Crusader Kings 2 - Part 2 - Trouble and Strife

[@nightmareyacht4126]

Okay, what happened politically towards the end of this episode is actually very interesting. Harold Hardrada gave a bunch of council positions to English Dukes to keep them in line - with the current laws, council members can't be in factions. Then Duke Morcar basically gained the allegiance of all those English Dukes, and somehow gained a favour from King Harold Hardrada himself. He then went to war and used that favour to basically force the King to join his war, only doing so went against another kingdom law - the King cannot declare war without council approval. Because (thanks to Morcar) Harold Hardrada didn't have that approval, it caused the council to become discontent. A discontent council means many things, most importantly, it means that council members can now enter factions. And that's exactly what they did - joining a faction to further increase council power. Basically, Morcar forced Harold to start a vote to go to war, made sure that vote failed, Harold was forced to go to war anyway because of the favour, and the council and other vassals now don't like him for that. And best of all? Not only did they increase council power because of this, but Morcar got himself a lovely new county to boot. CK2, ladies and gentlemen.

[@AnarchyMyDear]

god i love this game

[@jarradscarborough7915]

*stares dumbstruck into the middle-distance* ...woah...

[@Desty38]

I'm glad someone explained this in the comment, I totally didn't know about the council mechanics.

[@LeonidasOlympia]

Damn, so the AI in this game is actually clever & can plot schemes like that?

[@MrGhosta5]

It always amazes me when the ai makes such a series a complicated decisions. Not only that but It's doing it for everyone in the world at the same time.

[@FishyNiden]

"The children of my realm are actually being bred for a very specific reason." - Jon, Duke of Cornwall, father of Eugenics I love the wonders of Crusader Kings

[@Kaarl_Mills]

*INCEST FOR THE INCEST GOD*

[@austincantswim3383]

It’s like breeding Pokémon, but with people.

[@tach5884]

Ditto

[@tuberculosisterrence567]

IT MUST BE PURE

[@superbun277]

“I want to get married” “I want to get married” “I WISH TO BECOME EXALTED AMONG MEN!” This is a euphemism for homosexuality isn’t it?

[@paulgibbon5991]

Well, it damn well SHOULD be!

[@Falconer1523]

In this episode: Jon scours the land for nubile 16 year olds to hook his friends up with.

[@tuberculosisterrence567]

HOT SINGLES IN YOUR ALLIED TERRITORIES

[@xxXXRAPXXxx]

This game teaches a very important lesson, ALWAYS go for 16 year olds (well in those times it would be earlier but oh well).

[@Falconer1523]

@@xxXXRAPXXxx There is a limit to what the marketing department would accept.

[@Superkid3112]

My favorite thing about this playthrough: Jon very confidently explaining game mechanics he very cleary doesn't understand. My least favorite thing about this playthrough: Jon very confidently explaining game mechanics he very clearly doesn't understand.

[@ManyATrueNerd]

I'll admit to being not 100% on when de jure claims can be activated - does Norway's possession of the title of King of England mean that nobody can make a de jure claim for England, because anybody who could is already under Norway and thus would have to fight an independence war first...?

[@Superkid3112]

Many A True Nerd No, nobody ought to be able to push for a de jure claim on England, because technically speaking, all of England is still under the de jure Kingdom of England. Hardrada is King of both Norway and England, two seperate kingdoms each with their own territory; because they are equivilant titles (i.e. both kingdoms), only one is shown on the map as Hardrada’s Primary Title. However, there will be a great deal of conflict over culture, as the Anglo-Saxons aren’t too keen on following the law of a Norwegian king. Also, on an unrelated note, educations (i.e. Midas Touched) are not inherited based on what the parents have, but rather are selected based on a child’s educational focus (which of the five stats you decide to focus on at age 12) mixed with the skill of the educator and a healthy dose of random chance. Loving the series Jon and I appreciate the response. Just a bit of loving backseat driving from someone with a few hundred hours in the game.

[@kierancullen8161]

Many A True Nerd I sort of already touched on this in another comment but de jure means that the owner of a title can launch a war for any de jure county under that title. In this case Hardrada can launch a war for any province of England which is not already under him but also any dukes under Hardrada can launch wars for any counties under their de jure duchies as well as long as those counties are not owned by them or their vassal. If a foreign realm owns the land the duke can launch the war and if a different duke owns the land they can also launch the war.

