Although Rome had almost the same concept of characters as CK did, it often felt hollow or less alive with its Characters.
I suspect this was the fact you could simply ignore dynasties most of the time and just focus on people who were rebellious without looking at their names.
I know not everyone agrees on this, but I liked the fact that characters in CK often had their own agenda (even the ruler) that was opposed to the players wishes and often did stupid things.
Its like watching the Sapranos seeing everyone backstabbing each other, being greedy, and having affairs every time their spouse turns their back.
And sometimes it was heart felt seeing an old character die after all their life's works (well even if it was an army of bastards).
Though having that kinslaying inbred 80 year old king who just won't die can be just as fun to play trying to keep the kingdom together than that 18 year old genius.
So I hope Paradox focus's more on the characters than any other part of the game as that is what made CK fun.
I suspect this was the fact you could simply ignore dynasties most of the time and just focus on people who were rebellious without looking at their names.
I know not everyone agrees on this, but I liked the fact that characters in CK often had their own agenda (even the ruler) that was opposed to the players wishes and often did stupid things.
Its like watching the Sapranos seeing everyone backstabbing each other, being greedy, and having affairs every time their spouse turns their back.
And sometimes it was heart felt seeing an old character die after all their life's works (well even if it was an army of bastards).
Though having that kinslaying inbred 80 year old king who just won't die can be just as fun to play trying to keep the kingdom together than that 18 year old genius.
So I hope Paradox focus's more on the characters than any other part of the game as that is what made CK fun.