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[–] BananaTrifleViolin@piefed.world 26 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I loved CS1 and have had CS2 since launch. I just can't get into CS2 - it's just not fun.

A large part of that is Paradox Mods in CS2. When CS1 launched from day one you could go onto the steam workshop and download player made models - houses, offices, train stations, roads etc. It grew rapidly and continuously, and it meant every city you made you could customise and change. The game was constantly refreshing and fun, and you could make whatever you wanted.

For CS2, 2 years on and you still can't add custom assets to the game. Paradox/CO have released themed region based asset packs that they have made and the mods are there, but the player made assets remain largely missing. And I suspect the reason is Paradox Mods and the upcoming console version - the PC version seems to have been held back from being good so Paradox can get it's console launch. There seems to be a fundamental lack of understanding that the player made content was what made CS1 so great. I suspect CO get that, while Paradox only cares about DLC.

[–] vrek@programming.dev 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wait... Who plays these games on console? I feel they need the mouse to have any sort ability to control.

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago

It’s weird, there is a long history of these kinds of games getting a console release going all the way back to SimCity for Super Nintendo. IIRC it could optionally use the Mario Paint mouse.

[–] Agent_Karyo@piefed.world 7 points 2 days ago

I am so glad I gave up on Paradox.

Hopefully, CO can make some cool economic strategy games without Paradox's involvement.

[–] Montagge@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I'm the complete opposite. I can't stand Steam workshop, and greatly prefer Paradox mods

[–] Zeusz13@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why do you think Paradox is better?

[–] Montagge@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

Because it's a ton easier to make playsets and turn mods on and off