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I really feel like the Team took lessons from "Royal Court" quite well. That DLC was clearly the wrong direction, and they understood it. Tours and Tournaments *traveled* in the right direction, and seemingly Legends of the Dead is cementing it even more. Quite excited about it.
@@arandombard1197 Honestly it’s the fact stuff like the cultural changes were the highlight. Not the ‘Royal Court’ itself. A place suitable to host grand coronations or interesting events is instead relegated to prestige and renown farming, with an occasional decision to have 3 events. These events which will also 90% of the time bankrupt you or make you lose tons of prestige.
Personally I like both Tours and Royal Court for very different reasons. However I think Tours will age much better with new expansions adding interesting events and reasons to go traveling. Court on the other hand just feels a bit clunky and self contained. I can see it getting some love with the Empire rework in the next expansion though.
I absolutely love Tours, it took the game from something I enjoyed but got bored of pretty quickly to infinitely entertaining. Even as an Emperor, you can just arrange ridiculous 5 year tours of your mighty Empire and actually get to enjoy what you've conquered, host grand weddings for each child, go on hunts and host feasts or the biggest baddest tournaments on the planet, where you personally win all the prizes and present them to yourself. Building hybrid and divergent cultures is a great understated feature that a lot of people might not even notice, but once you start playing around with it, you can make your own rules for the game. You can build a tribe of mega desert warriors, wealthy dutch sea traders, zealot irish crusaders etc. Collecting artefacts is also pretty sweet and can let you stack up mega prowess on your emperor.@@GINXDocs
@@arandombard1197 I agree completely. The elements I like from Court aren't actually related to the court at all. Divergent cultures are just a really solid mechanic and nails the balance of what makes CK3 special - it's a strategic decision with role playing weight. Tours didn't gel with me initially, but I've grown to really enjoy it and now can't imagine playing without it. I think it's also a perfect foundation for future DLCs to build on - I like that they included little trips here and there tied to legends, and can see it playing a big part in the next expansion. (Also, sending a ruler I dislike on a massive trip and getting them to eat every poisonous plant they see and fight every wolf they come across is my personal favourite way of killing off bad leaders!)
You, sir, have talent. This has to be the best UA-cam review that I have ever seen. Extremely well written. Interesting, funny, the whole nine yards. Just killed it. Plus, perfect voice for it. Incredible. Assuming you like this kind of work, you've got a big future doing this.
Thank you for all the positive comments on the video - guess that means I'll be making some more Crusader Kings content! Leave a comment under this with situations you'd like see play out and I'll see what I can do.
A few of my own suggestions - The Welsh duke who sabotaged the 1066 invasion of England and somehow came out on top - The Dalmatian Ban who founded Jugoslavia 1,000 years early - Something about stealing the Pope's hat
This video makes me excited! I like that they make rising up faster while also making crashing down easier. One thing I wish the game had more of was massive empires struggling to keep itself together as it continues to grow and now with the legitimacy system it looks like it make the game so much more stressful the longer you play.
That was the part of the expansion I loved. Sure, kind of hurts to see an empire fracture the second your ruler dies, but it certainly keeps things interesting!
I can't stand most videos on this game, since they come off as so insincere and forced. Only made for short term attention and not capturing any of the magic in this game. I'm glad to say that this review preceded my expectations. You managed to get to the heart of what makes Crusader Kings fun to play. The stories it can generate. A selfish act for power being spun to a might tale to justify your imperial conquest. Only to crack during times of hardship. Which themself then lead to new opportunities to cement your legacy in the medieval world. This was really fun to watch and kudos to the narrator's being able to capture my attention so flawlessly.
10:20 this guy looks epic af. „Heinrich ‚Strongarm‘ of Swabia“ its funny, because the Dukes of Swabia were kings of Sardinia and Sicily in the 13th century and they fought constant wars against Italian Rebels and anti Imperial Factions like the Guelphs.
@@GINXDocs 👍🏻 if you want to make it super Historical, take the count of Ravensburg (Hohenstaufen), Conquer Sardinia, Sicily and then take revenge, additionally you could also try to become emperor, as the Said Swabian Kings of Sicily and Sardinia were the Heirs if Emperor Frederic Barbarossa, there are lots if Options for stories there. :D
Yes - upon completing certain legends, you get a decision to go on a legendary adventure and found a new kingdom. AI leaders can also do this and they'll create adventurer kingdoms here and there.
I honestly don't know - worth checking the official patch notes from Paradox when they release today. They should release with the DLC (or slightly before)
So that vicious cycle does end when your realm gets fractured, mainly because your vassals have a lower expected legitimacy - so they ease up on your a bit. It was all a lot more pronounced in the video because plague settings were at their maximum so plagues spawned any time someone sneezed. In a normal game it's still something to be wary of - but it won't be as dramatic.
