Hey, this is my first AAR, so please bear with me. I'm choosing a somewhat softer number of settings as I'm still trying to master this game, and it's sophisticated AI. I'm choosting Byzantium because I love ancient Rome, and I'm consistently getting my butt handed to me trying to form Ireland.
Goals
-Take the dying Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire and restore it to it's former glory; retake Rome itself and the historical territory of Rome at it's height of power.
-Eliminate the Ottoman Empire and Persia as vengeance for their part in the fall of the Roman world.
-??? Honestly, if I make it this far I'll be FAR off the rails of history, and my enemies, allies, and reasons for making war or peace will be completely different than I might predict at the moment.
-Survive until end-game.
Details
Starting Date: January 1st, 1403
Mod Used: Whole World Mod.
Settings: All standard except Difficulty (Easy) and Merchants (Free). I know, I'm going soft on myself, but I'll get tougher as I get better. I'm still somewhat new to this game, compared to the veterans around here.
House Rules: No reloading except for ridiculous and obvious mistakes (i.e., forgetting to cancel Military Access, declaring war on the wrong country, etc.). Decisions that were in hindsight ridiculous and obvious mistakes (i.e., a failed invasion of a powerful neighbor) do not count.
This AAR will include some storytelling and RP, but it will depend on my mood more than anything. First post detailing the state of the Empire and plans for the future to come, once I've figured them out myself.
Goals
-Take the dying Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire and restore it to it's former glory; retake Rome itself and the historical territory of Rome at it's height of power.
-Eliminate the Ottoman Empire and Persia as vengeance for their part in the fall of the Roman world.
-??? Honestly, if I make it this far I'll be FAR off the rails of history, and my enemies, allies, and reasons for making war or peace will be completely different than I might predict at the moment.
-Survive until end-game.
Details
Starting Date: January 1st, 1403
Mod Used: Whole World Mod.
Settings: All standard except Difficulty (Easy) and Merchants (Free). I know, I'm going soft on myself, but I'll get tougher as I get better. I'm still somewhat new to this game, compared to the veterans around here.
House Rules: No reloading except for ridiculous and obvious mistakes (i.e., forgetting to cancel Military Access, declaring war on the wrong country, etc.). Decisions that were in hindsight ridiculous and obvious mistakes (i.e., a failed invasion of a powerful neighbor) do not count.
This AAR will include some storytelling and RP, but it will depend on my mood more than anything. First post detailing the state of the Empire and plans for the future to come, once I've figured them out myself.