![]() ![]() Unless you play as a culture that has a different succession method, such as Celtic Tanistry, you’ll be stuck with this state of affairs until at least the 1200s. In layman's terms that means when you die your lands will be roughly divided between all your eligible children. (Image credit: Paradox Interactive ) Focus on one county, especially early onĪlmost all realms begin with the Confederate Partition or Partition succession law. And by then, it’s often too late to really do anything about it except fight a bloody civil war against the malcontents. You’ll usually only be informed about this when they’ve created a rebellious faction close to presenting you with certain demands: Invariably it's lower taxes, independence, or a different leader on your throne. Check on your vassals’ happiness regularlyĬrusader Kings 3’s pop-ups tell you a lot, but not when your vassals are unhappy. You’re always accumulating progress in some way, so try enjoy the story even if the borders of your kingdom fracture or shrink. Unlocking new legal innovations in later eras will also allow you to create more stability by, for instance, getting rid of that pesky partition succession and letting your main heir keep all your land when you die. And with the addition of dynastic Renown, you’ll unlock perks for your whole dynasty over the years that you get to keep forever, no matter what your house’s current fortunes hold. There are countless ways of securing and keeping your place in the history books.As long as your dynasty doesn’t die out, and you don’t lose your last county, you can always rebuild. The paths to follow are limitless: experience thousands of dynamic events and life-altering decisions tailored to each and every conceivable situation and character. Raid and plunder nearby lands or hire mercenaries and Holy Orders for your major conflicts.īe a pious king to invite the religious powers to your side, or design your own faith as you battle between everlasting fame or eternal damnation.īring novel innovations to your culture and construct mighty castles and bastions to increase the wealth, prestige, and security of your realm. Manage your battlefield tactics and armies. Assemble men-at-arms units and powerful knights. Or be inspired by the bard and ballad, and seduce your way to power and influence.īlood will flow. Recruit agents and other unsavory elements to undermine, blackmail, or murder those who stand in your path. The shadows stir frequently, and danger lurks around every darkened corner. ![]() ![]() Be wary of rivals, from restless serfs to revengeful concubines. Govern an ever-evolving realm and grant titles to whom you see fit - or usurp your liege to claim their crown as your own. If found wanting, marry them off or despatch them through other means.Ĭustomize your ruler and noble house, from appearance to attributes, and create a monarch worthy of all their inherited virtues and vices. Groom your heir with the appropriate guardians or educate them yourself. Genetics can be passed along to your children, be it the gift of genius or crippling stupidity. ![]() Prompt fear and dread as you rule with an iron fist, or inspire your subjects with magnanimous deeds. Claim, conquer, and rule thousands of unique counties, duchies, kingdoms, and empires.Įach character is larger than life, with traits and lifestyle choices determining their actions and schemes. An extensive cast of historical characters can be romanced, betrayed, executed, or subtly influenced.Įxplore a vast medieval map stretching from the snowswept Nordic lands to the Horn of Africa, and the British Isles in the west to the exotic riches of Burma in the east. Your death is only a footnote as your lineage continues with new playable heirs, either planned… or not.ĭiscover a sprawling simulated world teeming with peasants and knights, courtiers, spies, knaves and jesters, and secret love affairs. Begin in 867 or 1066 and claim lands, titles, and vassals to secure a realm worthy of your royal blood. Take command of your house and expand your dynasty through a meticulously researched Middle Ages. ![]()
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