Traits

[anubis88]

If i cut back on taxes to normal or low will it give bad traits also?

I think it will. At least some bad traits are sure to come - perhaps people will be happier, but less money will go into your coffins.

The best way to spend the money as SPQR is to have a powerfull fleet at all times - make yourself the master of the Mediteranean, like Rome did IRL. That should keep you from having to much money and the bad traits. If you'll find yourself in dire need of money, just disband the fleets and woila!

[Rahl]

I've changed my trait-file some weeks ago. IIRC there are Triggers for 50'000, 100'000, 150'000 and 200'000 mnai treasury. Everytime the chance is higher to get some of the bad traits, like Lover of Beauty. But I think the majority of this traits comes from different things. A big and well developed city increases the cance of getting corrupt, lazy and other bad traits, while beeing in a small town makes your FMs more spartan.
IIRC having high taxes also raises the chances for corruption, getting lazy, etc. so high taxes don't make you richer just because of the traits of the FMs.

[Ludens]

It also depends it on the character of your governors. Obviously, selfish and unloyal characters will accumulate bad traits more quickly, but energetic and/or intelligent characters will also get restless if they are cooped up in a small, unimportant town.

[SillySirius]

It also depends it on the character of your governors. Obviously, selfish and unloyal characters will accumulate bad traits more quickly, but energetic and/or intelligent characters will also get restless if they are cooped up in a small, unimportant town.

Tell me about it.

I have a couple guys who i'm trying to find a post they find more befitting.Problem is that the larger cities already have good governors even with the warts.

Though i have one general i banished to Corsica from the get go because he seemed worthless with his flaws.I forget the trait he gained but he has taken to the task with diligence and also gained a couple other positive aspects.

Go figure.