What is the point of authority?

**rvg** · 12-27-2007, 21:04

As far as I have seen, it has no visible influence whatsoever and a zero authority cuckold can be just as successful of a monarch as a 10 authority tyrant. I remember that back in the MTW1 low influence had a potential to plunge a kingdom into a civil war, but now that does not seem to be the case. So, is it good for anything at all?

**FactionHeir** · 12-27-2007, 22:18

Quite similar.
Higher authority means your units and generals are less likely to go rebel or be bribed away, i.e. the chance at each end turn is lower.
High authority also means that your leader's princess daughters start with a trait or ancillary that may increase their charm a bit, which is a bonus.

Other than that, authority does nothing.

**ReiseReise** · 12-27-2007, 22:59

The main advantage is that your armies led by captains are less likely to turn rebel. If you have a 0 authority King a lot of your captain-led armies will turn on you, especially (maybe?) if they are in rebel territory. Usually not a problem if all your armies are led by generals with at least 4 loyalty, but if, for example, you decide to keep a pure family tree and don't adopt anyone, you will be short on generals, and the ability to use armies led by captains without worrying about them turning rebel is a nice advantage.

Aside: What is the loyalty of a captain in terms of the dice rolls for bribery/randomly turning rebel?

**Paradox** · 12-27-2007, 23:07

Aren't the ones with the highest Authority/Influence chosen automatically as faction heirs?

**Zarky** · 12-27-2007, 23:16

Originally Posted by Shogun

Aren't the ones with the highest Authority/Influence chosen automatically as faction heirs?

It´s always oldest son, if no sons then most likely first son-in-law (no matter if it´s youngest Princesses husband). Or does it go to brother if there´s no male heir?