EPTOn September 03 2020 23:23 Oukka wrote:
Bumping this as CK3 has now been released. I'm curious to hear if anyone here has picked the game up yet and how they feel about it?
I've not got any CK2 experience, but some 500+ hours in EU4 and I've always enjoyed the sand-box elements of it. Is CK3 likely to scratch that same itch? From what I've seen of reviews it is very much like CK2, with slightly lower barriers to entry.
I'd really like to give it a go but can't justify shelling the money yet and I likely would wait anyways until a due computer upgrade is done, but I'm interested to hear people's experiences with it so far.
Bumping this as CK3 has now been released. I'm curious to hear if anyone here has picked the game up yet and how they feel about it?
I've not got any CK2 experience, but some 500+ hours in EU4 and I've always enjoyed the sand-box elements of it. Is CK3 likely to scratch that same itch? From what I've seen of reviews it is very much like CK2, with slightly lower barriers to entry.
I'd really like to give it a go but can't justify shelling the money yet and I likely would wait anyways until a due computer upgrade is done, but I'm interested to hear people's experiences with it so far.
I think they made the game much more approachable both in terms of being more clear on what is going on and more help you get from the UI.
On the contrary, as someone coming from CK2; I find UI unfinished, albeit appeals the eye, a windows appear on top of each other, blocking some elements and distracts me a little. Some mentioned in forums that UI also addressing mobile devices (I'd call new generation gaming). Some widely used things are buried behind some unnecessary clicking. Nevertheless I'll put more time maybe I am being grumpy.
I mentioned UI a lot right? That is because game in its core looked very nice to me so far, even though I haven't experienced in depth(have kids). I fear that they'd start ck3 just like ck2 with significant content missing and will be added later on with expansion packs. Rather they put almost every system appear in ck2 (whole world map china/india included, all religions, very wide time frame, sickness, vassal council etc..). I felt like I am playing ck2 with a better engine which is a nice thing.
I haven't liked the previous tech system and they completely revamp that into some sort of a technological/cultural thing depending on leader's incline which makes a lot more sense.
I can still see the game is still not easy to get into for beginners. Knowing how the game works(distribution of power through vassals, managing land) requires some time and wiki action. I know a few friends not into ck2 liked the game.
Overall I like the game so far and will definitely spend more time when I have any :D