[@terex8016]

Many A True Nerd De jure only really is important when it is not owned fully by a character. So if say scotland owns a county which is de jure part of the kingdom of england then the king of england will have a cb to take it and put it back where it "ought" to be. After about 150 years though the territory will be considered to now be dejure

[@TheAllGreatMonoblos]

As someone with around 3000 hours in this game, it's so painful to hear Jon badly explain the game - however he does pronounce de jure correctly thankfully

[@kierancullen8161]

Jon the only traits which can be inherited are things like strong, weak, genius, quick, or inbred, if the icon is heart shaped it can be inherited but otherwise it won’t be, to pass on traits like Midas touched have the person with the trait educate children over the age of 12 until they are 16

[@kierancullen8161]

Ooh also don't try and press claims against dukes, if you press someone else's claim and they are the same rank as you they will always form an independent realm outside of your influence, if they are below your rank then they can become your vassal but only in extremely limited circumstances such as if they are already a landed vassal of yours. Generally it isn't worth bothering with it. Furthermore succession law wise don't go for elective gavelkind go for elective, it's a bit harder to get but is far superior, your sons will be a bit annoyed that they don't get land but you can pick your successor and all of your land will go to them. Also also don't bother going into the gates unless you're unhealthy yourself or the black death is coming, otherwise it's generally not worth bothering as the effects on you are large and the chance of dying is small although some people would say that your current family is small enough to warrant hiding from smaller diseases

[@kierancullen8161]

Also also also the invite to court buttons for holy men and such are for people who are of minority religion or cultures which would have difficulties getting people to court, e.g. if you happened to be a Jewish Norwegian cannibal you'd have difficulties getting people to come to court so the buttons could save you

[@kierancullen8161]

Sorry for keeping to add more things but I've put too many hours into this game but generally I would recommend making as many babies as possible and making sure to marry yourself and your heirs to people with positive congenital traits such as genius, strong, quick or attractive. These traits are very very powerful, they can't normally be lost and provide a much higher baseline than usual making these characters more powerful than any others by far, when you start marrying people with these traits together you can get children with multiple traits who make great heirs. The aim is to make the übermensch as weird as that sounds.

[@corvoattano9597]

It is also importanto to add that each education trait have 4 levels that are displayed by the little dots inside the traits, using the Midas Touched as an example it has 4 dots in the trait meaning its a level 4 trait, going down to Fortune Builder (3 dots), Thrifty Clerk (2 dots) etc. Having your children educated by a level 4 education trait only means you have a better chance of giving that trait to your kids (about 60/70%) they may also give them a level 3 ou 2 education or even a completly diferent Educantion trait all together (although it's a lot smaller chance) Something to also consider is that the child also as a chance of picking up his guardiars culture, example Jons current Steward is a Dutch caracter, any child educated by him will have a small chance of becoming Dutch, wich could cause some problems.. Sorry for the huge side note Kieran :)

[@michaeldaley4777]

Kieran Cullen I had Lisp getting passed for 5 generations. Always married people with good traits (genius, strong, quick) but those almost never got passed.

[@gopher666]

"I'm not sleeping with my half-brother's wife! That's a terrible idea!" -Jon, not knowing how to CK2

[@kashk42]

I have the feeling he has misunderstood the entire game. Cucking your brothers (and sons. And courtiers. And king. Aaaannd... well, just general cucking) is an important part of the game.

[@a-drewg1716]

if you aren't raping, committing incest, committing adultery, stealing, and murdering then you aren't even playing the game

[@rellsw02]

It just shows that he cares more about rp then how CKII expects you to do.

[@Elenrai]

@@rellsw02 The king of Denmark had his niece marry his son by default when the game starts xD

[@flaviusbelisarius7517]

@@kashk42 I was recently playing the rise to power mod and as a landless peasant I was able to sleep with the empress of the byzantine empire

[@logicalhazard1990]

Jon, when trying to push in new laws remember that you have a vote, and in the event of a tie whichever side you are on wins the vote. So even if the steward voted against you it would have been a 3-3 tie, which would have been then veto'd by you.

[@shacklock01]

This

[@verdiss7487]

I swear even arumba doesn't even realize this, the number of times I have been shouting through my screen at him...

[@Magmakojote]

thank you, I did not know this :D

[@matthill7073]

There's also the mighty "request council support," which allows you to sway people with a decent opinion of you.

