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[The God-Realm]

I love modding HoI.
MLK jr is now president of the Samoyeds.

[Herskerstad]

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/61275 ... 10EF677A5/

Whoops. Germany got big. Included is the Suez channel, parts of the fertile west and east bank of Africa as well as the Dutch Java, which I had the liberty of winning in a great war that they were considered a great power in, along with France which was my original target.

Still got some time left, going to go for a final great war against Russia and seize some more even land, enough to dissuade them from further military attempts at least.

[Jetan]

Could you guys give me a few pointers for Vic II? I have no trouble with EU III, HoI 2 (or DH for that matter) or CK II, but understanding of Vic II just seems to evade me.

[Byranzytium]

Damn, never thought that Crusader Kings II would be so... vivacious.

I mean, building up a whole family, seeing dem grow, stuff like that. Damn. Also, my person's father died of a hunt (aged 53), he was married with his half sister (at his death aged 28), now playing as his son (aged 23), and he married with his aunt (therefore his father's spouse).

Dat Game of Thrones

[Czechanada]

Aye I did. Switched to elective for the time being. Kept the other nobles happy and it worked out fine. Going to focus my new king on building up his good image to switch to high crown authority so I can use primogeniture.

Is there anyway I can unite all three kingdoms under one crown at this moment?

Seniority is good for unifying titles. Make sure you don't have too many old people around though, or you'll be in for a few decades of continual succession problems.

I hate seniority. One get a new ruler every three years, and it's a big detriment to the stability of one's realm.

[Herskerstad]

1949 is the end date, if I remember correctly. Or December 31st, 1948, one of the two.

Damn, i thought i could enslave the world, er.... i mean bring the workers peace and joy as the soviet union for longer.... <_< >_>

I was interested in playing as the Czechs, but the idea of fighting the Wehrmacht is just a bit daunting, anyone have any advice for holding the line?

Yeah. Do not cede to the damn treaty of Munich agreement which gives virtually all viable defensive positions away firstly. Secondly improve said damn defenses with what little IC there is, with what little else IC there is create Inf-inf-AT-AA divisions along the entire border with fighter support. 'daunting prospect, but if done right can work.' Ensure that not only the line facing the German gets this special treatment, as Hungary will join in and eventually Germany WILL take Poland. Make yourself into the second Switzerland and try your luck from there. Extend the time before anyone 'Germany' declares war on you the best you can and just pump out as much crap as you can. Develop the technology where it is needed the most and do not deviate into luxuries. Also ensure that the officer ratio is at least 100% all the time, if not, things can fall apart quickly.

[Byranzytium]

Seniority is good for unifying titles. Make sure you don't have too many old people around though, or you'll be in for a few decades of continual succession problems.

I hate seniority. One get a new ruler every three years, and it's a big detriment to the stability of one's realm.

Gravelkind best kind

[Jetan]

I hate seniority. One get a new ruler every three years, and it's a big detriment to the stability of one's realm.

Gravelkind best kind

No no no, Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture is the way forward!

[Great Nepal]

Gravelkind best kind

No no no, Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture is the way forward!

You surely mean Absolute-Cognatic Primogeniture... You know who is next successor is (and chances are they are going to be adult) plus one year old son born right before death of current ruler doesn't cause problems.

[Byranzytium]

No no no, Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture is the way forward!

You surely mean Absolute-Cognatic Primogeniture... You know who is next successor is (and chances are they are going to be adult) plus one year old son born right before death of current ruler doesn't cause problems.

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Meh, reminds of how I changed the HRE into a gravelkind succession form, all those mad vassals. Thank God for mercenaries

[Jetan]

No no no, Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture is the way forward!

You surely mean Absolute-Cognatic Primogeniture... You know who is next successor is (and chances are they are going to be adult) plus one year old son born right before death of current ruler doesn't cause problems.

The female heir and female ruler maluses are something I like to avoid. Also, the whole changing to Basque culture and getting foreigner maluses when you are and then changing back is just way too much trouble to be worth it in my opinion.

[Byranzytium]

You surely mean Absolute-Cognatic Primogeniture... You know who is next successor is (and chances are they are going to be adult) plus one year old son born right before death of current ruler doesn't cause problems.

