Saxon provinces turning Norman

[Sleight of Hand]

In two separate games I've noticed that as soon as William becomes king, certain Saxon provinces will turn Norman (as well as English). Now, in 1.06 games they would remain Saxon until 1100, after which they could turn English with the Melting Pot event chain, and then Saxon and Norman rulers/courtiers would slowly turn English, too.

I never saw Saxon provinces turn Norman in pre-1.07 games, and I assume they're not supposed to.

Is this intentional or is it just something I've never noticed before? English represents Anglo-Norman culture; provinces shouldn't actually be turning Norman, surely.

 

[Dracko81]

http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?640397-Culture-spread-in-1.07

Well I say they should be changing, as this was the intent of v1.06 culture event changes, that did not work properly. English melting pot should still occur.

 

[Sleight of Hand]

Very interesting thread, I must have missed it. Thanks.

So, does this mean that Sicily will turn Norman in most games? They don't have a melting pot event.

 

[Dracko81]

Very interesting thread, I must have missed it. Thanks.

So, does this mean that Sicily will turn Norman in most games? They don't have a melting pot event.

Yes if a Norman creates the kingdom, it is considered a Norman kingdom.

 

[Sleight of Hand]

Yes if a Norman creates the kingdom, it is considered a Norman kingdom.

...and thereby Norman settlers will re-populate the Italian/Greek/Arab provinces within it?

 

[Dracko81]

...and thereby Norman settlers will re-populate the Italian/Greek/Arab provinces within it?

So long as the conditions are all met...the event is allowed to trigger...

All hail the functional culture spread mechanics.