What's the feature you're looking forward to most?

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DaStormDragon

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This. ^

I'm most excited for the character-focused stuff (Lifestyles, Stress, etc.), the character models and the modding potential.

EDIT: And super excited for the custom faiths. Shenanigans will ensue.
 
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Pretty much anything that is new to CK3. Anything that was already in CK2 is great, but I've seen it at least in that form and so it's less interesting to me. The new stuff I want to really dive into. :)
 
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I'm keen to see how easy it will be to mod the map, as that's something I found quite complicated in CK II.
 

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Though it will be nice just to see the map in all its glorious detail. The genetic system would be fun to see too to see how characters inherit appearances from their forebears. And of course the flavor and RPG side I really look forward to as well.
 
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1. As an aggressive player, I like that it seems it will be easier and more predictable to generate a casus belli in CK3.

2. I like the new stress mechanics. Stress in CK3 was frustrating, and it wasn't really driven by events--It was excessively dependent on random chance.
 
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Religion and portraits tbh. I'm just in love with the new portraits system, not only is it more expanded and detailed but now traits actually match the character. From what I recall of CK2, dwarves or giants for example looked like normal people with a genetic trait. Now they're actually shorter or taller (size appropriate Tyrion Lannister and Gregor Clegane ftw) along with things like scars and disease getting an overhaul. The clothing as well looks a lot more varied and unique and you can actually change your clothing as well!

As for religion, everything about it. The tenets/doctrine system is great and the different laws you can apply to it allow for some great custom religions and more in-depth detail for already existing religions.

And the mod capabilities for both of these, along with almost everything else, is insane. Looking at you ASOFAI modders.
 
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The two things I am looking forward to the most are the granularity of the map with the baronies located physically, and the new genetic system for the characters. Those stand out to me as the most CK III features, as opposed to the regular improvements to core CK features I would expect. I like the direction of the feudal contracts, but even their second round upgrades still feel just a bit off to me in a way I can't put my finger on.
 

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Realistic race mixing has me most excited, I think. And just the genetic system as a whole. I want to make a family of the most hideous people on earth.
 
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Definitely everything visual. I know it seems odd for a Paradox game, but if I had to pick one new feature to take and leave the rest as it was in CK2, it would definitely be the new portraits and genetics.
 
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