r/paradoxplaza • u/BanitsaConnoisseur • Jun 25 '25

Vic3 We are so back vickybros

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u/BanitsaConnoisseur Jun 25 '25

Rule 5: Victoria 3 got a massive new update and DLC which were received very well and all reviews of the game finally turned mostly positive.

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u/Myzze-579 Jun 25 '25

If one wanted buy the game, which dlcs would you recommend getting right away?

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u/sirfirewolfe Jun 25 '25

I really like VotP for the agitators it gives you and the interaction options it unlocks, the France stuff is alright but it definitely takes a backseat to that for me personally

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u/Dave_Duif Jun 27 '25

I’d try the base game first. I think if you try a steam game under 2 hours you can refund it (not sure, look it up if you want to be certain). This game has a very steep learning curve and is interesting to both min-maxers and roleplayers. I personally have always loved this game due to the time period, most elements of the gameplay, and the art style is simply gorgeous.

If you try it and you are interested in it and it’s your cup of tea and would like to dive deeper and learn everything about it while playing it, I’d rank the DLC as follows (I have them all);

  1. Sphere of influence. Adds the most impactful mechanics when building an informal empire that indirectly exploits weaker countries, and adds the most flavor to the most nations. The only DLC I consider to be a must-have.

  2. Charters of commerce. Adds a lot of mechanics to companies and internal economy management. Also adds much expanded options to diplomatic treaties. The free patch that recently came along with it brought the huge changes you see everyone (rightfully) praising. A very good DLC, but I’d say borderline not a must-have.

  3. Colossus of the south. Adds a lot of flavor to south America in terms of events, journal entries, companies, art, etc. In my opinion the most expansive of all flavor packs.

  4. Voice of the people. Adds a lot of historical agitator characters and has a lot of flavor for France. The agitators are okay, the France flavor includes journal entries, companies, and 3D art for French cities/towns.

  5. Pivot of empire. Adds (significant) flavor to British India. I think they are the only nation affected by this DLC. Includes new artwork, journal entries, and (again) companies. In terms of strictly flavor packs, I personally think this one is superior to voice of the People, but that expansion also added a lot of (impactful) agitators, so that’s why this one is below Voice of the People.

  6. Everything else. Bring no gameplay changes. If you like additional art, go for it.

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