[@minscandboo9749]

I’ve been looking forward to this. I already know this is going to be one of my favourite series ever!

[@weaselweasel6601]

Minsc And Boo Yeah. Haven't seen you in a while.

[@Bobbobbymike]

GO FOR THE EYES ! (oooooh sweet memories)

[@starmangaming658]

Minsc And Boo if your looking for a classic play throw of devils due try enterelysium of gopher.

[@Thomas-zr7yu]

My powers have doubled since we last met

[@minscandboo9749]

I’m up for the invasion! *WHOS WITH ME!?* We’ll rename it Bel - *JON* !

[@donkeydawejr8902]

Can we count on boo?

[@gunthereinritterdesheilige8436]

Last uns den benelux staaten zeigen wo der hammer hängt

[@LizzieLeporidae]

The capital, of course, will be Peasantwerp.

[@donkeydawejr8902]

Tabby will be head diplomat, who would say no to Tabby

[@minscandboo9749]

donkeydawe jr *Ferocious squeak*

[@logicalhazard1990]

The traits you were looking at aren't hereditary, they're the way the character has been educated. Midas touched is level 4/4 in the stewardship education, and fortune builder is 3/4. The way these are calculated are how well the education focus lines up with their childhood traits, and also (I believe) the stats of their guardian/educator.

[@exantiuse497]

With a DLC (conclave?) it's affected by childhood traits and education focus, without it the guardian's education trait determines it

[@shiite1861]

There’s an achievement for taking over England as Denmark called “The Outside Bet”

[@harveyepstein6265]

Fascinating.

[@shiite1861]

@@harveyepstein6265 you have a fascinating name

[@coffeecaesar1443]

Later on, when Norway had taken over the entirety of Europe, Cornwall was just about defeated. But then, Jon revealed that he wasn't leader of Cornwall at all, and it was all a clever ruse! He was actually the leader of Norway, and therefore, the ruler of the world! It was pretty awkward to explain this to the families of the soldiers he had been warring against his own empire.

[@guczy]

So Jon = Killian confirmed?

[@theodorekennedy143]

*Kilian

[@MusicArnaldo]

Kilian Experience much?

[@tinchosabala]

Dude, way too many Kilian references here

[@theradicalcentrists3344]

And that is the Many A True Nerd experience

[@DeplorableMinecrafter]

"She's only twelve, I thought she was a bit older." Add this to the list of things from Crusader Kings 2 that gets us put on watchlists.

[@ericbeliveau4535]

You couldn't marry your spymaster directly because while he is a council member, he is *not* part of your court (he is a mayor, he has a landed title and his own court). You could marry him when she got to your court because at that point *one of the two people were in your court* (the lady)

[@lolmandos]

I have 600 hours in this game and i swear there's still stuff like this that sometimes drives me nuts making me question everything i know about the game.

[@sharkofjoy]

Ohhhhhhhhh ok. Thanks for explaining that!

[@quimble2177]

“We don’t have any good young priests” Now Jon, all I’m Saying is that leaving a young child with a catholic priest may not be a good idea.

[@donashcroft93]

The priests think it's a great idea

[@shadowmod3]

yea, trust the press they say. the press is the bastion of truth.

[@thejokingcat783]

shadow mode Trust the Australian court system, bitch. 😎

[@flaviusbelisarius7517]

@@shadowmod3 The current pope has had to have 2 purges of high ranking priests because of this. It's not just the news lying about the church

[@Thermalions]

You may not have any 'good' old priests either.

[@trogdor8764]

"A paranoid ambitious cynic who is also proud and wrathful, drinks too much, is extremely strong and has got herself... No I've decided he's not going to marry her, actually." Death! By snu-snu!

[@sp0ckz0mbi3]

This is already my new favorite series. You should totally do a mulitplayer stream. Also personality traits such as midas touched are passed on via education not genetics, so whom ever is raising the child helps determine what trait they have. For the most control you should assign yourself as their guardian.

[@wilhelmrk]

John, the invite function is meant for small cultures to create characters of your culture/religion to hand out titles to.

[@nightmareyacht4126]

Sorry, I usually wait to comment until the end of the video and I'm only four minutes in right now. But there's a thing with the map-modes that it's good to know but doesn't seemed to be mentioned anywhere in-game. If you're in realm map-mode, you can hold Ctrl and then left-click on a realm and it'll show the direct vassals of only that realm instead. Everywhere else will just show the kingdoms and what-not, but the realm you're apart of (or that you Ctrl Click on) will she vassals. You can also then click on a vassal the same way and see their vassals. It's very convenient and, as I said, doesn't seemed to be mentioned anywhere. Anyway, back to the video!

