You will never be queen!

[Guru]

"Well shaped"
- 1 command, +1 popularity +1 morale for all troops on the field
"Her curves make it hard for her troops to concentrate on the orders..."

"Constant nagging"
-2 moral for all troops on the field, -1 popularity
"Most soldiers joined to army just to get away from their nagging wives."

"Likes to bathe"
-10% movement points
"She is so inclined to keep herself clean that it shortens her army's daily march a bit."

"Varying moods"
+2 dread, -1 morale for all troops on the field
"Her moods are like a rollercoaster, making her dangerous for everyone."

[Askthepizzaguy]

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"Well shaped"
- 1 command, +1 popularity +1 morale for all troops on the field
"Her curves make it hard for her troops to concentrate on the orders..."

"Constant nagging"
-2 moral for all troops on the field, -1 popularity
"Most soldiers joined to army just to get away from their nagging wives."

"Likes to bathe"
-10% movement points
"She is so inclined to keep herself clean that it shortens her army's daily march a bit."

"Varying moods"
+2 dread, -1 morale for all troops on the field
"Her moods are like a rollercoaster, making her dangerous for everyone."

In the interest of fairness, any woman with battlefield experience would not behave like a stereotypical effeminate woman.

She could have traits that enhance her abilities too.

"Comfortable in Battle"
+2 morale, +1 command
"This lady general has led men in battle before, successfully"

"Inspires the Men"
+1 morale
"Her grace under pressure inspires the men to follow her orders, and they are willing to die under her command."

"Battle scarred"
-2 charm, +4 general's hit points
"No longer a gentle flower, this warrior princess has survived numerous encounters with the sword. Her scars prove that she is not afraid of battle, nor death"

"Heroine"
+3 morale, +3 command
"Her crushing victories under less than ideal circumstances have saved the day numerous times. Her men consider her to be a goddess sent from the heavens."

"Promiscuous"
+2 morale, +2 charm, -1 command
"She's no shrinking violet. She prefers the company of her men, and the sentiment is very much mutual. They are willing to die to protect her."

"Benevolent Governess"
+3 chivalry, -20% trade income, 20% discount on construction and recruitment.
"She is far too concerned about the plight of the peasants for the King's tastes, but the province is prospering under her leadership. Perhaps her temporary rule will inspire loyalty to the throne..."

And ditto... general princesses can be persuaded by handsome gentlemen, (chivalry or dread rating should act as charm in this regard, for the men... women like a bad boy, after all, but nice guys dont always finish last either.)

The Queen has the crown and would not run off and abandon her kingdom. I give her more credit than that.

She would have to accumulate a LOT of negative authority to do that, plus have the "promiscuous" trait.

[ReiseReise]

It would be a nice touch and add greatly to the family management/ role playing aspect of the game, but I would rather have the effort put into AI and combat mechanics rather than superficial things like this

[diotavelli]

The Queen has the crown and would not run off and abandon her kingdom. I give her more credit than that.

She would have to accumulate a LOT of negative authority to do that, plus have the "promiscuous" trait.

I love the various traits you've outlined but have to question whether a queen might risk her kingdom for a marriage.

Mary, Queen of Scots and at least two Byzantine princesses were driven from their thrones by nobles appalled at their marriage choices. That being the case, marriage to a foreigner should at least result in widespread loss of loyalty amongst generals and governors -and widespread rebellion following that.

In the case of Mary I of England, it would be worth considering the implication of her having had a son by Philip II of Spain. In that case, England might have (temporarily, at least) have been absorbed into the Hapsbury monarchy - and, since the Spanish would have been dominant in such a situation, that would have made English territory subject to Spain.

For every Elizabeth I rejecting all available domestic and foreign suitors, history has an Empress Irene offering to marry Charlemagne and unite the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empires. The result would have been Frankish domination or Byzantine civil war. Or both.

And the game should reflect that.

[Ethelred Unread]

I liked the mechanic in MTW for rebellions and still bemoan that it isn't in MTW2 because this is exactly the situation where it would be good to apply.

Civil/dynastic wars were so commonplace in this era and IMHO this would solve the following vet moans.

1. Choosing heirs - the heir should default to the closest male heir anyway - if this gives a weak king (e.g edward II) then you'll have a civil war and you can pick the side to fight on.

2. Keeping interest in the endgame as the distances involved would make more likely that a sizeable portion of your empire would try to break away.

I guess these are wishful thinking though as these things are not moddable.

[imnothere]

Add ancillary

Adoring Guard "+2 security, decrease chance to bear children!"

[Abokasee]

A more historical accurate one:

Female leader: -2 popularity with the pope, +2 influence, +2 popularity
"The Catholic church would rather not have women in a position of power, and a long living queen would be blasphemous, but of other leaders may see this a direct root to anothers throne"
-This is gained if your queen is, well a queen

Long Lived Queen: -6 popularity with the pope, +2 influence (not stacking with above), +5 popularity
"The Papacy is frankly getting annoyed with this game of longitivity and would launch a crusade if it got her married, although a long living queen does show some sort of glory"
-This is gained if your queen live till say, 35-50 ish

One of many: -9 popularity with the pope, +2 influence, +8 popularity with the pope to a faction that marries her, +2 popularity
"The pope him self is ripping out what little hair he has left"
-Gained if the last 4 rulers have been queen

Dosn't nag: +1 popularity, +1 Command, +1 morale for troops in battle
"Makes a change for the troops to have a women in charge who isnt constantly nagging!"
-Gained with pure luck

Likes power: +2 command, -1 popularity
"She would perfer to hold onto power"
-Gained when you make a habit of sending hiers into battle on there own

Ancillaries
'Special' Friend: +1 Chances of having a child (May inherit the throne, may not), -2 influence
"She has many friends, this one is her one of her best"
-Gained randomly

Other Friend: +1 Chances of having a child (May inherit may not) -4 influence
"This is her other friend"
-Gained randomly and requires 'Special' friend

When the queen dies, the children may spawn and create a civil war! (Intelligent rebels or be part of a supporting neighbouring faction who would like that throne?)

and one for that hier who takes the throne:

Bastard Child: -2 popularity with the pope, -3 influence, -2 popularity
"His parents were not married when he was born, this may cause status problems"
-Gained when a hier born from a 'Friend' takes the throne,

[uanime5]

Why would a Queen be more popular with the people than a King? Wouldn't a Queen be less popular because people would think that a woman would be unable to rule properly (unless she won several battles).

Also all Princesses have the trait 'IAMPrincess', so adding this to a general may make them appear as a princess.