bilbobaggins

I am a new self-publishing author who just began a Kickstarter for my first book titled "The Road Goes Ever On and On A New Perspective on J. R. R. Tolkien and Middle-earth." Kickstarter supporters receive special perks such as sighed copies, early access, reduced price, stunning artwork, etc https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tolkien/a-new-perspective-on-j-r-r-tolkien-and-middle-earth?ref=project_build While I cover many subjects, the book focuses on how Tolkien's political, religious, and environmental views affected his mythology. One theme that runs through the entire book is Tolkien's Medievalism. I liken him to a Medieval peasant/scholar who was out of place living in the modern world. By learning about Tolkien and Middle Earth, you will also learn about prominent Medieval thinkers as they were the same. Please check out the link if you are interested in supporting an Indie author. Praise for the Road Goes Ever On and On! Engrossing...Tolkien’s principles—patriotism, Medievalism, localism, Catholicism—are certainly out of fashion today. And yet they’re the foundation for all his books, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Mr. Smith does a wonderful job of explaining why modern readers are so enthralled by Tolkien’s reactionary vision. Whether you’re a casual Lord of the Rings fan or a serious Tolkien scholar, every page of Mr. Smith’s book will delight and fascinate. And if anyone ever tells you that fairy-tales are only for children, hand him this book. Tolkien ought to be regarded as one of the great social critics of our time, as Mr. Smith so masterfully demonstrates. -Michael Warren Davis is an editor for Sophia Institute Press and the author of the Reactionary Mind: Why Conservative Isn’t Enough. You can find him on his blog, the Common Man. As the popularity of Tolkien’s work continues to endure, the importance of Jeb Smith’s work continues to grow. This is because of a prolonged siege against Tolkien’s work: the attempt to dislodge it from its Christian and Biblical foundations. Jeb Smith’s insights are immensely helpful to this and future generations of Tolkien admirers. -Scott L. Smith, author of Lord of the Rings and the Eucharist

I think it should be a rare occurrence. Perhaps a trait could allow certain Imams or priests to debate, and when two opposing beliefs have a charector in the same providence with those traits, they could agree to debate.

For conversion correct? It is not the conversion that i am asking for but the method. It could add another layer/method to the conversion process.

Groups like the Dominicans, Franciscans, scholastic scholars and yes Inquisitors went around debating heretics, Jews, and Muslims in an attempt to convert them. Saint Francis traveled all the way to Egypt just to pick a theological fight with Muslims. In Med 2 TW the only option you had as a priest or bishop regarding a heretic in your lands was to try them and either burn them, or they might convert you . Perhaps there could be an option where you could offer a debate with a heretic, or Imam and the winner might convert part of the population if they win.

Now I need to get a new CPU.

I need a new cpu

Ahh tw AI, part of why I dont play TW anymore. But this game (KOH2) has the best AI (and the only AI I really plan on playing), that is other humans in campaign MP. Not really AI but you get what i am saying.... i hope.

Sounds good 2 me. I was just thinking of some way it could be included to add to the immersion of the game.

Yeah, that is what I am saying. So they would be sainted after the death of your agent so the boost would come later.

In Medieval 2 TW you upgraded your priest to become a bishop who could then "rank up" based on his ability to convert other religions, convict heretics etc. It would be fantastic if you had a high-ranking bishop or monk that could later be declared a saint, and if he/she declared one, the providence they were from would gain a boost in piety or something like that.

That was the idea in TW. There were only six factions involved and the map was focused in on egypt/holy lands/ byzantium/persia. They also added a bunch of smaller stuff like new relics and other things specific to the crusades.

Medieval 2 TW did a Crusader expansion that focused in on the holy lands. It was great for a smaller campaign with fewer players. Is there any chance of such an expansion for KOH2?

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Relics played a prominent role in the Medieval world. For example, in Medieval Total war, while on crusades, you could discover certain religious relics such as the true cross when you take the correct cities. Could anything like this be implemented in future KOH2 expansions?

Reading various books on feudal history from 800-1300, I keep coming across "The Banner of the Holy Roman Church." It was carried into battle as a symbol of Papal favor. It was not only used in crusades or against heritcs but in various wars between Christian (or excommunicated) lords where the Church endorsed one side. I guess it would give a nice moral boost to the army that carried it, believing they were on God's side. Is there any chance of something like this being incorporated into the game?