like, obviously Paradox games are ‘teaching tools’ only in a narrow and specific sense, a lot of…

apricops: > like, obviously Paradox games are ‘teaching tools’ only in a narrow and specific sense, a lot of things are simplified and streamlined for the purposes of making an entertaining video game, but I’ll never forget about how many times I read about the Investiture Controversy and tried to understand it, and I always thought “it’s about 'secular versus spiritual authority?’ it’s all about who gets to give a special ring to bishops? Why was this such a big deal?” > > and then I played CKIII and went “ugh, it sucks that the Pope gets to appoint my court chaplain. Council positions are so important for managing my large vassals and keeping them happy, and besides, I have so many capable and learned vassals who would be perfect for the job and the Pope keeps sticking me with these Italian midwits who don’t even… OH SHIT THAT’S WHY”