Paradox Plaza released the second developer diary video for the expansion Sons of Abraham.
Critically Sane Strategist: "Crusader Kings II has shown quite a bit of life for a game that is now approaching two years old. It was fantastic initially, and the expansions and patches along the way (along with compelling mods from the community) have increased the game’s scope and depth significantly. This already rich experience gains some additional color in the new Sons of Abraham expansion, which overhauls the treatments of religion and the papacy in the game. But I think its finest new feature is the gauntlet it throws at the feet of experienced players- daring them to form the Kingdom of Israel in a game world that strives to eradicate the Jewish state at every turn."
Almost two years after its initial release, CK2 has seen no fewer than five significant DLC expansions, not to mention the huge array of smaller add-ons ranging from additional songs to unit sprites. The more pessimistic among you may be thinking, “Since when was truckloads of DLC a good thing?” Since it was all really good, is the answer to that.
From Strategyinformer.com: "DLC. We all love DLC don’t we? Those Delectable Lumps of Content that make your game a little bit better, add a new bunch of toys to play with, or even gives your Horse that armour he’s always wanted. The DLC market is a constantly growing and evolving area, with constant competitions between developers experimenting with what they can deliver, and publishers experimenting with what they can charge. Meanwhile, us PC gamers mourn the passing of the traditional expansion, and try to keep up the enthusiasm for this brave new world. Like most areas, DLC is open to exploitation – and it has been. On the whole though, I think it’s paved the way for a greater and more meaningful landscape for post-launch content, and as long as we use our wallets to keep everything in check, the future can only get better.".
