Creating Legends and Surviving Apocalyptic Plagues - CK3 Legends of the Dead First Impressions

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Explore the groundbreaking features of the latest Crusader Kings 3 expansion, Legends of the Dead. This review delves into the impactful additions, from the unpredictable challenges of plagues and the art of building legends to the crucial concept of legitimacy in governance. Witness the volatile gameplay that can lead to both monumental success and disastrous consequences, making this expansion a pivotal chapter in the evolution of Crusader Kings 3. Discover how Legends of the Dead seamlessly integrates with existing game content, setting a promising direction for the future of this beloved strategy game.
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Plagues
02:11 - Legitimacy
02:58 - Legend
03:56 - The Legend of King Roger
04:52 - Legend Seeds
06:36 - The Storm after the calm
07:36 - Plague
09:42 - Funerals
10:38 - The Good King, the bad King (s)
11:29 - Conclusion & Verdict
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@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the positive comments on the video - guess that means I'll be making some more Crusader Kings content! Leave a comment under this with situations you'd like see play out and I'll see what I can do.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

A few of my own suggestions - The Welsh duke who sabotaged the 1066 invasion of England and somehow came out on top - The Dalmatian Ban who founded Jugoslavia 1,000 years early - Something about stealing the Pope's hat

@Argie87 2 ай бұрын

Something something Byzantine Empire

@adamb9616 2 ай бұрын

I was shocked to see this only had 91 views at the time of viewing. Really high quality and earned a subscribe!

@laxtaco14 2 ай бұрын

Same!!

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@SBod43 2 ай бұрын

Same

@christophermino7101 2 ай бұрын

I really feel like the Team took lessons from "Royal Court" quite well. That DLC was clearly the wrong direction, and they understood it. Tours and Tournaments *traveled* in the right direction, and seemingly Legends of the Dead is cementing it even more. Quite excited about it.

@arandombard1197 2 ай бұрын

What would you say was the problem with Royal Court? I quite liked it, especially the cultural changes.

@realdaggerman105 2 ай бұрын

@@arandombard1197 Honestly it’s the fact stuff like the cultural changes were the highlight. Not the ‘Royal Court’ itself. A place suitable to host grand coronations or interesting events is instead relegated to prestige and renown farming, with an occasional decision to have 3 events. These events which will also 90% of the time bankrupt you or make you lose tons of prestige.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Personally I like both Tours and Royal Court for very different reasons. However I think Tours will age much better with new expansions adding interesting events and reasons to go traveling. Court on the other hand just feels a bit clunky and self contained. I can see it getting some love with the Empire rework in the next expansion though.

@arandombard1197 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love Tours, it took the game from something I enjoyed but got bored of pretty quickly to infinitely entertaining. Even as an Emperor, you can just arrange ridiculous 5 year tours of your mighty Empire and actually get to enjoy what you've conquered, host grand weddings for each child, go on hunts and host feasts or the biggest baddest tournaments on the planet, where you personally win all the prizes and present them to yourself. Building hybrid and divergent cultures is a great understated feature that a lot of people might not even notice, but once you start playing around with it, you can make your own rules for the game. You can build a tribe of mega desert warriors, wealthy dutch sea traders, zealot irish crusaders etc. Collecting artefacts is also pretty sweet and can let you stack up mega prowess on your emperor.@@GINXDocs

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

@@arandombard1197 I agree completely. The elements I like from Court aren't actually related to the court at all. Divergent cultures are just a really solid mechanic and nails the balance of what makes CK3 special - it's a strategic decision with role playing weight. Tours didn't gel with me initially, but I've grown to really enjoy it and now can't imagine playing without it. I think it's also a perfect foundation for future DLCs to build on - I like that they included little trips here and there tied to legends, and can see it playing a big part in the next expansion. (Also, sending a ruler I dislike on a massive trip and getting them to eat every poisonous plant they see and fight every wolf they come across is my personal favourite way of killing off bad leaders!)

