Victoria 3 is designed around four central pillars that distinguish it from other grand strategy titles:
: Politics is the heart of the game, centered on Pops (population groups) and Interest Groups that represent various social and economic strata. Wiktoria-3.rar
: Warfare is considered an extension of diplomacy; goals achievable through combat should also be possible through diplomatic maneuvering. Victoria 3 is designed around four central pillars