More influence - Better diplomacy?

[Tyiallyradil]

Hello there,

I would have a question about the influence system.

As I have seen as any Greek state, the more influence you got, the better your diplomatic relations are.

Shouldn't it be the opposite way, as you expand your power, other nations should be aware of your plans and expansionism, and be more cautious and conscious?

1. If I am mistaken, how could I possibly change that?

Playing as Athens, by like turn 30-40, I almost got to full influence, getting only positive effects, making the economy, publioc order and diplomatic relations so easy to manage from that point.

As there are only 2 political parties, it is very easy to increase your power early on, and considering the fact that it comes with no negative effects at all, I am constantly getting non aggression pact, defensive alliance requests from my formal enemies, making it too easy.

Also, I think the corruption should be higher even for smaller factions, but only for the player.

2. How could I change that as well?

Best regards

[Augustusng]

The negative effects for high influence are high civil war chances in the late game. If you keep your influence as high as possible, you'll have trouble lowering it enough to prevent civil wars later on.

Also higher imperium level will give you diplomatic penalties. Your political influence is more related to how much control you have in your own government, not how much you're expanding. That's what imperium level does.