What If All The Old Empires Returned At The Same Time?! HOI4

Today we look at the scenario of what if all the old empires returned at the same time on HOI4 Hearts of Iron 4. The Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Holy Roman Empires are all back among others in the formable nations in setup mod!
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[@AlextheRambler]

Best intro yet

[@swagmanchild3036]

Alex The Rambler! Yea it’s pretty good

[@typicaltestr1801]

Notice me senpai.....

[@beefystew147]

Best.

[@evol7272]

Yes

[@j.franklin21]

Nice beard, Alex. Shave it and tape it on your receding hairline ;)

[@valg.2320]

austria-hungary without austria, interesting

[@seymen5911]

Ottoman without İstanbul too

[@NapoleonBonaparde]

@@seymen5911 The Ottomans existed for a long time without "Istanbul"

[@stopmotionpro233]

The city was created by the byzantine empire

[@coalbag2758]

Tanjiro well they were without Istanbul for a while in their earlier history

[@seymen5911]

@@coalbag2758 well yes but they also have edirne so no real ottoman capital even in the ottoman empire.

[@erik4241]

Alex the Rambler (British citizen): "Lets not form the EU cause meeh" Me: "Everything is proceeding as i have foreseen it"

[@Ramsch88]

aaaand thats why he's in canadian exile^^

[@matthewpoyner]

10:29 it’s Napoleon the SIXTH

[@harrisonlucero74]

Matthew Poyner that’s right you better correct him because that’s what really matters.

[@FavouredClub60]

You beat me to this

[@bladeshockk993]

100th like d D 7 d D

[@tarmok3756]

Alex The Rambler reads:" No head of a French royal family, nor their hair, are allowed in French soil..." me: *MUST NOT MAKE HAIRLINE JOKE*

[@bobandglugarethebest5447]

That Austria-Hungary looks so weird

[@trani_6949]

They aren't even in control of modernday Austria...

[@bobandglugarethebest5447]

@@trani_6949 😂

[@gestapoboyz6375]

Its pretty much just hungary

[@stephen9381]

Peak Hungary tho

[@PatrikKukec]

It's just Hungary but from the middle ages

[@hellenicboi14]

So the Roman "empire" is actually weaker than base game Italy.

[@Unknown-fz4kx]

To be fair they were supposed to have like half of Europe but Germany and Austria got it

[@jonathanpilcher337]

They still tore some serious ass but i suppose there should be a small bit of changes with them, however there's far more important issues here like austria-hungary not even having austria, arabia not having the entire arabian peninsula, arabia just having all of north africa when that's the perfect placement for carthage, scandinavia not even having finland, and of course france not having the maginot line or belgium, not to mention many many other things

[@dominikmair3291]

@@jonathanpilcher337 why should the nation of franco-spain have belgium ?

[@jonathanpilcher337]

@@dominikmair3291 belgium is french, the netherlands is german

[@jonathanpilcher337]

@@dominikmair3291 or those are who they're closer to genetically, culturally, and linguistically

[@MekarWB]

The greatest part for me is when he's saying "I don't know what I could have done differently" while I'm seeing like 500 things he could have done to make this go better. I don't watch Alex for the top tier of players, I watch him because he's very entertaining. But there is a lot you could have done differently.

[@Nothing-1w3]

Can you what he could have done? Just wanna know

[@battlefield_hackers_exposed]

What would you have done in this scenario? Genuinely interested, because sometimes I struggle too in hoi4

[@motionlessr6345]

@@battlefield_hackers_exposed sometimes microing small skirmishes helps. But when the Soviets started fighting the AI will almost ALWAYS redo their frontlines so that's the time to attack. Germany had 2 troops on his border whilst Alex more than doubled. Plus if he stayed democratic he could've joined the Allies. He didn't mobilize enough either I feel.

[@nakenmil]

@@motionlessr6345 Yeah but staying democratic is boring RP.

