Minigame (e.g. chess or board game)

[NewbieOne]

As per title, just to destress for a while and play something like chess or checkers or go in a mediaeval setting/interface.

The opponent could be symbolically depicted to be someone from the game, e.g. a ruler with Games Master trait, though without practical significance. Just that for example you're the King of Jerusalem playing chess with the Caliph in a moment of peace.

 

[Zohtun]

What's the point although? If we want to play Chess or Checkers there's plenty of other games which enable that. Or, you know, we also can log off the computer, dig up a board and play with our loved ones. What would this add to CK2, if anything?

 

[Arko]

if it has some gameplay effect or through event yes, otherwise it would be useless.

 

[NewbieOne]

The point is to be pretty useless actually. It's like spending a minute or five in Bejewelled on Facebook. Basically distraction. Taking a couple of minutes off to allow things to settle in your brain before you start making and implementing important strategic choices.

There are some games that include the concept of a minigame (notably RPGs from BioWare and Starcraft as an RTS, both related genres). Minigames do do their job.

Obviously, I don't claim that this is necessary or anything of the sort. This is different from all the much needed bug fixes, feature fixes and all sorts of fixes and deeper/more logical mechanics.

 

[Parha]

I propose the minigame of 'seduce the most sisters in one lifetime' or 'seduce every pope within your lifetime'

 

[Zohtun]

I propose the minigame of 'seduce the most sisters in one lifetime' or 'seduce every pope within your lifetime'

You are one sick puppy, even by CK2 standards.

 

[Parha]

You are one sick puppy, even by CK2 standards.

Fine, all keep my minigames to myself. If I see anyone talking about my mingame 'get your whole dynasty inbred in a hundred years', I'm suing for copyright infringment :laugh:

 

[AchedTeacher]

I'm never opposed to cell pushing, "useless" minigames within games.