Why choose civil war?

[Scooty Dash]

In the france stream, they had the option to convert peacefully or have a civil war. Why choose the civil war?

 

[Joccend]

Maybe it increases national unity or faction support when you win?

 

[Evan05]

Maybe the French player doesn't want to convert to Communism and would rather fight a ciivl war as the Democratic faction.

 

[Maizel]

Maybe the French player doesn't want to convert to Communism and would rather fight a ciivl war as the Democratic faction.

This. You get to choose your side.

 

[GeBuch]

When a Civil war starts both sides get close to 100% Political support for their faction. So instead of ~50% Communists they would have 100% Communists support and a civil war can be started earlier. So its a good option if others are supporting their faction too (with a civil war you get rid of them quite fast) or if you have a modifier like the US where any change is reduced.

 

[Matt the Czar]

The guys seemed surprised they got the peaceful option.

 

[Scooty Dash]

Maybe it increases national unity or faction support when you win?

Maybe the French player doesn't want to convert to Communism and would rather fight a ciivl war as the Democratic faction.

This. You get to choose your side.

When a Civil war starts both sides get close to 100% Political support for their faction. So instead of ~50% Communists they would have 100% Communists support and a civil war can be started earlier. So its a good option if others are supporting their faction too (with a civil war you get rid of them quite fast) or if you have a modifier like the US where any change is reduced.

The guys seemed surprised they got the peaceful option.

Ok thank you all for answering. I understand now

 

[OBRkenobi]

Because it's fun!

 

[Sparrow]

With the peaceful option the communist government acts as best a coalition government made out of a house of cards. Possible to collapse at any time. If one thinks they have enough time to shore up support before war it might be the better option. Imoo.