So legends are just short term propaganda campaigns essentially. I was expecting multigenerational storytelling/effects based around them. Seems so lacking...
@@aoneill324 As I understand, that's just you making a seperate short term legend about a predecessor. You don't use or revise the old one. You can choose to make a legend about yourself or a predecessor.
@@arandombard1197 That seems to only be the case before you "complete" the legend. It looks like any interaction with it ends after that. You just get some benefits for the next decade(s) or so.
There is an aspect of the legends passing on through generations, and also retelling stories of ancestors. From what I gathered there is incentive to complete the legends however. They do come with some great passive bonuses the longer they're maintained, but they get very expensive to maintain. I only scratched the surface of the mechanic here though - and prioritised completing legends for the immediate gains. Eager to see the extent of what you can do in my next campaign.
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I was shocked to see this only had 91 views at the time of viewing. Really high quality and earned a subscribe!
Same!!
Thank you!
Same
I really feel like the Team took lessons from "Royal Court" quite well. That DLC was clearly the wrong direction, and they understood it. Tours and Tournaments *traveled* in the right direction, and seemingly Legends of the Dead is cementing it even more. Quite excited about it.
What would you say was the problem with Royal Court? I quite liked it, especially the cultural changes.
@@arandombard1197
Honestly it’s the fact stuff like the cultural changes were the highlight. Not the ‘Royal Court’ itself. A place suitable to host grand coronations or interesting events is instead relegated to prestige and renown farming, with an occasional decision to have 3 events. These events which will also 90% of the time bankrupt you or make you lose tons of prestige.
Personally I like both Tours and Royal Court for very different reasons. However I think Tours will age much better with new expansions adding interesting events and reasons to go traveling. Court on the other hand just feels a bit clunky and self contained. I can see it getting some love with the Empire rework in the next expansion though.
I absolutely love Tours, it took the game from something I enjoyed but got bored of pretty quickly to infinitely entertaining. Even as an Emperor, you can just arrange ridiculous 5 year tours of your mighty Empire and actually get to enjoy what you've conquered, host grand weddings for each child, go on hunts and host feasts or the biggest baddest tournaments on the planet, where you personally win all the prizes and present them to yourself.
Building hybrid and divergent cultures is a great understated feature that a lot of people might not even notice, but once you start playing around with it, you can make your own rules for the game. You can build a tribe of mega desert warriors, wealthy dutch sea traders, zealot irish crusaders etc. Collecting artefacts is also pretty sweet and can let you stack up mega prowess on your emperor.@@GINXDocs
@@arandombard1197 I agree completely. The elements I like from Court aren't actually related to the court at all. Divergent cultures are just a really solid mechanic and nails the balance of what makes CK3 special - it's a strategic decision with role playing weight.
Tours didn't gel with me initially, but I've grown to really enjoy it and now can't imagine playing without it. I think it's also a perfect foundation for future DLCs to build on - I like that they included little trips here and there tied to legends, and can see it playing a big part in the next expansion.
(Also, sending a ruler I dislike on a massive trip and getting them to eat every poisonous plant they see and fight every wolf they come across is my personal favourite way of killing off bad leaders!)
Now that's a review. Complete and quite engaging, not to mention that voice. Greetings from Brazil!
You, sir, have talent. This has to be the best UA-cam review that I have ever seen. Extremely well written. Interesting, funny, the whole nine yards. Just killed it. Plus, perfect voice for it. Incredible. Assuming you like this kind of work, you've got a big future doing this.
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to hear.
I had a blast making this video - and I'll be making more soon. Stay tuned!
Thank you for all the positive comments on the video - guess that means I'll be making some more Crusader Kings content!
Leave a comment under this with situations you'd like see play out and I'll see what I can do.
A few of my own suggestions
- The Welsh duke who sabotaged the 1066 invasion of England and somehow came out on top
- The Dalmatian Ban who founded Jugoslavia 1,000 years early
- Something about stealing the Pope's hat
Something something Byzantine Empire
Holy crap how have i never seen your content before this is amazing
very interesting experience youve had in your game. I like that it seems like a huge undertaking to hold onto the power youve gained throught Legends.
Poor Roger :(
:(
This video makes me excited! I like that they make rising up faster while also making crashing down easier. One thing I wish the game had more of was massive empires struggling to keep itself together as it continues to grow and now with the legitimacy system it looks like it make the game so much more stressful the longer you play.
That was the part of the expansion I loved. Sure, kind of hurts to see an empire fracture the second your ruler dies, but it certainly keeps things interesting!
Damn! Would love to see you do more CK3 content, your storytelling is top notch!
There's more CK3 content planned - stay tuned
Excellent video! Surprised by the quality of editing and dialogue
Great review, glad the was mentioned on reddit.
