Overview
This guide features a series of videos I created to help players new to CK2 or Paradox strategy games in general. I cover the needed info to help players to get in the game and understand basic concepts of gameplay. There are eight videos in the series and each covers a range of topics including some frequently asked questions.Again…this guide is for beginners to get familiar with game basics.
Introduction…
Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.
You can play as numerous Kingdoms from the period 1066 to 1453.
CK2 is not a “Wargame” in the same vein as say the Total War games or RTS style games like Age of Empires etc. CK2 is a Dynasty Simulator. Your job is to lead your Dynasty over the course of 400 years and to expand and hold on to your provinces and Kingdom.
I created this video series shortly after the game release. It does not cover all the strategies and tactics that can be used in the game. It is intended to be a series for people not familiar with Paradox strategy games or the CK series. If your wanting more advanced information I have a LP series on my Youtube Channel that covers a TON of detail on items beyond this series.
Thanks for checking out my guide on Steam.
Tekk / Tekk’s Tavern
My YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TekkorGJC
CK2 Tutorial Series:
CK2 LP Series:
Special Note: Keep in mind this guide was created from the base game shortly after launch. There have been alot of updates, patches and DLC since then. So some things on your screen may be slightly different but the core items of this tutoral are still valid. I may add an updated Part 8 to this series eventually to cover “Update Changes” at some point. Also…watching my LP linked above (especially the later episodes) will be helpful with many game mechanics not covered in this guide.
Update: I added a Part 8 video to the series which covers some updates and a few other important tips to get you up and running in your CK2 adventures. Enjoy!
Tutorial Video – Part 1: Early Setup.
This is Part 1 of my Tutorial series for Crusader Kings 2.
Tutorial Video – Part 2: Early Events.
This is Part 2 of my Tutorial series for Crusader Kings 2.
Tutorial Video – Part 3: More Intrigue..
This is Part 3 of my video Tutorial Series for Crusader Kings 2.
Tutorial Video – Part 4: Warfare Basics.
This is Part 4 of my tutorial series for Crusader Kings 2.
Tutorial Video – Part 5: Warfare Continued.
This is Part 5 of my tutorial series on Crusader Kings 2.
Tutorial Video – Part 6 & 7: FAQ’s
This is Part 6&7 of my tutorial series on Crusader Kings 2.
Tutorial Video – Part 8: Updates and Vassals
This is Part 8 of my tutorial series on Crusader Kings 2. Recorded 2/22/2013.