[@shacklock01]

hhaaha innit, ive got like 1300 hours in CK2 and only noticed this a month or two ago.

[@kt42015]

this ^ please see this

[@lolmandos]

It is mentioned in-game on the tooltip that appears whenever you mouse over a province. Might indeed go unnoticed among all the information you get when you first start out, tho, lol

[@nightmareyacht4126]

Right you are! I suppose when you're so used to seeing a line of text, your eyes just kinda learn to ignore it's even there. Thanks for the correction.

[@darkability1393]

I never knew that, thanks!

[@idunbeezasmart1]

Jon has his sights on being king. His primary heir is named Jon. I see no problems with this, nope, none at all.

[@TheCorpsehatch]

Winchester: "Bring out your dead! Bring out your dead!" "Here's one." "I'm not dead yet." "He says he not dead yet." "I feel happy! I feel happy!" "Can't you just wait a few minutes?" THUD...

[@vissengek]

Why did I have to scroll so far down to find this. I was thinking exactly the same thing when I saw that cart😂

[@lazerbeam134]

This is a wholesome dynasty so far. My kings usually tend to be backstabbing, power mad conquerors with depraved appetites lol

[@idaboi8378]

That's cause you're playing as intended whilst Jon is being to nice. If you haven't murdered a child or two to inherit a large kingdom, are you even crusader kinging

[@harrycolesell4762]

there are only a few genetic traits in CK2: Genius, Quick, Slow, Imbecile, Attractive, Ugly, Strong and Weak. everything else is all about experiences and education. An example of education is Midas Touched, it is the best of the stewardship education traits and is taught, where as a genius mother and a genius father have a roughly 30% chance (15% per parent) to give the Genius trait and is genetic.

[@araxiel2051]

Just for the record, there are more genetic traits; Imbecile, Inbred, Hunchback, Dwarf, Lisp, Clubfooted just to name a few. But most of them fall into the "unwanted"-categories.

[@harrycolesell4762]

crap. forgot about the undesirables thanks for pointing that out :)

[@Calder90]

Don't forget the "hidden" genetic trait: Double-chin portrait. Nefarious and deadly, once it has been discovered, it is almost impossible to remove from your bloodline. :P

[@unhackerthelaziestbastardo6083]

When your chancellor has favours with everyone on the Council "I AM the Council"

[@pablorepetto2759]

In the name of the Republic of Genoa you are under arrest, Chancelor.

[@weaselweasel6601]

Who says that a Many A True Belgium can't happen?

[@eloquentlyemma]

Weasel Weasel - I’m thinking the UN might be a bit spoil-sport-ey (the worse of all of the Spice girls!) based in part on the international law agreed by their predecessors ‘The League of Nations’ who all agreed that borders should no longer be determined as the result of wars. Tsk. Tsk. Those pesky international laws ruin everything!

[@Jerkfaceman]

Hmm maybe if anyone lives in Belgium we can claim it's a civil war?.

[@50mt]

Jerkfaceman Jerkfaceman Totally de jure justification right there. В путь! Eeeh, I mean... "En marche!" Eeh, no, that's not right either... Wait, walloons or flemish? Ahh damn it all to hell, why must modern -race- national politics be so complicated!

[@BlindMan3345]

I sent my nephew to be educated by the Pope, and he started considering himself Italian. The good thing about that, is I was able to get him to become a bishop, and than buy his way first into the College of Cardinals, and I just bought him the Papacy. It was fun while it lasted, because I had to Pope do my bidding for 30 years, so while Henry VII was unable to annul his marriage I was.

[@matijaskender9605]

"I think this is actually a good investment of my daughter." "The children in my realm are being bred for a very specific reason." Oh Jon, sounding so medievally classy.

[@Luuuna]

50 hours of this game, and I never once considered marrying off my courtiers Well, you learn something new every day I guess...

[@Roaryer]

I love when I have time to get to a new series and there are already so many parts! Totally hooked already. Thanks Jon

[@joshcalvert5474]

Harold Hardrada is smart, controlling Bedford and Northampton is much worse than a dungeon

[@harveyepstein6265]

Been to Bedford,Northampton and visited Norway-living in Norway is worse than anything in the UK. It could be worse if the map included America...

