is crusader kings 2 worth the initial learning curve?

[kinger8938]

Ive been looking to play a game like this for a while and have always wanted to really get into one. I found this by looking at the game of thrones mod for it which looks excellent so i tried the steam demo last night

It seems very deep/hardcore but i think thats what im after really. The tutorials didnt offer much guidence however i bet youtube would be a better bet

Anyone actively play the base game or the GoT mod? Thoughts? It seems pretty unique to me

 

[kinger8938]

See it sounds great! I watched a youtube clip over lunch and have a better understanding of what to start with doing so may try the demo again tonight and see how i get on!

I managed to marry when i first played but didnt realise the pros and cons to individual partners etc

The game mentioned above also looks really good, and its made by the same company i believe?

 

[kinger8938]

What other games like this have you played? I couldn't get into Crusader kings 2 at all. Tried for weeks. A lot of staring at the screen waiting for something to happen. I had conquered Ireland and was deep into wales and Scotland by the time I quit playing.

Not many if im honest but its a genre that has always interested me but i get put off by the learning curves etc. So i was wondering if i push through, can i enjoy this sort of game or is it really just not for me.

I do own civ 5 and did start to get into that a while ago but left for another game before really getting stuck in

 

[kinger8938]

it's only fun when you are struggling to keep your claims.

If you have no competition hen it gets pointless fast.

start a game as king Harold of England or whoever it is that instantly gets war from france and Norway, if you manage to fight off the 2 armies good luck keeping that kngdom of England when factions start pushing claims and demanding you resign.

you have no army because you just used it all winning 2 wars and the game quickly descends into game of thrones power struggles

I think its this aspect that interests me the most tbh

*downloading now, got it for about £6.50 via kinguin so worth a shot at that price