FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
New to the Grand Strategy genre? Don't worry, it's only daunting at first. It gets easier the more you play.

What is Grand Strategy?
Grand Strategy games are basically nationalism simulators where you control a country and play out a scenario.

What isn't Grand Strategy?
The Total War and Civilization series. There are seperate threads on /vg/ for these games.

Who plays Grand Strategy games?
Autists and Dictators that never left the basement. see:Virgins 

What game should I play first?
see:Games 

Each game is different in terms of difficulty, focus time period and gameplay mechanics. Take these factors into consideration when deciding which game to play first. Generally, new players are advised to start with EU3 or CK2, but if you have a particular fondness for another time period or want to give yourself a challenge, you could begin with something more advanced.

Help! I don't know what I'm doing!
see:Guides 

The internet is loaded with guides. Every grand strategy game has a learning curve, some are just steeper than others. It will take a bit of time and adjustment to get used to each individual game so don't give up straight away. It may take you a couple of tries to get it right each time. (Unless you're playing Rulers of Nations, there are no guides out there for that game).