@michaelthomas4693 2 ай бұрын

You, sir, have talent. This has to be the best KZfaq review that I have ever seen. Extremely well written. Interesting, funny, the whole nine yards. Just killed it. Plus, perfect voice for it. Incredible. Assuming you like this kind of work, you've got a big future doing this.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that really means a lot to hear. I had a blast making this video - and I'll be making more soon. Stay tuned!

@Yeured 2 ай бұрын

Now that's a review. Complete and quite engaging, not to mention that voice. Greetings from Brazil!

@enzomax2553 2 ай бұрын

Poor Roger :(

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

@cephasoj108 2 ай бұрын

Holy crap how have i never seen your content before this is amazing

@TheKevinNoble 2 ай бұрын

I love hearing stories of other people’s ck3 dynasties. This was entertaining, thank you for sharing!

@Argie87 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Surprised by the quality of editing and dialogue

@Zharque 2 ай бұрын

This video makes me excited! I like that they make rising up faster while also making crashing down easier. One thing I wish the game had more of was massive empires struggling to keep itself together as it continues to grow and now with the legitimacy system it looks like it make the game so much more stressful the longer you play.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

That was the part of the expansion I loved. Sure, kind of hurts to see an empire fracture the second your ruler dies, but it certainly keeps things interesting!

@stoopidapples1596 2 ай бұрын

Honestly i was pretty unenthused about this dlc until the youtube videos started coming out. This is actually crazy good for what it is

@darklordarthas1312 2 ай бұрын

very interesting experience youve had in your game. I like that it seems like a huge undertaking to hold onto the power youve gained throught Legends.

@CamoCraft109 2 ай бұрын

I got linked this from the Crusader Kings subreddit-- this was a great video!

@RKGrizz 2 ай бұрын

Great review, glad the was mentioned on reddit.

@adnef0388 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Its like a review from a major game reviewer, but the meat is so much better. I hope you keep making content!

@sergiorave781 2 ай бұрын

Really good video. Looking forward to see more stuff from you

@Waldons24 2 ай бұрын

Very good video! Deserves more views

@biggieo1092 2 ай бұрын

Damn! Would love to see you do more CK3 content, your storytelling is top notch!

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

There's more CK3 content planned - stay tuned

@rhysrphoto 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Subbed.

@aidena8381 2 ай бұрын

Excellent review! You've earned yourself a sub

@awesomepork101 2 ай бұрын

This DLC is great fun, and I really think paradox grew. It gives me hope for the upcoming dlcs!

@herrsucccs8301 2 ай бұрын

Great review

@aidanderson53X 2 ай бұрын

Great content keep it up 👍

@FonzoRomano 2 ай бұрын

Poor old Roger the IV

@frankyboy1466 2 ай бұрын

Great vid!

@_alexdez8053 2 ай бұрын

You convinced me to subscribe and turn notifs on for your channel, and to buy that DLC

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

I hope you don't regret any of those choices!

@_alexdez8053 2 ай бұрын

@@GINXDocs my wallet could regret the decision to buy the dlc in the future

@ha2kon539 2 ай бұрын

Really good video

@revilokid 2 ай бұрын

Good vid 👍🏿

@jet-fury 2 ай бұрын

Tomorrow woo

@duke_vdun 2 ай бұрын

10:20 this guy looks epic af. „Heinrich ‚Strongarm‘ of Swabia“ its funny, because the Dukes of Swabia were kings of Sardinia and Sicily in the 13th century and they fought constant wars against Italian Rebels and anti Imperial Factions like the Guelphs.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Today I learned something new! Maybe I'll take a duke of Sardinia to get his own back on the Italian rebels in my next campaign.

