I'm not sure how the logic works but that makes sense. I didn't experience the issue as I started off on a clean save... too much snowballing xd Anyways I feel the leveling is much better than it was before. However, I am seeing steward level up beyond the learning limit. So there are definitely bugs but it's apart of the game at this point. haha
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Bannerlord works but only if you are the faction leader