[Discuss] Serious Medieval Atmosphere - Duels

[Alex]

John P. Murphy wrote:
> What?  Why on earth would anyone be insulted by an offer of loyalty  
> out of the blue, for any amount?  
Because it's perceived as outrageously presumptuous? I probably wouldn't 
make the noble a counter oath at all if they asked for too much - if I'm 
right, no-one else will have them for that amount anyway, so needs will 
force them to shove off, or effectively grovel a bit for a lower amount 
later anyway (and in the mean time, I keep the extra gold!). It's a 
win-win situation really. But not all Dukes behave like bastards.

But, maybe that's just me. *makes mental note to find John's region and 
ask for 99%*

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