The female heir and female ruler maluses are something I like to avoid. Also, the whole changing to Basque culture and getting foreigner maluses when you are and then changing back is just way too much trouble to be worth it in my opinion.

I converted myself to Basque Shia muslims while playing as Basilia of the Byzantine Empire.

Well, shit garuanteed son

[Czechanada]

So I finally played March of the Eagles, and it's really fun.

As Russia, I completely wiped out Persia, and took out large chunks of the Ottoman Empire. Then I joined the coalition against France and got my ass kicked.

[Chestaan]

I hate seniority. One get a new ruler every three years, and it's a big detriment to the stability of one's realm.

Gravelkind best kind

Gavelkind is the worst. It says a lot that whenever I have that succession system I have to devote a lot of time to beating it.

[Ceannairceach]

Gravelkind best kind

Gavelkind is the worst. It says a lot that whenever I have that succession system I have to devote a lot of time to beating it.

I sort of appreciate the greater demense size, but the fact that I have to assassinate all but one of my children kinda sucks, especially if that child then dies later.

It's awesome for forcing me to cull the weak, though.

[Jetan]

Gavelkind is the worst. It says a lot that whenever I have that succession system I have to devote a lot of time to beating it.

I sort of appreciate the greater demense size, but the fact that I have to assassinate all but one of my children kinda sucks, especially if that child then dies later.

It's awesome for forcing me to cull the weak, though.

I usually just give all but my main title to my heir when my current character gets old, and wait for them to die until I'm in position to institute primogeniture.

[Chestaan]

Gavelkind is the worst. It says a lot that whenever I have that succession system I have to devote a lot of time to beating it.

I sort of appreciate the greater demense size, but the fact that I have to assassinate all but one of my children kinda sucks, especially if that child then dies later.

It's awesome for forcing me to cull the weak, though.

You could make your sons bishops as well. That disqualifies them from succession.

I sort of appreciate the greater demense size, but the fact that I have to assassinate all but one of my children kinda sucks, especially if that child then dies later.

It's awesome for forcing me to cull the weak, though.

I usually just give all but my main title to my heir when my current character gets old, and wait for them to die until I'm in position to institute primogeniture.

The problem with that is that you never know how long your king will live for. He could die at 40, could die at 80. You may have to give away all your titles and live for another 20 years. But, I agree, when I'm forced into using gavelkind I often take the same route. That and making my other sons bishops.

[Bralia]

Could you guys give me a few pointers for Vic II? I have no trouble with EU III, HoI 2 (or DH for that matter) or CK II, but understanding of Vic II just seems to evade me.

We're going to need a little more information than that. Got any specific troubles we can aid with?

[Dorlania]

so i was playing as serbia in 1916

and 47% of my pop is fascist

fuck

[Ceannairceach]

So, what Paradox game should I get next? Either Vic 2 or EU3, I can't quite decide...

EDIT: Or I might save up and buy EU4 when it comes out.

[Bralia]

So, what Paradox game should I get next? Either Vic 2 or EU3, I can't quite decide...

EDIT: Or I might save up and buy EU4 when it comes out.

Vicky 2 is my vote. With the "short" 100 years to work with, there's a lot more in-depth content, historical goodness to work with.

[Herskerstad]

so i was playing as serbia in 1916

and 47% of my pop is fascist

fuck

I've never had it go over 23% myself. You must have some batshit crazy rebellions.

[Dorlania]

so i was playing as serbia in 1916

and 47% of my pop is fascist

fuck

I've never had it go over 23% myself. You must have some batshit crazy rebellions.

no

but one of my infantry divisions rebelled and i'll never have enough mampower to replace it

[Dorlania]

also when i was playing as austria-hungary

i had a growth of -0.00 manpower

how

[Jetan]

Could you guys give me a few pointers for Vic II? I have no trouble with EU III, HoI 2 (or DH for that matter) or CK II, but understanding of Vic II just seems to evade me.

We're going to need a little more information than that. Got any specific troubles we can aid with?

Well, I have trouble with pretty much everything, but lets start with manufactures. Do they have any prequisites, and how do they work/what do they do?