[2.3.4] "Not allowed to play republics" ('Count' of Genoa 769/867)

[Kumicho]

Ok, here's a new one. I'm trying to play the "Count" of Genoa in 769, and I'm getting the "Not allowed to play Republics" bug even though I have The Republic DLC (and it's active). I *can* play as Genoa 1066, but not at either the 769 or 867 bookmarks.

What's more, when I start as someone else and switch to him using the console, I get a "game over".

and game over

But can play independent Genoa in 1066

Or Venice in any date, so it must be something with Genoa...

 

[DC123456789]

WAD, count-tier republics aren't considered merchant republics and thus aren't playable.

 

[Jirki88]

Indeed, gotta grant him the Duchy of Genoa so he actually creates the Republic of Genoa, THEN you can play him.

 

[rageair]

WAD, only merchant republics are playable.