[@dennissadigov1637]

Hey as an experienced ck2 player I have a few tips: ALWAYS unless you have to make your sons have martial focus, if you need good stewarss etc just genetically breed them. Do you want to know why you should make your sons focus on martial? Because their martial score is directly related to how many troops you can field and if you have under 10 or 9 (can't remember) you get a penalty to the amount of troops you are shooting yourself in the leg by making them worse martial leaders. Btw when you raise your troops click on the army and you will see that you can assign to extra commanders to the army which will make them better at fighting in general Another thing that is just a request is that you don't need to stop the game for every notification in the game, if you keep doing doing that you will never finish the game, and if you need to pls don't Pause so Much you can comment on something without pausing the game every 30 seconds and not playing for 15 mins. Pls also play the game at speed 3 or 4 unless you need to. Also when changing laws remember that you also get a vote so if it's 2 for 2 against the law will pass because you also get a vote

[@joshuahunt3032]

“I’m not sleeping with my half-brother’s wife!” Good on you, Jon, I guess?

[@potatomcdonalds2649]

YES! I'M SO GLAD YOU'VE DECIDED TO MAKE A SERIES! :D

[@AlgernonCSwinburne]

Jon playing Paradox games? What a time to be alive.

[@zamathellama9708]

CGentilcore11 your profile pic doesen't agree

[@AlgernonCSwinburne]

zama the llamb , Fair!

[@OriginalSoulbourne]

"Reign for 10 years" refers to your primary title-when you created the duchy you reset the timer because that duchy is brand new, so you've just now began ruling with that title. Should make law changes like that before forging a title and when fresh made it copies the laws of your primary title.

[@OriginalSoulbourne]

Also, heritage is only used to change religion/culture. If they're already the religion/culture of their mentor has no effect. Thats also why your king wanted to change your nephew to heritage focus-wanted to get rid of his cornwallis culture and make him a born and bred norwegian.

[@cronoros]

As a note for yourself about the Lollardy and the county where it was, there is a religious map mode that would let you see what religion each county is and where there is heresy too (The little cross button above the mini map in the bottom right) The names of counties can also vary when they are conquered by another culture (see York)

[@Reck]

NEVER stop doing these, Jon

[@Nimno74]

I'm loving this series, as much of this as possible, please. I've always overlooked these games in the past, now I see what I've been missing.

[@Yorie1234]

I'm Dutch, and can I just say that I massively agree with the de uro version of the Netherlands? Let's ditch those weirdos below the rivers.

[@Cookiesdiefrombehind]

The real life Hardrada was a fucking badass. Going to constantinople, fighting as a mercenary, marrying a russian princess, becoming king of norway and then invading england...

[@IllyrianPrince14]

just purchased this game through the sale, so i naturally watch a series to learn how to play. this is basically a tutorial with a really entertaining play through. great series man.

[@Emorejets]

Look I know. You've just put out part 2, and thats good! but I want part 3, now! Aswell as part 4, part 5. Etc..... Keep it up Jon!

[@Septimus_ii]

Emorejets 80 minute episodes aren't good enough!

[@Breadneto]

Love how much Jon loves his community. Nice long videos. Loving this series so far. This and total war shogun 2 were what I wanted to see the most

[@MrGabe45rlima]

As said before: I love how Jon uses logic to infere how things work. This is lovely and sets a fresh tone.

[@tyronewifestealer2385]

A shot of whiskey every time he says "marvelous"

[@Thermalions]

Not the brightest of moves. I've only just sobered up.

[@JaiAlaiJedi]

One of the reason's I like watching Jon with his channel is that he introduces me to strategy games that look interesting and so far has made me want to buy Rome Total War, Medieval Two, and now this. I'm sure there's a couple of games I can't remember (one of them sort of like a Tinder medieval game that has to balance four different aspects throughout the line of kings because you're immortal and took a deal with the devil) but nevertheless! Jon, if you happen to read this, thank you for giving amusing content with games that make me want to try in order to fall into the story (Fallout 4 survival) Or to play a game where I don't have much experience with the genre (Total War). These open worlds with cultural and military aspects are enjoyable. Thank you very much, and have a good afternoon.

