The main idea is that, in our world, several factions of supernaturals creatures are interacting below the surface, creating an underworld full of intrigues and stories. The World of Darkness is an universe running for more than 30 years now, with hundred of books and other medias covering it. or used for blackmail if their religion allows it. There are new schemes to discover, some linked to your powers, and most of the characters have secrets better left untold. In a world full of deceit and tricks, intrigue plays a bigger role. As such, be very wary of high prowess hostile Vampires. The prowess of your knights can easily overcome a much more numerous foe, especially if mostly composed of levies. Warfare is sensibly altered, with a bigger emphasis on knights. Note that major centers of populations, represented by high development duchy capitals are the biggest asset any Prince can dream of. Most are capped by a stat like control and you will have to choose how to balance these. Buildings represent your influence over the mortal populace. You can instead choose to invest your time into the disciplines, opening the powers of the damned for your use. As such, you still have access to the base lifestyles, but at a lower rate of progression.

Vampires are slow at learning new things. Hunger is used for many schemes and powers, and replenish slowly or with active hunting. Take notice of your hunger, a core modifier representing your need for blood. Indeed, the Beast -a literal manifestation of your inner monstrosity- is one of your worst foes, and managing your stress is paramount to not fall prey to it, as it would mean your character has become a feral wight, resulting in his abdication. Here, it represents the core philosophical tenets of your character, which help him not fall to the Beast.

Religions are a core part of the gameplay, even more than in CK3. In the same vein, Marriages can't produce children, so they are mostly a political tool available to a select few religions. As such, succession is a lesser, but still present, concern for you. You won't die of old age or disease, but being put to the torch or decapitated will still end your unlife. The first thing to note is that, as a Vampire, you are immortal.

As such, it has many gameplay concepts altered, and use the extensive lore of its world to propose a different experience all around. Princes of Darkness is an overhaul of the base game, aimed at bringing the World of Darkness into life in Crusader Kings 3. Play Crusader Kings III as an immortal vampire! You are the Prince of the city! Inspired by the World of Darkness, Dark Ages: Vampire, Vampire: the Masquerade, Vampire: the Requiem, etc.

Patriarch and Matriarch's Guide to Revenantsĭark Ages just got a whole lot darker.

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