Thanks for the reply.

I'm fine with the AI operating by slightly different rules. However it does seem a bit odd to have the Absorb option. Not having done it maybe there is some advantage over ceding regions (eg maybe you get their army if you absorb? Not that I wanted their army) but currently ...

First time post, really enjoying FoGE, great game. However, this has been bugging me...

Is there ever a situation where the Absorb diplomacy command is viable for the player? As Rome I've had the 3 region Etruscans as a Client State for at least 100 turns now and I completely dwarf them (Rome is ...