20:20 It's actual historical fact - Bizantine emperors had the Varangian unit as bodyguards. Also - same for the route through Russia - it was a very important trade route "From Varangians to Greeks". So Swedish Norse travelling to Byzantine Empire in that times was nothing extraordinary.
100 Stat Man: "Men, today we will burn the city of the world's desire!" Soldier: "Uhhh, My lord?" 100 Stat Man: "Yes?" Soldier: "You're talking about all this looting and pillaging...." 100 Stat Man: "Yes.....?" Soldier: "But where will we store the gold?" 100 Stat Man: "What do you mean?" Soldier: "We.... didn't bring a chest." 100 Stat Man: "Back to the boats...... now."
Spiffing, the Byzantines had the Varangian Guard, an Elite Unit of Germanic/Norse as the Bodyguard of their Leader, that guy was doing his Job and you battlefield sacrifized him :P
I once had a crazy op character like this. Got tired of playing him and sent him and 3000 men on a suicide raid against spain. He won a battle against 12000 Spanish troops. Moved on walked to carthage raiding every province on the way. Basically he was fine until he managed to walk around the whole of Europe and died in Paris after raiding every coastal province from carthage to Istanbul and then to Rome. I was very impressed by him.
A Swedish king in NORWAY! Didn't see that comming... Okay, i am indeed lying. Most of our kings have either been Swedish or from that fantasy country, Denmark.
@@Reddsoldier That's why we became independent. And bought a new king from fantasy land, and named a chocolate after him. Because ethnic Norwegian kings are gross and too fairhaired.
@@r.m2192 I know you're joking, but it isn't funny when you consider that Russia and Ukraine is currently in war with each other and the last thing a Ukrainian would want to be called is Russian
@@Kyarago They're most definitely not at war. Ukraine very much does not want war with Russia. They are well aware that they would get absolutely curb stomped.
20:20 honestly a lot of Vikings were fighting for the Byzantine Empire, including Harald Sigurdsson (aka Harald Hardrada) spent a few year in the Byzantine Vanguard, many more also were employed by other nations.
You need to replicate this in CK3, but it'll be the 10,000 point man ;) some of the traits are the same, but many of these have been split up into multiple traits, and then we have the personality traits on top which CK2 doesn't have.
20:20 We rode the rivers of the Eastern trail deep in the land of the Rus, following the wind in our sails and the rhythm of the oars. No shelter in this hostile land, constantly on guard, ready to fight and defend our ships 'til the bitter end. We came under attack, I received a deadly wound. A spear was forced into my back, still I fought on. When I am dead lay me in a mound, raise a stone for all to see, runes carved to my memory. Here I lie on the river bank , a long, long way from home. Life is pouring out of me, soon I will be gone. I tilt my head to the side and think of those back home. I see the river rushing by like blood runs from my wound. Here I lie on wet sand, I will not make it home. I clench my sword in my hand and say farewell to those I love. When I am dead lay me in a mound. place my weapons by my side for the journey to Hall up high.
100statman OP, plz nerf But I do like little King Olaf, his story was kinda sweet, and until he married that courtier I wondered if you'd marry him to one of your daughters. Which by the way makes me wonder - how many children will 100stat man sire if he's immortal? How many wife's will he go through?
@@thespiffingbrit Yup, that part was sweet, and made me even think that there was a bit of kindness behind that rather, let's say 'rough' exterior. I'll look forward to part2 then.
@@thespiffingbrit I always found this game to be too "hardcore" to ever invest in playing. You brought back some desire to play it again, although I am wondering how you modified the stats.
Spiff: *Loots And Burns Constantinople, Kills the Byzantine Army and leaves* *Next Episode* Byzantine Empire: *Falls* Spiff: I wonder how that happened Me: Hmm, Yes I wonder......
He was referring to the fact that you can now have basically limitless manpower since renown in those orders are pretty easy to get, even for normal characters.
Love your videos Spiff, honestly I had never heard of your channel or this game until a couple weeks ago when RUclips brought one of these videos to my attention. So glad I found your channel.
>made his leader a varangian >does not know why a norse fights for the byzantines THATS WHAT THE WORD MEANS YOU BLOKE I'm sorry... Varangians were the norse and germanic mercs employed in the Emperors guard. Don't know if it's explained in the trait
Im super glad I can zoom. Ill never play this type of game due to me being...me. So its quite nice to zoom in on things and read. Only watch on a old ass phone.
12:08 You are raiding a town near my hometown Paderborn, lol. And there was a man convinced of cannibalism in the city of Rotenburg (The one you raided) XD
I am in your debt. Your magnificence and tea is too much. I am thoroughly entertained and thirsty for tea all at once. Is this what dessert in heaven is like?
