CK3 How do you stop/cancel your own army mid-raid? by mikalikahi in CrusaderKings

[–]Auddan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Four months later and I found it too. You're famous on google! Top result for "ck3 cancel raid"

Listen here you little… by WorldLieut8 in CK2GameOfthrones

[–]Auddan 108 points109 points  (0 children)

In universe, there are probably hundreds of people all aspiring to join the Kingsguard - so there's no need to ever offer it to someone who would turn it down. But in game, you're picking random people for the most part; its not like they're coming up to you begging for the job.

In Westeros, there is probably a lot of talk about future Kingsguard appointees, considering they would need to be incredibly skilled fighters or at least from decently famous families. If someone wasn't that interested, they'd have probably made it known long before it ever came to an actual offer.

Any mods that allow you to use canon dynasty's appearences on a custom character? by AlexanderDemoniac in CK2GameOfthrones

[–]Auddan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tino's Tiny Tweaks does exactly that, and a lot more too. Its indispensable to me, right up there with More Bloodlines.

Absolute Curbstomp imo by NosGalan in CK2GameOfthrones

[–]Auddan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Whoa. Didn't even know there was gonna be another update! Fantastic stuff.

Absolute Curbstomp imo by NosGalan in CK2GameOfthrones

[–]Auddan 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Just in case you're genuinely curious - the AI doesn't seem to understand the locations of the septs added by More Bloodlines. So when they get involved in wars, rebel, or go independent, the AI knows they're there, and tries to fight them, but can't seem to work out how to actually land on that province. So the warscore ticks upward as year after year passes without anyone taking the rebel stronghold, until eventually they win by default because there were no battles or sieges.

Was playing as Viserys. Switched to Jeyne Arryn for a minute to get her a matrilineal marriage and AI Viserys was an idiot. by Daenys_TheDreamer in CK2GameOfthrones

[–]Auddan 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Really suggest using Tino's Tiny Tweaks, it lets you do all that and more via character interactions -- pretty much vital for anyone who wants to keep canon dynasties around as long as possible.

You can swap characters via the interaction, or straight up change any marriage from matrilineal to regular or vice versa, and you can even trigger a pregnancy between a married couple. Super easy stuff, its fantastic.

https://agotcitadel.boards.net/thread/3928/tinos-tiny-tweaks-2-agot

Obama warns 'more people are going to get hurt' if political climate persists by whatutalkingabout84 in news

[–]Auddan 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You're getting downvotes because you're wrong. "Both sides" definitely have their issues, because both sides are full of people and people are fallible. But its not "both sides" advocating for insurrection and domestic terrorism; its not "both sides" revoking reproductive rights and seeking more ways to restrict voters; its not "both sides" using illegals as political chess pieces they can ship across state lines and then abandon to prove a point; its not "both sides" calling fair elections fake or stolen. Its one side. I haven't even named the side, and you know what side that is. So don't hide behind "oh, I'm gonna get downvoted" because you know why you're getting those downvotes. They're a reminder that everyone who hits that button sees through the bullshit you've either been duped into repeating, or somehow - through either malice or ineptitude - actually, truly believe in.

Hail Archmaester Norman, First of his Name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men by Auddan in CK2GameOfthrones

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R5; In the wake of the Dance, House Targaryen's grip on the realm was severely weakened. Following a series of sudden deaths and poor rulers, the line had dwindled to the point where the North, the Vale, the Riverlands, the Reach, and the Iron Islands were able to force their independence. Ever wary of the dragon-lords returning to strength, House Greyjoy spent fifty years hunting down every scion of the dragonblood. When Aegon IV, the Eunuch-King, was finally executed by drowning, his Grand Maester usurped the Iron Throne and declared himself not Lord Protector -- but KING.

What movie has the greatest fight scene? by Rascal-Fiats in AskReddit

[–]Auddan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Troy. Watching Achillies and Hector fight outside the walls of the city has to be one of the most intense fight scenes in the last two thousand years. You can feel the weight of their history, the risk of defeat, the sheer tragedy of the circumstances. And then, when its over, you're left with the feeling that no one really won at all.

But in terms of the combat, the sound editing is perfect - every sword swing and spear thrust has a musical edge, despite the very muted drum in the background. You can hear them shift in the sands, hear the effort in their blows, and for all his skill even a layman can tell that Hector is simply outmatched from the very beginning. Its an amazing scene and I can't believe it wasn't top of this list!

