![]() ![]() Now on this, I think increasing the price post-release is a bit deceptive - you buy into the game with a certain expectation, and then the cards change. Sure, argue about the price (or value), but we can't compare this to gouging. It's definable content you get to play for a price, which extends the value you get from the original game. This isn't an insidious gambling ploy, like loot boxes. I don't get the hate (like comparing Paradox to the likes of EA or Blizzard). xD Quoting: scaineIf you don't think the price hike is justified, you don't buy it. And I liked the granularity, even back when portrait packs and unit packs and music packs were separate. Some DLC was annoyingly bad or badly priced, but I can live with that. ![]() I always put up with the high price because it was just honest - I liked most of it enough that it was worth spending a fair bit of money, and when I didn't (say, the EU4 expansion Mare Nostrum, which I just can't see the point of) I ignored it. It's sad to see PDX slowly joining the "baddies" like EA or Blizz.Īt this point, it's just giving money away for their shareholders. Prices were already pretty high when you consider it (Dharma for EU4 which added, like, 2 buttons Northern Lords which severely lacked content.). The problem lies not with their business model, there is indeed added value to their DLCs, but nothing justifies such a huge price raise. These DLC packs are about giving you extended value from the initial investment, rather than making you wait years and then fork out for Crusader Kings 4. Maybe I'm just used to the board game model. So provided that the packs you ARE buying are good value, then I think that's a pretty nice way to get more play time from a game you obviously love. Paradox surely isn't expecting anyone to download every pack. But no-one is forcing you to buy these, and the model allows you to buy only the bits you think you'd love. Sure, there's TONS of DLC content for their previous games - hundreds of pounds worth in fact (although only about 5 so far for this title). Quoting: scaineI think I've mentioned in previous posts about DLC - I actually think Paradox gets this mostly okay. It looks like they fixed and improved quite a few systems to make for a bit more interesting (late) game. Though whether or not I'll get the new DLC at full price or later at a discount, I am looking forward to the 1.7 patch. As for Royal Court, I don't quite feel like decorating my abode, and the events that unfold in the court are a bit lackluster and repetitive, IMO. So events surrounding friends (and a bit less so, rivals) is something that'd bring more variety to my campaigns, while I'm not feeling inclined to start in Scandinavia or Spain. There's so much benefits from having friends (they are unable to join hostile factions, they prevent accumulation of stress, etc.) that playing as anything but a great diplomat almost feels like a chore. The reason I'd love to have this is that I usually gravitate towards rulers highly skilled in Diplomacy. I would not be surprised if this goes for 6.99, now that the price for the much "bigger" Flavor Packs has increased. Of all the DLC released so far, this is the one that I'm actually happy to get. If you're not in the mood to buy a game, then you can now try out the Dead Space remake on Steam for absolutely free. There are some standout offers, though, which I'll round up below. Paradox is currently offering a huge number of games at a sizable discount, so head to the Steam Store to check out all the deals. Either way, prepare to wave goodbye to having a life! If you're new to Paradox games, this is definitely the time to get started. ![]() If, like me, you've already devoted thousands of hours to Paradox titles, well - now is the time to devote a few thousand more. ![]() So now could be the time to scoop up that DLC you've been wanting for a while. While Paradox tends to offer a range of smaller and larger DLCs for their games, the larger packs are often extremely expensive. What's more, if you already own a large number of Paradox titles, you'll be glad to hear that the discounts extend to DLC. There are also some great deals on newer, albeit not-so-popular titles, such as Victoria 3 and Imperator: Rome, which might now be worth considering if you were holding off before due to the Steam reviews. Legendary titles like Victoria 2, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect and Stellaris are all on sale at over 70% off, while lesser known fan favorites such as Age of Wonders: Planetfall are also seeing hefty discounts. Following on from a Crusader Kings III free weekend (where you could play CK3 for absolutely nothing), Paradox Interactive is currently having a huge publisher sale on Steam. ![]()
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