I know you've stepped away from this sort of content, but I still really enjoy this series and I really wish you'd bring back a long-form 100 Stat Man CK3 series
That merc guy you caught in constantinople was from the town of Hedesunda that lies on the border of northern Uppland, so you basically sacrificed your neighbour.
Historicly a LOT of vikings got jobs as bodyguards by rich/noble men due to their combatskills as far away as a the middle east. They simply had such a great reputation when it came to combat that people payed them handsomly to work for them.
the byzantines hired norse mercenaries into their regular army, they were called the varangians; most came from Rus tribes but later on they hired norsemen in general.
The North men fought for the Byzantine Empire as Varangians. They were the elite shock troopers of an empire that relied primarily on mercenary armies.
Hey Spiffing, I was wondering if you would consider playing the Throne-breaker: Witcher Tales game that came out. It is a mix between a card game, RPG, slight free roam over the areas and a roguelike game, meaning every choice you make will count, although you can replay battles and such, you will only get one shot at important decision like what to do with deserters or when faced with certain circumstances. Either way, have a great day.
This reminds me of how in a 6 man vanilla multiplayer game I was able to get the leadership of Lucifer's own in pretty much the first decade. Needless to say the illusive shadow with 40 Intrigue was a terrifying force of murders, kidnappings and general chaos. Me being Captain niceguy.. none of that was directed at the players under the agreement that I could basically will their deaths if i wanted to at that point, so I bought later game immunity by getting them through their rivalries and pesky courtiers.
hey man every time I play multiplayer I basically becomes my friends go to "kill my child (or angry vassal)" guy as I can just kidnap and then sacrifice to the cult.
This game looks awesome. I’ve been looking at this for the past month or so but every time I asked my parents they said to wait for Christmas. I’ll be playing this pretty soon.
There's a glitch with Berserker and The Wolf Warriors that allows your character to be killed in battle. Occasionally your character may lose Berserker in the middle of a battle and somehow die anyway.
20:20 It's actual historical fact - Bizantine emperors had the Varangian unit as bodyguards. Also - same for the route through Russia - it was a very important trade route "From Varangians to Greeks". So Swedish Norse travelling to Byzantine Empire in that times was nothing extraordinary.
Little extra for your comment, Haraldr Hardrade was a commander of the Varangian guard way before he was king
@@leofwulf268 Also best viking swords called "Ulfbrecht" was made from damascene steel imported via that route.
His character has the trait "Varangian".
That means he's fought in the Varangian guard...
@@nikolay4101-s7r didn't know that trait was something, I only play the Charlemagne start
also they sailed through russia to get to constantinople
"He's a giant, and an impaler..." those poor, poor women.
You forgot to mention he's also a 'Master Seducer'
chaosincarna
Best joke, my guy, best joke
They never stood a chance
chaosincarna Ra Ra Rasputin
@@daddistalin2051 or could they stand afterwards
I want the inverse. Make a 100 statman, and spend an entire game trying to kill him
I second this
*without literally choosing the 'suicide' option that appears for an immortal if they've lived over a 100 years.
@Volvirth Spend the entire time building allies, an Empire and an Army worthy enough to destroy the evil 100 Stat Man Doppelganger.
Trust me it's easy you just have to be a tyrant AND piss off your neighbors.
We need this
100 Stat Man: "Men, today we will burn the city of the world's desire!"
Soldier: "Uhhh, My lord?"
100 Stat Man: "Yes?"
Soldier: "You're talking about all this looting and pillaging...."
100 Stat Man: "Yes.....?"
Soldier: "But where will we store the gold?"
100 Stat Man: "What do you mean?"
Soldier: "We.... didn't bring a chest."
100 Stat Man: "Back to the boats...... now."
Would have been worse if they sailed through the meditaranian
Gives my Monty Python vibes.
"Ahhh you literal potato" is my new favorite quote
Ynwaaaa
Spiffing, the Byzantines had the Varangian Guard, an Elite Unit of Germanic/Norse as the Bodyguard of their Leader, that guy was doing his Job and you battlefield sacrifized him :P
@@thespiffingbrit Yeah, but your character was also a Varangian...
@Galthasar Belt Rome 2 electric boogaloo.
Galthasar Belt yeah it’s pretty as influential as Rome, it was quite literally a Second Rome
I once had a crazy op character like this. Got tired of playing him and sent him and 3000 men on a suicide raid against spain. He won a battle against 12000 Spanish troops. Moved on walked to carthage raiding every province on the way. Basically he was fine until he managed to walk around the whole of Europe and died in Paris after raiding every coastal province from carthage to Istanbul and then to Rome. I was very impressed by him.
