A really funny story was when a character in Crusader Kings 2 with the Game of Thrones mod tried to arrange a marriage between his rather unattractive son and the daughter of a powerful king. He sent his best diplomat, who was also a bit of a bumbling fool. The diplomat got drunk on the way and when he arrived at the king's court, he started singing a bawdy song instead of presenting the marriage proposal properly. The king was so amused by the whole situation that he didn't get angry but instead told the diplomat to come back when he was sober. When the diplomat returned, he still managed to mangle the proposal so badly that the king laughed even harder and the whole event became a much - talked - about comical incident in the game world.
Well, there was this time when a character in the Crusader Kings 2 Game of Thrones mod thought they were making a strategic marriage. But it turned out that their spouse was a master of practical jokes. Every time there was a feast or a gathering at the castle, the spouse would play pranks on the courtiers. For example, replacing the wine with vinegar during a diplomatic meeting. This led to some very awkward and funny situations, especially when the visiting diplomats thought it was a strange custom of that court.
There was this rather strange situation where a group of bandits in Crusader Kings 2 Game of Thrones modded game decided to form their own 'kingdom'. They set up a base in an old, abandoned castle and started sending out 'tax notices' to the nearby villages. However, their notices were written in such bad grammar and were so full of misspellings that the villagers thought it was a joke. One village elder even sent a reply asking the bandits to come and learn how to write properly before asking for taxes. The bandits were so offended that they marched on the village, only to be chased away by the angry villagers armed with pitchforks. It was a really comical turn of events.
There was a lord in the Crusader Kings 2 Game of Thrones setting who was known for his love of animals. He had a menagerie of strange and wonderful creatures. One day, he decided to bring his pet monkey to a council meeting. The monkey ran amok, stealing papers, jumping on people's heads, and generally causing chaos. The serious council meeting turned into a circus, and the lord's attempt to control the monkey was both pathetic and hilarious.
There was a story where a Crusader Kings player took on the role of a female character in a patriarchal society. Against all odds, she used her charm and intelligence to manipulate the male nobles around her. She arranged for her sons to marry into powerful families, while she herself outmaneuvered her rivals in court politics. She was able to secure the throne for her line and even led her armies to victory in several small wars, proving that gender was no obstacle in the game's world.
One interesting story could be about a noble family's rise to power. They started from a small fiefdom, through strategic marriages and clever political maneuvers, they managed to expand their territory significantly. For example, they allied with a powerful neighbor against a common enemy and then turned on that neighbor when the time was right, seizing half of their lands. Another story might involve a character's religious conversion. A pagan ruler, facing internal and external pressures, decided to convert to Christianity. This led to a whole new set of diplomatic opportunities as they were now more acceptable to the Christian kingdoms around them, but also faced some resistance from their own pagan nobles who were not happy with the change.
One of the most memorable Crusader Kings stories is that of a peasant who rose to power. He was a simple farmer at first but showed great leadership skills during a local crisis. The local lords recognized his abilities and gradually promoted him. He ended up being an important advisor to the king and his family even got ennobled, which was a very rare feat for a peasant at that time.
One interesting Crusader Kings story could be about a small, overlooked count who through shrewd marriages and alliances managed to rise to become a powerful duke. He used his charm and political acumen to convince other nobles to support him. Another story might be of a brave knight in the game who went on a solo crusade and returned as a hero, with tales of his battles and conquests. And there are also stories of family feuds that span generations, with characters plotting revenge and trying to reclaim lost lands.
One interesting story could be about a player's rise from a minor noble to a powerful king through strategic marriages and shrewd political maneuvering. For example, marrying into a more powerful family and using the newfound influence to gain more lands and titles.
One interesting story could be about a small, unassuming count who through shrewd marriages and political maneuvering, manages to rise to become a king. He might have allied with powerful families, and used the in - game mechanics like claims on titles to his advantage. For example, he could marry his daughters to lords with large estates, and then use the influence he gains through these alliances to press his own claims on neighboring kingdoms. Eventually, he builds an empire that spans across multiple regions.
There was this amazing playthrough where a player's character was a female ruler in a patriarchal society within the Crusader Kings world. She defied all odds. She had to constantly prove herself to her male vassals. During a crusade, she led her troops fearlessly into battle and won great victories. Her story showed that gender doesn't have to be a limitation in the game's complex political and military landscape.