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The Surprisingly Simple Way to Form Byzantium - Hoi4
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But being lazy will require us to do many a thing, reform the army, build up our defensives and bring all of the warlords back in line. And when the time is right the tiger will wake from slumber and strike at the invader...
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11-10-25
That's all well and good however, but I don't take much enjoyment from this entire path. It's messy, slow and ultimately very unsatisfying. And so I will show you from top to bottom why.
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04-10-25
Both Left and Right oppositions will have to come together in their opposition to the man of steel, every advisor will have to be kept alive, and when it's all said and done. An outsider will have to come in to seal the 100% off deal.
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02-10-25.
Once reformed we will take Afghanistan down a different road, expanding rapidly, however this cannot be down on our own, and we will have to ask very nicely to get all that we need.
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30-09-25.
From monarchies, armies, warlords, Japan and so much more, we will explore our bingo card from top to bottom and wonder what will make the final release.
Full Bingo Card, and special thanks to Bingo Card Generator.
https://i.imgur.com/Yogm5mJ.jpg
Inspired by Zesty Jesus' tf2 bingos, and also Bingo Highway from Sonic Heroes as I found that funny.
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25-09-25.
However, when the dice is rolled and we walk into Tokyo our foes will flee to the outlying islands and mainland holdings of Japan, requiring us once we are strong enough to once more clean up our own mess and finish the fight...
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19-09-25.
Once the light of democracy is burning bright again Japan will return to an old ally, the United Kingdom. Relations haven't been the best in recent times but with Germany on the horizon it might be time to put their differences aside.
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16-09-25.
So from asserting our independence, rebuilding up our court and legitimacy to trying to vassalize the broken-off warlords of China for the first time in a long time we'll play this puppet name for all it's worth.
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13-09-25.
From old metas, previous versions of peacedeals and long forgotten focus trees, we will explore everything this version of HOI4 has to offer, we will find the good, the not so good and the what should've been left behind years ago.
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09-09-25.
However, to pull this off great reforms are needed. A shogunate for some reason will be re-established without a shogun in sight, Relations with China must be restored and a great technological exchange will lead Japan into conflict with an old alliance.
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06-09-25.
However, this will quickly off the rails as Japan and China will deviate from their historical course of action, and unfortunately for one of them this will greatly empower the other in their inevitable clash.
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02-09-25.
However we must look at everything from all angles, somethings are good and some are not, and there's always nuance in everything we look at. So let's figure it out, shall we.
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29-08-25.
However I do not believe this revived EIC belongs in a game like Hearts of Iron 4, but it would be unfair to say so without playing them a bit, so for what it's worth, I will.
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22-08-25.
However that is not to be, as I know of a way to still pull it off in current patch hoi4, so once more it's time to rewrite the book of Democratic Russia in Hoi4 and show you all the tips and tricks you can do to make your own Russian-Roman Republic.
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15-08-25.
So from rogue generals, former leaders, the balance of the church's role and power and everything in between Mexico's tree will be given a fair shot. But considering every ideology can lead to the same destinations I'm not sure how much your decisions matter.
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The first cut of video had all music five db's higher than it is now, then I realized my volume was at 50% :/
12-08-25
However this deal with the devil will have it's consequences, as when Italy drags Ethiopia against the allies they will find themselves having to do most of the work themselves.
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09-08-25.
However, this Sobor will be highjacked and sidelined, taking Russia down a different path. And this path only has seven unique focuses that only they can do, since most of their tree is shared with the monarchist path. Well, you only do five of them but there is seven in total. And how good are these? We will see.
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07-08-2025.
If only this was 2009 we'd be counting up.
From making new alliances with the Germans, to massively expanding the Canadian military the entire north will transformed inside and out as they prepare to take their place on the world stage.
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05-08-25.
From Spain to Germany, Paradox and their policies, and almost anything inbetween. Many stones will be turned over today to discover somethings about hoi4 that need to be said.
01-08-25.
So from the prep, beginning, end and everything in between we will take a good long look at the Spanish nation, and while yes a nerf has happened, there might still be opportunities for us to succeed...
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29-07-25.
However this will come with some unexpected complications, so we will take a good look at Communist India's focus tree, we will see what's good. What's not so good and ultimately figure out if this path is worth it after all.
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25-07-25.
However many reports have been surfacing saying that this path in many ways does not even work, so it'll be up to use to investigate these rumours to see whether or not they are accurate.
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22-07-25.
Following the only election the communists will be brought into power. However, the communist branch is well known for being one of hoi4's worst. But things have changed since then, so is it good enough? We'll see.
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01-03-25.
So from their prep, the strats and everything in between Spain will be covered, there will be things that don't hold up to scrutiny, things that are understandable. But at the end of it, will Spain be enough?
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22-02-25.
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20-02-25.
And when the moment is right, they will take Greece for themselves and push it towards a crossroads, who will be the leader for them? Markos or Nikos? Well there is only one way for us to find out.
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18-02-25.
