cant core province

[AureliusBob]

As Hansa, conquered Nurnberg to finally form Germany, however, I cannot core it? Whats going on here?

 

[Franconian]

Conquer Bamberg or so to connect it to your lands

 

[AureliusBob]

Conquer Bamberg or so to connect it to your lands

but aren't nations able to core provinces without a connection? I swear ive seen Austria and France spew their blue and white filth all over Europe

 

[AurochsAway]

but aren't nations able to core provinces without a connection? I swear ive seen Austria and France spew their blue and white filth all over Europe

Nope. Only if next to a vassal.