Short and simple. Crusader King II puts a heavy emphasis on the dynasty, through succession, marriages, children, and titles. However, it's sometimes incredibly difficult to shape your dynasty by solely controlling your ruler. I would like for more control over your heir on the basis that, well, you're gonna likely be playing him next! Your heir, is a bloomin' idiot, and does quite a lot to set up for failure. The game puts a lot of emphasis on landing your dynasty, and Primogeniture even penalizes you for having unlanded sons.
- If you marry a ruler, there's a fair chance that he'll inherit your spouse's land on his/her death. Paradox did a great move, allowing children to be educated even if they're rulers independent of your realm. But they're still stupid rulers, marrying lowborns or courtiers when they come of age, rather than planning strategic marriages. They will even go so far as to break bethrothals you previously arranged, to marry Courtier McOnepersondynasty with all stats under 5. Since you'll be playing as your heir more than likely, you should be able to arrange the marriage for your heir.
- Another gripe is that your heir will refuse an offer of vassalization, unless you're the de jure liege of him. The land that will come into your kingdom on your current ruler's death, refuses to come into your kingdom prior to that. Your heir should have a +++++ bonus and agree to become your vassal. I can understand other children declining, but your heir?
- You also should be allowed some degree of control over your heir's titles. There's been a few unfortunate incidents, when granting a small handful of counties to my heir, he takes a few hits to his traits and stewardship, and sets up counts. Complete disregard for your plan; your heir does things that you, as the player, wouldn't do when you gain control of your heir after your current ruler's death.
These are just a few things that aggravate me about my heir sometimes.
- If you marry a ruler, there's a fair chance that he'll inherit your spouse's land on his/her death. Paradox did a great move, allowing children to be educated even if they're rulers independent of your realm. But they're still stupid rulers, marrying lowborns or courtiers when they come of age, rather than planning strategic marriages. They will even go so far as to break bethrothals you previously arranged, to marry Courtier McOnepersondynasty with all stats under 5. Since you'll be playing as your heir more than likely, you should be able to arrange the marriage for your heir.
- Another gripe is that your heir will refuse an offer of vassalization, unless you're the de jure liege of him. The land that will come into your kingdom on your current ruler's death, refuses to come into your kingdom prior to that. Your heir should have a +++++ bonus and agree to become your vassal. I can understand other children declining, but your heir?
- You also should be allowed some degree of control over your heir's titles. There's been a few unfortunate incidents, when granting a small handful of counties to my heir, he takes a few hits to his traits and stewardship, and sets up counts. Complete disregard for your plan; your heir does things that you, as the player, wouldn't do when you gain control of your heir after your current ruler's death.
These are just a few things that aggravate me about my heir sometimes.