[@battlefield_hackers_exposed]

@@motionlessr6345 thanks for elaborating :)

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Here’s a challenge: Play as El Salvador, do the Football War electric boogaloo and then proceed to conquer Central and South America

[@user-xw5xo3bv1n]

Hardly a challenge. After all El Salvador is strongest of Central Murican nations except Mexica and it can form Central Murican Empire.

[@JSALGang]

He must do it! Your the Supreme Leader

[@Angel-nk5jk]

"NAPOLEON THE FOURTH " MY EARS

[@tonit4233]

3 of them was enough... well actually one was enough

[@Normal_Boii]

Also, isn't that supposed to be Napoleon the 6th

[@eliasmcdt]

Me: *Don't say it* *DO NOT say it* "WOOOOOOAH, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY WITH NO AUSTRIA"

[@electrom.1703]

eliasmcdt yankee with no BRIM

[@drgabe2908]

Austro-hungarian empire but there is no Austria

[@Euzuner41]

Actually its Hungary with slovenia but its not a Empire at all

[@arandomoctopus2532]

It's a potato.

[@nevize6660]

Hungary-Hungary

[@fralaus9836]

When you're Italian and you see a Roman empire without Italy *confused screaming*

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

That intro was perfection, Alex belongs in a Broadway musical

[@Batu1923]

Hey its you again whats up

[@aircoolguy5218]

Holy shit smh

[@approximateCognition]

Getting rogered, never heard that before. Well, you learn something every day I suppose.

[@shankeeza4408]

"Best Beard Ever"

[@FeanaroNoldoran]

Alex: *sees Napoleon VI* Alex: A-haha, Napoleon the Fourth mfw

[@50shekels]

Alex: *notices European Union* Also Alex: *angry English noises*

[@xxopcseresznyexx2612]

Austria-Hungary is basically just Hungary at this point...

[@arandomoctopus2532]

It looks like a potato.

[@__________________________6446]

Thats greater Hungary just bugged.

[@xxopcseresznyexx2612]

@@__________________________6446 ikr

[@DaZeebo]

It's basically Greater Hungary but it's ruled by Austria so they have basic focus tree

[@timmajak]

8:16 Schools: I will pretend I didn't see that

[@nopeyt3387]

The Spanish Empire after seeing this: *Am I a joke to you?*

[@q_7445]

It has been updated but I love making Holy Rome declare war on France and Italy and losing so much land, then making Spain declare war on France, and a world war happens

[@MJShadows]

That intro cured my depression and my cancer but therefore killed all my braincells. Thanks Alex!

[@historyboi6984]

That's just death with a few extra steps

[@shane5196]

By far favorite rambler quote - “are you having a giraffe?????” I would buy that merch lmao

[@acto5948]

I love watching your videos Alex, you inspire me to keep pushing in my life I'm always excited to watch your video, you're the best!!! Keep up your great work and you will always have my support, have a good one. 😁😁😁😁

[@nuggy8268]

“What have I been doing since the start of this game” some questions just can’t be answered

[@elijahguttman9289]

What a magnificent profile pic!

[@nuggy8268]

Elijah Guttman Cat gang

[@TEO-jo4xm]

Alex: Well i really didn't formed anything in Americas only in Europe Russian Empire: *Am i a joke to you* Also by 1940 you should be aware when you see a ton of divisions from your future overlords to build forts

[@nemrody7828]

he didnt form the Russian Empire

[@TEO-jo4xm]

@@nemrody7828 I know that's why i said EVERYTHING from Europe! XD

[@nemrody7828]

@@TEO-jo4xm he didnt form everything in Europe either, just what he felt would do good

[@TEO-jo4xm]

@@nemrody7828 Lol Russian empire should make a tribute even though probably half of planet would eventually get annexed by it! 🤣

[@mattalex543]

When she sees your sketchers light up 24:14

[@MLCloneCODgamer]

Its interesting, because I'm pretty sure the Imperivm Romanvm keeps its cores on all the lands that Rambler had (Gaul and Hispania), so the more land they get is a double victory, Rambler loses cores, while Rome regains its cores, bolstering their manpower/factory count substantially more than if they were just occupying it

[@jacobtalbot1890]

Love your energy in this video. Very confident!

