As we count down to the release of Europa Universalis III, the after action reports from the beta testers will be coming quickly. And the newest one is great.

What makes it great? The stuff in green. Those are explanations of all the mechanics at work. It’s not just a role playing exercise in “here’s the game I just played, but told through the eyes of a noble family that likes cheese.” It’s a near complete explanation of how decisions are being made. Why the Holy Roman Empire matters. The choosing of National Ideas. The long term consequences of picking certain advisors.

This is just the hook I need to get over any lingering doubts about pre-ordering the Collector’s Edition.