I got linked this from the Crusader Kings subreddit-- this was a great video!
Honestly i was pretty unenthused about this dlc until the youtube videos started coming out. This is actually crazy good for what it is
I love hearing stories of other people’s ck3 dynasties. This was entertaining, thank you for sharing!
Really good video. Looking forward to see more stuff from you
Wow. Its like a review from a major game reviewer, but the meat is so much better. I hope you keep making content!
This DLC is great fun, and I really think paradox grew. It gives me hope for the upcoming dlcs!
You convinced me to subscribe and turn notifs on for your channel, and to buy that DLC
I hope you don't regret any of those choices!
@@GINXDocs my wallet could regret the decision to buy the dlc in the future
Very good video! Deserves more views
Poor old Roger the IV
I can't stand most videos on this game, since they come off as so insincere and forced. Only made for short term attention and not capturing any of the magic in this game.
I'm glad to say that this review preceded my expectations. You managed to get to the heart of what makes Crusader Kings fun to play. The stories it can generate. A selfish act for power being spun to a might tale to justify your imperial conquest. Only to crack during times of hardship. Which themself then lead to new opportunities to cement your legacy in the medieval world.
This was really fun to watch and kudos to the narrator's being able to capture my attention so flawlessly.
Thank you so much - very glad you enjoyed it!
10:20 this guy looks epic af. „Heinrich ‚Strongarm‘ of Swabia“ its funny, because the Dukes of Swabia were kings of Sardinia and Sicily in the 13th century and they fought constant wars against Italian Rebels and anti Imperial Factions like the Guelphs.
Today I learned something new! Maybe I'll take a duke of Sardinia to get his own back on the Italian rebels in my next campaign.
@@GINXDocs 👍🏻 if you want to make it super Historical, take the count of Ravensburg (Hohenstaufen), Conquer Sardinia, Sicily and then take revenge, additionally you could also try to become emperor, as the Said Swabian Kings of Sicily and Sardinia were the Heirs if Emperor Frederic Barbarossa, there are lots if Options for stories there. :D
Excellent review! You've earned yourself a sub
Great content keep it up 👍
Great review
Great review. Subbed.
Really good video
i played the new dlc on autopilot and i discovered many new kingdoms like "kingdom adventure of galatia" is part of dlc?
Yes - upon completing certain legends, you get a decision to go on a legendary adventure and found a new kingdom. AI leaders can also do this and they'll create adventurer kingdoms here and there.
Poor old Roger IV
Great vid!
Wait what happened to roger the 5th?
The family realised that the ratio of good Rogers to bad Rogers wasn't worth it - and decided to name all future kids something else.
Does it fix the save scrashing on consoles?
I honestly don't know - worth checking the official patch notes from Paradox when they release today. They should release with the DLC (or slightly before)
Tomorrow woo
9:53 Sounds like an oversight, then the entire map will just collapse no matter what you do.
So that vicious cycle does end when your realm gets fractured, mainly because your vassals have a lower expected legitimacy - so they ease up on your a bit. It was all a lot more pronounced in the video because plague settings were at their maximum so plagues spawned any time someone sneezed. In a normal game it's still something to be wary of - but it won't be as dramatic.
Good vid 👍🏿
At least I won't have an army of children anymore
Who needs Primogeniture when you have plague
Poor old Roger.
Roger IV deserved better.
good vid
This is the worst expansion ever. Legitimacy ruined my play style and then everyone died from hog flu.
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You choose the unlimited plauge then you add it to "Things I Disliked" list 😂😂😂 This one is not good.
Damn that doesn't sound fun to play tho
Worth noting - for the video I set all plague related setting to maximum - at default settings things aren't as chaotic
This is a really trash expansion. Legends are actually worthless event generators and resource creators.
yeah this is definitely sponsored, the DLC is by far not very great.
totally agree
So legends are just short term propaganda campaigns essentially. I was expecting multigenerational storytelling/effects based around them. Seems so lacking...
There's also an element of you building on them over generations and embellishing legends of predecessors. So I've heard anyway, haven't played it yet
@@aoneill324 As I understand, that's just you making a seperate short term legend about a predecessor. You don't use or revise the old one. You can choose to make a legend about yourself or a predecessor.
I believe each subsequent generation can embellish the legend.
@@arandombard1197 That seems to only be the case before you "complete" the legend. It looks like any interaction with it ends after that. You just get some benefits for the next decade(s) or so.
There is an aspect of the legends passing on through generations, and also retelling stories of ancestors. From what I gathered there is incentive to complete the legends however. They do come with some great passive bonuses the longer they're maintained, but they get very expensive to maintain.
I only scratched the surface of the mechanic here though - and prioritised completing legends for the immediate gains. Eager to see the extent of what you can do in my next campaign.