squalor

[Quintus.JC]

I dont think authority has an effect on squalor. If I am correct authority determines how likely your generals will rebel, but rebellions are so rare, that I think authority is a junk stat.

I find authority quite a hefty stat, certainly nice to look at a 10 authority leader.
Seriously though, with a 3- authority leader, you really can’t trust captain led army anymore to travel long distance, low loyalty generals also tend to rebel a lot more than a firm leader.

While regarding to squalor there’s really not a lot you could do about it, fortunately in Medieval II the squalor effects had been decreased and made easier to be dealt with, had you played in RTW then squalor would of consumed you alive.

[MStumm]

I find authority quite a hefty stat, certainly nice to look at a 10 authority leader.
Seriously though, with a 3- authority leader, you really can’t trust captain led army anymore to travel long distance, low loyalty generals also tend to rebel a lot more than a firm leader.

I see. I usually never have captain lead armies, because I find that general to be soo useful in a battle as regenerating heavy cav and morale booster. I do have generals rebel from time to time, but its still so rare. Maybe because I am avoiding adopting low loyalty guys, and since Kigdoms (i think), the loyalty boosting traits are working correctly and are easy to get. But yeah 10 authority (plus 10 dread) leader does look can and usually have a nice title too.

[Quintus.JC]

I see. I usually never have captain lead armies, because I find that general to be soo useful in a battle as regenerating heavy cav and morale booster. I do have generals rebel from time to time, but its still so rare. Maybe because I am avoiding adopting low loyalty guys, and since Kigdoms (i think), the loyalty boosting traits are working correctly and are easy to get. But yeah 10 authority (plus 10 dread) leader does look can and usually have a nice title too.

Most of the fellas in the Crusades campaign is packed with that sort of traits, relics helps too. Plus the heroes with their super authority thingy, just too easy.