I truly believe that this vassalage system (hope this term exists) is hurting this game one way or another. The natural tendency of a player in this type of game is to dominate or at least to become strong and independent. For being a vassal, one gave up mercenary points and/or gold and becomes the subject of the Lord. Though purpose of the vassalage is protection in some cases but most often than not it is backed by force or threat of force against a player. Vassalage affects the INTEGRITY of the player. Instead of pursuing to be strong, the vassal becomes contented of the protection offered by the Lord. And in a way results to the lessening of the players interest towards the game and sooner or later QUIT from playing. If he won't quit, he becomes a second rate type of player in the game. This is in the vassal's point of view. I didn't post this because I'm a vassal of somebody because definitely I am not and will never will be.

As to the Lord's point of view, this opens up the opportunity to cheat (multi accounts) to gain unlimited mercenary points. Vassalage system causes no balance of power AMONG THE PLAYERS themselves. One player can have the attack points of one Order combined. The individual ability to gain power in this game is UNLIMITED. Balance of power should be AMONG THE ORDERS. This is with consideration as to other ways to gain merc points available in this game.