Crusader Kings II

**Monk** · 07-10-2012, 10:14

Originally Posted by Zim

Well, I couldn't resist and went ahead and got the game. Going to try it out tonight.

As per anyone i will direct you to pages 2-5 as they have the greatest concentration of "noob" knowledge than the other pages. Not that they aren't worth looking at either, mind you! If you have any questions feel free to drop back here.

good god, we're up to 23 pages

Orgahs I am proud.

**Zim** · 07-10-2012, 11:16

I'll give them a look. I guess extensive EU3 knowledge is worthless?

**rickinator9** · 07-10-2012, 11:31

Originally Posted by Zim

I'll give them a look. I guess extensive EU3 knowledge is worthless?

That's right. If you want to have a 'safe' start, it is generally advised to take one of the Irish minors.

**Monk** · 07-10-2012, 11:55

Originally Posted by Zim

I'll give them a look. I guess extensive EU3 knowledge is worthless?

Yeah. The best way to compare the two is that EUIII focuses on the evolution of statehood and nations, while CK2 focuses on the evolution of characters and personal relationships within a medieval government. Aside from a few mechanical similarities (needing a CB to declare war, ect) they are both very different games which attempt very different things.

**Voigtkampf** · 07-10-2012, 13:33

I am amazed to see how much the Orgahs love CK2, makes me cringe since I don't have enough time to play it. I still need to get around and review Sword of Islam expansion; is it worthy of CK2?

**Monk** · 07-10-2012, 14:36

Originally Posted by Voigtkampf

I am amazed to see how much the Orgahs love CK2, makes me cringe since I don't have enough time to play it. I still need to get around and review Sword of Islam expansion; is it worthy of CK2?

My only gripe with SoI is how it was delivered. Paradox gave it to everyone in the 1.06 patch, but then asked you to pay to actually unlock it. It ruffled some folks feathers, partly very understandably. They need to find a way to uncouple their DLC from their content patches imo, which added the best stuff (combat that actually works and isnt a number grind) for free.

As for whether SoI is actually worth $10? A resounding yes. Balance concerns aside (because you can fix them with mods. Hint hint.

) it has effectively split Crusader Kings 2 into two very viable and different games. Playing as a muslim ruler feels completely different than playing as a Christian one, which just wasn't the case pre-SoI. It added pretty much everything a mini-expansion should: new mechanics, art, events and CBs.

**Voigtkampf** · 07-10-2012, 16:04

Sounds just about perfect, thanks! Looking forward to trying it out.

**Zim** · 07-11-2012, 04:25

Alright, loaded up as an Irish minor. Which to pick was easy when I noticed one of the starting rulers was a distant relative.

So far I've done all the intermediate tutorials and am just getting started with my game. I'll be back later with my tale of woe after my inevitable destruction.