Crusader Kings III landed last week to near-universal acclaim from critics - including us here at Strategy Gamer. With a 91 on Metacritic and 'Very Positive' reviews on steam, there are probably more than a few newcomers to the series scrambling with the question: Where in the world should I begin?
Many will mean this literally because, as most new players have probably realized, Crusader Kings III sets itself apart from nearly all others in the strategy genre by allowing you - with only a few exceptions - to play any ruler on the map, from hardscrabble tribal chiefs to illustrious feudal emperors. That freedom can be liberating, but also paralyzing. With an entire world of rulers to choose from, who is worth choosing? While the game helpfully offers some interesting characters to select from, they tend to focus on a few key areas in Western Europe.
To help, we've highlighted some of the more interesting characters to play from both the 867 AD and 1066 AD bookmarks, each with their own particular challenges and goals.
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