So I have decide what to play to continue this blog, Crusader Kings 2 has had my eye for a while now, and I finally bought it while it was 75% off… along with all the DLC.

I’m playing King Murchad I, King of the Duchy of Munster. Why King? Because it sounds cool. Let’s get started! Lots of notices up the top. #1, set an ambition. Get married? Seems simple enough. Okay, #2, I need a wife, apparently. How convenient! Hmm, how about the daughter of the Danish King? That guy likes me. Send.

Turns out, the daughter is a bastard. Legitimized, but still a bastard. Oops. The king accepts almost immediately, probably glad to be rid of his illegitimate child. She has really good traits though, she’s a real diplomacy person with +5. Ambition complete already, I set my new one to “Become King of Ireland.” Since I’m already King of Munster, shouldn’t take too long.

Next step is to get my heir a wife. I make sure not to pick a bastard this time, and send off the request. Once again, almost immediately they agree. I must be a popular Duke King.

Now my internal affairs are sorted, I turn my eye on Desmond. I apparently have a De Jure claim on the region, but I doubt Earl Tadg will simply agree to become my vassal.

The question is, is it worth trying to persuade him, or should I just wait to see if he’s struck by an unfortunate accident that leaves his realm free? Hey, don’t look at me like that, I’m not evil, I just don’t want to commit to war yet. Troops require money, and I’m not exactly rich. Perhaps I should spend a year or so raising funds.

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Did I mention I have no idea how to play this game?