It's all about finding people with the same agenda, and really if they have same agenda but can't stand your face (for some reason) they probably won't join your plot. To know who can back you is quite simple: is your target your own sluggish brother who happens to rule France?Īsk yourself who would want to to kill the current king, and ask yourself who would rather have you on the throne? Before starting a plot you have to make sure you know that you can find backers and also have the strength either in numbers or intrigue. Now if you feel it's time to arrange a plot, there are some things you need to know. If the plot is no threat to you or your heir, there's no need to do anything about it of course, some intrigue in the realm doesn't harm anyone, just takes the focus off of you. Break up their plots by taking out their plot supporters and imprisoning them or by asking nicely if they would end it. A legendary spymaster with nothing but praise for his lord (you) is what helps you here of course. If you need to loosen your demesne size granting some counties and duchies to your eldest son may be wise, as they will be returned to you upon the death of your current character, while you grant your baronies to your unruly vassals.
After crushing his lesser forces, revoke a title from him free of charge as now he is seen as a traitor by your realm, or even better yet if he is not of your religion go ahead and hang the bugger (unless you want his title).Īs an addition, granting duchies left and right to your vassals is perhaps not the greatest of ideas, as they might pass on from your realm rather easily. These are the times that make it all worth it, make him angry! Make him so angry that he refuses to be under your control and goes to war against you. Sometimes though, there is a lord that has given you trouble over and over and you think his demands are unreasonable. Not only will he be thankful, but he will also keep a leash on the unruly lords in the province you just gave him control over.
For example, saving a duke title for a lord that you know will be trouble in the future is smart. Save the things that make your vassals happy for the day you actually need them.
You always need to have an eye on the needs of your vassals, if the vassal is happy don't waste titles or gifts on this subject even if you think he deserves them. There are a lot of factors contributing to other people going against you. Strategy is what it is all about so make sure you know the effect of every decision you make, and always stay on the safe side. Then you can search for traits or stats in the search bar at the top. You can set the filter which only shows people that will accept an invitation to your court. The way to do this is by pressing the "." on the keyboard, this brings up a "search character".
But there aren't always the strongest people around who can help you, therefore you have to look outside your own estates and your own court. I take it you understand that you pick the one with the strongest skill for the right job. The first tip is to build a strong council a diplomat to increase your relations faster, or a spy to assassinate your foes more successfully. A single man cannot achieve much, even if you are the Holy Roman Emperor.