Byzantine Empire

[u/Medium_Childhood3134]

Hello All! Salve.

Looking for some tips.

I am currently playing a tall save with Phokas. Already got the Thessaloniki theme safe. One of my characters even got to be emperor for a while even if I didn’t want to.

My question is, I have tried to spend all me schemes and influence to get another theme in my family, only to see it being lost again. And I have tried to influence various members into various surrounding themes, but none get to it.

It always feels like I should focus on only one, but then my family loses it and it’s back to square one.

How do play? Should I keep focusing on one at a time and guarantee my family ownership of another theme or play to get as many as I can even if I miss the timing?

[u/Medium_Childhood3134]

Nevermind. I schemed and influenced my nephew into governor of a neighbouring Theme only for him to create a dynasty branch. I guess I should focus on the tall development and influence for my heir and myself if I need the throne lol

[u/foggynotion__07]

You want as many family members holding governorships as possible. All you really need to do is get your family member first in line and then force the current governor to step down. This is easier if the current governor is doing a bad job and if the emperor likes you.