PDX Games IX: Western Pre-Turkic Empire

[The Imperial Reach]

NSFR (Not Safe For Reach)

B L E S S E D P O S T

[The Imperial Reach]

I'm done dicking around with random stuff in CKII for a while. It gets boring trying out all these weird ideas and concepts I come up with. Instead, I'm going to go through the wiki's list of "Interesting Characters" and see what I can do with these guys.

First up is Count Hugues de Lusignan, a particularly unsavory lad who fought and died in the Crusades.

Holy fuck was this a mistake.

So the dude fucking died in battle while trying to push his claim on La Manche because some fuck wit decided to rebel against King Philippe and sent an army right through Lusignan before I could move my troops. Ended up having to surrender to La Manche because the bitch still had all her troops and mine were completely annihilated.

Then his son ended up in prison twice. First was with Toulouse because despite us both being allies of Castille in their war against the Moors, their army was hostile to me for some reason. I guess my liege was an enemy of Toulouse in another war. There were like 6 other wars going on so I'm not sure. Either way, they registered as an allied army; not an enemy.

Then I got caught by some Moor Emir while helping Barcelona in another war and died in prison. I'm now on my third character. All three have been shit so far. I keep flip-flopping between Aquitaine and Poitou because gavelkind.

Things are getting weird now. My liege went from rival to friend after one feast and for some reason the King of France is trying to befriend me.

I forgot I also joined the first crusade as Hugues' son but that amounted to fuck all in the end. Our target was Egypt and it was successful. My brother got some worthless county but died childless afterwards and my son inherited it. Then the Sunnis launched a jihad for Egypt which also succeeded and my son arrived back at my court. So now I'm playing as him and I have a strong claim on an Egyptian county I'll never be able to claim. GG.

Confusingly, all three of these jokers have been named "Hugues". Well, "Uc" now because apparently that's the Occitan version...

[Klorgia1]

The might of the Brazilian empire has proven itself unstoppable. A greater Brazil with a cultural majority in Uruguay, (rightfully Brazilian) Paraguay, Bolivia and most of Brazilian Argentina. The conquest of the "Colombian" Amazons and the sphering of their ex-master has given way to Brazilian Panama, which I was careful to only officiate after my troops were on the other side of the border (many had been fighting in the graveyard of a nation called Mexico). Four masses in Africa, one growing out from Sokoto, one in Southern Africa, and one which enveloped most of Ethiopia (and then some) like a snake, perfected with a recent conquest in Madagascar. It is said over 84 divisions of Rebels against the Madagascar monarchy laid down their arms upon hearing of their new master. And this does not even count in the gold of the empire: Asia.

Brazilian India, which ironically extends on its edge through our timelines Pakistan, is a glorious sight to behold. But it does little compare to China, which I plan to further consume, cementing my mastery of the ultimate prize. Two of the most populated Chinese states lay in my grasp, and my one-time alliance with the British (who I have beaten before, again proving the grandiosity of Brazil) shows endless plentiful fruit.

This is only a quick summation, missing most the glorify details of our history, the greatness of our politics and culture, all the states in once-colonial territory leading to an infinite industrial *powerhouse within our borders and quickly spreading beyond to the world under us. Yet now Brazil faces a choice: The Ottoman armies have dared to lay their arms against Hedjaz as they did with most half of Nejd. The armies which once fell against a Egyptian-Hedjian-Nejdian-Persian coalition (or something or other) before Portugal brought a two-front war is now one of the most powerful in all the world, arguably even a sight to behold to the might of Brazils great leadership. We desire to sphere them, to master them, make their economy submissive to the future which is Brazil, and Hedjaz has proven a two-faced but friendly empire will attack anyone, even those considered friendly to our rule. But this is a great mistake, for now we may intervene.

My question to you, ladies and gentlemen, is should I? Should I invade the Ottomans, bringing the might of my invincible web of alliances and indestructible war-machine into the heart of Constantinople? We have the Italians and Russians to smack them, and I could easily swap the Americans or USCA for Austria-Hungary, cementing their doom. But is the time it will take worth it? The infamy it will cost? They are sphered by France, but I have no doubt they will come to my side. I'm probably going to do it anyway, but people feel good when they are "listened to", so I'd like to know anyway.

