I'm very annoyed how linear all the relationships are in the game. I was hoping that Col 2 would allow a more interactive complex relationship with the king. Sadly the opposite happened.
1. REF is directly connected to liberty bells.
2. The relationship to the king is directly connect to you paying him.
3. There is only one benifit in paying the king; 1/2 price troops.
4. Tax increases are directly related to number of goods should in Europe.
Here are some examples on how to make the relationship with the king more interesting
1. Every colony could automatically have a bonus independance rate equal to 1/3 of the current tax rate.
2. A happy king could slow REF growth rate and/or the growth of tax rate.
3. A very happy king might be willing to forgive a boycott.
4. The king could offer you something gold/ships/troops to start a war.
5. The king could encourage the development of new markets by eliminating the tax on a good for 30 turns.
6. The King should have relationships with other European leaders. If your king is at peace with France and you attack New France you take a hit in your relationship with the king. IF they are at war you get a bonus.
...etc. My point is the game would be dramatically better if the King did anything.
1. REF is directly connected to liberty bells.
2. The relationship to the king is directly connect to you paying him.
3. There is only one benifit in paying the king; 1/2 price troops.
4. Tax increases are directly related to number of goods should in Europe.
Here are some examples on how to make the relationship with the king more interesting
1. Every colony could automatically have a bonus independance rate equal to 1/3 of the current tax rate.
2. A happy king could slow REF growth rate and/or the growth of tax rate.
3. A very happy king might be willing to forgive a boycott.
4. The king could offer you something gold/ships/troops to start a war.
5. The king could encourage the development of new markets by eliminating the tax on a good for 30 turns.
6. The King should have relationships with other European leaders. If your king is at peace with France and you attack New France you take a hit in your relationship with the king. IF they are at war you get a bonus.
...etc. My point is the game would be dramatically better if the King did anything.