Quote Originally Posted by Heidrek
How does the Ransom calculation work for captured prisoners?

when deciding how much each man ransom cost what factors are considered?

Here are my thoughts on what might make a difference:

1. Whether they are a King or Prince.
2. Unit build cost.
3. Command rating if any.
4. Armour/weapon/Morale/valour upgrades?
5. Is a Noble (has a provincial title or title of office).
In my experience, everything but the 4th one (unit upgrades) factor into ransom amounts.

Back when I first started playing MTW in early 2003, I was stupid enough to have my Spanish uber-King lead a seaborne invasion of Naples (which was owned by the Sicilians at the time). Unfortunately, he was ultimately captured, as he wound up fighting not only the Sicilians, but the Pope as well. Even worse, my king had been accompanied by a couple of my governors, which meant they were captured as well. Combined with the other troops caught by the Papal army, I ended up having to pay over 60,000 florins for the whole lot of them.


Also, I second macsen rufus in advising caution with your general in Scotland. He faces a very real risk of either developing the Good Runner vice, if not being killed outright. Your best bet might be to just get him out of Scotland if you can.