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Crusader Kings, and the idiocy of the internet.
7 years ago
For those of you who don't know, Crusader Kings 2 is temporarily free on Steam. I recommend getting it, it's extremely in depth and a time sink.
Anyway, why does the second part of the journal title matter?
Well, because some people on the internet went a little crazy over one term.
https://twitter.com/CrusaderKings/s.....39649122795521 (Please do not attack anyone. Reason with them.)
'For a limited time only, Crusader Kings II is currently available for free on Steam! Download it today and keep it forever. Tell your friends to Deus Vult today!'
Can you tell what term? Well, it's Deus Vult.
Yes, that is right. People got pissed about the marketing team for a game set in the crusades... Using a term that was used in the crusades. Because God forbid game developers want to make a game historically accurate.
This reminds me of the whole Kingdom Come debacle, and the vitriol it got when it was revealed that there'd be no black people, or some of the vitriol it got of its' constant mention of religion. I personally wouldn't have been too bothered if there was or wasn't beforehand, but I'm genuinely glad that the creator stuck to his guns, because the game feels clearer. It's not bogged down by outside politics. It's meant to be set in 15th century bohemia, and it does a fine good job of conveying that to you.
Yes, I understand there MAY have been black people in that country during those times, but the numbers would be so mind boggingly low that you'd probably never see the NPC anyway.
In summary, don't get your knickers in a twist, and be cool to eachother.
Anyway, why does the second part of the journal title matter?
Well, because some people on the internet went a little crazy over one term.
https://twitter.com/CrusaderKings/s.....39649122795521 (Please do not attack anyone. Reason with them.)
'For a limited time only, Crusader Kings II is currently available for free on Steam! Download it today and keep it forever. Tell your friends to Deus Vult today!'
Can you tell what term? Well, it's Deus Vult.
Yes, that is right. People got pissed about the marketing team for a game set in the crusades... Using a term that was used in the crusades. Because God forbid game developers want to make a game historically accurate.
This reminds me of the whole Kingdom Come debacle, and the vitriol it got when it was revealed that there'd be no black people, or some of the vitriol it got of its' constant mention of religion. I personally wouldn't have been too bothered if there was or wasn't beforehand, but I'm genuinely glad that the creator stuck to his guns, because the game feels clearer. It's not bogged down by outside politics. It's meant to be set in 15th century bohemia, and it does a fine good job of conveying that to you.
Yes, I understand there MAY have been black people in that country during those times, but the numbers would be so mind boggingly low that you'd probably never see the NPC anyway.
In summary, don't get your knickers in a twist, and be cool to eachother.
