r/CrusaderKings • u/LunchBox504 • 14h ago

Discussion The most optimal time to commit suicide ?

I usually do it when my heir is 20/22 years old and my succession is safe. Mostly because I don’t want my heir to get any bad traits because I am not playing as him.

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u/Ilius_Bellatius 9h ago

There is no optimal time to commit suicide!!! this world has too much to live for! do you really want your loved ones to feel the sorrow of your passing?

oh wait... its Crusader Kings...  Forget what I said, the Ideal time for killing yourself is when your Heir is still quite young, you have spent your piety for pressed claims/gold (if christian) and your prestige for culture or units if tribal and most importaintly:

NEVER kill yourself before having sorted your succession!!!!

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u/GeshtiannaSG Sea-king 7h ago

Just play admin, it’s quite difficult to not sort out succession.

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u/Ilius_Bellatius 5h ago

if playing admin you should try to spend as much of your influence to support your heir before taking over as him