'Diplomatic approach' overpowered?

[kabuto]

Originally Posted by nomaam

nice post, it aint that massive
really intresting

Thanks. And I'm glad someone read it

Originally Posted by nomaam

an off topic question,
when you tried the military approch
how did you handle a rebellion ?

That was exactly what made me fail. I declared on one nation and took their capital (only city) so they vanquished but the city rebelled shortly after and I couldnt take it back and hold it. Then another nation declared on me when I hardly had any military left.

Finally, after a couple years of rebellion, the nation I smashed got back. Resurrected if you will. The rebels suddenly became that nation again. And there was a message about it. They reclaimed their city and villages (awesome feature btw). Of course, they werent too happy with me

I started my 2nd game (diplomatic) shortly after. However, I think it is possible to withold a rebellion. I found some pretty neat skills some characters have. I think mainly governor, monarch and maybe priest to improve well-being and loyalty.

Anyway, a strong army is definitely needed to stand against rebel attacks if they happen. I'd say 2 armies with enough backup in your cities to be able to get reinforcements asap if needed.

[tigerrenko]

I experienced similar issue, but not ready to call it overpowered. It seems that AI is set to harass aggressive player and tends to overlook peaceful ones. However, even with tribute offer (that should carry more weight, I agree) I could not get everyone to see my way. There is always one, at least, who won't budge and who you have to conquer, risking further provocation of other powers.

Maybe if simple passage of time didn't affect diplomacy so much, would be nicer.

However, consider this. Making your economy strong and your cities abundant, you also present power. Kind of strategy you employed was actually how some of the feudal nations gained power (wasn't it the case with Hanseatic League?).

Anyhow, considering how diplomacy is messy and meaningless in most of the games (even in CIV you can play AI to your advantage), I found Reign's diplomacy quite refreshing. I made it a king without need to crush each and every nation, some needed persuading by force, others just intimidation or good diplomacy. I really cherish the different experience this game offers...

cheers
Ranko