CK2 Dev Diary #112 - Wonderful News

[MonzUn]

Will they be in the province view?

Wonders will at least be accessible in the province view and we have some plans on making them visible and using them as a bit of visual candy in the province view to make the provinces that have wonders feel more special. Plans are just plans until they make it in though!

 

[Tuscany]

I want to build a great palace.
I've united Arabia, Cumania and Persia, and have tens of thousands of gold.
And my seat of power is something called Keep VI.
How lame is that?
I want something beautiful and extraordinary.
Can I have it?

Palaces are likely going in, some of these we might need to cut but currently we plan on having them.

 

[Tuscany]

Pyramids? Kemet expansion confirmed?

Also, Egyptian pyramids were actually white (not brownish) when they were constructed, the white limestone crumbled slowly away and was used for other construction projects over time.

If we can build pyramids, they should at least look historically accurate.

We're keeping this in mind

 

[Tuscany]

So do we get a new 3000 bc startdate ore are the Pyramids already buld at game start?

3000 BC is not currently planned.

 

[Tuscany]

I really much hope not all wonders give some modifier bonuses but adding different types of gameplay features as well.
E.G.

• Increasing the max province prosperity level to 4.
• Adding another reformation slot.
• Creating a location to pilgrimage. etc..

I'll give you an example of one upgrade bonus:
Sacrificial Altar: Gives you an extra option when sacrificing characters.

 

[Tuscany]

How about being able to spend a huge amount of grace to get the Chinese emperor to send an engineer who will help you construct a special Chinese looking wonder?

Already possible to request Chinese Engineers, maybe this is a requirement for some upgrades.

 

[Tuscany]

Does that mean, that some kind of holdings economy rework is on the way, since it's pretty bland now?

We're not reworking holdings, the wonders will exist in their own space and each province will have space for one wonder.

 

[Tuscany]

Curious how that will work with Constantinople, though, since you have the Hagia Sophia... and there has been talk about having the Theodosian Walls as another 'wonder' as well.

We will set up the Hagia Sophia as a special case however don't think we will have an option for converting wonders dynamically.

 

[Tuscany]

So you are not working on it now. Do developers consider doing something about economy in near future? Just interested if it's even on the table.

We're focusing on this update at the moment.

 

[Tuscany]

Thank you for all your questions everyone!

I'll still be around a bit more today with some more answers but it will slow down from now!

 

[Tuscany]

Sorry if this came up before but what about "monuments" like Genghis Khans skull-pyramids of slaughtered villagers? They could be temporary but give huge morale damage to invading armies and give lots of prestige

Temporary wonders is unlikely, however temporary upgrades for wonders is possible.

 

[Tuscany]

We need a palace option. What is a great emperor without a palace?

We're planning a palace but as with all things we cannot promise anything!

 

[Tuscany]

A monumantal statue made of ice to honor Bearcules.

Ice statues are notorious for their lack of longevity.

 

[Tuscany]

A bishop, cardinal or other clergy could be the caretaker of cathedrals/religious buildings if you choose so... Essentially adding another layer of vassals, but not quite...

Maybe in form of a minor title? Same would go for fortresses... Head of the Guard or something like that. With little events and income/prestige associated with that particular character.

We've had some thoughts about how to use minor titles with this but unsure how to do it exactly.

 

[Tuscany]

Any hints about a release date?

Really, it's the bugfix patch, not the wonders, that I'm hoping will come out soon.

No sorry, I could make a guess but then if we didn't meet it you would be disappointed. Better for everyone if I only share when we are sure.

 

[Tuscany]

Can we get a new bloodline after finishing a wonder?

We are hoping to integrate bloodlines but the exact plan on how is not decided yet.

 

[Tuscany]

Hold my beer.

You're free to build a wonder in every province it just might take a while and cost a lot.

 

[Tuscany]

I think theologies of Catholic and Fraticelli should get some sort bonus from the Cathedrals to the College of Cardinals score system. Might just for county clergy only not the whole realm's theology vassals.

Cool Idea I wonder if we can tie that in.

 

[Tuscany]

How about a dynastic castle? The idea being that a dynasty with enough prestige can build a wonder that becomes the "headquarters" of their family. This could unlock new events for a dynasty member who controls the province as their capital.

Well we plan to have a palace. So if we manage to get that in then some dynastic upgrades/ flavour would be cool.

 

[MonzUn]

Could we have a log recording all of the people who contributed to building a wonder, its build dates, etc. somewhere on the province window?

And don't forget to put it into the dynastic chronicles as well.

This is something that we would like to do and hopefully it will get in in one form or another