Grand Strategy Crusader Kings III

[Avarize]

Those northern lords need to get on diet.

 

[Alienman]

That oversized nose ring, you could use it as a hula hoop.

 

[IDtenT]

Those northern lords need to get on diet.

Northern Lards.

 

[Jenkem]

didn't realize the flavor pack comes out this tuesday, guess I'll check it out I never did play as a viking yet so now is a good time.

who's with me? Hóngwèibīng LETS GO

 

[Heroic Liberator]

didn't realize the flavor pack comes out this tuesday, guess I'll check it out I never did play as a viking yet so now is a good time.

who's with me? Hóngwèibīng LETS GO

Time to conquer England as an Estrid and forge the Danish Kingdom of Ænglemark.

 

[Multi-headed Cow]

It's kind of underwhelming that they haven't yet announced a fully fledged expansion and I'm hoping they won't steer 100% of the development into developing these minuscule flavor packs because at the end of the day, most of that can already be modded in with ease. I do like the fact that you can finally leave your original lands behind as a Norse ruler because it was always somewhat of a hassle to get rid of the tribal provinces.

I'm mildly hopeful that the focus on doing one expansion a year and then scattered splat-DLC will be decent. Doesn't make a difference to pirates, but if you're buying it then splat-DLC is theoretically easier to take it or leave it (Not missing out on any major mechanics if you don't buy it, but if you do then it's presumably because you intend to play the regions it covers so you get more specific events and shit) while the annual expansion's the main target for big shit. Not entirely convinced it'll actually work out that way, but it seems like a slight sign that Paradox may realize they're overdoing it. Then again I look at Stellaris and it feels like even the meaty expansions don't really do much that I care about so I dunno.

 

[Jenkem]

It's kind of underwhelming that they haven't yet announced a fully fledged expansion and I'm hoping they won't steer 100% of the development into developing these minuscule flavor packs because at the end of the day, most of that can already be modded in with ease. I do like the fact that you can finally leave your original lands behind as a Norse ruler because it was always somewhat of a hassle to get rid of the tribal provinces.

I'm mildly hopeful that the focus on doing one expansion a year and then scattered splat-DLC will be decent. Doesn't make a difference to pirates, but if you're buying it then splat-DLC is theoretically easier to take it or leave it (Not missing out on any major mechanics if you don't buy it, but if you do then it's presumably because you intend to play the regions it covers so you get more specific events and shit) while the annual expansion's the main target for big shit. Not entirely convinced it'll actually work out that way, but it seems like a slight sign that Paradox may realize they're overdoing it. Then again I look at Stellaris and it feels like even the meaty expansions don't really do much that I care about so I dunno.

they said before CK3 launched that this is how they would be doing the DLC for this game (as you stated) as compared to their strategy for ck2 and that the DLC/Expansions would be bigger than the equivalent ones for CK2.. CK2's Way of Life is about the same price and it only added focuses, some events/art and a few diplo options. This has norse adventure realms (being able to move your takeover conquered lands, etc.), new events/art/music relevant to the specific culture, new units, new innovations/dynasty legacies and changes to old innovations, new titles (making a kingdom of the british isles and scandinavia, creating rus) and adds more to norse paganism (sacrificing people to the gods, holy orders)

I'd rather have flavor packs like this where you can easily ignore it or wait for a sale if you don't want to play that particular culture than having it be like the non major expansion DLC from CK2 that added 1 or 2 things that would benefit every player and 4-5 things that are cultural specific and you might not care about...

 

[Preben]

It's kind of underwhelming that they haven't yet announced a fully fledged expansion and I'm hoping they won't steer 100% of the development into developing these minuscule flavor packs because at the end of the day, most of that can already be modded in with ease. I do like the fact that you can finally leave your original lands behind as a Norse ruler because it was always somewhat of a hassle to get rid of the tribal provinces.

I'm mildly hopeful that the focus on doing one expansion a year and then scattered splat-DLC will be decent. Doesn't make a difference to pirates, but if you're buying it then splat-DLC is theoretically easier to take it or leave it (Not missing out on any major mechanics if you don't buy it, but if you do then it's presumably because you intend to play the regions it covers so you get more specific events and shit) while the annual expansion's the main target for big shit. Not entirely convinced it'll actually work out that way, but it seems like a slight sign that Paradox may realize they're overdoing it. Then again I look at Stellaris and it feels like even the meaty expansions don't really do much that I care about so I dunno.

