This is a beginner question (still trying to wrap my head around all the political aspects of the game)...
What is the benefit of holding a duchy, besides the prestige. I ask this because I am currently playing as a King and I'm over my demesne limit, so I'm just giving away titles to get myself under again. However, given the option of giving up either a duchy or a county, I can't see why I would give away the county. From what I understand, holding the county gives me the tax money directly. Holding the duchy, though... I can't really see how that benefits me besides the slight increase in prestige/month. Well, I guess also to limit the political power of some of the court. But beyond that, are there there any other benefits (particularly economic)?
Again, I'm still a beginner so maybe I'm misinterpreting something or getting something wrong. Any corrections are appreciated.
What is the benefit of holding a duchy, besides the prestige. I ask this because I am currently playing as a King and I'm over my demesne limit, so I'm just giving away titles to get myself under again. However, given the option of giving up either a duchy or a county, I can't see why I would give away the county. From what I understand, holding the county gives me the tax money directly. Holding the duchy, though... I can't really see how that benefits me besides the slight increase in prestige/month. Well, I guess also to limit the political power of some of the court. But beyond that, are there there any other benefits (particularly economic)?
Again, I'm still a beginner so maybe I'm misinterpreting something or getting something wrong. Any corrections are appreciated.