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yezhanquan

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Just want to talk about traits and vassal opinion. For me, the traits of my ruler isn't so much about stats; it's about their effects on vassal opinion. Having Diligent and Just can be a nice boost, and rather easy to get.

How about you guys? Do you see traits as vital to vassal opinion?
 

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I think that for a less capable ruler, the stat boosts from traits can make or break a reign. The worst is getting a female ruler, with a female heir, and other having crap stats. That +30 opinion bonus from bein' a pretty lady goes a long way.
 

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I think that for a less capable ruler, the stat boosts from traits can make or break a reign. The worst is getting a female ruler, with a female heir, and other having crap stats. That +30 opinion bonus from bein' a pretty lady goes a long way.

I haven't played female rulers before, but, judging from some of the s*** my female vassals had to endure, that +30 from Attractive against males could reallyhelp alot.
 

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I haven't played female rulers before, but, judging from some of the s*** my female vassals had to endure, that +30 from Attractive against males could reallyhelp alot.

It's the best opinion bonus you'll ever get. And it's pretty much the only one you can rely on. +30 negates the female ruler malus, and potentially 2 other opinion lowering traits.

Personally, I'm hoping paradox gives us a "seduction" plot somewhere down the line. It could provide for some nice bonuses and curious events. I think it'd be fun to sire a bastard with the Kaiserin while the Kaiser is off on Crusade. Or as a female ruler, seduce my most powerful dukes. Potentially seducing multiple people could lead to some very, very, interesting events. Gotta flesh out that lustful trait.