I discovered console commands in Crusader Kings II.
I only wanted an Irish King, and convert to Feudalism.
It turned out to be pretty easy when I figured out, as a tribe- I can basically go- "Hey, guess what- Tribal armies from my infinite supply of prestige. 2500 men out of thin air with every click!"
And then because its' the 8th century, everyone has really small armies- especially in Ireland.
So yes, also- 9 children and counting, and Donngal II is only in his 20s.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postYeah, as long as you know what you're doing and fight smart, Nocturne's difficulty is somewhat overstated.
It's definitely relentless, and it doesn't hold your hand, but it's not as impossibly hard as some would describe it.
Hard is a different beast but even then all it does is increase the challenge. It doesn't make it impossible.

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