Crusader Kings II - Seven Deadly Sins: Greed

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Our spymaster makes an entrance in Deadly Sin number four.

Sound the trumpets! Paradox has released Crusader Kings II: Greed, the fourth and of the Deadly Sins live action trailers for medieval strategy / RPG Crusader Kings II

The fourth, and perhaps the last. True to the game, our King has overstretched himself, conquered the lands of far too many rulers and finds himself with a list of enemies as long as his codpiece. Only his spymaster can save the day, and the man is a conniving, filthy, traitorous, two-faced scoundrel. Could anyone ask for a better political ally*?

* SPOILER: Probably they could, yes.

The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda.
A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem... Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?
Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones...

Features
•Start a game at any point between 1066 and 1337 and play until 1453
•Pick a Christian lord and make sure his dynasty survives as you play a succession of his descendants through the ages
•Gain Prestige for every successive character you play, furthering the glory of your Dynasty
•Expand your feudal domain - and keep it from falling apart
•Unravel the plots of your courtiers and vassals, each with their own opinions and agendas
•Take up the Cross and fight the Moor, the Heathen and the Heretic.
•Defend against the onslaught of the Mongol Horde
•Struggle with the Pope for control of the bishops
•Relive the Middle Ages with up to 32 other players in a competitive multiplayer mode

About Paradox Development Studio (Game Developer) - Strategy is our game
Paradox Development Studio has been a leading developer of globally renowned, PC-focused strategy games since 1995. Today the Stockholm-based studio is the center of a vast community of fans and modders both, with a reach that spans the entire globe and a strong presence in the United States and Europe.
One of the first developers to coin the term "Grand Strategy", Paradox Development Studiois the creative force behind successful franchices Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Victoria, Crusader Kings, Svea Rike & Sengoku. Continuing to re-invent and advance each of these, as well as create all-new titles, is just one way the studio keeps it's 400,000+ member community coming back for more. Just as important is the studio's passion for rich strategy, shared by their fans, and their legacy of providing games so deep and challenging that each offers hundreds of hours of gameplay.
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[MegaFunnyGuyz]

I love how occasionally your spymaster will report that he is spying against you.

[joelvannatta]

Whoever the actor playing the spymaster was, he deserves a raise.

[oddy]

The spymaster intrigue was too high till he ended up putting his own name on the list too lol

[SleepyBear]

the way he says 'drown him in the lake' was great

[theotianyarttar]

It starts with the victory in war screen.Then the spy master gets the flood of discovered plots due to the demesne being too large and new subjects disliking you.The spymaster invites the advisor to back plot but it is discovered. Then, Then the King tells the spymaster and adviser to end plot, since it was discovered he can see they are plotting.The Spymasters first attempt to assassinate him fails, but it is undiscovered  by the King . masterful video....

[Tyrazial]

3 years later and this video is still my favorite game ad.

[Overwar]

1:45 Now that's what happens 90% when you send an assassin through the diplomacy screen instead of use plotting

[LordBobyness]

I'm just waiting for a message to pop up in game "[your spymaster] has discovered a plot by [your spymaster] to kill [your spymaster]"

[AscendingAshTree]

1:14 When the spymaster has 30 intrigue but 0 learning...

[Wolf]

"It's not even really a plot, sire, more like a plotlet..."
"What are you planning?"
"Buy his loyalty."
"Oh. You're right, that really doesn't matter."

[TessHKM]

I once had a spymaster report he was plotting to murder himself.

[maltheopia]

I like how King American Dude is more upset that he accidentally pissed off a bunch of people that he thought would be cool with his warmongering than the fact that his beloved entourage is trying to murder him.

[immasword]

many were called
few could afford all the dlc

[nullone]

To this day, "an ironic war" is still one of the best things I've ever heard. I just love it.

[autokrator_]

Every now and then I randomly remember these trailers and develop an immediate and urgent need to rewatch them all

[Meshakhad]

Then the question becomes, do you execute them for plotting against you or reward them for their honesty?

[Ashathefree]

“Not unless we call it an ironic war” damn, just predicted how humor would turn out.

[KageRyuu]

The only thing ironic about the game is that for a 40$ game, it has 200$ worth of DLC.

[TheOffkilter]

these seem to get better every time. The acting is improving alot too. That spymaster was brilliant!

[FrostTrollzor]

The Spymaster looks and acts exactly like my ethnic German wehraboo friend at college, save for the long hair. XD