Oh, and hope you enjoyed the description!

*Not so bad for a first game I'm finishing up.

(This is Victoria 2 if it weren't clear.)

[Danubian Peoples]

The might of the Brazilian empire has proven itself unstoppable. A greater Brazil with a cultural majority in Uruguay, (rightfully Brazilian) Paraguay, Bolivia and most of Brazilian Argentina. The conquest of the "Colombian" Amazons and the sphering of their ex-master has given way to Brazilian Panama, which I was careful to only officiate after my troops were on the other side of the border (many had been fighting in the graveyard of a nation called Mexico). Four masses in Africa, one growing out from Sokoto, one in Southern Africa, and one which enveloped most of Ethiopia (and then some) like a snake, perfected with a recent conquest in Madagascar. It is said over 84 divisions of Rebels against the Madagascar monarchy laid down their arms upon hearing of their new master. And this does not even count in the gold of the empire: Asia.

Brazilian India, which ironically extends on its edge through our timelines Pakistan, is a glorious sight to behold. But it does little compare to China, which I plan to further consume, cementing my mastery of the ultimate prize. Two of the most populated Chinese states lay in my grasp, and my one-time alliance with the British (who I have beaten before, again proving the grandiosity of Brazil) shows endless plentiful fruit.

This is only a quick summation, missing most the glorify details of our history, the greatness of our politics and culture, all the states in once-colonial territory leading to an infinite industrial *powerhouse within our borders and quickly spreading beyond to the world under us. Yet now Brazil faces a choice: The Ottoman armies have dared to lay their arms against Hedjaz as they did with most half of Nejd. The armies which once fell against a Egyptian-Hedjian-Nejdian-Persian coalition (or something or other) before Portugal brought a two-front war is now one of the most powerful in all the world, arguably even a sight to behold to the might of Brazils great leadership. We desire to sphere them, to master them, make their economy submissive to the future which is Brazil, and Hedjaz has proven a two-faced but friendly empire will attack anyone, even those considered friendly to our rule. But this is a great mistake, for now we may intervene.

My question to you, ladies and gentlemen, is should I? Should I invade the Ottomans, bringing the might of my invincible web of alliances and indestructible war-machine into the heart of Constantinople? We have the Italians and Russians to smack them, and I could easily swap the Americans or USCA for Austria-Hungary, cementing their doom. But is the time it will take worth it? The infamy it will cost? They are sphered by France, but I have no doubt they will come to my side. I'm probably going to do it anyway, but people feel good when they are "listened to", so I'd like to know anyway.

Oh, and hope you enjoyed the description!

*Not so bad for a first game I'm finishing up.

(This is Victoria 2 if it weren't clear.)

Question: Is it organic?

A KR meme is all what the above is. The Integralist paths for Portugal and Brazil in Kaiserreich were dubbed 'organic' by the community for some reason. Since I am joking about it RN, the name has clearly stuck to an extent.

[Bralia]

REICHSKRIEG!!!

[Ifreann]

REICHSKRIEG!!!

We’ve also added a Force into HRE CB that the Emperor can use. Nations that have their capital in the same continent and that borders the Empire can be forced in through this treaty.

Holy Roman Ottomans confirmed.

[Bralia]

Oh FUCK. It's here. The CK3 DD that kicks off the deep dive into how religion works. I've been waiting for this one.

[Cisairse]

REICHSKRIEG!!!

Specifically you need to establish a permanent diet for the Empire.

Lettuce only, gentlemen. Now give me your land.

EDIT: Okay I'm actually reading the changes now

I absolutely love the idea. But man, that Decentralized path looks like absolute peanuts compared to the Centralized path. Seriously, you just get a manpower boost, -5% development cost, and some tax income? That's just an Idea group...meanwhile the Centralized path gets 1000 vassals.

EDIT2:

The last reform on the Decentralized path might not unite the entire Empire in one tag under the Emperor, but it does give the Emperor a powerful tool to call upon the entire empire in a war against the empire’s enemies.

Oh...

[Impaled Nazarene]

Oh FUCK. It's here. The CK3 DD that kicks off the deep dive into how religion works. I've been waiting for this one.

Tenets are mechanical representations of the most important rites, rituals, and traditions of a Faith. Every Faith has exactly 3, picked from a total of around 50 different Tenets in the whole game.

