Events isn't the strenght of that mod as much as new complex game mechanics like AE or Hansa, that somewhat similiar to what was in Manga Mundi. But historical scenario is expected to be very poor at that stage, which is too bad since I am not a fan of them or start date pushed in 14 century. Also because of this, integration of religion mod seems very unlikely, as there are to many things to be reworked. So it ending between them game mechanic.
What seems dubious, weird or bad:
- 1444 start date, why?
- Cores seem to have been cheapened as a concept somewhat.
- Religion mechanics still seem simplistic. No religious minorities? No real choice between religious unity vs religious plurality? Cardinals being a matter of click-clackery and hoping the guy goes into the Curia while he's supporting you?
- COurthouses increase manpower? Why they don't say in description?
- Battles seem way more lethal in general, I'm seeing entire losing armies getting casually mowed down like nothing.
- FFS I swear alliances are useless. All my alliances got me into pointless wars were my light ships were shot down and my provinces attacked, often during other military operations. They never want to help me with my attacks.
- Its just me or playing as Portugal I never have enough cogs to transport my whole army at once, without utterly crippling my navy? This is hugely annoying. Land limit is 21, naval is 36.
- My army sometimes flees through ridiculous routes, like losing a battle in Leon and my troops running to Algarve. STOP RUNNING, DAMNIT!
- AI still gets super-generals while I am always stuck with shit leaders, even through difficulty is normal and its supposed to have no bonus. What the hell.
- Troops take FOREVER for morale to reach max.
- Swear I keep getting raped by the dice during fights...
- I find the idea of some countries having National Ideas and others not ridiculous. Seriously, Paradox.
- Why the fuck North Africa is still considered "Overseas Province" to southern Europe? I'm playing Portugal ffs, does the gold falls off during passage or what? Tangiers is not overseas, Brazil and Congo are overseas ffs.
Indeed, cores seem to be a mostly administrative/legal matter whereas what is truly important is the whole package - Core/Religion/Culture. That's how you guarantee you'll 'never' loose a certain territory, as people can demand you to release cores of a different culture and you end up loosing yours.
Tell you what, I always go above the Naval limit by dozens.
Sometime ago I played what might have been one of my most interesting games as Granada. Fleeing the Castillian Horde by allying with Algiers and conquering some shitholes in Morocco and then swiping a colony from Portugal to flee there -- the Caribbean was Overseas. But at least the rest of the continent wasn't. Still, muslim super Brazil was really satisfying. Point is, these things happen because overseas provinces aren't generated on the fly.
There have been, progressively, more and more unique National Ideas.
It does when you use a "Build" icon under your flag in a top left corner.
Enemy probably got either high Mil. tradition or Offensive Ideas with massive Leader bonuses
Prestige helps. But you shouldn't expect to inherit anything only by having a royal marriage. Still if you have a very high prestige and constant RM with several countries there is a decent chance, that you inherit something during the game.
Either way. First option give your target a time to repair their situation and avoid unionwith you. And the second one could cost you stability and you will have a lengthy war against them and their allies. And you shouldn't get cb in most situations. What better depending on situation, but if you went so far with claimimg their throne then you probably don't want to take a chance and go for certain option, if you have it.
