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Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome - Dev Diary 0 - Clearing the Fog of War
It's Wednesday, and time to answer some questions about the upcoming DLC for Crusader Kings II; Legacy of Rome. The focus of this mini-expansion is going to be the Byzantine Empire and the Orthodox church. First off, in order to clear up any confusion from the original announcement, it's a...
Europa Universalis IV - Development Diary #0 - Our Vision
Hello everybody, and welcome to the first development diary for Europa Universalis IV. We've been working on this project for quite a long time, with the first design dicussions starting not long after Divine Wind was released. During last year we spent a lot of time working on the design...
The Sword of Islam - Dev Diary 3
Hello again folks! Stay a while, and listen. The highlights of today's third and last Sword of Islam developer diary are Muslim Casus Bellis, revised combat mechanics and cultural buildings. You know the drill by now; I'll talk about both some unique Sword of Islam features and some...
The Sword of Islam - Dev Diary 2
It's time for the second of three dev diaries on the new expansion for Crusader Kings II; the Sword of Islam! Those who watched yesterday's live stream already know a bit of what I'll talk about today. Just like last time, I'll talk about both some unique Sword of Islam...
The Sword of Islam - Dev Diary 1
Well, it's Friday and high time to spill the beans on the new expansion for Crusader Kings II; the Sword of Islam. Judging by the forum, playable Muslims is the most requested feature for CKII, and who are we to disagree? We always wanted to do it, provided we could do the...
Crusader Kings II - Post Mortem Dev Diary
The game is released, the reviews are in, and the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive. It's been a long road, and a few of you might be interested to know the dirty secrets of the development process here at Paradox... Also, what we have in store for you in the future. So don't get...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 23 - Christmas Q&A
Well folks, we're coming up on the Holiday season and you already know almost everything about Crusader Kings II. So instead of a regular dev diary, let's run a little Q&A session. So, let's hear those questions and Santa Claus might just answer them. 
Crusader Kings Dev Diary #21 - Usermodding
Hello, and welcome to another development diary about Crusader Kings II.
This time there are two subjects I want to talk in detail about, both related to something popular in this community, ie usermodding.
New file-system for Mods.
We have implemented a system in the game, where...
This time there are two subjects I want to talk in detail about, both related to something popular in this community, ie usermodding.
New file-system for Mods.
We have implemented a system in the game, where...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 18 - The Council
Folks, prepare yourself for another monologue by yours truly!
Last time, I promised to talk about Crusader Pandas, but that would be silly, so I won't. Instead, I'll inform you about the workings of the Council. Just like in Crusader Kings, the Council consists of five characters who...
Last time, I promised to talk about Crusader Pandas, but that would be silly, so I won't. Instead, I'll inform you about the workings of the Council. Just like in Crusader Kings, the Council consists of five characters who...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 17 - The Message System
Hello again folks!
It's Thursday, and... well, you know the drill by now. The subject for today is the message system. Basically, we have been trying to find ways of making messages less intrusive. In a single player environment, a steady stream of pop-ups is not that bad, but when you run a...
It's Thursday, and... well, you know the drill by now. The subject for today is the message system. Basically, we have been trying to find ways of making messages less intrusive. In a single player environment, a steady stream of pop-ups is not that bad, but when you run a...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 16 - Technology
Greetings, fellow medievalists!
'Tis Thursday, and time for another entry in my ongoing chronicle of fabulousness. You have asked of technology, so today, being the just and kind ruler that I am, I shall speak of technological advancements.
The technology system is, in fact, quite similar...
'Tis Thursday, and time for another entry in my ongoing chronicle of fabulousness. You have asked of technology, so today, being the just and kind ruler that I am, I shall speak of technological advancements.
The technology system is, in fact, quite similar...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 15 - Buildings
It's time again, to fan the flames of speculation, chagrin and wonderment!
This week, I'll speak of buildings. In Crusader Kings, as you probably remember, you could build improvements in your counties; things like a library, a road network or money lenders. These would unlock as...
This week, I'll speak of buildings. In Crusader Kings, as you probably remember, you could build improvements in your counties; things like a library, a road network or money lenders. These would unlock as...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 14 - Plots
Hello folks!
It's Thursday, and you all know what that means... pea soup, pancakes and warm Punsch! Also, a Crusader Kings II dev diary. Today's topic is Plots. Like in EU:Rome, characters can have a specific ambition in life. It can be innocuous things like...
It's Thursday, and you all know what that means... pea soup, pancakes and warm Punsch! Also, a Crusader Kings II dev diary. Today's topic is Plots. Like in EU:Rome, characters can have a specific ambition in life. It can be innocuous things like...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 13 - Don't Mess with the Pope!
