I personally think its important because this shows that paradox will allow us to play "none-noble" characters. This means that there is hope for future Theocracy DLC, or pagan DLC.
Why all the hype about The Republic?
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I hope they don't hardcore republics so modders can open up a whole new type of government, but alas they probably will.
I'm not sure at the moment, apparently we can mod othere republics ( not the big 5, Venice, Pisa, ect) to be playable, but I'm not sure if they have to be coastal.
Since trade posts can only be made on coasts, having an inland republic would be somewhat crap. Although it would be great for Essos ofc
I wouldn't mind not having trade posts TBH, i'd rather have the ability to have inland republics.
That can easily be modding judging by what information we have about how the upcoming DLC works.
Leaders of republics aren't lowborn in the game though. They belong to a noble house, so they are nobles.
I really like this new DLC: it is probably their more innovative one, so far. SoI was nice, while LoR was disappointing, imho, as it lacked content.
This one will allow a new totally different form of gameplay. And I'm not bothered by the fact that there aren't many playable republics: first of all because all the major trading republics are there; secondly because any game can be different, even if you start with the same family.
At any rate, to say that this DLC was done because of Essos is ridiculous.
This one will allow a new totally different form of gameplay. And I'm not bothered by the fact that there aren't many playable republics: first of all because all the major trading republics are there; secondly because any game can be different, even if you start with the same family.
At any rate, to say that this DLC was done because of Essos is ridiculous.
Yes, it is a bit ridiculous. Medici eventually intermarried with the royal house of France, and there were even two Medici regent-queens.
Yes, this. This is pretty much the only thing I'm concerned about, if it's in, nothing like the number of Republics or such will seem like a big deal to me. It would be cool to be able to switch over without cheating or save-reloading (gamey and ridiculous) and considering that intermarriage and inheritance will be possible interesting stuff could happen. I think the seniority system for Patricians would be weird with feudal relatives, but I guess as long as feudal inheritances take first priority (so if someone was the heir to the patricianship and then becomes a feudal heir he is no longer the Patrician heir) then it will make sense. I know I'll be making a second cousin the Doge (or whatever) of Norfolk as England :laugh:, so if I get overthrown I'd like to be able to continue as family I set up in a Republic, it'd just be so cool!
I know it ignores Rus republics of Veliky Novgorod and Pskov. Which is shame but I still thing that Republic DLC is more important that expansion of Norse pagans. Its kinda lame still that DLC ingnores inland republics.
Since trade posts can only be made on coasts, having an inland republic would be somewhat crap. Although it would be great for Essos ofc
there are ways around that by adding events which set up land trade caravans and give gold to families (or take gold away if the caravan is ambushed)
Novogorod not how you think a republic is it more like royal common of wealth today but there prince bit more power, and he all came from Rurik.
In eu3 terms the dlc ignores "noble republics" and only focuses on "merchant republics".
Why am I excited by The Republic? Because I've wanted to play an Italian republic since the game came out, and it's the only thing that will wrest me away from the ERE -- which is pretty much the only title I've played a long game with. There are quite a few people who just WANT to play as a medieval republic, and are happy that they'll not only get the option, but that it's being handled with some depth too.
Of course, what I'm *really* interested in is the Mediterranean portrait pack...
Of course, what I'm *really* interested in is the Mediterranean portrait pack...
PI changed their policy. CK2 is the first in their experiment, so no more expansions, but more dlcs.
But as a matter of fact playing with a republic/mercantile family is an interesting idea. There is always place for trade.
And for my own few euros in this pot, I could use a change of pace in my CK2 gaming too. While I rather would've had a more fleshed out Papacy/Curia DLC, this is certainly a welcome addition.
Also DLCs are here to stay really.
Also DLCs are here to stay really.