Player Chatroom (Off-Character Discussion)

[The Celtic Viking]

I have just assumed I'm governor of Korinthos, is this the case TCV?

Well... no - currently there are no governors. However, since I haven't specified anything to be done and given you the choice, you're technically doing what you would have done as one anyway.

As for the heir, I decide that myself with no need to consult anyone about it. There was no need to take it up.

Edit: By the way, was that "it goes into the Basileus' pocket" an answer to what happens with the money? Or was that a guess?

[johnhughthom]

Edit: By the way, was that "it goes into the Basileus' pocket" an answer to what happens with the money? Or was that a guess?

Twas a joke, not a funny one, but a joke nonetheless.
As for my comments on the heir, it came about from a confused reading of the rules, to be honest I'm still not sure what they say. It seems when the Basileus dies there is to be a vote on the new Basileus, which of course doesn't work with the RTW engine. Of course the fact it's nearly 2am may just mean I'm getting confused about something simple...

[The Celtic Viking]

Well, the way I understand it after taking another look at the rules...

The default person for being the Kleronomos Basileus is the eldest son. The Basileus can change that at any time he pleases. I believe then that Maion did indeed change it for this reason, and my charge of it being "illegal" were thus incorrect. However, Krateros is now the legal heir. If I need to proclaim that in another thread (than the save games one), I will do so.

In any case, when Antigonos dies, the Kleronomos Basileios (currently that's your character, Krateros) will automatically be presented as a candidate to be the next Basileus. If anyone else wish to run for it, they can announce it publicly, and the Synedrion will then hold a vote. If tied, a new vote will be held. If it ties again, the last king's favourite - the KB - is elected.

What the Kleronomos Basileios rank seem to do, is simply give you a royal army of your own to command, make you an automatic candidate for the Basileus' successor and give you a slight benefit if someone else challenges that.

What I don't understand is how this is going to be handled in-game. If Antigonos dies now, Krateros will automatically be made the new Basileus immediately. If, say, Alkyoneus then challenges Krateros for it and he wins the vote, how will he be made the Basileus in-game? Is there a cheat that can change the current faction leader without killing him?