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Hi folks! We interrupt the regular program for this short broadcast from the Game Director. That is, me. I was planning to talk about something completely different (and admittedly of more substance), but we decided to hold on off on that for a bit. Instead, bear with me as I wax slightly philosophical and delve into the twin personalities of Crusader Kings. Now, that might sound like a diagnosis of mental illness, but it’s actually a beautiful thing that makes the game unique. I often think of Crusader Kings as a potted plant. The pot is the strategy game and the plant is the role-playing aspects, and every time you play the game, the plant grows differently, pruned by player actions… like a Bonsai Tree.
The pot and the soil cannot be neglected, for the roots of the plant - the “story engine” - need to be contained and nurtured by sound rules and balanced mechanics. Strategy games provide fertile soil indeed for captivating drama through their most defining features; freedom of action and conflict. Engaging conflict among a multitude of players and AI actors is really the key to the success of Crusader Kings II, for it causes such amusing stories to emerge and grow. It should come as no surprise, though, that hybrid games like this tend to attract two rather different kinds of players; those who seek domination through mental acuity and those who are mostly in it for the ride (and everything in between, of course.) This poses an interesting challenge for us, the developers, because we have to expand on the game in ways that will suit both types. As you know, we have wavered back and forth between almost pure RPG expansions like Way of Life and strategic expansions, like Conclave, but we can never seem to please everyone (which is, of course, why we love mods and modders so much!) Is there a point to all this? Not really, but perhaps you can guess what kind the next expansion will be… That’s all for now! There should be some actual revelations next time, so stay tuned. :) [quote]Useful links Official Website Crusader Kings II Wiki Developer Diary Archives[/quote]

[ 2016-03-29 16:32:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Crusader Kings II

Paradox Development Studio Developer

Paradox Interactive Publisher

2012-02-14 Release

Strategy Simulation Singleplayer Multiplayer Tags

Game News Posts: 206

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse

Very Positive (72233 reviews)

http://www.crusaderkings.com/

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

CKII Linux [48.38 M]

Available DLCs:

Crusader Kings II: Dynasty CoA Pack 1
Crusader Kings II: Mongol Graphics Pack
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith
Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer
Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land
Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam
Crusader Kings II: African Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Caliph
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields II
Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome
Crusader Kings II: Byzantine Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Mediterranean Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Russian Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Russian Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Byzantium
Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion
Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Rus
Crusader Kings II: Norse Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Norse Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: The Republic
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Prosperity
Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
Crusader Kings II: Hymns to the Old Gods
Crusader Kings II: Celtic Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Celtic Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shield III
Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter
Crusader Kings II Customization Pack DLC
Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham
Crusader Kings II: Military Orders Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Warriors of Faith Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Hymns of Abraham
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Yuletide
Crusader Kings II: Saxon Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Finno-Ugric Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India
Crusader Kings II: Turkish Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Turkish Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Songs of India
Crusader Kings II: Persian Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Persian Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne
Crusader Kings II: Early Western Clothing Pack
Crusader Kings II: Early Eastern Clothing Pack
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields Charlemagne
Crusader Kings II: The Song of Roland Ebook
Crusader Kings II: Way of Life
Crusader Kings II: Iberian Unit Pack
Crusader Kings II: Iberian Portraits
Crusader Kings II: Tales of Treachery EBook
Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords Content Pack
Crusader Kings II: Orchestral House Lords
Crusader Kings II: Conclave
Crusader Kings II: Conclave Content Pack
Crusader Kings II: Viking Metal
Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due Content Pack
Crusader Kings II: Full Plate Metal
Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics
Crusader Kings II: South Indian Portraits 5 Year Anniversary Gift

The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda.
A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem... Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?
Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones...

Key features:

Start a game at any point between 1066 and 1337 and play until 1453
Pick a Christian lord and make sure his dynasty survives as you play a succession of his descendants through the ages
Gain Prestige for every successive character you play, furthering the glory of your Dynasty
Expand your feudal domain - and keep it from falling apart
Unravel the plots of your courtiers and vassals, each with their own opinions and agendas
Take up the Cross and fight the Moor, the Heathen and the Heretic.
Defend against the onslaught of the Mongol Horde
Struggle with the Pope for control of the bishops
Relive the Middle Ages with up to 32 other players in a competitive multiplayer mode

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 16.04 x64
Processor: IntelR PentiumR IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+Memory: 4 GB Hard disk space: 2 Gb Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce> 9600 or higher. 1024MB graphics memory required.
Memory: 4 GB Hard disk space: 2 Gb Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce> 9600 or higher. 1024MB graphics memory required.

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