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[–] smeg@feddit.uk 55 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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!

[–] addie@feddit.uk 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"I'm alright raising bastards as long as they've got good stats" - average CK enjoyer.

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

All my bastards have good stats, I never claim the others!

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

I legitimize all my bastards. It helps dilute the elector votes.

[–] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

"What's that out the window?" Push