![]() This opening session mimics the gameplay you’ll experience, but at a snail’s pace. Until then, grab a drink and a snack and play through the tutorial. There’s a lot to learn, but the tutorial makes it easy Image: Paradox Interactive via Polygon If you want to enjoy this game, consider the tutorial mandatory. Right when you load up Crusader Kings 3, it immediately offers to lighten the mental load by running you through a starter scenario. Without a smartly designed tutorial to explain all the mechanics behind the scenes, trying to understand what’s going on can be a challenge. As you make decisions, the game churns out outcomes based on your actions while heaping on dozens of others scenarios that require your reaction. Consider the tutorial mandatoryĬrusader Kings 3 is a series of systems colliding with each other. We’ll explain the fluid nature of the game’s storytelling system and help you make decisions that steer the narrative in a concrete direction of your choosing. In this Crusader Kings 3 beginner’s guide, we’ll introduce you to the series - and genre - from the perspective of a complete beginner. ![]() The game’s fun came into full focus only when I learned that the player’s job is to direct the story. I spent my first few minutes of the game absolutely confused. I came to Crusader Kings 3 because of the interesting stories I read about it - and also it’s free with Xbox Game Pass. The sheer amount of freedom in the game is a welcome aspect for veterans, but that’s not me. There are countless ways of securing and keeping your place in the history books.There is a lot to do in Crusader Kings 3, and its open-ended design felt overwhelming to this genre newcomer. 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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