Quote Originally Posted by Cambyses II
I have wondered how the AI decided which one of these to use. At times it seemed random and may well be to an extent. It is possible that it makes a check on how long it has been since any battle occurred? With alliance rejections it probably has something to do with your empires world ranking.
I have definitely noticed that if I repeatedly pester a faction leader for an alliance (usually Da Pope) his rejections of my offer will go steadily from benign to threatening. He may start off with "These matters must not be taken too lightly," but by the third or fourth try my emmissary will feel lucky to escape with his life.