For the past 16 weeks, I've been chronicling the rise and fall of tribes, kingdoms, and great heroes in historical strategy games. It all started in Civilization V with The Celtic Chronicle, and has made its way to the currently running Crusader Kings Chronicle. The feature is taking a week off, so between now and next Wednesday is the perfect time to go back and get caught up, or just reminisce about all of the epic moments of ages past. You'll find links to every entry ever, with clip show-esque highlights, below.
Civilization V: The Celtic Chronicle
I attempt to lead the new Celtic civilization in Civilization V: Gods and Kings to world dominance against all odds.
- that time we marched a whole crapton of Picts out of the forest and the French were like, "Whaaaaaaa?"
- this horrible political chart I made at the last second in about two-and-a-half minutes.
- that one battle that actually made me stand up from my computer and pump my fists in the air like a guy in a t pain medication commercial .
Civilization V: The Swedish Saga
Taking what I learned about Gods and Kings from the Celtic Chronicle, I make a much longer go of things as the Swedes.
- more Game of Thrones references .
- even more Game of Thrones references .
- that time Denmark had guns finally, but we already had better guns .
- that moment when everyone finally realized how dangerous Greece was .
- KABOOM!
- one last Game of Thrones reference .
The Crusader Kings Chronicle
After two epic games, I put down Civ V for Paradox's Crusader Kings II, where my quest is still ongoing to raise my noble house to glory in 11th Century Europe. Here's your chance to get caught up so you can jump in with next week's fresh entry!
- In the Prologue , I introduce the cast and explain how the game works. Yes, that requires a whole entry. Highlights include me misreading "Bishop of Killaloe" as "Bishop of Killahoe," and making a poor holy man seem way more gangsta than he actually is.
- the moment when any semblance of following actual history flew out the window .
- that time I charged after a bunch of retreating barbarians even though they outnumbered me five to one .
- that time I crushed all of those rebellions .
- that time I became a... well, I won't spoil it.
So there's your Saturday morning clip show for the week. More Crusader Kings goodness will arrive next Wednesday, so check back and witness glory!
