So, I have my army on a border and thrace, my northern neighbor attacks (or is attacked) by sarmatia. I get a pop=up message that says something like "Request for assistance": "your allies are requesting that you assist them. If you agree, then your army will enter the battle as reinforcements."

Huh?


I did it, and helped...


Can I do this? I mean, before a specific battle?

In almost a year of playing this game, I have never seen this! (I also have never seen an alliance with a bordering state last this long!)

Thoughts or comments, folks?