[@cedricfasel5599]

This is the best and harmonious Intro i've ever heard! Greetings from Germany

[@Redarmy1917]

If you were ever to revisit this empire scenario, maybe try to combine it with Road to 56 and random focuses that way the Ottos and whatnot should end up doing something.

[@anthonynakley]

The intro truly shows Alex descending into madness

[@greatfrigo1202]

10:25 Napoléon the 4th?! Woah you really ain't sleeping well Alex!

[@benjaminrobinson7203]

"And with everyone's an empire, no one will be."

[@sarpgursel22]

10:27 Napoleon the Sixth*

[@devilsstudent3713]

I know you'll probably never read this, but recently you've become my favourite youtuber. Your videos allways manage tobring a smile to my face in these trying times

[@alexnielson5379]

Rambler to daddy Mussolini: "Take me"

[@justyouraveragegamer7657]

Alex "Let me sleep" Every single person on the infographics show at 3am "I don't need sleep I need ansers"

[@youtobebrosyt2127]

*Answers

[@justyouraveragegamer7657]

@@youtobebrosyt2127 Yes I made an oof their sorry.

[@youtobebrosyt2127]

@@justyouraveragegamer7657 i guess you are not native english speaker? Beacuse i am not native speaker too

[@justyouraveragegamer7657]

@@youtobebrosyt2127 I actually am but I do not speak it much I mainly speek Indonesian for work

[@youtobebrosyt2127]

@@justyouraveragegamer7657 Ok i am latvian

[@aspiringjockey5852]

Alex play the Reworked Latvia mod on steam workshop It's good and contains classic Latvian War songs

[@electrom.1703]

Karlis Ulmanis Estonia is still better

[@aspiringjockey5852]

@@electrom.1703 ahh you again What you mean Estonia still better We are neighbors brothers But what still better?

[@manuelposso9693]

The best intro of the world 😂😂😂 You always mame my laugh,you are the best!!!!

[@denniskasiyan4938]

I like how he was battle planning into the Maginot Line

[@nmitchxll305]

Loving the videos lately!

[@fluxions3710]

Love how Austria Hungary controls none of Austria.

[@Jimothyjohns]

Its so weird coming back to old videos and not seeing Rambler with a beard.

[@kallias]

This looks like a great mod. Do most of these empires have unique trees? You need to do more of these empires 😁

[@drunkcatphil9911]

That intro made my day

[@chaddylion5673]

‘Keep waking up at 6 am’ !!! Mate I’ve been going to sleep at 11 am and waking up at 2 pm

[@rafaelduarte7137]

Thanks for the mod!

[@milanwoods702]

This is the most blessed yet cursed thing I've seen in HOI4 so far

[@angusmackellar7512]

My favourite video idea ever!

[@revilo3515]

" I keep waking up at 6am" me who wakes up at 3pm, can't relate

[@MH-tr4kn]

Love the video!

[@jevinliu4658]

Austria-Hungary: *Does not have Austria* Kurt Schuschnigg: It's mine anyways

[@werewolfman186]

Alex the Rambler: napoleon the fourth Me: That is the 6th=VI

[@kam2894]

i’m finally starting to understand what the “rambler” is there for

[@tableprinterdoor]

You should play this mod with one of those mods that makes the AI just declare on everyone like chaos AI. Just a bunch of massive empires fighting each other

[@officialzji1828]

Nice Battle Royal, Alex!

[@petster01]

You are the best Alex!

[@godlovesyou1995]

Britain: so basically im very sthtwong

[@devon5154]

This sums up every France game in the new update

[@jackp.2807]

Great vid!