However, it is important to note that no two Faiths have the exact same combination of Tenets — as a result, every Faith will play at least a little differently, and some drastically so!

This seems pretty bad. Like a lame TTRPG where you pick 3 traits for tiny bonuses.
Doctrines look fucking awesome though.

At current count, we have 99 different Faiths in Crusader Kings III

Most having the same flavor amount of flavor that Lollard, Paulician, Monothelite, Monophysite, Zikri, Druze, and Mazdak have.

all of which are fully playable

but less than 20 if not 10 are going to be worth playing though

That more than doubles the number of playable religions we had in CK2 after Jade Dragon released.

That's a bit more of a multiplier than double

Looks good but I'd rather have a handful of in-depth religions like Catholicism then a bunch of flavorless heresies surrounded by very angry neighbors.

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

REICHSKRIEG!!!

We’ve also added a Force into HRE CB that the Emperor can use. Nations that have their capital in the same continent and that borders the Empire can be forced in through this treaty.

Holy Roman Ottomans confirmed.

During the 80 years war, there was a saying: Rather Turkish than Papish. I hope this comes to fruition.

[Impaled Nazarene]

Holy Roman Ottomans confirmed.

During the 80 years war, there was a saying: Rather Turkish than Papish. I hope this comes to fruition.

Revoke the Privilegia!
MEHMED INTENSIFIES IN ALL DIRECTIONS

[North German Realm]

Oh FUCK. It's here. The CK3 DD that kicks off the deep dive into how religion works. I've been waiting for this one.

I like this model of religion tbh. I hope the pagan reformation is improved just as religion is. Besides, 99 religions?

[Valrifell]

REICHSKRIEG!!!

To reiterate my plan for my ideal Emperor campaign:

Step 1. Centralize the HRE
Step 2. Invoke the revolution
Step 3. ???
Step 4. Huge Revolutionary Empire.

[Ifreann]

During the 80 years war, there was a saying: Rather Turkish than Papish. I hope this comes to fruition.

Revoke the Privilegia!
MEHMED INTENSIFIES IN ALL DIRECTIONS

Holy Osman Empire! Winged Janissaries!

[Impaled Nazarene]

Revoke the Privilegia!
MEHMED INTENSIFIES IN ALL DIRECTIONS

Holy Osman Empire! Winged Janissaries!

I think you've given every Poland-boo and also Reach a heart attack.

[Grenartia]

[Serrus]

Oh FUCK. It's here. The CK3 DD that kicks off the deep dive into how religion works. I've been waiting for this one.

Tenets are mechanical representations of the most important rites, rituals, and traditions of a Faith. Every Faith has exactly 3, picked from a total of around 50 different Tenets in the whole game.

However, it is important to note that no two Faiths have the exact same combination of Tenets — as a result, every Faith will play at least a little differently, and some drastically so!

This seems pretty bad. Like a lame TTRPG where you pick 3 traits for tiny bonuses.
Doctrines look fucking awesome though.

At current count, we have 99 different Faiths in Crusader Kings III

Most having the same flavor amount of flavor that Lollard, Paulician, Monothelite, Monophysite, Zikri, Druze, and Mazdak have.

all of which are fully playable

but less than 20 if not 10 are going to be worth playing though

That more than doubles the number of playable religions we had in CK2 after Jade Dragon released.

That's a bit more of a multiplier than double

Looks good but I'd rather have a handful of in-depth religions like Catholicism then a bunch of flavorless heresies surrounded by very angry neighbors.

Tenets are basically CK2-style doctrines! You get an extra one, and the boring ones like Polygamy are tied to the new doctrines system!
Also if I know the CK3 devs, there will be plenty of flavor for a just-made game, with much more on the way. As for me, most of my religion fun time is from messing with mechanics. So I'll absolutely take the mess of mechanics with a smile on my face!

[Cisairse]

Oh hey Imperator is free for a week. Time to see if it's any good

[The Huskar Social Union]

Oh hey Imperator is free for a week. Time to see if it's any good

Hmmmm i might try it myself.

[The Imperial Reach]

REICHSKRIEG!!!

We’ve also added a Force into HRE CB that the Emperor can use. Nations that have their capital in the same continent and that borders the Empire can be forced in through this treaty.

