It seems really easy to convince an ally of similar strength to become your vassal. I just found it odd how an empire that was my equal in almost every way didn't hesitate to swear fealty and give up diplomatic freedom in exchange for shared sensors, the freedom to expand, and my back in its wars, all of which it already had via our treaties. I am over the moon that diplomatic subjugation is possible now, but maybe it's a bit too easy.
Conversely, I don't feel like I am able to make full use of the new vassal system because my vassals have a phobia of tribute and would rather embrace annexation than give me 15% of their basic resource income, not to mention the fact that none of them will agree to become any type of specialist subject other than a bulwark.
Overall, Overlord is cool and I like the new vassal mechanics, but how the AI weighs its diplomatic decisions in these unequal relationships could use some tweaking.
Conversely, I don't feel like I am able to make full use of the new vassal system because my vassals have a phobia of tribute and would rather embrace annexation than give me 15% of their basic resource income, not to mention the fact that none of them will agree to become any type of specialist subject other than a bulwark.
Overall, Overlord is cool and I like the new vassal mechanics, but how the AI weighs its diplomatic decisions in these unequal relationships could use some tweaking.
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