Minor question on retinue/squires, when during the winter phase is their skill increased? I assume "Undergo training & Experience"

And when does retinue retire? If you start in 485 then 3 generations of player knight later the poor retinue will be ancient and but have ~28 skill.. (The random event: "One of your retinues dies" is too rare to take care of this).
Perhaps also add a 19-20 chance for each retinue (similar esquires)?

fg,
Thijs

It's not a watertight rule, but if one of my PKs lives long enough and/or retires I assume his retinue retire/disband with him. Or I just look at their ages every so often and make a call on when they would probably think about giving up the day job.

The wise old advisor that also served your father is such a cliche in literature that I believe retinue should be retained along generations. And I dont think my players will look kindly at them if you say : "You know, I think that 28 skill steward is getting too old"

fg,
Thijs

The wise old advisor that also served your father is such a cliche in literature that I believe retinue should be retained along generations. And I dont think my players will look kindly at them if you say : "You know, I think that 28 skill steward is getting too old"

fg,
Thijs


I'm sure they wouldn't but you can't change the laws of biology. You could say "You know, I think that 75 year old Steward with a skill of 28 is getting a bit too old for this. In fact, he's dead!" :)

Honestly, I think this is just down to what feels right for your game. If you worry too much about the exact age/death date of your retinue then soon you'll be wondering whether they are married, have kids, become knights, etc etc,. Fine if you have the time, but it's a lot of work.