I almost never played CK2, but talking with a friends some differences (between CK3 base game and CK2 with dlcs) are:Rug wrote: ↑Thu, 10. Sep 20, 10:07 I'm seeing a lot of stories pouring out after the CK3 release, but I'm a little curious.
Would the same type of stories not also emerge from CK2 ?
I know the interface has been worked on a good deal to make it better looking and easier to learn your way around, but as I already have CK2 would it really be enough of an upgrade to CK3 ? I'm pretty sure that I can wait this out for a bit, as I've only just started getting into Paradox games, and I've lots of catching up to do !
But if it really is that much better an experience, then would I be foolish to stick with the old version just to save £20 or £30 - especially as the cost per hour for games of this type (and the X games too, of course) is measured in pennies?
I've only played these games after many (years of) updates have been added over the original release, so I've no experience of getting a load of new mechanics after I've got the hang of the original. Is that exciting, or just a bit annoying, having the game become easier/deeper after a time, when I could have had the benefits for the whole experience by waiting a year?
Thoughts ?
Rug
- Baronies are now the smallest unit of land (each county contains 5-6 of those).
- Map is expanded in Africa and Asia.
- Your vassals and courtiers can become knights (based on a skill called "prowess", which is the actual ability to fight) and can make a lot of difference in battle.
- There are perks which you can obtain based on the lifestyle you choose (gathering xp points to unlock them).
- You can't play anymore a merchant republic (perhaps you will in a future dlc?).
- You can create your own religion reform by spending "faith" and choosing from quite a large variety of characteristics (e.g. you can be a buddhist, but having the communion trait. I think, but may be wrong because some "traits" are limited to certain kind of religion, but I'm sure you get what I mean).
- Councilors' skills are what matters in managing your territories and state affairs.
- You can only choose to start in 867 or 1066.
Edit: I really like it, I think it's worth the price, even if I have to admit I got it for free from MS Game Pass.