Function of influence trait

[Suthseaxe]

I have been playing EB for a while now and I would like to better understand the influence trait. What exactly does it do? All I know is that it's required for a Roman to become a consul, but what about for other factions and for diplomats?

It seems that, no matter what the influence of my diplomat, no one will accept any balanced proposals! Can someone help me to understand it better?

[Outcast]

The influence of your general affects population's mood. For example if you station a general with a high influence in a city where there is low public order it will increase it.

The influence of diplomats yes SHOULD be affecting the chances of accepting deals but pretty much everything concerning diplomacy in rome 1 is err... let's just say diplomacy isn't rome 1's best aspect. I suggest you dont bother with it, factions will declare war with you as soon as they are bordering you. always. it does not matter if you are allied with them or not.

If you really want something you can use force diplomacy

[Suthseaxe]

Thanks for the explanation I always thought management affected public order, but I assume that management actually affects trade income?

[Outcast]

Yep management affects income and if im not mistaken it also reduces corruption