The Departure of Rylock - How Does This Affect HIP?

[evan1119]

So @Rylock just announced on CK2+ forums that he's stepping away as the head of that mod, He's done an incredible job, and I've actually found myself playing more of that mod as I await the update to HIP. It really is head over heels the most fun gameplay mechanics out of all the large overhauls of vanilla and I'm sad to see him walk away (but understand this is a hobby for most, if not all, Devs and eventually life catches up to all of us).

So with that said, I was wondering what his departure means for HIP, if anything? I know there was significant collaboration between the two mods (with the interest factions and now, it seems, with the overhaul of the viceroyalty system) and I'd hate to see that end.

Perhaps now we can see a true merger of the mods if one of the Devs from HIP ends up taking up the mantle at CK2+?

 

[HandicapdHippo]

Perhaps now we can see a true merger of the mods if one of the Devs from HIP ends up taking up the mantle at CK2+?

You say this like its a good thing. Not only would that be extremely difficult to do it probably would end up not being something fans of either mod particularly like, better to stick with exchanging ideas and mechanics like they are currently doing.

 

[R'hllor]

I for one wouldn't mind more of the good stuff in CK2+ in HIP, but I understand some people would prefer to keep them separate.

 

[evan1119]

You say this like its a good thing. Not only would that be extremely difficult to do it probably would end up not being something fans of either mod particularly like, better to stick with exchanging ideas and mechanics like they are currently doing.

Yes, I understand that. However, there will be no exchanging of ideas if CK2+ remains dormant without a Dev. Rylock's OP in the CK2+ forums indicated the other contributors he works with on the mod do not want to take the mantle.

 

[LordDamien]

Yes, I understand that. However, there will be no exchanging of ideas if CK2+ remains dormant without a Dev. Rylock's OP in the CK2+ forums indicated the other contributors he works with on the mod do not want to take the mantle.

Someone has taken the Mantle Temporary and they already got some people pming them about becoming CK2 + Lead. So their is nothing to worry about with that mod as it seems there is some interest by some to take the lead on it. All that person would need to do is be caught up with what the mod has done and then go from their.

So from what i am reading..It will be in good hands

 

[Ecnahc]

CK2Plus stuff is coming in the update, so it will feel like a merger in the way that mechanics that work for HIP will be implemented. Like all the ERE stuff. There isn't really much Plus has to offer that works within the overall idea of HIP. HIP isn't going to bring in Chalcedonian and Ancient Religions for instance.

What it means for HIP? Maybe Rylock will help out. Certainly not the other's from Plus, though, and it's not fair just to rip away the core of that mod. Someone is certainly going to take over Plus.