<t> thank your for your help. I´ve also tried another strategy. Before I attack a minor I get 2-3 majors to respect that minor´s neutrality. It doesn´t work all the time but it does often enough for me!! I also use my diplomats to make protectorates become independent and attack them right the way ...

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first of all, I love this game, it rocks! thank you raleigh for your wonderful guides. I started a game with Spain yesterday and I´d like to know if there´s any way I can attack and annex small countries like Portugal or the Papacy without those countries becoming protectorates ...