Also, the "big" CK2 expansions that were released about a year apart were actually good and improved the game in many ways. For example the Old Gods which introduced a completely new type of gameplay (pagans and raiding), Conclave which introduced a new layer of internal politics or Reaper's Due which was just pure fun.

 

[Fedora Master]

"Jomsvikings and Shieldmaidens: Norse holy warriors and stalwart shieldmaidens take up arms on your behalf"



E:

 

[fantadomat]

 

[Heroic Liberator]

We'll find out soon enough tomorrow, but I wonder if they'll add some new melting pots (i.e. Anglo-Norse and Norse-Gaels) with this DLC.

Seems like a logical addition, but wouldn't they advertise it within the feature breakdown for the DLC if that were the case?

 

[IDtenT]

We'll find out soon enough tomorrow, but I wonder if they'll add some new melting pots (i.e. Anglo-Norse and Norse-Gaels) with this DLC.

Seems like a logical addition, but wouldn't they advertise it within the feature breakdown for the DLC if that were the case?

They've said that you'll assimilate, so there must be some mechanic to do so.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

We'll find out soon enough tomorrow, but I wonder if they'll add some new melting pots (i.e. Anglo-Norse and Norse-Gaels) with this DLC.

Seems like a logical addition, but wouldn't they advertise it within the feature breakdown for the DLC if that were the case?

They've said that you'll assimilate, so there must be some mechanic to do so.

But they've also mentioned Normandy where you do already have a melting pot culture to represent that assimilation.

 

[LizardWizard]

Also, the "big" CK2 expansions that were released about a year apart were actually good and improved the game in many ways. For example the Old Gods which introduced a completely new type of gameplay (pagans and raiding), Conclave which introduced a new layer of internal politics or Reaper's Due which was just pure fun.

CK2 moved away from the Eu4 style micro garbage around Reapers and then we got Holy Fury which is arguably the best Pdx expansion ever.

It's not surprising Johan had hand in Sunset Invasion tbh. He claims it was developed on their free time (lunch hour) yet PDX still charges for it

Although it's pretty lame CK3 doesn't have artifacts/inventory system, which will obviously be added with DLC eventually. Northern Lords seems pretty lazy, it's basically Old Gods redux. Easy money. We'll see what the big expansion actually adds (probably inventory etc though).

 

[Jenkem]

https://www.crusaderkings.com/en/news/dev-diary-52-1-3-corvus-patch-notes

 

[Heroic Liberator]

And of course we get no Anglo-Norse and Norse-Gaels. Shame on Paradox.

 

[Jenkem]

 

[Jenkem]

Finns can research Longships and the Estonians start with them now

 

[Heroic Liberator]

Having fun with the DLC thus far, Jenkem?

 

[Agame]

Although it's pretty lame CK3 doesn't have artifacts/inventory system, which will obviously be added with DLC eventually. Northern Lords seems pretty lazy, it's basically Old Gods redux. Easy money. We'll see what the big expansion actually adds (probably inventory etc though).

I mean isnt this the template for CK3? Re-release everything they already did for CK2. Easy work + Fan boys are happy = Win Win!!

 

[Fedora Master]

Well, the DLC sure IS Nordic. Seems nice to have some actual distinction between Norse and other tribals now.

 

[Hellion]

 

[vonAchdorf]

Although it's pretty lame CK3 doesn't have artifacts/inventory system, which will obviously be added with DLC eventually. Northern Lords seems pretty lazy, it's basically Old Gods redux. Easy money. We'll see what the big expansion actually adds (probably inventory etc though).

I mean isnt this the template for CK3? Re-release everything they already did for CK2. Easy work + Fan boys are happy = Win Win!!

Being :fabolouslyoptimistic: I think they will want to avoid that impression and make the first expansion something new, at least a good part of it. They tried to avoid giving the impression, that CK3 would be a barebones rehash of CK2, which again needs the DLC to get back all the features CK2 had.

 

[Fedora Master]

Look out friends there she lies
In the days fading light
The mighty city of the Rus
In all her beauty and pride

Rising mighty and tall
The castle guarding your walls
On Dnepr's shores you stand
The river's rule you defend
Oh Kiew Kiew
Never to fall
Kiew Kiew

 

[fantadomat]

Sooo is there anything to do in this game?