Paradox games but definitely NOT GAMES OF THRONE

[FLiam]

My youngest son tried to kill my oldest and heir.

So I imprisoned him before executing him. I died mere days later but still felt good about it.

[Schlitzbrille]

3 hours ago, FLiam said:

My youngest son tried to kill my oldest and heir.

So I imprisoned him before executing him. I died mere days later but still felt good about it.

He had a good plan, execution wasn't quick enough.

[Mick]

And now the eldest son, having to cope with the severe trauma of A) His brother trying to kill him B) His father killing said brother and C) His father dying, is now a drunk  

[FLiam]

Started as one of Harold’s sons, the Earl of Dorset and having a good time with this play through so far. Have already expanded my realm a fair bit but also died at aged 28.

Ended up giving my grandfather - the former King - the Isle of Wight. Then a number of years later decided to take it from him myself which was fun. 

Slowly making Dorset a much bigger realm, almost all of the South-West of England is under my control.

Edited August 18, 2021 by FLiam

[FLiam]

Created the Duchy of Wessex again and my character turned out to be a homosexual but it hasn’t stopped me having four kids so far. 

I thought it would mean no kids. Perhaps it means potential for an extra-marital affair with another man? 

Would I be right in saying sending sons off to join the clergy is a good way to get rid of them claiming titles instead of murdering them…?

Edited August 18, 2021 by FLiam

[Krabby]

21 minutes ago, FLiam said:

Created the Duchy of Wessex again and my character turned out to be a homosexual but it hasn’t stopped me having four kids so far. 

I thought it would mean no kids. Perhaps it means potential for an extra-marital affair with another man? 

Would I be right in saying sending sons off to join the clergy is a good way to get rid of them claiming titles instead of murdering them…?

They might get pissy about it depending on their personalities but from what I remember, it's a pretty good way to dissuade things from getting chaotic down the line; and yes, in game, homosexual I think reduces the character's fertility some (like 10% or 15% if I recall right) but doesn't prevent them from having children and extending the family tree

[FLiam]

Ok I think I learned my lesson not to expand so quickly. Had way too many unhappy vassals that led to a revolt which I lost a big chunk of land.

The military mechanics still confuse me sometimes, especially when calling in mercenaries. Can I control them or what?

[Mick]

Green = Yours to command. 
Gray = Neutral
Blue = Allied. Can't command but might be able to issue orders. 
Red = Hostile.

[Krabby]

3 hours ago, FLiam said:

Ok I think I learned my lesson not to expand so quickly. Had way too many unhappy vassals that led to a revolt which I lost a big chunk of land.

The military mechanics still confuse me sometimes, especially when calling in mercenaries. Can I control them or what?

Yes, mercenaries come under your direct command. When you buy them they, they pop-up in your capital typically with no morale and take a bit to get ready for battle. They do take up a chunk of change though with their monthly bill so either make sure you can handle the cost or that you can win the war before you go into debt. Otherwise if they do get paid well uh...let's say that they will get paid! 

[Mick]

5 hours ago, FLiam said:

Ok I think I learned my lesson not to expand so quickly. Had way too many unhappy vassals that led to a revolt which I lost a big chunk of land.

 

 

Alternatively,  you could go for North Korea mode, which is best described as: 

 

Basically, every title you personally own.

[FLiam]

I want to do an African start in 1066. Any good suggestions? I don’t really want to start as a high-level character either.

[Mick]

The Moops  

[Bobfoc]

Crusader Kings 3 just got rated for consoles. The thought of using a controller to navigate all the menus would give me nightmares.

[Krabby]

6 hours ago, Bobfoc said:

Crusader Kings 3 just got rated for consoles. The thought of using a controller to navigate all the menus would give me nightmares.

I tried playing CK2 using my steam link on my TV and it was pretty rough

[Schlitzbrille]

FUCKING FINALLY GOT ONE

 

...shame that he's young enough to be his half-brother's grandson and pretty far down in succession. Still gonna give him something when he's older.

[Mick]

[Schlitzbrille]

 

[Mick]

[Mick]

 

At first I was like  

 

Then I was like "Whew, everything is okay!" 

[MalaCloudy Black]

EU IV is free on Epic Games Store right now. Normally a $39.99 game.