However, even this unfortunate situation presents opportunity for Poland to gain and expand it's position in Europe, however, this deal they signed with Germany will have some unexpected surprises...
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15-02-25.
So from trying and failing to concede to the Germans, to forming the EU and all the problems it brings, no stone will be left unturned in the tree today. As what little does work, still has it's issues...
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From their focus tree, reuniting long extinguished empires and taking on former allies, we will look far and wide into Austria, we will see what's good, what's not and what ultimately is the problem that keeps me from playing them...
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And only that because I forgot to record hoi4's ambience. Oops.
31-01-25.
Regardless of how short it is every path deserves a fair chance, so we will take a good long look at this "path" to see what it's actually like and see what we can do with it.
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25-01-25.
Along the way Belgium's rule will come to end, the republic's borders will expand significantly and the nation will centralize itself as much as possible, but in the end, will it be enough? We'll see.
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18-01-25.
However, things have changed massively since we last attempted to survive the Italians, and unfortunately the changes have not been entirely for the best...
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Portal 2
11-01-25.
This Monarchist path is an unusual one for this game, as it isn't one that gives tons and tons of buffs, but despite that this tree will give us the tools we need to return home, we just have to get there first...
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09-01-25.
So both the houses of Orleans and Carlist shall be called to take the French throne, do they have what it takes to lead France? Are the bonuses they give good enough? And are they worth playing? We'll see...
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07-01-25.
So from restoring Greece's economy to Heraklion Conventions and everything inbetween, the entire Hellenic nation will be completely transformed to make sure restoring the long fallen empire is as swift and simple as possible.
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03-01-25.
So, from Spain, Germany and everywhere in between we will look high and low for leaders, even the Caucasus' will have a good look over, and we will do all that we can to find these not so secret leaders.
If I wanted to be more on the nose I would've included leaders that I had already covered, but I wanted to least cover something I hadn't before.
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29-12-24.
There is six potential monarchs for us to choose from, starting the most legitimate candidate, rulers from Rwanda and Burundi and even one who yearns for another overlord, we have our work cut out for us, but we will find the best of the best.
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20-12-24.
So we will take a good look at the Egyptian nation, we will defend ourselves from our foes from Libya, Lebanon and beyond. We will take up Ethiopia's cause to help liberate them, and when Africa is secure for the Allies we will take aim to the north of the Mediterranean...
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The production of Hoi4 myths lead to this video, probably could/should've had it done pre-gdr but here we are.
13-12-2024.
Nationalization will occur, the Low Countries shall fall under one banner and Leon will thread the narrow path between the Axis and Neutrality. All for the ultimate goal of securing Paris, Luxembourg, Amsterdam and Berlin for the Belgian Nation.
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6-12-24.
So, we will take a good long look at them, we will see how appears for major nations, minor nations and every little thing in between. But not only that, we will offer solutions to this problem, but whether or not Paradox implements it, is a whole other question.
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03-12-24.
But along the way it's time for Belgian rule in the Congo to come to an end, a National Committee for Liberation shall be formed to lead the Congolese out of the heart of darkness towards a new tomorrow.
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29-11-24.
Along the way, it's time for Hungary to finally crown a King. There are many candidates, but only one is the right one for today. Otto von Habsburg will take not only the throne of Hungary but will also take aim towards restoring the entire empire.
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22-11-2024.
Unfortunately however, this new expansion to how the European Union works is full to the brim with random number generation that is completely outside of the player's control, and ultimately lets this path down. Despite it's big potential.
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20-11-24.
From Intelligence agencies, Construction tabs, Navies, Armies and Air Forces every little detail will be covered from top to bottom, there will be tips and tricks galore to help you along your way to a successful conclusion.
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18-11-24.
But along the way some major changes are brewing beneath the surface, as the German navy, unsatisfied with the direction the nation has taken with be making moves to secure their position in newly revived Empire, but do they have what it takes to control the land and sea? We'll see.
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16-11-24.
From Konrad's Compromised Democracy to Wilhelm's Alliance with the Shade we will explore every aspect of the German focus tree to see what's good, what's not and what's overpowered. All to see which of these four are the best.
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This video had a long production history, I originally wanted to do it September/October 2023. I had the script written and the footage filmed, but I ultimately never put it together, this one wasn't perfect either as filming Number 4 wasn't as smooth as I wanted. To put it lightly.
14-11-24.
From the development of dlc's, unused portraits, multiplayer's balance and everything in between. It will all be explored from to top to bottom, but of course I cannot do this alone, however luckily for me. I have some help...
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Podcat (Former lead dev of Hoi4)
Exploring Hoi4 Parts one and four.
Hoi4 Wiki
Hoi4 Forum
01-11-24.
So we will explore this new(ish) update, we will see what actually is alright, what's not. And what Paradox forgot to include and update this time. As there are somethings you'd really think deserved an change that have been forgotten.
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I'm sure there's somethings related to the Warlords I didn't say, so here you go.
25-10-24.


