Favors and Elective Succession

[Prime624]

Is there a way to use a favor to make someone vote for your preferred heir if you have elective succession?

If not, why? This is common in modern American democracy, shouldn't it be possible in medieval times?

 

[Sam L]

That's what I would've thought too. It should be. I lost a Kingdom in my last game because of this silliness.

 

[Red Earth]

Elections take place after you die, so how does a dead man enforce his called in favor?
Also, which America is it that has titles that function like elective monarchy does in this game?

 

[Dahoota]

Elections take place after you die, so how does a dead man enforce his called in favor?
Also, which America is it that has titles that function like elective monarchy does in this game?

Sometimes I think certain governments might be more effective if they did operate this way...

On topic, it's not a bad idea and makes sense. But Red Earth is right, it would have to be a purchased favour instead of a returned/requested one as favours are tied to the character not the player.

 

[Prime624]

Elections take place after you die, so how does a dead man enforce his called in favor?
Also, which America is it that has titles that function like elective monarchy does in this game?

Actually that does make a bit more sense when you put it that way. Still, you should be able to have your heir enforce that favor.

And I was referring to how you can buy anything in American politics with enough lobbyists and bribery.

 

[Red Earth]

Actually that does make a bit more sense when you put it that way. Still, you should be able to have your heir enforce that favor.

And I was referring to how you can buy anything in American politics with enough lobbyists and bribery.

True dat. I do also think it should be a little less erratic, the elective succession. You have almost no idea why anyone votes the way they do so it's hard to know who can be influenced and how. And it can change from one day to the next and back, sometimes just loading the game changes votes.

 

[Prime624]

Yeah elective is really weird. It has somewhat to do with how much they like you but also a bit to do with the prospective heir's prestige I believe. It's very hazy to me. They should make that more transparent.

 

[Finnish Dragon]

I think this should be a slightly different concept than buying favors. There should be a new concept of bribing the electors. You as a ruling ruler or an eligible candidate should be able to bribe the electors to support your candidate. However, beware that AI might use this very same approach. The idea would be that the bribing should be expensive and that vow should only exist as long as the both participants are alive.

 

[Ingros]

There should be some voting list for every voter... somehow like the HRE voting in euiv

Also it should be possible to make some promisses e.g grant title/marriage/support war etc. to get someone to vote for you/your heir
E.g. if you vote for me and when i become king then you get the duchy you always wanted or the Vasalls etc etc.