A true son of Oðin indeed
Please tell me he died by stubbing his toe
Which heretic says "Istanbul"?? IT'S CONSTANTINOPLE YOU UNCULTURED SWINE
@@cursedex3755 Miklagaard
@@cursedex3755 NEIN IT IST BYZANTIUM OR BYZANTION
A Swedish king in NORWAY! Didn't see that comming...
Okay, i am indeed lying. Most of our kings have either been Swedish or from that fantasy country, Denmark.
Mathias Lie Dyngeland
Hey same!
Denmark? Never heard of it.
Swedish kings have historically never been that successful in Norway though.
"THREE HUNDRED YEARS, STILL NO-ONE KNOWS. THE SECRET REMAINS!"
@@Reddsoldier That's why we became independent. And bought a new king from fantasy land, and named a chocolate after him. Because ethnic Norwegian kings are gross and too fairhaired.
As a Dane I can confirm it is hard to get reception when my country only exists in fantasy, it is working though.
btw that "all the way through Russia" path was a legitimate route at the time, called "From Varyags (Vikings) to Greeks", you can probably guess why.
Except it wasn't through Russia... not in a modern sense at least. You're mistaking it with Volga route which was it's competitor.
TheArklyte let’s be honest Ukrainians and Belarusian are Russians
@@r.m2192 I know you're joking, but it isn't funny when you consider that Russia and Ukraine is currently in war with each other and the last thing a Ukrainian would want to be called is Russian
aurimasauga I’m not joking and Ukraine and Russia are not at war with each other they may have a border conflict in Crimea but that’s not a war
@@Kyarago They're most definitely not at war. Ukraine very much does not want war with Russia. They are well aware that they would get absolutely curb stomped.
(Sound of woman getting impaled)
..."Lovely"
almost vomited, still liked the video
Literally read this as it happened
well I think he took it *too* literally
You literally made your character a Varangian, that means that at one point 100 fought for the Byzantines.
The Spiffing Brit makes sense
I guess you could say the King of Norway had a real case of... Stockholm Syndrome.
That is pretty hilaruous.
I do love me a good pun XD
People always mix up sweden and norway...
20:20 honestly a lot of Vikings were fighting for the Byzantine Empire, including Harald Sigurdsson (aka Harald Hardrada) spent a few year in the Byzantine Vanguard, many more also were employed by other nations.
You need to replicate this in CK3, but it'll be the 10,000 point man ;) some of the traits are the same, but many of these have been split up into multiple traits, and then we have the personality traits on top which CK2 doesn't have.
20:20 We rode the rivers of the Eastern trail deep in the land of the Rus, following the wind in our sails and the rhythm of the oars. No shelter in this hostile land, constantly on guard, ready to fight and defend our ships 'til the bitter end. We came under attack, I received a deadly wound. A spear was forced into my back, still I fought on. When I am dead
lay me in a mound, raise a stone for all to see, runes carved to my memory.
Here I lie on the river bank
, a long, long way from home. Life is pouring out of me, soon I will be gone. I tilt my head to the side and think of those back home. I see the river rushing by like blood runs from my wound. Here I lie on wet sand, I will not make it home. I clench my sword in my hand and say farewell to those I love. When I am dead lay me in a mound. place my weapons by my side for the journey to Hall up high.
“Wait, I think I left the stove on”
-Vikings raiding Constantinople, probably
*Some random dude has come to teach me about Jesus* "THROW HIM IN THE DUNGEON" CLASSIC 🤣
While Indomitable means that your character won't suffer LETHAL injuries in battle, they could very well suffer CRIPPLING injuries. I lost a leg once.
Is that a trait you can get?
@@freddydeathbear It's one of the rank 4 perks you get from warrior lodge societies
‘Tis but a scratch
Im guessing your not an adventurer anymore?
100statman OP, plz nerf
But I do like little King Olaf, his story was kinda sweet, and until he married that courtier I wondered if you'd marry him to one of your daughters. Which by the way makes me wonder - how many children will 100stat man sire if he's immortal? How many wife's will he go through?
@@thespiffingbrit Yup, that part was sweet, and made me even think that there was a bit of kindness behind that rather, let's say 'rough' exterior. I'll look forward to part2 then.
@@PeterButchens Odin gives unto the faithful!
It’s weird how nice Spiff was to that kid.
