The v3.1.0 patch brought critical balancing to prevent certain mechanics from becoming overpowered:
The represents a significant refinement of the massive 3.0 "Holy Fury" expansion, addressing balance issues and adding flavor to the game's final major content cycle. This specific update focuses on smoothing out mechanics for Pagan reformation , refining Crusades , and adjusting the newly introduced Bloodline system. Core Expansion Highlights (Holy Fury)
Before the v3.1.0 specific tweaks, the base expansion introduced several game-changing systems available on the Crusader Kings II Wiki:
Tribal Pagan rulers can now seek a sponsor from an organized faith (like Christianity or Islam) to convert their entire realm at once, bypassing the slower province-by-province method. [TOOL] CK2 Holy Fury Map Generator - Paradox Forum
For players looking to dive into this version, the following resources are essential:
The Pope was made less likely to grant excommunication requests for landless characters, and the AI for Byzantine Electors was improved to prioritize candidates with high Martial or Intrigue.
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