Byzantine empire versus crusades

[Jaribo2410]

So, I'm playing the Byzantine Empire because I love to rebuild the Roman Empire (I really enjoyed Rome Total War). I defeated Venice after they started a war with me. But by conquering Venice, the Popr got mad at me. He declared war at me and in no time I conquered Rome. There never came a crusade although the christian nations are furious. Is it possible that there cannot be launched any crusade on the BE?

Just another question:is it possible for orthodox nations (BE, Russia) to call a crusade?

[Nzg]

No, and no

Christian nations can't call a crusade against orthodox nations. Even if you hold Jerusalem they can't send a crusading army. Jihads can be called against any of non-muslim factions.

You can't create crusades as the orthodox, one of the downsides of the orthodox nations.

[Jaribo2410]

Thanks!!

[Nzg]

Remember that even thou crusades can't be called against you, crusading armies can attack your settlements and armies.

[Basil II the B.S]

Actually a crusade against the Byzantines is possible, just less likely to be accepted.

[Nzg]

Maybe in some kind of mod? Byzantium settlements never show up in the crusade targets list.

[Aeratus]

No, a crusade against Orthodox is not possible. This is hard coded.

So orthodox cities will never show up on the crusades target list, regardless of papal relations or any other factors.