As of patch 2.3, regency seems kind of broken (you can do essentially nothing), but I want to go a step beyond a bug report. I think the regency system could do with an overhaul.
As it stands, regency is little more than playing the game in some sort of demo mode where some actions aren't allowed. I can't ever remember a regent acting independent (outside of what CKII ai individuals might already do). Also, is there a point to handing out the "Designated Regent" title? I almost always give this title to my heir, and the few times my king has become incapable and in need of a regent, that regent is never the person I picked. Also, presuming the Designated Regent is supposed to become the actual regent when necessary, if Father designates Regent, can Regent be the actual regent when Father dies and Child king needs a regent?
But as for the overhaul I mentioned, I think the regency system should be more dynamic. Different regents should have different ruling styles. And regents should act independently, typically claiming it to be in the best interest of the ruler they represent (but not necessarily always so).
For example, Regent Count Steve of Middlesex might proclaim that the child king of England (whom he is regent for) has too many duchies, and as such, Regent Count Steve of Middlesex grants himself (in the name of the child king) the Duchy of Middlesex, and now we have Regent Duke Steve of Middlesex.
Entire civil wars could be fought just to change the regent. Or power-hungry regents could lead a movement to unseat the ruler or change laws or whatever.
Consider Brother Regent George changing the succession laws from Primogeniture to Seniority so that he will become the next ruler.
Moreover, why, during a regency, are Vikings still allowed to raise troops and pillage without consulting their regent?
Why, during a regency, are we still allowed complete control over our council?
Shouldn't our council members do one of the following:
1) do as we ask and our regent approves
2) do as our regent asks in our name
3) become more autonomous and do what they want
4) do nothing for me
And in case 4, perhaps they're doing something of their own, such as fabricating a claim for themselves rather than for me, or collecting taxes for themselves, etc. Or maybe they're a sloth, and they're literally doing nothing.
And how the regency goes should depend on
a) The likability of the king who needs the regent
b) the loyalty (and other things) of the regent.
The most loyal regents will let you do almost entirely as you please and it's almost like not having a regency at all.
Less loyal regents will rule more as they see fit.
Regencies for children will tend to lean toward the regent being more autonomous, but as the child gets older and approaches 16, he is gradually given more and more power. For example--a 1 year old king shouldn't be able to organize a summer fair or a feast...
Regencies for rulers who have ruled for a long time and become incapable will move in the opposite direction. At first, the regent is mostly only in name, but as time passes and you continue to need a regent, the regent does more and more (presumably as your condition gets worse and need for a regent grows)
As it stands, regency is little more than playing the game in some sort of demo mode where some actions aren't allowed. I can't ever remember a regent acting independent (outside of what CKII ai individuals might already do). Also, is there a point to handing out the "Designated Regent" title? I almost always give this title to my heir, and the few times my king has become incapable and in need of a regent, that regent is never the person I picked. Also, presuming the Designated Regent is supposed to become the actual regent when necessary, if Father designates Regent, can Regent be the actual regent when Father dies and Child king needs a regent?
But as for the overhaul I mentioned, I think the regency system should be more dynamic. Different regents should have different ruling styles. And regents should act independently, typically claiming it to be in the best interest of the ruler they represent (but not necessarily always so).
For example, Regent Count Steve of Middlesex might proclaim that the child king of England (whom he is regent for) has too many duchies, and as such, Regent Count Steve of Middlesex grants himself (in the name of the child king) the Duchy of Middlesex, and now we have Regent Duke Steve of Middlesex.
Entire civil wars could be fought just to change the regent. Or power-hungry regents could lead a movement to unseat the ruler or change laws or whatever.
Consider Brother Regent George changing the succession laws from Primogeniture to Seniority so that he will become the next ruler.
Moreover, why, during a regency, are Vikings still allowed to raise troops and pillage without consulting their regent?
Why, during a regency, are we still allowed complete control over our council?
Shouldn't our council members do one of the following:
1) do as we ask and our regent approves
2) do as our regent asks in our name
3) become more autonomous and do what they want
4) do nothing for me
And in case 4, perhaps they're doing something of their own, such as fabricating a claim for themselves rather than for me, or collecting taxes for themselves, etc. Or maybe they're a sloth, and they're literally doing nothing.
And how the regency goes should depend on
a) The likability of the king who needs the regent
b) the loyalty (and other things) of the regent.
The most loyal regents will let you do almost entirely as you please and it's almost like not having a regency at all.
Less loyal regents will rule more as they see fit.
Regencies for children will tend to lean toward the regent being more autonomous, but as the child gets older and approaches 16, he is gradually given more and more power. For example--a 1 year old king shouldn't be able to organize a summer fair or a feast...
Regencies for rulers who have ruled for a long time and become incapable will move in the opposite direction. At first, the regent is mostly only in name, but as time passes and you continue to need a regent, the regent does more and more (presumably as your condition gets worse and need for a regent grows)
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