This is how I learn that I'm kinda an idiot

Prices are as paradox taught us to expect, so don't look at buying at full price.
However, in most every way an improvement over the predecessor. Much more customization of your people and spells, the affinity system is a nice addition, and siege battles are much less of a slog, albeit at the cost of making you wait to breach the walls before attacking. Overall big thumbs up for the game, but thumbs down for the pricing