Rowan Kaiser

John Boulding, a seasoned games journalist, and Rowan Kaiser, a veteran commentator on strategy games, dive into the complex world of Europa Universalis 5. They discuss how the game juggles player agency against grand simulation, highlighting issues like infrastructure impact and AI diplomacy's fragmentation of Europe. The duo also critiques mission trees' tutorial gaps and the intricacies of army micromanagement. They explore the fascinating dynamics of dynastic play and the beautiful but fragmented map, concluding that EU5 is a messy yet captivating foundation awaiting fine-tuning.