[@hoonter_]

18:17 as a man from Porto, I appreciate that

[@bane9933]

I've been absolutely rogered, already know this is going to end well.

[@diegodesouza5382]

Yes! Another Rambler video This is what I’m looking for

[@craftthemoon]

Alex, not to be mean, but do you understand Roman Numerals? If it was IV, it would be 4. VI is 6.

[@prophet7774]

Best intro ever

[@raupig6992]

Great video!

[@rollentheelf]

That was your best intro

[@iivaultz6951]

Part 2 boogaloo then? Alex saves his disaster game

[@gamingcobbler4494]

Best intro yet!!!!!!

[@The0Stroy]

Second World Keffufle Mech Keffufulior Keffuflehammer 40k Keffufle and Peace Keffufle Dogs Keffufle, Keffufle never changes.

[@domgaming7055]

I can see in your eyes, all of that demise.

[@neathizar9743]

Started getting worried at the intro that we weren't your Ram Fam diddly oodlers anymore

[@cheradeninezakalwe5957]

I love your content Alex! Keep up the great work, butplease take care of your mental health as well!

[@linusjklett]

Alex the Rambler: „Romania is just ... there“ *Sad Romanian noises*

[@thendarkendwolf8796]

“France has a lot of problems” - Alex the Rambler. Me- France has lot of problems like not being populated by Anglo-Saxons.

[@Valkbg]

This was fun as always

[@helix5441]

finally a mod i played before alex

[@zaccooper5904]

Alex: wakes up at 6am ehhh what the heck to early Labourers that wake up at 5am for work: bruh

[@tyrannicswinen117]

5:41 Alex realising what his life has come to

[@jeanms4333]

this is the first mod i found before alex made a video on it

[@leon_swedensaldert2927]

u wake up at 6? I DONT GET UP I STAY UP

[@gatytyul1875]

Alex is lucky. His hair doesn't grow thus during quarantine, he will not need a haircut for some time

[@tsarumar]

you are awsome man !

[@Dantheukdwarf]

Alex this would be good for you to use as a MP mod. I know you dont do them anymore but I recon with you matt ect you would be able to create a good 3 part mini series with all the different factions would be a very entertaining war. may be in groups of two majors - France & Soviets / both roman empires / ottomans & byzantine empire / British & USA / Japan & China hey and maybe even something in south land where nothing happens sorry meant south america

[@ori_vusan2246]

Alex slowly going mental from HOI4 and I forgot the word so just corona you'll get it

[@ori_vusan2246]

Ah isolation was the word

[@heroomori3819]

That moment when Austria Hungary doesn't even control Austria

[@bendeguzbiro920]

Yeah Asustria-Hungary in Hungary

[@diobrando5299]

Rambler: "The new capital of byzantium is athens now" The 0.0001 % of people that sexually classify as byzantian: am i a joke to you?

[@FavouredClub60]

10:28 Someone hasn’t learnt their Roman numerals That says Napoléon the 6th Someone beaten me to it named Matthew Poyner

[@angelfox3004]

Alex:so actually the roman empire are weaker the... Roman empire:so you have chosen death

[@liamhall3547]

yes it is rambler I’m looking for

[@loquat3287]

0:18 You guessed it. I love HoI4

[@michaelangelo3647]

Please do more "save my game" type videos.

[@nmitchxll305]

True high-brow content 8:36

[@leonardohero3437]

Of course the British chap didn’t want to form the European Union lol, love it alex

[@maro5014]

THIS IS THE BEST INTRO EVER PS: I'm Form germany and i really like your vid

[@jamalgraham4783]

It was truly epic.

[@grilledcheeseboi]

We need a full version of the HOI4-lovesong with your angel-like voice :D

[@Sasputa]

Great work rambler on the intro. Keep up the great work on the vids.

[@KGBzelov]

You may think your facing Mussolini but really your facing julius caesar reincarnated.