Crusader Kings 2 Redux

[Iormlund]

So I finally got this with all the expansions.

What's the best way to get introduced to this game (I did play CK - DV back in the day)?

[Syt]

Ireland, i.e. n00b island. Also check out Arumba's tutorials on YouTube.

[Liep]

Ireland is good and begin in 1066 before the fucking Vikings

[dps]

Yeah, with Horse Lords installed Ireland is probably the best place for a noob to start.

Without Horse Lords, some of the eastern European pagans are a good place to start, but with Horse Lords, you don't want to start out close to the nomads, because they're (mostly appropriately for the time period) overpowered.  OTOH, you probably don't want to start out as a nomad and have to learn their special mechanics right off the bat either.

[jimmy olsen]

I'm not a "conquer the world" kind of player. The blobbage in Western Europe at this stage in the game already makes me consider starting a new game.

Blobbing just makes it a challenge.

With the Abbasids still strong, becoming Byzantine Emperor is hardly an I win button.

[garbon]

Maybe for you, Tim.

[Jacob]

Maybe for you, Tim.

[jimmy olsen]

Maybe for you, Tim.

I'm well known here for being awesome with the Byzantines.

[katmai]

Maybe for you, Tim.

I'm well known here for reloading saved games to my advantage being awesome with the Byzantines.

Fixed that.

[Archy]

Couldn't play CKII since the time they added India. Since I bought my new computer I'm loving this game again.

Started in the Karlingian period as Duke of Toulouse.
I'm now King of Aquitaine. I succeeded around 970 to have primogeniture and High Crown Authority. So my king dies and leaves an 8 year son as heir.
Immediatly factions start forming to lower crown authority. To prevent this I put a lowely count in my gaol and try giving them money to Like me.
Unfortunately due to faction fighting my uncle becomes my regent. I no longer can spend money to improve relations with his faction. In short order I get three demands of my biggest dukes all family to lower crown authority as a consequence I end up with minimum crown authority and Elective since They're too strong to fight for me. Their are now two factions who support my uncles.So I'm curious what the future will hold when I become free from regency. Fun rocky times ahead.

[Syt]

https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/crusader-kings-ii-conclave-to-be-released-early-2016.901254/

Your Council Would Like a Word With You

New Crusader Kings II Expansion "Conclave" Coming Soon​

The new year will bring new goodies from Paradox Development Studio and the team behind Crusader Kings II, Paradox's best-selling and critically beloved medieval grand strategy game.

Conclave, the newest expansion for the game, will give your vassals some bite to go along with your bark, as the council that governs your realm will now demand some say in how you rule. Powerful dukes, regardless of competence, will require a seat at the table, and those left on the outside will be more likely to plot against you.

Keep your council happy, and the mighty vassals will resist the pull of faction and civil war. Dismiss their interests, though, and you may find yourself trying to hold together a council at war with itself.

Balance councillor skill and power to keep your dynasty safe and strong. Ignore powerful underlings at your peril, or simply buy their loyalty with favors. Conclave makes the royal council a force unto itself.

Other features of Conclave will include:
- Councils can now vote on changes to realm laws – or you can try to limit their power and influence
- Revised education system for royal children, with new traits and events designed for childhood
- New diplomatic system that prioritizes marital alliances and non-aggression pacts, as well as the possibility of coalitions
- Improved military combat model with a greater emphasis on morale, as well as new rules for mercenary companies
- And many more smaller changes including the usual tweaks to how the AI prioritizes its decisions.

So the choice will be yours; do you dare to challenge your vassals on their council at the risk of challenging them on the battlefield? Can you move your nation towards greater centralization and power without your advisors realizing how much they are losing in the deal?

Crusader Kings II appreciates the subtlety of court intrigue. Conclave will give you new avenues to test that skill.

Conclave will be available in early 2016.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_n_qy53Isk

[Caliga]

Will there be: vampires.

[Syt]

[Valmy]

Full Rights for Women eh?

[Sophie Scholl]

Full Rights for Women eh?

Saw that as well.  Interesting.  When I first read through the changes, I wasn't too impressed.  The screen shots added a lot more interest on my part though.