So I haven't played Vodyani too much, but I thought brainwashing was their version of taking control of a minor faction.  An enemy AI suddently took 2 of mine away through peaceful means.  Is this supposed to be allowed?  I'm asking as there some other odd things going on I'll have to list in a bug report.

Thanks!

I've heard it was intended. Maybe a dev can confirm though.

Hi,

It is indeed intended. When you brainwash a Minor Faction as Vodyani (or custom Vodyani) you obtain their faction trait for the rest of the game, but while they exist they provide you with economic bonuses.

Best,

jhell wrote:

Hi,

It is indeed intended. When you brainwash a Minor Faction as Vodyani (or custom Vodyani) you obtain their faction trait for the rest of the game, but while they exist they provide you with economic bonuses.

Best,

This really should be changed so that only offensive actions take the factions. Peaceful means just ruin the fun, i hate to see anti-fun mechanics in games.

We'll be looking for ways to ask the AI to give back control of the minor civilization, but it's not going to be before a few updates sadly.