In this AAR: I try to steer the course of nations away from their historical destiny.
With Wealth of Nations coming out, I was going to start a new EU4 game to see the new features but couldn't decide on which nation to play. So in the spirit of the excellent AARs Random World Order and A Random Game - A Gameplay Mega-Campaign AAR, I've decided to allow the whims of fate to guide where I play.
My game
My rules
I am playing with both Conquest of Paradise and Wealth of Nations. I'll try keep up to date with patches at the start of each 50-year turn and I'll note the patch being used in the post.
Table of Contents
The first two random nations for me to choose between are:
England
England in 1444 is in the Hundred Years War with France. Historically they lost their continental possessions to France, leading to the War of the Roses where the Lancasters prevailed over the Yorks to set up Henry Tudor as the English king.
Sweden
Sweden in 1444 is the lesser partner of a personal union with Denmark - the Kalmar Union of Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Historically Sweden chose their own king in 1448 leading to a struggle for power between Sweden and Denmark that lasted until Sweden became independent in 1523.
My game
- I will use Random Nation twice each time and play as one of the nations. I will post my options in the thread to allow readers a chance to give their input but I'll be making the final choice. (Not a vote - this is not an "Interactive AAR")
- Regardless of the nation chosen, my goal while playing will be to accomplish non-historical outcomes. As a small nation, I might try grow big; as a large nation, I will try cut historical powerhouses down to size; go for colonies with traditionally non-colonial nations; etc.
- Stop playing with the nation after 50 years or after any ongoing war at that point. (I'm not the best of players - I'll need 50 years to feel like I've made an impact on the world ) I'll switch to 40-year turns towards the end to not leave odd years at the end.
- And repeat with a new nation...
My rules
- No reloading (unless I game over and have to reload before picking a new nation).
- No intentional use of exploits or over-gamey tactics.
- Rerolls on the Random Nation button only for nations that I've already rolled before in this AAR.
I am playing with both Conquest of Paradise and Wealth of Nations. I'll try keep up to date with patches at the start of each 50-year turn and I'll note the patch being used in the post.
Table of Contents
England or Sweden
The Mamluks or Lithuania
Mutapa or Poland
Naples or Adal
Algiers or Majapahit
Korea or Austria
Assam or Aceh
Oirat or Aragon
1821 - Final World Update
The Mamluks or Lithuania
- 1494 - The Mamluks
- 1496 - The Mamluks
- 1504 - The Mamluks
- 1512 - The Mamluks
- 1524 - The Mamluks
- 1529 - The Mamluks
Mutapa or Poland
Naples or Adal
Algiers or Majapahit
Korea or Austria
Assam or Aceh
Oirat or Aragon
1821 - Final World Update
The first two random nations for me to choose between are:
England
England in 1444 is in the Hundred Years War with France. Historically they lost their continental possessions to France, leading to the War of the Roses where the Lancasters prevailed over the Yorks to set up Henry Tudor as the English king.
Sweden
Sweden in 1444 is the lesser partner of a personal union with Denmark - the Kalmar Union of Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Historically Sweden chose their own king in 1448 leading to a struggle for power between Sweden and Denmark that lasted until Sweden became independent in 1523.
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