howardj9946
    @howardj9946 Před 3 lety

    I think the only thing you'll learn in the first 10 minutes is he chose Portugal, he'll remind you 6 times in case you missed it

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety +2

      This tutorial is for complete beginners! The first 5-10mins are meant for people who may have not even played a Paradox grand strategy game before and need more understanding of "what" the game is about.
      People that have a foundational understanding of the game will not benefit from these videos! Thanks for watching though and let me know if you have any questions.

  • @LtDramaticOctopus
    @LtDramaticOctopus Před 7 měsíci

    Drink every time you say Portugal.

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 7 měsíci

      Stay safe!

  • @user-up7nb6id1f
    @user-up7nb6id1f Před 3 lety

    This guy is actually kinda annoying...

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      I trust you know what to do then!

    • @user-up7nb6id1f
      @user-up7nb6id1f Před 3 lety

      @@KRX_ I still liked

    • @KRX_
      @KRX_  Před 3 lety

      @@user-up7nb6id1f Well I appreciate that! Very kind of you!