Crusader Kings 2

[socks]

Bumping for first actual screenshots.

 

[vadermath]

Saw that yesterday. Looks pretty awesome. Though it'll probably change, seeing as these screenshots are from an Alpha version.

 

[Gabeed]

Thank goodness we're finally going to see regnal numbers.  No more papal Wladyslaw O'Neills and the like.

 

[vadermath]

Favourite title of the day: Emir of Paris

 

[socks]

Thank goodness we're finally going to see regnal numbers.  No more papal Wladyslaw O'Neills and the like.

Of course you would ignore the pretty screenshots and instead focus on the relevant parts

 

[Devercia]

Favourite title of the day: Emir of Paris

My mind instantly recalls:
"This axe was a gift to me from the Czarina of Tokyo."

 

[vadermath]

Spoiler

They're showing gameplay at the Paradox Convention in NY, and I have a ****ty camera shot from the Paradox forum to share!

 

[Reilnur]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6EGuswky2Y

 

[The Cow Dude]

One of the reasons I couldn't get into CK was the ugly interface, good to see this is no longer a problem. I'm definitely going to get this game.

 

[Nodscouter]

I hate the fact that you're still not allowed to play as non-Christians. I probably won't buy it until a mod comes out.

 

[socks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6EGuswky2Y

[me=socks]jizzes[/me]
And the music is godly.

 

[vadermath]

I hate the fact that you're still not allowed to play as non-Christians. I probably won't buy it until a mod comes out.

The devs said they'll be making a separate expansion regarding the Muslims. Also, has anyone noticed the expanded map in the trailer? Awesome!

 

[Nodscouter]

I hate the fact that you're still not allowed to play as non-Christians. I probably won't buy it until a mod comes out.

The devs said they'll be making a separate expansion regarding the Muslims. Also, has anyone noticed the expanded map in the trailer? Awesome!

I noticed, and I knew about the expansion but I usually play as a Pagan in CK.

 

[vadermath]

I play almost every game as the Duke of Slavonia, Trpimirovic dynasty. I don't know why, but I simply have a fondness for his starting position and strength. Not too weak, and not overpowered, perfect for forging an Empire.

 

[socks]

I will of course start as Brandenburg.

 

[Crroatian]

I play almost every game as the Duke of Slavonia, Trpimirovic dynasty. I don't know why, but I simply have a fondness for his starting position and strength. Not too weak, and not overpowered, perfect for forging an Empire.

why not as count of usora? rich province and you get a duchy title when the king dies (or if you reload the game) I once got with my son (not the starting character) an army of 7000 soldiers, I conquered Rama and then I had 10 000 in all. I was strong like whole of Croatia then

 

[vadermath]

It's a tad too easy then, as I said, the Duke of Slavonia is perfectly balanced at the beginning.

 

[Crroatian]

Do try and enjoy these videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqU5NJ3Gt0M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HfeoWVbNQE

 

[Taalen]

In one of my previous games I got an Arabic kingdom title within two generations from start, beginning as a poor, single-province Count in central France. Yay for turney events & weak muslims invading Western Europe

Edit: Right, right, CK2, not CK one. Got carried away. Well, looking good, definitely worth looking forward to - though I prefer the old maps to these 3D maps.

 

[Gabeed]

Of course you would ignore the pretty screenshots and instead focus on the relevant parts

Meh, the map and interface doesn't seem to be exactly leagues past what we've come to expect from Paradox (though certainly it's an improvement from CK1).  I'm just glad that the number of provinces seems to be about the same, and that in fact some land has been added to the west and southwest.