New 'Feud' Casus Belli

[Baron Bratwurst]

Not every war in the Middle Ages was fought over the ownership of a certain land.

However, all but one Casus Belli in CK3 (Raid for Captives) are about conquering land. Oftentimes nobles fought over perceived slight to one's honor, mistreatment of family members, etc. It feels somewhat wrong not to have feuds in a game set in the middle ages.

The victorious side could get prestige/renown/captives. Essentially, it would be similar to the existing "Raid for Captives" Casus Belli, but tailored for Western Europe.

 

[ghjghj]

Interesting idea. Have already considered how to get these claims? Are they only for rivals or do you get one if someone executes your family member etc.

 

[Baron Bratwurst]

Interesting idea. Have already considered how to get these claims? Are they only for rivals or do you get one if someone executes your family member etc.

- All neighboring counties (Border Dispute). Not the same as Border Dispute CB from CK2 as you won't get the county itself but rather prestige/gold.
OR
- Is rival
OR
- Murdered/Tortured/Imprisoned Close Kin modifier is set
OR
- Opinion modifier is below a certain threshold (e.g., -75)

 

[DukeLeto42]

It feels somewhat wrong not to have feuds in a game about feudalism.

That'd be because the two words sound similar but have entirely unrelated etymologies. "Feudalism" derives from Latin terms relating to fiefs, whereas "feud" has its origin in the Germanic side of the language base that created English.

Fundamentally, the problem is that rivalries in medieval Europe should derive from conflict over shared claims and conflicting political interests, not be the cause of them.

 

[Baron Bratwurst]

That'd be because the two words sound similar but have entirely unrelated etymologies. "Feudalism" derives from Latin terms relating to fiefs, whereas "feud" has its origin in the Germanic side of the language base that created English.

You are right. I corrected my OP.