Easiest way to play as Hamburg (1444 start)

[freedavebrown]

I was hoping to do a Hamburg game but if I remember correctly they start off as part of the Hansa. Is the easiest thing to do just release and play as vassal and then try to break free?

Thanks!

 

[TheMeInTeam]

I was hoping to do a Hamburg game but if I remember correctly they start off as part of the Hansa. Is the easiest thing to do just release and play as vassal and then try to break free?

Thanks!

If you want it easier, drive hansa to near bankruptcy first.

 

[Freudia]

Easy way to live as Hamburg after being released is asking to become a march; you're strong enough on your one province to where Hansa will accept. This grants you annexation immunity, gives you full control over your income, and lets you have bloated FL for a period of time. You can also get marriages with nations you want to seek independence from (march perk, and Hamburg spits out as an Oligarchic Republic if I remember correctly) - this list typically includes people like Denmark and Pomerania, who would make decent short-term allies.

 

[Clownie]

Hamburg is incredibly easy. Their idea set is fantastic, and their province is 12 BT + CoT + estuary. If you take plutocratic ideas, you'll have an FL of 12 - higher than that of the Hansa.