I'm giving Karl a try since they reworked the Empire mechanics. Its... OK? It feels like the empire doesn't immediately crumble to every threat, but it is a slog economically to confederate while endlessly rescuing hapless Elector Counts. Also Empire units are a bunch of soggy noodles, especially their cavalry. I do appreciate that prestige actually has a use now, so he has that going for it.
I'm giving Karl a try since they reworked the Empire mechanics. Its... OK? It feels like the empire doesn't immediately crumble to every threat, but it is a slog economically to confederate while endlessly rescuing hapless Elector Counts. Also Empire units are a bunch of soggy noodles, especially their cavalry. I do appreciate that prestige actually has a use now, so he has that going for it.