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Name	Europa Universalis IV
Developer	Paradox Development Studio
Publisher	Paradox Interactive
Tags	Strategy Simulation Singleplayer Multiplayer
Release	2013-08-13
GameBillet	32.79 / €
Steam	9,99€ 8,74£ 9,99$ / 75 %
News	468
Controls	Keyboard Mouse
Players online	13330
Steam Rating	Very Positive
Steam store	https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850
SteamSpy
Peak CCU Yesterday
Owners	1,000,000 .. 2,000,000 +/-
Players - Since release	+/-
Players - Last 2 weeks	+/-
Average playtime (forever)	9391
Average playtime (last 2 weeks)	1459
Median playtime (forever)	3897
Median playtime (last 2 weeks)	1459
Public Linux depots	EU4 LINUX [50.69 M]
DLC	Europa Universalis IV: American Dream DLC Europa Universalis IV: National Monuments II Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise Europa Universalis IV: Conquistadors Unit pack Europa Universalis IV: Native Americans Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Songs of the New World Europa Universalis IV: Songs of Yuletide Europa Universalis IV: Native Americans II Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Colonial British and French Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Muslim Advisor Portraits Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations Europa Universalis IV: Muslim Ships Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Trade Nations Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica Europa Universalis IV: Anthology of Alternate History Europa Universalis IV: Indian Subcontinent Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Indian Ships Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations E-book Europa Universalis IV: Republican Music Pack (Skopje Sessions) Europa Universalis IV: Art of War Europa Universalis IV: Evangelical Union Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Catholic League Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Songs of War Music Pack Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Music Pack Europa Universalis IV: Art of War Ebook Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado Content Pack Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Volume 2 Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense Content Pack Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense E-Book Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks Content Pack Europa Universalis IV: Sounds from the community - Kairis Soundtrack Europa Universalis IV: Catholic Majors Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Sabaton Soundtrack Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum Content Pack Europa Universalis IV: Kairis Soundtrack Part II Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man Content Pack Europa Universalis IV: Fredman's Midsummer Epistles Europa Universalis IV: Songs of Regency Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven Content Pack Europa Universalis IV: Evangelical Majors Unit Pack Europa Universalis IV: Ultimate Music Pack Europa Universalis IV: Ultimate E-book Pack Europa Universalis IV: Early Upgrade Pack Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome Europa Universalis IV: The Rus Awakening

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The Empire of China

Good day everyone, Tuesday spells for us a new EU4 Development Diary and while certain members are away enjoying the high life at GDC, it falls to me to bring you today's juicy serving of new mechanics.

As teased last week, we shall look closer at the Empire of China, a new concept in the upcoming expansion. In 1444, Ming is busy being the top dog in Asia and indeed the world, but they were not the first to claim Mandate over China and certainly not the last. We are not even one hundred years from the total collapse of the Yuan domination of china and only two hundred years shy of the successor nation Qing.

An important goal for us is to bring new play experiences across the world. Previously as a nation in East Asia, one would generally wait for Ming to crumble to rebellions, usually from loss of the Mandate of Heaven modifier (or a lot of horses and a good shock phase), and then pick up the pieces from this "Mingsplosion" or playing as Ming, simply do everything in your power to avoid falling into aforementioned deadly Spiral. This isn't quite how we would like East Asia to play out. We wish to bring the whole experience to life In the upcoming expansion, as the Empire of China is now a title that is fought for!

Where to begin? Our glorious Ming Starts in 1444 with the Celestial throne with a moderate Mandate value. Mandate will grow over time supposing stability is high, States are prosperous and you have an extensive collection of Tributaries. Protect it well, since it will have a large effect on how well your nation will function: Provincial devastation and bordering nations who are not your Tributary or otherwise bending their knee to you will cause Mandate to suffer. At Maximum mandate, The emperor of China will enjoy unrest reduction and cheaper stability cost. Conversely, as Mandate goes down below 50, you will find your troops performing worse and your provinces producing fewer goods, as the people you supposedly rule over with Divine grace back you less and less.

Mandate can be used to pass Celestial Reforms. Not unlike the Holy roman Empire, The Emperor of China must foster the growth of their mandate and spent it to gain some fantastic bonuses. Each Reform can be taken at 80+ Mandate, each will reduce Mandate by 50 and Stability by 1.

Introduce Gaituguiliu
[LIST]
+0.5 Meritocracy

Reform Seaban

+1 Diplomats
+5% trade Efficiency

Delegate Zongdu

-0.05 Monthly autonomy

Establish Lifan Yuan

-10% Core creation Cost

Reshape Beurocratic Ranks

+1 Monarch Admin Power

Additionally, hawk-eyed readers will have spotted a new Hat in the top bar. Celestial Emperors do not use the Legitimacy values since they are all obviously legit. The Emperor instead has unique access to Meritocracy. This will naturally degrade every year but increases by having skilled advisors in your court. It is then spent on the 6 Decrees, also uniquely available to the Emperor of China.

Expand Palace Bureaucracy
[LIST]
-10% Development cost
-10% core Creation Cost

Conduct Population Census

+25% National Tax

Promote Naval Officers

+20% ship durability

Increase Tariff Control

+25% Provincial trade Power

Improve Defense Effort

+25% Fort Defense

Boost the Officer Corps

+10% Infantry Combat Ability

Each Decree lasts for 10 years, costs 20 Meritocracy and, of course, all values are subject to balance up until release, but that's par for the course.

So life is good for the Ming the Celestial Emperor. China is theirs, their tribute flows in regularly and they pass reforms and decrees as they see fit. Well, no single Empire lasts forever.

The Celestial throne is there for any Pagan or Eastern Religion nation to secure for themselves. In practice, The Northern Hordes, the Japanese, the Koreans and the Buddhists are all in with a fair shot at securing the title for themselves and have access to a new Casus Belli: Take Mandate of Heaven. Land is cheaper to take in this war. Far cheaper, and it will allow the attacker to secure the Throne for themselves. When this happens, all previous reforms are wiped and the new ruler will start with moderate Mandate themselves. After all, there is only one China and all history from before did not exist. The new Emperor of China will have to quickly establish themselves with their own tributaries and bring Prosperity to the people of China to avoid the fate of their disposed Predecessor. The failed old Emperor of China shall be subjected to the Lost Mandate of Heaven modifier in addition to losing their Empire of China modifiers. Better take care of them, before they collect themselves and put their mind to reclaiming their old throne.

The successful claimant will also enjoy permanent claim on all of China to help consolidate their new power, as our Dai Viet player Ihki was putting to great effect.

Best of luck with your fight to secure the Mandate for yourself. We'll be back next week to talk about another new feature which has our team lamenting any moment that they have to play without it. See you then!

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