An idea to fix BattleDread

[FactionHeir]

I don't think so, no. The only way you could force that is by using odds, but then you'd have to make every unit have the exact same stats and be melee

[alpaca]

Actually I believe that from a gameplay point of view BD and BC should be seen as a way to get a more extreme character. What I mean with that is, make the first level of battle dread depend on the general either having BattleDread or having exterminated at least two cities/killed his prisoners at least two times.
I interpret these as an intention (and a means) for the player to get a more dreaded/chivalrous general, in which case I allow him to get one.

But anyways, I'd rather have a system where you get your dread/chivalry points by being either bad or good.

[FactionHeir]

Interesting suggestion alpaca, I think that would be perfect for the trait's sense too.

[alpaca]

Sorry, there's a mistake in the above post that came from editing. I meant "make every level of battle dread depend on..." not "make the first level of battle dread depend on...", but I guess you already figured that out