Yes you can.

Video coming soon. This is one of those games where I need to prod it a bit more before doing my video. It's quite a massive change from HoI3 which is like one big mess.

I really like it that the emphasis is on the bigger engagement. Because I found HoI3 to be too stuck with the small details of war. I manually moved each squad in at the right time, saw things like combat width, time of day and weather. Now I just draw a big arrow and hit go.

This post has been edited by frags: Jun 9 2016, 11:27 AM

Hearts of Iron is a much more 'hardcore' series compared to other paradox games. HoI 4 is without a doubt the most approachable version of the series. But that doesn't mean there isn't a learning curve. It is much more complex than Stellaris.

I give you an idea:
In war there are armies. Each army can have 24 divisions and is led by a general. You can then set up fronts with these armies and give them battle plans on what to do. But at each province there are terrain considerations, time consideration (night battles have a penalty), weather (fight in snow at your own peril, or after rain the ground in muddy and slows down tanks and so on). You can ignore these and just set up a general battle plan, but for the best effect you got to time it right.

ANd then your units of course will use resources like oil. Which you produce or trade. Units need replenishment of ammo etc, which you produce from factories and send up to them. There is a cost to war.

Dont forget the idealogical battle. Sway your neighbours and get them to join your side.

Having said that, HoI 4 is so much more easier compared to HoI 3. But it's still a commitment.

Thanks man. You should check it out.

Unfortunately since well... history and all that... we were a colony of Great Britain. So no Malaysia. But you could replay the Japanese invasion... or try to defend it.

For all those interested. I did an epic first impressions video (a 2 parter). In this video I explain the main mechanics and play the Spanish Civil War. Check the video out and you will understand what HoI 4 is all about.

Actually I have an idea to win this war as Republican Spain. Will try this new strategy soon. Actually I kinda used offensive lines wrong a bit.

That just made me want to play more HoI 4. Good bunch of videos.