I have been save-scumming myself greater counterattack in order to experiment with the effectiveness of bribes in the Assembly. However at some point I didn't have enough Influence to even start the vote. I thought I had loaded the wrong file, then I noticed…
…the influence changes every time I select a character?!
What's influence, and why is it randomized?
Best Answer
The influence number corresponds to the sum of all the levels of the senators in the map. That's why it is never the same each time you select a character, as the number of senators in the Assembly and their levels are never the same, as it is randomized.
It does not have any incidence on the vote itself. It will only be helpful if you're going for the "Persuade by Force" option. The lower the influence number will be, the easier it will be for you to beat the senators and so to have the bills accepted.