The developer of Crusader Kings 3 talks about how the historical conflict between monarchs and churches will be reflected in the new game By God Alone. One of the seven chapters will be the struggle for clerical ordination.
At the start of the game, the Christian sect will receive a new conditionally assigned doctrine. Under the agreement, secular rulers and church leaders will be able to independently appoint clergy in their respective territories without seeking permission from the other. Changing the court chaplain was relatively safe, but interfering with the appointment of an archbishop would cause more serious dissatisfaction among the clergy and accelerate the development of the conflict.
When tensions reach the required level, the “Struggle for Power” chapter begins. Thereafter, a 30-year countdown will begin until a special church council is convened, which will decide the fate of the clergy ordination system. The main options are spiritual, revocable and temporary, revocable. Before the vote, the ruler will be able to influence the participants by controlling the clergy and new investiture wars, forcing the winner to receive additional votes.
Right in front of the cathedral, players will have the opportunity to spend piety to win over individual opponents. The winning position will ultimately decide the church system and end the conflict. If the secular powers take hold, the tables will be turned on fragile unity, and the victory of the Church will open the way for reform.