Holy Roman Ottomans confirmed.

This post right here is proof God sent us the coronavirus as punishment for our sins.

Oh FUCK. It's here. The CK3 DD that kicks off the deep dive into how religion works. I've been waiting for this one.

This is literally awesome. My only complaint is how Christianity, which is literally known for having exactly seven sins and seven virtues, only has five of each. That is literal dogshit and infuriates me to no end. Everything else look absolutely stellar, though.

Holy Osman Empire! Winged Janissaries!

I think you've given every Poland-boo and also Reach a heart attack.

Wrong. I had a hate attack. Then I listed to Sabaton, who reminded me that the Poles trashed the Ottomemes at Vienna and immediately felt better.

[North German Realm]

This is literally awesome. My only complaint is how Christianity, which is literally known for having exactly seven sins and seven virtues, only has five of each. That is literal dogshit and infuriates me to no end. Everything else look absolutely stellar, though.

I'm assuming the other two virtues and sins are accessible through that bar? idk.

[Klorgia1]

The might of the Brazilian empire has proven itself unstoppable. A greater Brazil with a cultural majority in Uruguay, (rightfully Brazilian) Paraguay, Bolivia and most of Brazilian Argentina. The conquest of the "Colombian" Amazons and the sphering of their ex-master has given way to Brazilian Panama, which I was careful to only officiate after my troops were on the other side of the border (many had been fighting in the graveyard of a nation called Mexico). Four masses in Africa, one growing out from Sokoto, one in Southern Africa, and one which enveloped most of Ethiopia (and then some) like a snake, perfected with a recent conquest in Madagascar. It is said over 84 divisions of Rebels against the Madagascar monarchy laid down their arms upon hearing of their new master. And this does not even count in the gold of the empire: Asia.

Brazilian India, which ironically extends on its edge through our timelines Pakistan, is a glorious sight to behold. But it does little compare to China, which I plan to further consume, cementing my mastery of the ultimate prize. Two of the most populated Chinese states lay in my grasp, and my one-time alliance with the British (who I have beaten before, again proving the grandiosity of Brazil) shows endless plentiful fruit.

This is only a quick summation, missing most the glorify details of our history, the greatness of our politics and culture, all the states in once-colonial territory leading to an infinite industrial *powerhouse within our borders and quickly spreading beyond to the world under us. Yet now Brazil faces a choice: The Ottoman armies have dared to lay their arms against Hedjaz as they did with most half of Nejd. The armies which once fell against a Egyptian-Hedjian-Nejdian-Persian coalition (or something or other) before Portugal brought a two-front war is now one of the most powerful in all the world, arguably even a sight to behold to the might of Brazils great leadership. We desire to sphere them, to master them, make their economy submissive to the future which is Brazil, and Hedjaz has proven a two-faced but friendly empire will attack anyone, even those considered friendly to our rule. But this is a great mistake, for now we may intervene.

My question to you, ladies and gentlemen, is should I? Should I invade the Ottomans, bringing the might of my invincible web of alliances and indestructible war-machine into the heart of Constantinople? We have the Italians and Russians to smack them, and I could easily swap the Americans or USCA for Austria-Hungary, cementing their doom. But is the time it will take worth it? The infamy it will cost? They are sphered by France, but I have no doubt they will come to my side. I'm probably going to do it anyway, but people feel good when they are "listened to", so I'd like to know anyway.

Oh, and hope you enjoyed the description!

*Not so bad for a first game I'm finishing up.

(This is Victoria 2 if it weren't clear.)

Question: Is it organic?

A KR meme is all what the above is. The Integralist paths for Portugal and Brazil in Kaiserreich were dubbed 'organic' by the community for some reason. Since I am joking about it RN, the name has clearly stuck to an extent.

As Organic as Victoria 2 can be.

[The Rich Port]

NSFR (Not Safe For Reach)

METO KALO

[Genivaria]

I just got back from selling plasma and I'm now going to buy La Resistance with the money I got.
That's right, I (almost) literally exchanged blood for games.

[Impaled Nazarene]

I just got back from selling plasma and I'm now going to buy La Resistance with the money I got.
That's right, I (almost) literally exchanged blood for games.

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