Patrician Points system
While some elements of the senate have chosen to appeal and pander to the mob, conservative minded Senators may choose to directly oppose this and remain more traditional. Historically these men were more likely to be among the families of Rome's ancient ruling elite, the patricians. These Republican minded elitists work against populism and consider it a corrupting and negative influence to traditional Roman values.
How points are gained:
Successfully debate down and oppose a populist measure, leading to its failure, without resorting to a veto: 1-3 points
Own 50 slaves: 2 points
Successfully prosecute a magistrate for ethical or fiscal crimes: 4 points
Be named "Princeps Senatus": 2 points
Address the Roman people promoting traditional Roman values: 1-5 points (only once per week)
Spend points on:
Gain an extra vote in Consul, Praetor, or Proconsulships east of Rome: 2 points
Influence legions to remain loyal to the senate or private legions to generals fighting in the Senate's interests: 5 points
Influence foreign Leaders in times of trouble (50% chance of leader sending aid to the Senate, D4x400): 4 points
Gain a 5% reduction in price to any purchase with every 1 point spent (maximum of 10 points used each purchase, only applies to one item)
Originally Posted by Magicman2051
