Some ransom

[Prince Cobra]

Hi

I always ransom my troops back if I have the florins. I consider it a matter of honour; sort of the MTW military covenant.

Plus, I think the AI always will if it can afford to.

Best regards
Victor

Sapere aude
Horace

I agree with Victor. As a ruler, you are a father of your people and you are responsible for then. I must be with little cash or have suffered a very humiliating defeat in order to refuse ransom. Have in mind that my favourite faction are the Byz and I love playing in High Late, which means that I often play wars of attrition where my warriors die like flies but bring as many elite units of the enemy with them to the grave. I consider ransoming them back as a small gesture to their loyalty. And yes, Captured line virtues do a good work.

P.S. Stazi, cpatured generals usually do not get "Good runner" but "Captured". They do lose a star but add +3 morale to the troops, which could be useful.