The Bread Basket: Reboot - Irish Dukes and Deer Ticks
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So, I haven't done a formal blog in a long while and I figured I'd try get back into that. You know, spreading bread based nonsense.
Crusader Kings 2: Damn You, England!
If you read my Game of the Year blog post you may have noticed that I think Crusader Kings 2 is a great game, albeit for crazy people, but a great game nonetheless. I had been getting into Europa Universalis 3, though bingeing may be the more appropriate term, when I revisited the Crusader Kings 2 Quick Look. Upon doing some research into the game, which included watching bits and pieces of various Let's Plays online and checking out the game's forums here on Giant Bomb, I decided to take the plunge into Crusader Kings 2.
I began my first campaign as part of a non-unified Ireland, since I read that this was the best area for a beginner. As I began to get into the groove of things I slowly made some moves to take over different regions and was able to unite Ireland as a single country, with me as their illustrious leader. How unfortunate for them. Now this was where I had a realization of sorts; I can do whatever I want. That's what is great about games such as Europa and Crusader Kings. There is no set path or set in stone objectives that the player must adhere to. It's all about personal accomplishments.
My Irish kingdom began modestly, I've taken Iceland, remaining mostly inwardly focused, but I have begun to encroach upon Scotland. So far I've taken over only about three or four provinces, but goddamn England is messing up my plans! As these sorts of games are deeply historical, here is a general pro tip; Do. Not. Fuck. With. England. So at the moment I am sort of at an impasse as to what my next move will be, but I feel like I've spent enough time playing this campaign that I sort of want to wage war on England and see how horribly that goes.
If you're semi-interested in the general craziness that Crusader Kings 2 can offer, definitely check it out. Especially now. Thanks to the ongoing Steam sale.
New Year's Eve with Deer Tick
I don't know if anyone here on Giant Bomb is a fan of Deer Tick, but they are a fucking great band. I saw them earlier this year and was lucky enough to see them on New Year's Eve, for a second time. My group and I arrived just at the perfect time and we were able to get a standing area right in front of the stage. The show was great and was a hell of a way to ring in the new year. Check out their stuff and the pictures below. I recorded some video, but since I was standing right next to a speaker it is nothing more than a rattling booming noise. I am glad I have these pictures to remember the concert because the rest of the night was a drunken haze.
