Originally Posted by
Sigmagnat
Anyway, the cultural boost is wonderful, the +5% boost to agricultural wealth is so-so, and the diplomatic penalty is hell- and as far as I know, it is not an accurate portrayal. Furthermore I can't think of any other faction in the game that has such a sweeping penalty. I mean, there are negatives such as hellenic rivalry, eastern overlords, etc, but NOTHING that affects your interactions with EVERYONE. That being said- I don't quite understand the diplomatic penalty with the Barcids. Didn't the Barcid dynasty mastermind the expansion into Iberia/Spain? Didn't Hannibal have a knack for having foreigners in his armies (Iberians, Gauls, some Italians)? I can see the penalty applying to Rome and Hellenic factions. I'm careful to say "Latin factions" because of the connection with the Etruscan league.