Adolf, who had enjoyed the support of Burgundian Duke Philip III ("the Good") and of the four major cities of Guelders during his rebellion, was unwilling to strike a compromise with his father when this was demanded by Philip's successor, Duke Charles the Bold.
Adolf, kes oli nautinud Burgundia hertsogi Philippe Hea ja Gelderni nelja suure linna toetust oma mässu ajal, ei soovinud sõlmida kompromissi oma isaga, kui seda nõudis Philippe'i järglane, hertsog Charles Südi.