Stealing Colonies

[unmerged(46785)]

As Portugal and under the ToT I've been able to steal colonial establishments from other countries if they are in my zone of influence.

I did that with Spain and France (Catholics) and Denmark (Protestant). I just arrive there with any troop and the colours change to mine's.

However I cannot do that with Holland (Reformed), they remain Dutch after I arrive. Can't burn down the establishment either.

Why?

 

[unmerged(15337)]

The Treaty of Tordesillas applies only to Catholic nations. So the Dutch are safe from your greedy, vile clutches. I am puzzled that you were able to steal a colony from Protestant Denmark, though, as that should not be possible.

 

[unmerged(25936)]

Are you sure Denmark is Protestant? I see Denmark often stay Catholic for some time, I think it maybe by event (I've never played as Denmark)

 

[Vricklund]

I also believe that you can't steal them if they're fortified in any way. So check and see if they have a fort.

 

[DSYoungEsq]

I also believe that you can't steal them if they're fortified in any way. So check and see if they have a fort.

You can steal from them, you just have to siege the fort. The Treaty allows you to do so without declaring war.

 

[unmerged(46785)]

Are you sure Denmark is Protestant? I see Denmark often stay Catholic for some time, I think it maybe by event (I've never played as Denmark)

Errrr, sorry, you are right. Their state religion is Catholic. Made the confusion because their only province, Sjaelland, is Protestant !

Do I need to DoW Holland to burn down their establishments? I just don't like those yellow spots in the middle of my sea of green ...

 

[Sleepyhead]

Do I need to DoW Holland to burn down their establishments? I just don't like those yellow spots in the middle of my sea of green ...

Yes if you think it's worth it.

Or if there is natives in the province ask them for military access and enter the province.
When you are there attack the natives and flee right away. That'll make the natives burn the trading post for you.

 

[unmerged(46785)]

Yes if you think it's worth it.

Naaaa, not worthed.

Or if there is natives in the province ask them for military access and enter the province.
When you are there attack the natives and flee right away. That'll make the natives burn the trading post for you.

Yeah I know that one, I used it countless times. Against Spain mostly.