Quote Originally Posted by Ituralde
I Another thing that was made more and more clear to me that the M2TW family tree mechanics combined with our massive use of RBG (which I completely agree with) will probably produce such a messed up family tree that it might not be worthwile to pay attention to it after a short time. I really would have liked my system, but realize that for it to function properly we would need a decent amount of births. This is unfortunately not under our control.
One solution to the Family Member/RBG ratio discrepancy that we will certainly face to accomadoate a large number of players could perhaps be resolved with some modding of the game.

I think it is possible to add or remove Branches on the Family Tree before starting the game.

Take France for for example, at the beginning of the game, the FT comprises King Philippe, Prince Louis, Princess Constance and two underaged sons, Henry and Michiel. Add to this 2 or 3 starting generals out of the FT.

We could change the game files to allow for more Family Members (thus more branches on the family tree) or even more starting generals.

This should give more weight to the Family memer thus alliviating Ituralde's fears that the FT goes completely unnoticed.

Add some princesses (or potential princesses) and you'll have some IC woeing ...