@@thespiffingbrit I always found this game to be too "hardcore" to ever invest in playing. You brought back some desire to play it again, although I am wondering how you modified the stats.
Spiff: *Loots And Burns Constantinople, Kills the Byzantine Army and leaves*
*Next Episode*
Byzantine Empire: *Falls*
Spiff: I wonder how that happened
Me: Hmm, Yes I wonder......
What? You tell me the game is broken for immortal characters with 3-figure stats? Heresy!
He was referring to the fact that you can now have basically limitless manpower since renown in those orders are pretty easy to get, even for normal characters.
Love your videos Spiff, honestly I had never heard of your channel or this game until a couple weeks ago when RUclips brought one of these videos to my attention. So glad I found your channel.
Now you have to make 100 Stat Man as a Persian! Make the entire Middle East Zoroastrian!
"The game's a bit broken now"
Says the man with 100 in every stat.
So stoked that there is a sailing route down the Dnieper. Well done Paradox!
My first spiffing Brit video was this and you got me into Crusader Kings, cheers mate
LMFAO - Rock Anthem (Spiff version 2020)
"Spiff in the house tonight,
Sacrificing people to the left and right..."
10:00 "Oh, he is upset that he is not on the Council..."
This is outrageous! :D
Norway conquers England and Rum becomes stronk in all my game plays at that start date.
I usually see Normandy win and don’t see Rûm.
Spiff: "Let's move down to Ostgurtland. Now, there are some really funky names for these places..."
Me: *Swedish rage intensifies*
Harald Hardrada conquering England and Normandy instead of just getting yeeted off Stamford Bridge? What a world.
It is so nice to hear a British person who can actully speak the English language.
So, so nice.
Slaughters men, whamen, and children.
I think you're well on your way on surpassing valefisk's shenanigan in europe. Instant Sub.
>made his leader a varangian
>does not know why a norse fights for the byzantines
THATS WHAT THE WORD MEANS YOU BLOKE
I'm sorry...
Varangians were the norse and germanic mercs employed in the Emperors guard. Don't know if it's explained in the trait
Awesome for the Game Theory shoutout!
What was that?
Sweetish king DEAD!
It can only be...
KAZAK ONE EYE!
WHERE IS HE???? WHERE IS HE???? HE TOOK MY FUCKING EYE!!!!!
SOMEONE GET FUCKING TODDY! IN HERE!
FUCKING TOODY!!!!
Im super glad I can zoom. Ill never play this type of game due to me being...me. So its quite nice to zoom in on things and read. Only watch on a old ass phone.
That strange chest was a lost package from amazon.
*child screams*
Spiff: lovely
12:08 You are raiding a town near my hometown Paderborn, lol. And there was a man convinced of cannibalism in the city of Rotenburg (The one you raided) XD
Spiffing Brit's lack of knowledge of the Varangian Guard triggers me greatly
Yep.
17:13 "How many kills are we at? Oh we're at 43 kills. Not bad for only 32."
*Turns 33 immediately*
04:58pure evil xD
I had my volume on full at 0:00 its actually terrifying
2:00 out of; uh lets see... yes I believe that's 23:51. Yes that looks like the midpoint. The Spiffing Brit is definitely perfectly balanced.
I subscribed simply because of the thick lore involved in this channel.
never once heard of this game until i found Spiffs channel now i own the game and all the dlc's . I hope they make a CK3 in the future
I am watching the 100 Stat Man Videos for the third time now and absolutely love them.
I hope there will be more soon.
Sadly no tea. Only beer :D
I love your videos so much, man! Please make more contents like!!!
5:40 that was an insult against my heritage
Great video! By the way: if you want to execute everyone, you can press the 'execute all' button when you click to the green arrow on the right.
+1 for the 9000 vikings strolling up to constantinople and realizing they forgot the oven on
"DEUS VALT"smiles in crusade"We will take over Jerusalem in a holy crusade"
"He has... fucking Mjolnir." Laughed so hard
I am in your debt. Your magnificence and tea is too much. I am thoroughly entertained and thirsty for tea all at once. Is this what dessert in heaven is like?
1:51 well played Good Sir.
16:42 " I feel like i should release you I really should *Ransoms him*"
Well technically he DID release him only in exchange for money
Woman at 12:16: screaming from being executed
The Spiffing Brit: Lovely
"All of the United Kingdom" making a statement there Spiffing?
This annoyed me too
Look up the Varangian Guard and you'll understand why a swede'd be in Constantinople.
1:16 lol the king of Sweden looks like a John Cena/Mark Wallberg hybrid
Best video yet! He is immortal, he is unstoppable, he is......100 STAT MAN!