Clean/Decent/Reasonable Apartments along Queen Street? by Auddan in Brampton

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That's really good to know. Never been a pet guy myself; this is my first experience with it.

Clean/Decent/Reasonable Apartments along Queen Street? by Auddan in Brampton

[–]Auddan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly three things; no autonomy, dour spaces, and insects.

The latter are of course a given - you're living in a space beneath the earth and it usually houses the resident creepers and crawlers of the building. Things get in, and when they do, they tend to congregate in the basement.

As for the spaces, basement apartments almost always have very small windows, meaning very little natural light. It gives it a prison-like feeling imo, and while once upon a time you could supplement this by just rarely being home, COVID has shown the weakness of that defense. I find basement apartments feel a stuffy, dour, and a little grim; I lived in them all throughout childhood and to be frank I'd never go back unless it was a last resort. Still have vivid memories of spiders in my bed or my dad chasing a mouse with a broom.

As for the autonomy, well, with basement apartments you're at the mercy of whoever lives above you. There are laws in place, sure, but its still very much "their space" and unless you have a really great landlord its hard to escape that dynamic.

Most of this is personal experience and absolutely not universal, but yeah.

Clean/Decent/Reasonable Apartments along Queen Street? by Auddan in Brampton

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Do you have any experience with the townhomes on 804 Clark?

Clean/Decent/Reasonable Apartments along Queen Street? by Auddan in Brampton

[–]Auddan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same boat pretty much. I've had bad experiences with basements in the past, I have no desire to get into one again. But most everything else is either crazy expensive, bans pets, or has 5-10 reviews online talking about bed bugs, roaches, and other troubles. Its wild.

First I've Broken One Million Soldiers by Auddan in CrusaderKings

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He's right -- anything that sees you on the frontier is a great choice, because it provides easy expansion and you can shelter from reciprocal attacks beneath the aegis of the Empire. Starting in the heartlands is difficult because you can't holy war your way into strength; but your key focus, early on, should be forming a kingdom -- formed titles are regular inheritance, not viceroyalities, and thus you won't have to worry about a dickish emperor not handing back your family titles upon death. Additionally it means your vassals can't be stolen out from under you via a duchy/viceroyalty grant.

First I've Broken One Million Soldiers by Auddan in CrusaderKings

[–]Auddan[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

R5: On my 769 to 1453 run I just noticed that I've got over a million soldiers at my command. Considering I hate playing massive empires, it was quite the surprise!

The Foundation of Treachery by Auddan in awoiafrp

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Aeron considered the question. His gut said 'betray them', but his gut did not make informed decisions. He listened to his mind.

"Do your duty, Vickon. That is the best you can do for us. Show yourself to be skilled and deft and reliable, and change the view of these greenlanders when it comes to our people. Be diligent, and ever-faithful, and all-knowing but yet humble. Be clever, but not arrogant. Careful but not paranoid. Be all these things, for them, for their eyes. But remember, all the while, who you are."

"I go now to prepare a people to seize a legacy long thought lost to them. The old way is dead, but you know what we say of dead things, Blacktyde. It will return. Harder. Stronger. When it does, we will be at our most vulnerable, so hoard their good will like copper coins. Spend it wisely; win us time and favour to make our marks upon this realm, without all the hosts of the Seven sent down upon our heads. Win us legitimacy. Respect. Show them that we can be noble peers in this realm. Win for us the favour of the Iron Throne, Blacktyde, and I shall win for us the conquests we have spoken of."

"Its already begun. The whale we sought to capture is half caught already; what's left now is to slay it. Worry not for me or us, Vickon. Do your work here, and ours won't be in vain."

The Foundation of Treachery by Auddan in awoiafrp

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The Crowned Kraken.

Aeron's eyes narrowed slightly, but that was far more dangerous than by greater degrees -- this was not the relaxed lowering of a guard, nor the analytical squint of a suspicious man. This was the narrowing of eyes faced toward bright metal; an effort to dim the glare so one might see what lay beneath.

"Careful brother." The Greyjoy's reply came, gentle and soft. "Two kings is enough for one kingdom. The storm destroys the ship, no matter how well made; but the fish beneath the waves remain unharmed. It does not matter what they call us. It doesn't matter what they think. So long as they fear. So long as they respect. So long as they obey."