This is actually the most personally satisfying thing I've done in EU3. Every time that conversion notification pops up, I get a little giddy. Long term goal is having an all-Catholic Mediterranean empire.
I think its time to ally with France. Personally. Im terrified. Bohemia JUST formed it. This is the first Bohemian HRE im facing. So I can expect unending numbers. I personally need pointers for the Future World War 1.
In 1485 by the AI!?
This is just after my Fourth Italian war to acquire Ferrara(I want my Ferrari NOW!). It's Feb. 25 1491. I'm working my way toward Westernization.
I love the co-existing HRE, Italy, Byzantines, and Ottomans. "We are the true inheritors of Rome." "No! We are!" "Not you, I am Roman Emperor!"
And then from the steppes comes the Khan and hes like "I smash you with greataxe!" and then all Romans are dead.