Is playing as Cornwall... doable?

[jjake101]

I've released Cornwall (OPM) from England and its now a vassal. How can I win a war of independence against England and survive on my own (and possibly start a colonial empire)? Has anyone had any experience of playing as Cornwall?

 

[AsdfeZxcas]

Build your colonial empire first, while you're still a vassal, then declare independance.

 

[jjake101]

Build your colonial empire first, while you're still a vassal, then declare independence.

Any idea on how I can increase the rate of technological development so I can get the 'Quest for the New World' as soon as possible?

I might even try this with Wales or Northumberland as well

 

[Dauth]

Trade, trade like the blazes, get 5 merchants everywhere, when that's done get 6 everywhere and don't stop trading. Did I mention trade? I played an Oman game and without Westernising managed to be tech leader at the end of the game all by the power of trading.

 

[jjake101]

Trade, trade like the blazes, get 5 merchants everywhere, when that's done get 6 everywhere and don't stop trading. Did I mention trade? I played an Oman game and without Westernising managed to be tech leader at the end of the game all by the power of trading.

So, basically I just need to send Merchants to all the centres of trade? And do what ever I can to increase the number of merchants im getting (how?).

 

[Dauth]

Increase your effectiveness, change sliders to free trade/plutocracy.

 

[unmerged(517046)]

Don't forget that sending merchants costs money, so if the merchants aren't sticking, wait a few decades until your free trade is high enough!