Excommunication is one of the most annoying features of MTW2, as the Pope stops you from expanding your empire into Christian realms if you are running a Christian country. Appart from converting to a different faith, what can you do to stop it? This video shows you how. It also shows you how to get some diplomatic solutions to work despite the problems with diplomacy in this game.
Note: I failed to mention that it is essential to keep an eye on the Popeometer, as when that reaches zero you are excommunicated. When that happens because, for instance, you attacked a Catholic city, you may receive no notice of the excommunication and just suddenly find that all your crusading armies are about to desert. You can put the Popeometer back to the maximum level using the method shown in this video - the higher in the Pope's regard you stay, the longer you can beat up Catholic states. You also increase your status with the Pope by employing priests, building churches, and converting heathens BUT ALSO by improving your diplomatic status with the Pope.
20 авг 2024