@duke_vdun 2 ай бұрын

@@GINXDocs 👍🏻 if you want to make it super Historical, take the count of Ravensburg (Hohenstaufen), Conquer Sardinia, Sicily and then take revenge, additionally you could also try to become emperor, as the Said Swabian Kings of Sicily and Sardinia were the Heirs if Emperor Frederic Barbarossa, there are lots if Options for stories there. :D

@robfrank1130 2 ай бұрын

Poor old Roger IV

@WARGORELORD 2 ай бұрын

good vid

@simonkorica9467 2 ай бұрын

I can't stand most videos on this game, since they come off as so insincere and forced. Only made for short term attention and not capturing any of the magic in this game. I'm glad to say that this review preceded my expectations. You managed to get to the heart of what makes Crusader Kings fun to play. The stories it can generate. A selfish act for power being spun to a might tale to justify your imperial conquest. Only to crack during times of hardship. Which themself then lead to new opportunities to cement your legacy in the medieval world. This was really fun to watch and kudos to the narrator's being able to capture my attention so flawlessly.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - very glad you enjoyed it!

@xvvvvvvvv 2 ай бұрын

i played the new dlc on autopilot and i discovered many new kingdoms like "kingdom adventure of galatia" is part of dlc?

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Yes - upon completing certain legends, you get a decision to go on a legendary adventure and found a new kingdom. AI leaders can also do this and they'll create adventurer kingdoms here and there.

@chadreese9501 2 ай бұрын

Does it fix the save scrashing on consoles?

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

I honestly don't know - worth checking the official patch notes from Paradox when they release today. They should release with the DLC (or slightly before)

@thurmanstevenson5692 2 ай бұрын

Wait what happened to roger the 5th?

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

The family realised that the ratio of good Rogers to bad Rogers wasn't worth it - and decided to name all future kids something else.

@drudan8957 2 ай бұрын

Poor old Roger.

@cena803 2 ай бұрын

Roger IV deserved better.

@swedichboy1000 2 ай бұрын

9:53 Sounds like an oversight, then the entire map will just collapse no matter what you do.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

So that vicious cycle does end when your realm gets fractured, mainly because your vassals have a lower expected legitimacy - so they ease up on your a bit. It was all a lot more pronounced in the video because plague settings were at their maximum so plagues spawned any time someone sneezed. In a normal game it's still something to be wary of - but it won't be as dramatic.

@LunaMoon0 2 ай бұрын

At least I won't have an army of children anymore

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Who needs Primogeniture when you have plague

@alexsnewhandle 2 ай бұрын

Damn that doesn't sound fun to play tho

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

Worth noting - for the video I set all plague related setting to maximum - at default settings things aren't as chaotic

@LordKamos777 2 ай бұрын

yeah this is definitely sponsored, the DLC is by far not very great.

@jorgeinti 2 ай бұрын

totally agree

@hadimali6392 2 ай бұрын

You choose the unlimited plauge then you add it to "Things I Disliked" list 😂😂😂 This one is not good.

@sarahlynn7807 2 ай бұрын

This is a really trash expansion. Legends are actually worthless event generators and resource creators.

@gabereiser 2 ай бұрын

This is the worst expansion ever. Legitimacy ruined my play style and then everyone died from hog flu.

@DuckLord9999 2 ай бұрын

🗿

@krissuyx 2 ай бұрын

So legends are just short term propaganda campaigns essentially. I was expecting multigenerational storytelling/effects based around them. Seems so lacking...

@aoneill324 2 ай бұрын

There's also an element of you building on them over generations and embellishing legends of predecessors. So I've heard anyway, haven't played it yet

@krissuyx 2 ай бұрын

@@aoneill324 As I understand, that's just you making a seperate short term legend about a predecessor. You don't use or revise the old one. You can choose to make a legend about yourself or a predecessor.

@arandombard1197 2 ай бұрын

I believe each subsequent generation can embellish the legend.

@krissuyx 2 ай бұрын

@@arandombard1197 That seems to only be the case before you "complete" the legend. It looks like any interaction with it ends after that. You just get some benefits for the next decade(s) or so.

@GINXDocs 2 ай бұрын

There is an aspect of the legends passing on through generations, and also retelling stories of ancestors. From what I gathered there is incentive to complete the legends however. They do come with some great passive bonuses the longer they're maintained, but they get very expensive to maintain. I only scratched the surface of the mechanic here though - and prioritised completing legends for the immediate gains. Eager to see the extent of what you can do in my next campaign.