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It's not like every monarchy had succession automatically to the firstborn, plenty of rulers would name their heir. Also I've played enough Crusader Kings to know how to get rid of a low-stat child!
"I'm alright raising bastards as long as they've got good stats" - average CK enjoyer.
All my bastards have good stats, I never claim the others!
I legitimize all my bastards. It helps dilute the elector votes.
"What's that out the window?" Push