Vassals

**Dunedain Ranger** · August 15, 2011, 01:29 PM

Im playing the total war serial since rome but i never used to let my enemies live as my vassals but once.

I was playing as France and forced the moors, aragon and germany as my vassals. Portugal attacked the moors but i wasnt automatically at war with them. Thats odd since i should be the king over the vassals and every attacker who attacks my vassal attacks the holy king himself.

Anyone can confirm that bug, knows a fix or can say i have to live with that?
Thanks for any help

**ChivalrousKiller** · August 15, 2011, 01:32 PM

It's not a bug, that's just the way it is in Medieval 2. You do not necessarily have the same allies and enemies as your vassals do

So yes, I can say you have to live with that

**Dunedain Ranger** · August 15, 2011, 01:44 PM

Thats pity. But the vassals can still backstabbing you right? I dont see the point in having vassals then. Only point i can see if you are too louzy to build up the cities

or you want a puffer against your enemies.

Thanks anyway. +Rep you.

**ChivalrousKiller** · August 15, 2011, 01:46 PM

At least in my experience, when you have an AI faction as a vassal, they almost never backstab you. But the only good thing about vassalage is certainly the economical advantage. You get half their income every single turn

**Dunedain Ranger** · August 15, 2011, 01:52 PM

Sounds interesting. Do i have to gift my vassals money to keep the reputation high to me in order not to get backstabbed? Would you recommend to have an army in their lands so they dont waste tempting thoughts?