To many, Conclave is an under appreciated DLC, which makes the game more difficult by increasing the power of a ruler's council. This, however, is incorrect, as the council's power can be pretty easily managed through shrewd planning and placing the most powerful vassals on the council, regardless of their skill. The improved education system is also a huge improvement on the vanilla education system. The improvement on laws also streamlines the game, making management easier, and unlocks new options for realm management, along with the new law voting system, which requires only a majority of the council to approve for the law (5-10 characters), instead of requiring a majority of all of the vassals of the realm to approve it. Playing as a vassal is also improved with this DLC, as it gives more flexibility to those who sit on their ruler's council.

As with all Paradox DLCs, consider purchasing this on sale.

Great addition to CK2 experience, makes managing your realm more engaging. Favors are an interesting mechanic