Yuri’s Return – Now Compatible with the Old World
Thanks to unknowable Tzeentchian shenanigans, an uncorrupted Yuri and his army from another timeline ended up in this one…
- Yuri Barkov as a playable Legendary Lord with his own subfaction, the Exiles of Kislev (Immortal Empire) or Dervingard (the Old World).
- Two start options: In the Chaos Wastes (default) or in Kislev. Configure the start via MCT.
- Old World compatibility.
- Yuri’s faction is themed around being a bunch of battle-hardened explorers, granting buff to mid-tier units like Strelsy, Armored Kossars, Horse Archers, and Dervishes. Yuri himself receives replenishment buff to reflect his experience in the expedition.
- A reworked skill tree for Yuri. He’s balanced to be something of a hybrid between Boris and Kostaltyn.
- You’ll be surrounded by enemy in every start, but don’t be afraid to sacrifice lands now and then. Yuri has a skill that gives +2 population to every settlement captured. You’ll be able to rebuild lost towns pretty quickly. Might even be beneficial to let your towns be captured.
- Ironing out some minor kinks related to the Chaos Wastes start.
- Victory conditions
- A quest where, if completed, will grant the option to confederate katarin with powerful boons.
- Gerik
- The ability to vassalize Norscan tribes on defeat.
Q: Which is the intended start for him in Immortal Empire?
A: Chaos Wastes start. His skills are designed and written with that in mind.
Q: Why can’t I find him on the map when not playing as him?
A: Yuri is extremely likely to be merked by the Daemon Prince on turn 1 without player intervention. This is intended behavior. If enough people ask for it, I might work out something where Yuri becomes recruitable by Katarin if killed. If he is dead, you can resurrect his faction via staging a rebellion on the Zoishenk province.
Q: What’s the rationale behind Yuri being hated by Kislev?
A: This Yuri co-exists alongside the original Yuri, so everyone hates him for his evil twin’s actions. Don’t worry, I’m planning on a quest line where Yuri will clear his name. The relation malus doesn’t exist in the Old World campaign, as it takes place before the prologue.
Q: Is it safe to play the prologue with this mod?
A: Probably, but I haven’t tested. In theory I have removed most references to the prologue.
Q: Is he available in Realm of Chaos?
A: No.
Q: Is he available in the Old World?
A: Yes. You have to scroll to the bottom of the faction select screen to see him.
I really like reading your feedback and trying my best accommodate them, so leave your feedback, ideas, and bugs below!