Hello again folks, I do believe it is time for another dev diary!
We've basically covered most of the features in the game by now, so I thought I'd change tack and talk a bit about what we've been up to in the last week. Much of the focus lately has been on war and peace, both the rules and...
We've basically covered most of the features in the game by now, so I thought I'd change tack and talk a bit about what we've been up to in the last week. Much of the focus lately has been on war and peace, both the rules and...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 12 - *Bonus*
Hi.
I'm Johan, the Manager of the Internal Studio here at Paradox. I'm here to give you a little bonus development diary on a monday afternoon.
We've added in a few new betas in the last weeks, and I thought I'd share some of their posts here with you, and giving you a little screenshot...
I'm Johan, the Manager of the Internal Studio here at Paradox. I'm here to give you a little bonus development diary on a monday afternoon.
We've added in a few new betas in the last weeks, and I thought I'd share some of their posts here with you, and giving you a little screenshot...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 11 - War
War, what is it good for?
In Crusader Kings II, hopefully you'll gain some titles and in the best of worlds, imprison or behead your enemy. In order to declare a war you'll first need a valid Casus Belli against your enemy(a CB held by a vassal or courtier will of course do as well). You...
In Crusader Kings II, hopefully you'll gain some titles and in the best of worlds, imprison or behead your enemy. In order to declare a war you'll first need a valid Casus Belli against your enemy(a CB held by a vassal or courtier will of course do as well). You...
Video Dev Diary #3 - Portrait System
Here's the latest Video Dev Diary with Game Designer Chris King. This one emphasizes the portrait system of the game. Enjoy!
Check out the latest Crusader Kings II developments:
Web page: http://www.crusaderkings.com
Facebook...
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Check out the latest Crusader Kings II developments:
Web page: http://www.crusaderkings.com
Facebook...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 10 - Combat
Time again for my monthly (well, roughly) pastime of developer diary writing! Last month, I might have mentioned plots and intrigue, but I think I'll hold off on that a bit more... Instead, let's talk about units and the combat system.
Like in the first Crusader Kings, military units are...
Like in the first Crusader Kings, military units are...
Video Dev Diary 2 - Character database
Listen to our very own Chris King discuss the Character Database in upcoming Crusader Kings II in more detail. Enjoy!
Read more about the game: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/crusader-kings-ii
Check out the latest Crusader...
[video=youtube;T05xZE0AA8g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T05xZE0AA8g[/video]
Read more about the game: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/crusader-kings-ii
Check out the latest Crusader...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 9 - Mercenaries and Holy Orders
Greetings friends, 'tis I, Doomdark, your faithful purveyor of hopes and dreams!
This month, I shall speak of those who know no loyalties and would shamelessly sell their services for money. No, I don't mean prostitutes. No, not politicians either. I am speaking, of course, of mercenaries...
This month, I shall speak of those who know no loyalties and would shamelessly sell their services for money. No, I don't mean prostitutes. No, not politicians either. I am speaking, of course, of mercenaries...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 8 - Religion
It's the first Thursday of a new month, and the stars just happen to be exactly right for a new entry in the Crusader Kings II developer diary! God willing, it will be an enlightening one. Yes, my friends, it is time to get serious and talk about religion, and, being a game about medieval...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 7 - Character Portraits and Modding
Since there was some discussions and curious people in the last dev diary thread I thought I should take a break from HOI3: For the Motherland and describe how the character portrait system works. If there are any art questions perhaps Danevang who is doing the actual art can answer those for...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 6 - Events
New month, new dev diary! This time, let's talk about events. Does anyone remember the first Crusader Kings? Raise your hands, kiddies. Now, think back to the events in that game. There were loads and loads (and loads) of them, though they were not exactly verbose. CK was, in fact...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 5 - The map
Hello everyone, I'm Tegus, one of the programmers working on Crusader
Kings II. Welcome to the fifth dev diary for CK2 and the first one written
by me. In today's dev diary I'm going to talk a bit about the map and why
we've chosen to implement a new one in CK2.
As you all know, in our...
Kings II. Welcome to the fifth dev diary for CK2 and the first one written
by me. In today's dev diary I'm going to talk a bit about the map and why
we've chosen to implement a new one in CK2.
As you all know, in our...
Crusader Kings II - Dev Diary 4 - Regnal Numbers
Hello again folks!
This diary will be a bit on the short side due to the frenzy at the office this week, but since it recently came up on the forum, I thought I'd say a little bit about regnal numbers. One of the nice little touches in Europa Universalis III (and its predecessors) is...
This diary will be a bit on the short side due to the frenzy at the office this week, but since it recently came up on the forum, I thought I'd say a little bit about regnal numbers. One of the nice little touches in Europa Universalis III (and its predecessors) is...