1:30 “and it only costs me 10 pounds” ehhh idk man might got to bounce after that one 🤷♂️
I know you've stepped away from this sort of content, but I still really enjoy this series and I really wish you'd bring back a long-form 100 Stat Man CK3 series
That merc guy you caught in constantinople was from the town of Hedesunda that lies on the border of northern Uppland, so you basically sacrificed your neighbour.
"The famous nation that doesn't really actually exist"
*Triggered*
When the god emperor of man is born early and is Sweedish
Historicly a LOT of vikings got jobs as bodyguards by rich/noble men due to their combatskills as far away as a the middle east. They simply had such a great reputation when it came to combat that people payed them handsomly to work for them.
Do you guys think it's to late to join the give away?
Blas de Lezo was a Spanish admiral who didn't had an eye, a leg, and an arm, and he was the best Spanish commander of all times!!😂😂
Praise the God-Emperor of Mankind
The timeline:0:00>>2:00>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>23:52
The Spiffing Brit: Yep, seems like the midpoint to me.
In other words, we now know what the Emperor of Mankind was doing during the 1st millennium
Yes...share the festive merriment of sacrificing people to Odin to your subs lol
And so the Imperium of Mankind was created.
*He is of course also a giant*
Bro i died
“Ha I’ve got you in the midpoint of the video” he says a whole 1:59 into the 23 minute video.
"What are you doing man? Get sacrificed."
I've enjoyed these part two episodes lol please keep them coming!
that short cut is real, it's how they actually got there in real life. following the rivers across the mainland.
The Legend of Chad: Return of the Pagan Immortal
That wasnt a child I promised
5:41
Areyousureaboutthat.gif
the byzantines hired norse mercenaries into their regular army, they were called the varangians; most came from Rus tribes but later on they hired norsemen in general.
we need.
1 stat man
ONE STAAAAAAAAT
Plus immortal
The North men fought for the Byzantine Empire as Varangians. They were the elite shock troopers of an empire that relied primarily on mercenary armies.
That 2 year old he executed was mauled by a bear... that's a big yike
Always excited to see the best Brit boi upload
Just noticed this was published on my birthday. Hardly a coincidence I think lol
Ahh yes. Festag. best holiday. you only have to kill 3 people, and share your loot with your friends
We celebrate jul and midsommar, but festdag just mean party-day.
HAPPY FUCKING FESTAG
Hey Spiffing, I was wondering if you would consider playing the Throne-breaker: Witcher Tales game that came out. It is a mix between a card game, RPG, slight free roam over the areas and a roguelike game, meaning every choice you make will count, although you can replay battles and such, you will only get one shot at important decision like what to do with deserters or when faced with certain circumstances. Either way, have a great day.
@@thespiffingbrit That's alright. I kinda figured that that would be the answer, just thought i would throw out the suggestion.
This reminds me of how in a 6 man vanilla multiplayer game I was able to get the leadership of Lucifer's own in pretty much the first decade. Needless to say the illusive shadow with 40 Intrigue was a terrifying force of murders, kidnappings and general chaos.
Me being Captain niceguy.. none of that was directed at the players under the agreement that I could basically will their deaths if i wanted to at that point, so I bought later game immunity by getting them through their rivalries and pesky courtiers.
hey man every time I play multiplayer I basically becomes my friends go to "kill my child (or angry vassal)" guy as I can just kidnap and then sacrifice to the cult.
13:55 xD that is the corneall empire of jon
(goes through stats)
ahh, so he's basically a Primarch.
He’s Alpharius
He's definitely the God Emperor of Mankind.
His just big emps
This is still the best series he has ever produced.
This game looks awesome. I’ve been looking at this for the past month or so but every time I asked my parents they said to wait for Christmas. I’ll be playing this pretty soon.
It’s bloody great.
Thanks. Definitely will start there, I’ve heard that a few times now.
@@ryanm6004 when are u getting it?
Branden E. I just got it for Christmas
@@ryanm6004 how is it im thinking of getting a gaming pc and buying it
There's a glitch with Berserker and The Wolf Warriors that allows your character to be killed in battle. Occasionally your character may lose Berserker in the middle of a battle and somehow die anyway.
sigh YOU KNOW THERE'S AN EXECUTE ALL PRISONER BUTTON RIGHT.. lol
The Vikings did arrive at Constantinople and then turn around. That happened! (At least, so I hear)
12:30 People thought of hte Opposite. Use Wikings to deter Wiking Raiding!
”A Swede fighting for the Byzantines”. It’s called the Varangian Guard. Jesus Effing Christ bro.