[@MrBarbapoil]

Jon you should send your spymaster to "study" technology in Rome or Constantinople

[@LizzieLeporidae]

Pro strat, Jon: you can CTRL+Left Click on an individual realm to see the direct vassals map mode for just that kingdom.

[@michaelabrams3605]

I had no clue how much I needed this

[@erikgust2]

"midas touched" and other square traits are so-called "educational traits". They are gained purely from how you decide that your kids should be educated as well as how good their teacher is. Thus, if you want someone who grows up to be midas touched, you'll want to find a teacher that has that education level and give the child stewardship-aligned education-focuses.

[@ForsBathroomRoyale]

Also you don't need to set 'Join Court' to yes when shopping for a marriage.

[@Masterkavi]

Love how detailed this playthrough is. Beautiful.

[@mitchellarchambo4543]

I haven't been this excited for a series since...Since ever!

[@Anon-21j]

Oh dang! This is a new series, just found you a few days ago and I can't begin to express how happy I am that you're playing this! I am awful at any form of strategy game and therefore tend to hate playing them, but this game is so much fun

[@zosko1]

Jon, this game really feels like its perfect for you. The story your already managing to tell is great.

[@Luredreier]

8:08 While it is true that only dukes and higher can gain techpoints normally a count may *steal* technology from someone else who *do* research technology. 20:32 Not towards, *away* from

[@Olmelliah]

I just wanted to say, thanks so much for explaining the interface elements and why they're important! I love watching CK2 LPs, but it's not until this series that I've realized just so much I don't know about this game!

[@farmerboy916]

You have no idea how much I'm enjoying this

[@zipzap8937]

You might not have intended it, but these two episodes have worked out to be an amazing tutorial. It's really difficult to explain the how and why of mechanics in paradox games. You slowly introduce everything as you go through the game as it becomes relevant to you. And you connect it all to make a nice picture about what the game is and how you play it within that context. I've got plenty of experience with paradox games, so I didn't feel like this was a big info dump, but I feel like even people with fresh eyes to this would be comfortable with it. Especially if it was chopped down into four or five videos between different topics as you progress through the game. Thanks for the well made videos, this gives me a big itch to play CKII again rather than EUIV.

[@eggytheduck2648]

Ah, Jon. Starting out by misunderstanding how all of... everything... works. xD Don't blame you though: can't imagine trying to figure out CK2 from blind to current version. Let alone with the senses of an egg carton.

[@3lloGuvner]

Me either. Once upon a time I was pretty confident with just about every mechanic in the game but the number of dlc has about double since then and now it might as well be a completely different game, I can't imagine what it's like for someone coming in fresh.

[@metetural9140]

I've been rewatching this series recently and seeing Jon think Education traits could be inherited is just...

[@parrishr.8923]

that Midas touched perk is his level of education (steward, money maker) it isn't passed down to his children unless he teaches them but that's unlikely, its passed down to the children he tutors (its rare someone becomes Midas touched unless their already good at the skill the education affects).

[@movingparts6270]

Maybe it's the mustache, but something tells me Mayor Talan wasn't really interested in a _wife_ per se...

[@JayfeatherFan1000]

Definitely an aspiring gay hooker. I meant, what else do you think "Exalted Among Men" would mean, coming from a man adept at secrecy?

[@jakdomii8086]

Many A True Nerd I'm excited for this play through. Your covering and explaining so many details

[@killari]

I need more, this is my favorite series so far.

[@JfergusonKG]

Never played this game, but definitely seems like something I would enjoy. Loving the series so far!

[@GrimoireOfJank]

im really liking this series so far

[@gabrielsandsten7516]

Yessss i have waited for this all week

[@drygordspellweaver8761]

Was looking and looking for part 3 then realized this is a fresh series xD

[@Si.top2020]

This episode is absolutely flipping marvelous !!!

[@vomitcomet]

>Jon explains the easiest strat for early, basically free money by borrowing from and expelling Jews "That's a very bad idea, we won't be doing that"

[@exantiuse497]

You must be independent to expel. Jon is a vassal to the king

[@shacklock01]

The reason he wants Winchester is beacuse its the capital of England bro (From Saxon times till...eeh I think atleast 12th century Normantimes) ;) Though aye its not a GREAT territory. I think the main castle is well developed though.

[@commmander64]

I just can't wait for the success of Cornwall! Its just so nobel and ...NICE! A light in the dark age for sure! I hope this trend of being a real good guy continues! I love it when everything comes to together like this! Best Crusader Kings 2 playthrough by far!

