The Old Gods is the fourth full expansion for Crusader Kings II, Paradox’s critically acclaimed strategy/RPG of medieval scheming, dynastic fortunes and crusades against the unbeliever.
The Old Gods expansion lets the player start two hundred years earlier than the Crusader Kings II base game, at the height of Viking power and when the light of Christianity had yet to penetrate many of the dark forests of the continent, and the power of Islam was still on the rise.
Crusader Kings II is a game that, at the time of writing, is three years old. Yet we are still seeing expansion after expansion for the game, and thanks to a number of steam and humble bundle sales the player base is still growing. The number one question I get asked is, how do you actually play it? Well, here are my Top 5 Tips for getting started in Crusader Kings II.
Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods expansion adds Vikings to your game, and an earlier possible start date of 867. Unlike with The Republic expansion, The Old Gods doesn’t significantly change the way you need to think in the game. What it does do however is adds a load of new features that see you take a slightly different style to gameplay.
GameDynamo - "With Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods, you can now control your dynasty as far back as 867 A.D. (Didn't we switch to C.E. a while back?). Obviously, this allows you to stab more backs, marry off more children, and wage more wars."
