TDG: Crusader Kings

[@varovaro1967]

Thank you as always for another great review.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you, sir.

[@juanpablozabala4975]

This seams to be quite similar to Warrior Knights, doesn't it?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I have not played Warrior Knights - but I always wanted to.

[@juanpablozabala4975]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer oh that's a crime right there. With such a nice group you have its a pity you didn't experience this classic. I recently got the expansion but until know I wasn't able to test yet. I hope one day you get to try Warrior Knights! Greetings from Argentina!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

@@juanpablozabala4975 And greetings from Texas, USA! Thank you. I would like to play it at some point for sure!

[@321imperator]

1:58 "or the German state" - and you see Poland as a part of Germany XD

[@szemjuelhont3574]

How would you call it?

[@emperor123.]

Depends of the period: Civitas Schinesghe, Kingdom of Poland or Duchy of Poland

[@szemjuelhont3574]

emperor123 what about Hungary in there?

[@geirydp]

Thanks Cody for another great review. 👍

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Happy to help!

[@dearmrdw]

Thanks for another unique review, Cody! Two questions: 1. Would you mind updating review or comments after more plays? Committing $60-90, 5h and all the hassle to get 3 to 5 people together without being sure if it's 100% worth could lead... to absence of a second try with the same group :'( 2. Do you think the game is worth it in terms of price? There are some awesome GMT games that could be had for the same money and amount of time.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I don't know that I'll have time to make another full video review of it in the future, but I'm sure at some point I will comment on it. I've played a few games now and have enjoyed it. For a three hour or so game, with this many components, and think the price is appropriate. However, there are a lot of good GMT Games as well. If you're asking me if you should get this game or something else, I would need to know the something else. Thanks.

[@dearmrdw]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer got it, thanks! I think in general posting some kind of overview of 'how I feel about x, y and z, some more plays and years later' would be awesome, considering that some of the older games. PS. sorry about the late reply - caught some cold a couple of days ago >

[@christianvansomeren3760]

Curious, what is the original version of that Cruel Necessity song? (Very catchy and great song BTW).

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks. Shawn wrote it for our review of Cruel Necessity about six years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIKyiWSBfNWsi7c

[@Ad3tr]

Reviews for this from other places were more negative which disappointing me because I think Paradox Interactive needs a presence in the board game space to both learn and contribute, and make some great games.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I've really enjoyed the games I've played. Aside from the occasional wonkiness, which they are addressing.

[@Ad3tr]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer That's good. Are you looking forward to the Hearts of Iron game? It is being called a Euro but it keeps the map and has a tactical battle board like in Axis and Allies. I also wish this game had been cheaper/had less minis.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

@@Ad3tr Yes, I'm looking forward to reviewing it. I hope I can get a review copy because I probably won't be able to afford it.

[@Ad3tr]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Right, I was really hoping since Paradox was so big that these games could do a big print run at a lower price, and some kickstarter savings. Not really looking to be the case.

[@gillesderais3848]

Hi Cody, what was the opening music, I'm not very familiar with medieval music, but it reminded me a bit of Gabrieli, but he was a 16th century composer?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

It's called "The Long Night" and it is on KZbin's free audio library. That's all I know.

[@gillesderais3848]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Thanks!

[@AndrewDayMortgage]

Umbrella? Haha.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed.

[@Greg-cl6rc]

Man I’m just disappointed by the board. How can you even call it crusader kings if there literally no holy land or crusades to do.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

The Crusades are an abstraction. They're in the game, but work a bit differently than you might expect.

[@Maharaja_of_Punjab]

Not too late am I

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Darveysh Dhillon indeed.

[@Maharaja_of_Punjab]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer That is my catchphrase

[@JohnSmith-pu3pm]

Great song at the end, just wish y'all were on a free speech platform like gab.

[@BronzeBullBalls]

The PC game is better... it is basically a board game as well.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Haven't played it.

[@BronzeBullBalls]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I am sure you will enjoy it immensely. It is a digital historical board game (Crusader Kings 2). Paradox games have several historical grand strategy games and they all play like board games.

[@gameroach81]

I was so looking forward to this game but the reviews and what people are saying, CK:TBG is sounding and looks like a kids game, that's disappointing... oh well. I've just saved £100. The second you said about a WW2 game I stopped watching. The world doesn't need another thing about WW2. There's a million things about it. No!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

You shouldn't say that to a WWII historian, Lol.