Legacy of the Habsburgs
A European Political Game 1560
IRC Channel: #Habsburgs
People are always welcome to take spots that are not filled!
Charles V is dead. The most powerful ruler in Europe since Charlemagne has passed. His brother Ferdinand controls his Austrian lands, while his powerful son Phillip controls the most powerful Empire in Europe from his father, including Spain, Burgundy, the Netherlands and Naples.
However, troubles arise all over the continent. While the Princes of the Catholic Church discuss the Reformation at Trent, Protestantism is sweeping not only the Empire but all of Europe. While the Empire have temporarily been settled with the Peace of Augsburg tensions rise in France as war over religion looms in the horizon as the very young sons of Henry II reign. England has become Protestant, and Queen Elizabeth reigns unmarried on the throne of it. The Ottomans are pressing northwest, further into the heart of Europe. Meanwhile both Spain and Portugal seek for riches in distant continents. Who can survive this turbulent time of both religion and politics, and keep or establish dominance of Europe?
"I speak Spainish to God, French to men, Italian to women, and German to my horse." ~Charles V
Overview:
Welcome to Legacy of the Habsburgs! This game focuses on the time in Europe following Charles' V death, focusing mainly on Spain, England and France, however . Each player may take control of a country, and submit orders each turn in order to advance militarily, culturally, economically, etc. This game will mostly follow history, but it can and will break off by your decisions and outcomes- maybe the Spainish Armada will succeed, maybe Sweden will conquer Sicily, it is up to you. Besides main orders, there will be events where countries will need to respond with more orders or IC.
Several Rules:
1)Be kind and courteous OOC.
2)Please IC and send orders at least every two turns. If you are Spain, France or England, you will need to send orders and have IC every turn.
3) The GM has final word in game matters.
4)Most importantly, have fun!
If you have any questions, ask!
IRC:
To discuss game and other things, come to http://www.coldfront.net/tiramisu/, choose a nickname (please do not impersonate someone else), than type in the bottom text box /join #Habsburgs
How to Play:
Each player will be the ruler of a political state or group. Every turn(set by deadlines) every player should send orders to manage their state and affairs and go whichever way they do. Whatever you do with your state is up to you. Sending IC(in character scenes) is recommended, such as scenes between the ruler and his court, writing letters to another ruler, etc, then posting it on the main forum. It is encouraged because it adds flavor to the game in between the updates, and makes it more fun. Many people sometimes work jointly on an IC.
Orders:
Every turn the players will send an order(s) to do something, economically, socially, etc. Spain will have three orders, England and France and the Emperor will have two orders, while everyone else will receive one, excluding events made by the GM, which extra order or IC response will be allowed. After a formal declaration of war, the involved nations will receive an extra order for that war, one for each wars. Orders should be detailed yet concise.
Events:
Appearing sporadically, certain nations will be pressed with events, which they will either have to respond via IC, or receive an extra order to address. This extra order cannot be used for anything besides the event
Map:
Thank you all and remember if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!
