jdog5000
Revolutionary
Very interesting, thanks for the tip. I'll try that out.
Certainly! That would be great fun, I definitely enjoy modcasts. PM me with details.
@ orinsul:
The tradeoffs between representation and monarchy are many, and you raise some good points. I would argue, however, that representative systems have one source of added stability over monarchies: a defined path to power. While it is perhaps true that a hereditary ruler who keeps the people's interest in mind is less prone to unrest, they are always under threat from others who want power. Whether it is brothers vying for the crown or nobles who want a piece of the action, the threats to stability are great.
While this isn't well represented in the text of the revolution popups, the threats from local leaders and others with a claim to power are one of reasons Hereditary Rule is considered a negative effect. For the record, before Representation is discovered, Hereditary Rule is only a -2 effect (quite small). Nonetheless, if you wish to change this is it simple to do so using just XML, see the FAQ in the download.
There are some effects from nationhood, but I will keep your suggestion in mind for the new system I'm working on for the BTS version of the mod.