Open Beta - Update 1.19 "Scribe"
Crusader Kings III v1.19 'Scribe' introduces a massive Ledger system, reworks Accolades, and overhauls Domain Limit mechanics to be tied to Education traits rather than Stewardship.
Key Changes
- 1New Ledger system with 9 pages for comprehensive realm and world data tracking
- 2Accolades rework: automated successors and streamlined attribute unlocking
- 3Domain Limit overhaul: Stewardship no longer grants limits; now tied to Education traits
- 4Introduction of tiered Elder Traits (Faltering Heart, Fragile Bones) affecting aging characters
- 5Knight Permissions added to filter and manage eligible combatants
- 6Stories system added to the Situations tab to track long-term event chains
- 7Barbershop color picker added with 16 customizable slots
- 8Varangian Veterans limited to a maximum of 1 stack
- 9Event frequency significantly reduced to focus on major characters
- 10Event Nameplates added to UI for better character identification
All Changes
⚙️Gameplay Systems(7)
- newLedger: Added a new Ledger window with 9 pages covering Wars, Artifacts, Characters, Dynasties, Holdings, Counties, Titles, Faiths, and Cultures.
- newStories: Introduced 'Stories' in the Situations tab to track personal character-bound event chains like Pet Dogs or Conqueror status.
- changeAccolades: Reworked Accolades to use a single starting attribute with unlockable additions, restricted to Duke-tier rulers and above.
- changeAccolades: Automated Accolade successor assignment based on the new Squires property, removing manual assignment.
- newKnights: Added 'Knight Permissions' to set minimum prowess limits and forbid specific characters (like heirs) from serving as knights.
- newRoyal Court: Added 'Court Visuals' tab to the Royal Court for dedicated visual customization.
- newRoyal Court: Added 'Dragon's Mandate' court type specifically for Chinese culture.
👤Character & Traits(4)
- newElder Traits: Added tiered Elder Traits: Faltering Heart, Fragile Bones, Clouded Eyes, and Withering Mind that worsen over time.
- changeInfirm: Reworked 'Infirm' into a tiered Elder Trait with new character animations.
- newKorean Culture: Added 'Fortress Mastery' cultural tradition for Korean cultures.
- changeCo-Ruler: Expanded 'Maim Co-Emperor' into a broader 'Remove Co-Ruler' interaction with more outcomes.
⚖️Game Balance(6)
- nerfDomain Limit: Domain limit is no longer granted directly from Stewardship; it is now granted by Education trait tiers.
- nerfArchitect Tree: Reduced the Architect lifestyle tree's domain-limit bonus to 1.
- nerfVarangian Veterans: Limited Varangian Veterans to a maximum of 1 stack.
- changeTravel: Drastically reduced Travel event frequency from 1/5 to 1/20.
- buffCourt Gardener: Increased Court Gardener aptitude bonus for the Garden building from +15 to +30.
- changeEvents: Restricted 'Coming of Age' events to only trigger for heirs, favorite children, or the three oldest living children.
🖥️UI & Quality of Life(4)
- newBarbershop: Added a color picker to the Barbershop with up to 16 customizable colors for clothes.
- newUI: Added Event Nameplates showing character names, relationships, and opinions directly in event windows.
- newTravel Planner: Added quick-edit support for travel planning (Shift + Click) to add or remove waypoints.
- newPerformance: Added a setting to disable the map table to improve rendering performance.
🐛Bug Fixes(4)
- fixBlack Death: Fixed the 'Random Black Death' game rule to ensure it is actually random.
- fixSuccession: Fixed an issue where succession could result in a player becoming their own tax collector.
- fixLongboats: Fixed a bug where Longboats could incorrectly block the Plunder intent.
- fixDiseases: Corrected character infection chance values and disease outbreak event frequency.
Summary
Realm Maintenance & Systems
The 1.19 'Scribe' update focuses on long-term game health with the introduction of a comprehensive Ledger for tracking world data and a new Stories system to make event chains more visible. A major rework of Accolades streamlines knight management by removing primary/secondary attributes and automating successor assignment.
Character & Gameplay Overhaul
Characters now face a more nuanced aging process with tiered Elder Traits like 'Faltering Heart' and 'Fragile Bones' that worsen over time. Significant balance shifts include a rework of Domain Limits, which are no longer granted by Stewardship but are instead tied to Education trait tiers. Additionally, event frequency has been drastically reduced to focus on characters of 'major interest' to the player.
Quality of Life & Customization
Players gain several highly requested features, including a Barbershop color picker with 16 customizable slots, Knight Permissions to filter who can serve in battle, and Event Nameplates to quickly identify characters in event windows.