Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Oct 14, 2014

  I played CK2 several times and finished the game as Ireland. I am already busy in Old Gods DLC playing the Kingdom of Sicily. With about 400 years left in that game, developers released another massive content. Thanks to this Charlemagne DLC, i have now option to conquer vast pagan eastern Europe as the ruler of Bavaria, as a marcher lord and with a style!. Thank you Paradox! Edit: 2016 bump!
• gamedeal user

  Oct 15, 2014

  Dammit Paradox, why can't I quit you?? You are like smoking, except my wallet is my lungs.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 15, 2014

  Tried to create my own kingdom as a tribe in Russia, got captured during a raid. Regent, wife and spy master all in one embezzles the kingdom preventing a move to a feudal state. Unable to be released she informs me on plots to claim my lands but will not arrest them because she likes them. Die alone in prison, son is killed by a maid within a month. Game over. 10/10
• gamedeal user

  Oct 15, 2014

  Once again the gang at Paradox have made a massive, worthwhile update. On par with the amount of content in Old Gods, this brings some much needed updates to the game play. Well done. Very well done. Quick Answer? Do you like Paradox and their stuff? Are you a CK2 fan? This will be a must buy. But I don't need to tell you that, you already know.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 15, 2014

  Crusader Kings 2 is the only game I love for its relentless DLC releasing, because these DLCs actually seem to add something real and new and interesting to the game, while leaving the base form the game the same. So with this DLC. I can finally make Essex the powerful Saxon kingdom it deserved to be as the distant heir to Aella.
• Glaz

  Oct 15, 2014

  The zunist religion is absolutly the best pagan religion they aren't stuck in the two types of gavelkind instead they can choose ultrimogenetiture succsesion and the have there own sun festival thing. The religion can be reformed to get a relgious head and great holy wars. Oh and there first ruler has a claim on a independent nearby duchy. ZUN the justice giver.10/10
• gamedeal user

  Oct 15, 2014

  A quick breakdown of the new DLC-specific content: custom kingdoms and empires possible, regency overhaul, timeline backshift, dynasty chronicle. Custom Kingdoms/Empires: This particular feature is kind of a let down. You cannot name the new state without the Customization Pack DLC, and if you do have that DLC, it kind of rends this feature redundant. You also cannot customize the coat of arms or the kingdom/empire's color on the map. The one advantage is that this frees the player from territorial restrictions if they want to climb to the top, as you can merge any three duchies/kingdoms into a new kingdom/empire. Dynasty Chronicle: Reminiscent of the chronicles in Europa Universalis. Not all that riveting. Timeline Backshift: What's not to love about delving another century into history, with Germany still largely pagan and the Slavs still free of Christian influence? The chance to play as Charlemenge is also pretty awesome, as he gets his own unique event chains. Regency Overhaul: You can now designate your regent in the event that your fiefdom needs one. The designated regent gets a large opinion boost to you. The ability to pick a capable and loyal regent instead of randomly being assigned an unknown, malicious, halfwit hunchback from across the sea is a HUGE boon and a long-awaited improvement to CK2. Summary: Most of the primary new content that has been added is well-done; however, some of the best content, such as the new tribal mechanics, came for free with the patch. The primary attraction for this DLC is the timeline shift, which pagan players will absolutely love. The regency overhaul, of course, is another drawing point. For 15 dollars, this DLC is somewhat expensive, but it does compare favorably to its timeline-expanding predecessor, The Old Gods, one of the best CK2 expansions which was also 15 dollars. This is recommended for any devoted CK2 fans, particularly players who often play pagans or who have dreamt of playing the legendary Emperor of the Franks!
• gamedeal user

  Oct 16, 2014

  Paradox does a great job of keeping its players hooked by giving them new experiences within the game. Charlemagne is no exception. Starting in 769, it feels similar to Old Gods, with a large amount of pagans and a smaller reign(Although still massive) of Catholicism in Europe. The new features for pagans can brighten your day if you play as them. There are a couple, neat new religions,but they will probably not affect the grander scheme of things. One of the things that I like the most here, other than a new, earlier start date, is the ability to create your OWN kingdom. You dont have to follow the de jure boundaries of historical kingdoms/areas. It may be a bit tricky, but is reasonable and doable. Same applies for your own empire. Its a wonderful touch. Lots of positives for this DLC. However, about 60-70% of these positives require other DLCs. Since only around 10 or so important countries are Christian, you almost need to have The Old Gods,Sword of Islam, and/or the Rajas of India DLCs. Your amount of gameplay here is quite huge, but you can be hampered without some DLCs. It almost forces you to have the others. IS IT WORTH BUYING? If you have gameplay affecting DLCs: Yes. 9/10 If you do not have gameplay affecting DLCs: Most likely not. 5/10
• gamedeal user

  Oct 17, 2014

  There have been plenty of DLC packs for CK2. Some have been excellent (The Old Gods), some have been "go home Johan, you're drunk" (Sunset Invasion)...but this one is the best of the lot. A much earlier start date, plus pagans get nerfed so that if you're trying to play as a Catholic kingdom on the fringes of Northern Europe, you don't get stomped by Vikings who inexplicably have High Middle Ages feudal government organization. Tribes of this era relied on light infantry rather than the men at arms we think of when we think of peasant-in-a-can warfare. It was the more "civilised" groups that had heavier infantry and cavalry. Realism, a good setting historically, and more of the CK2 you know and love? What's not to like? Absolutely, completely recommended.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 18, 2014

  I enjoy the CK2 series, obviously, I have nearly 1k hours on record (apparently I need a life). I do NOT recommend this new DLC .... yet. Full of bugs. A few bugs that render the game unplayable right now (note that a few may be only for Mac OSX) 1. FIXED - REVOLTS! This is a common theme with CK2 expansions .. dear God, if you had the misfortune of play the Indian expack when it was released, it's quite a bit like that. Peasants will revolt, and revolt, and revolt. I think this has something to do with the new Vassal system. A current game of mine I am the Emporer of Scandinavia yet I have 0/43 vassals and revolts all over the place. 2. FIXED - Clicking on empty building slots as a Tribal holding will crash the game to the desktop. 3. Christians get their Holy Orders earlier, and the way tribal settlements work make them exceptionally weak.. get an AI with an attitude and they can run you over with ease. Thinking of stealing some Scottish, Irish or Welsh land?? Doesn't matter that they are tribal, with Holy Orders they instantly have 20k+ soldiers to crush your pathetic attempts. 4. Speaking of easy conquest .. the largest duchies at the start will flourish conquering little settlements, the map in a few years becomes a few exceptionally large states. I became Emperor of Scandinavia with ease, every settlement is essentially a little city, easy and fast to conquer. 5. FIXED - There seems to be an issue with "NoCulture" permiating the map .. I'm pretty sure Iberians had established cultures, and anyone of Scottish blood will be enraged to see Scotland is cultureless. 6. Norse religion is now called "Germanic" which seems rather vauge. 7. The Franks are unstoppable.. which seems obvious, it is the point of the DLC afterall. However historically this empire was exceptionally weak from internal struggles (and only lasted 88 years). Maybe the few games I've played with this DLC was just unlucky and I got a bunch of Karlings that liked each other. There's plenty of good stuff, especially the overhaul with crown laws and such. But as usual there are also a lot of bugs and imballances created. 8. New bug for OSX -- game crashes to the desktop.