On this page of the Crusader Kings 3 guide you will find a full description of the game interface.
Still, if you want to enjoy the gameplay, you will have to face this challenge head on.
We will discuss the elements of the top, side and bottom panels in turn.
The second one is a report (2) on the state of your resources, army and domain.
Hovering over it displays the details of the case in point.
In these situation, you’re free to dismiss any unwanted notifications by right-clicking on them.
The only exception to the above is the colored icon containing a number.
It contains a situational report on current issues, but it also lists potential opportunities.
Further to the right, you will find a report on the state of your resources.
Next, you will be able to check the state of your troops and your domain limit, i.e.
the number of counties that you’ve got the option to control at any given time.
When you hover the cursor over any of the listed indicators, detailed information will be displayed below.
At the top, you will spot the inconspicuousoutlinericon.
Clicking on any of them will launch the corresponding window.
Below you will notice four icons informing about the current level of organization of your power (4).
At the very bottom (5), you will see a short report about your domain.
Below you will find three tabs, the first of which (1) concerns your domain.
It contains a detailed list (2) of all counties under your immediate control.
it’s possible for you to check the income, control and development levels for each county here.
The second tab (1) contains a list of your direct vassals.
The last tab (1) concerns the inheritance law.
First, you might modify the law of succession (2).
Below (3) you’re free to check who is your current heir.
The next icon (1) concerns military matters.
you’re able to also recruit special types of units here (4).
The second tab (1) leads to the mercenary screen.
The last tab (1) is dedicated to the military orders specific to your faith.
The third window (1) is used to manage the council.
you could give orders to each of them using the icons next to their picture (2).
The next, fourth icon (1) opens the court management menu.
It consists of two tabs, the first of which (2) indicates your court.
Below is a list of characters who are guests at your court and a list of your courtiers.
Each character is described by a set of traits and statistics, their attitude towards you and their religion.
The second tab (1) in this window contains a list of your prisoners.
Further down, you will find the intrigue window (1), which also consists of two tabs.
The second to last icon (1) opens the faction window.
It contains a list of all hostile political factions operating in your territory.
The final icon (1) opens the decision window.
Their content changes depending on the situation in the game and what potential decisions you might make.
There you will also find information about the current date and three buttons (2).
The next set of icons (1) is displayed above the bar below.
They indicate ongoing processes, such as wars or your intrigues.
Of course, clicking on any of these icons will redirect you to the corresponding window.
Here you will find plenty of information and statistics describing your selected character.
To avoid confusion, we will divide this window into smaller parts.
At the top, there are models of the character you’ve selected and their partner.
When it comes to NPCs, you will find slightly different information here.
Under your partner, you will find an indicator (5) informing you about their attitude towards you.
In the left corner (6) you will also find a similar set of information about your heir.
The next part of this window is a list of the characteristics and statistics of the selected character.
When it comes to NPCs, here you will find a short note describing their personality.
The small sign next to it indicates their sexual orientation.
The large icons (2) represent personality traits.
The small green and red sword icons represent temporary perks that are currently active in these two areas.
Further on, you will reach the section that basically relates to the state of your character.
There is information on titles, resources and diplomatic relations.
The last part (6) of this section is dedicated to diplomacy.
The last part of the character window is about their relationship with other characters.
Each of the portraits is interactive and clicking on them opens the window of the selected character.
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