Game is worse than ck2 change my mind

[Svenne]

As the title says

[Markus Reese]

Visually superior, and I find myself playing a lot more CK2 than CK3!

Plus no map painting makes map feel larger and more dynamic.

[T-Murdah]

ck2 with how many DLC's?

[Destroi]

You'll see

[Fatbill]

I split a copy with some friends on a high end gaming laptop (the account is not shared, the laptop is), and I am so glad I did not break down and buy a copy for myself. And I say that with about 1k hours in Ck2.

I played all of last weekend and the game is just not there yet.
I could sit here and list all of the things that did not work, not work well, or not make sense.
Yes, the graphics are nicer, but so many of the game mechanics do not work as well as CK2. I was particularly disappointed by how messed up and not working correctly the vassal system is compared to CK2, and inheritance is a giant PITA in CK3 (primogeniture not until 1200 ad? really?) and the crusade system did not work very well at all.
There were 100 more things that needed more work.

How was this game released in such shape?

It is clear there was nowhere near enough QA testing done.


I am glad I paid for an ~$8 slice to find out how this game was instead of spending $50 myself.

[lakanar]

I am the exact opposite. I keep trying CK2 but never get into it. But I LOVE CK3. Yes it has issues, but they'll get fixed over time. Is it the same as full DLC CK2? No. But for a base game, it is great!

[Markus Reese]

The inheritance one I dont get. I am actually having fun in management of kingdoms and alliances, etc. Establishing a household spread is very cool and powerful!

[Illusion17]

I mean yeah, a brand new paradox game will always be worse than its updated, dlc filled predecessor...

[shipit]

Originally posted by illusion goddian:

I mean yeah, a brand new paradox game will always be worse than its updated, dlc filled predecessor...

So why should I buy the game now, when the old one is better?

[The Former]

I know this is a meme, but technically speaking the odds are slim anyone can change your mind. You've played both games. You've made your decision. I'm sure I could put on my best Salesman's Rhetoric and manipulate you into thinking you like CK3 more, but at the end of the day, each individual player is going to have a different opinion.

You like CK2 more and there's nothing wrong with that. I feel you're missing out by going back, but it doesn't matter what I think. I'm just some old guy on the internet.

[easytarget]

Originally posted by Svenne:

As the title says

My favorite color is green, change my mind.

[wven]

I like dogs better than cats, change my mind.

[Xef]

Crusader Kings 2 has lower critic score than Crusader Kings 3 on metacritic and critics are the god king emperors of defining the best game, thus Crusader Kings 3 is the better game.

[The Former]

Originally posted by Xef:

Crusader Kings 2 has lower critic score than Crusader Kings 3 on metacritic and critics are the god king emperors of defining the best game, thus Crusader Kings 3 is the better game.

Pray no one misses your sarcasm, or you're gonna get some heat for this one.

[Well Fed Tick]

Originally posted by shipit:

Originally posted by illusion goddian:

I mean yeah, a brand new paradox game will always be worse than its updated, dlc filled predecessor...

So why should I buy the game now, when the old one is better?

That is up to you. If you feel like your money and time is better spent waiting, do so. Yeah, it is pretty bare bones, it is a new release. In 3 years when a lot of filling DLC is it, it will probably be where you want it, so just wait.

[Lovecraft's Cat]

Hmm, I tried CK2 for a couple hours but never got into it. CK3 is way more accessible, and with time I'm sure DLCs will make the experience even richer.