[@Axel-zg6sy]

"Maybe he should put loyal Norwegians on the council" Guess who hasn't tried to play that tribal hellhole

[@aadanjoly6151]

LET’S INVADE BELGIUM! COME, MY BRETHEREN

[@bodegachan]

41:53 "FAMILY FOCUS!!" *starts weighing her up*

[@zface3476]

I usually use the "Invite so and so to court" option if I grab a massive amount of land (Generally a kingdom in a crusade) and make them count's of some middle of nowhere that I don't want/don't care about, and want to keep the newly appointed dukes weaker than if I had given them all multiple counties. Just saves me time if I run out of good people in my court and don't want to search for 40 people lol.

[@Nosirrbro]

I'm happy you didn't just stop at the first, please keep making this series!

[@ShadowCrashed81]

"prestige is not useful" i'm literally shaking rn

[@grahamseger4744]

I've been waiting for this very impatiently, and now it's here!

[@mrchackerify]

Good day sir! Fun fact, I am actually from the county of Vestfold, Norway, along the Oslofjord. Housing such cities as Larvik, Horten (my home town), Sandefjord and Tønsberg. Tønsberg is actually the oldest city of Norway :)

[@hellabisys]

"Good work there, Hendrik" has become a new catchphrase

[@THEMONKEYWITHNOSOUL]

Native Welshman here The Duchy in South Wales you were looking at is pronounced "De-h-way-barth"

[@AnotherGuyProductions]

The invite decisions in the intrigue tab generate a new character with associated stats, and your culture and religion. I always use it for commanders and for vassals when I have freshly conquered lands to give. Last time I used it I got a 28 martial guy with great traits, he lived until 98Y.O. and was ana amazing Marshall. And the nobles make great high stewardship money makers for vassals owning cities or castles. Holy man is just that high learning religious men who make good priests

[@horsebakk]

Go forth and low perception, my lord!

[@Tortoisetheboywonder]

Watching from home in Newquay, Cornwall. Thanks for the representation Jon ;).

[@TheStanislavson]

You are such a fluent speaker. Bravo.

[@theFloxie]

I was so impatient for part two that i started playing for myself inbetween episodes :D

[@asteroidblues402]

GOSH DARN IT! I was so excited to binge this until i realized that this isnt a old series it just got released a few days ago XD

[@clumsyturtle8544]

My new favorite thing on youtube is here !

[@SanguineSidereal]

The utility of the invite noble button, and equivalents, is that it generates new characters of your culture and religion. It can be useful if as a previously small nation you find yourself needing to hand out a bunch of titles. For instance is you were to suddenly win a Crusade and be declared king of Jerusalem you might not have enough Cornish courtiers to actually fill up all the counties you suddenly have. Especially if you don't want there to be the immediate potential of weird inheritances as the created characters have no family.

[@MonkeyManAB]

Dude this guy is literally a fucking genius in terms of thing this game through. he actually blows my mind after explaining a GRRM level master plan for expanding his dynasty.

[@Septimus_ii]

I think being a vassel of Norway is good for you - the tension between Norway and Mercia gives you opportunities

[@level98bearhuntingarmor]

"we want GF" My sentiments exactly court of the Dutchy of Cornwall

[@stironion]

Jon you invite people via intrigue tab because sometimes you can't invite anyone good to court, plus whoever you invite from that tab will be your culture and your religion, really nice when needing to make new vessels. Also you can occasionally spawn someone with like a 22 in a skill. Also if Norway holds England for about 100 years, the kingdom of England will cease to exist as a de jure kingdom, and the world will recognize England as de jure Norway.

[@donashcroft93]

Jon your character is so trusting he probably follows strangers that offer to show him a cart of puppies

[@nanosum1]

Looking forward to this series for months to come!

[@NYsummertimeCHI]

One benefit of the "Invite Noble" intrigue decision is that you get a character of your own culture and religion with no connections to any of your other vassals, when you've run out of those in the characters tab (a new character is created out of thin air). This is especially good when you need someone to hand out new land to, as they will be less likely to inherit more land later on and they usually have decent stewardship which is ideal for changing the culture of your newly acquired territory.

[@KrMaHo]

Vestfold is an area of norway, slightly southwest of Oslo.

[@ozzz55]

"im not sleeping with my half brothers wife" boooooo thats half the fun in this game jon