So, it might seems a pretty basic question, but I couldn't find an answer, and somehow I realize I never actually really wondered about it until now.
You know it's possible to siege and capture a settlement as an independent clan, so you can get territory even without being a kingdom.
But what I wonder is : what are the fundamental differences between independent clan and kingdom, in game mechanics ?
As a clan, you can't create armies, set policies, give fiefs and have other clans join you.
Is there other changes between independence and kingdom ? How does diplomacy work ? Do you have lower status than being a king that are noticed by characters ? How are you considered by the game (a minor faction ?) and how does it work differently from a kingdom ?
Do other kingdoms declare war on you ? Can you take over the map (with patience :p) without actually needing to make a kingdom at all ?
I don't know if it's just common knowledge I missed or if people haven't really bothered because not being able to get armies or clans is such a deal-breaker, but I wonder how are the mechanical differences and how a "non-kingdom" country is treated.
You know it's possible to siege and capture a settlement as an independent clan, so you can get territory even without being a kingdom.
But what I wonder is : what are the fundamental differences between independent clan and kingdom, in game mechanics ?
As a clan, you can't create armies, set policies, give fiefs and have other clans join you.
Is there other changes between independence and kingdom ? How does diplomacy work ? Do you have lower status than being a king that are noticed by characters ? How are you considered by the game (a minor faction ?) and how does it work differently from a kingdom ?
Do other kingdoms declare war on you ? Can you take over the map (with patience :p) without actually needing to make a kingdom at all ?
I don't know if it's just common knowledge I missed or if people haven't really bothered because not being able to get armies or clans is such a deal-breaker, but I wonder how are the mechanical differences and how a "non-kingdom" country is treated.