Okay, obviously the main argument against this idea is that they happened in 1870 and 1871 respectively--a bit after the period covered in this game.
But, as we all know, many events already in EU2 are based not on what happened in history, but what could have happened. There is no doubt that the cultural, linguistic, and even political groundwork was in place for the possibility of these two unifications long before they actually happened. In the case of Germany, I have read the opinion expressed that it could have happened hundreds of years earlier if it weren't for constant outside intervention (mainly from France).
I think not only is it historical in theory, but it's just plain fun and something I think a lot of people would like to see.
I won't get into the details of how it would be coded, that's up to the experts. But obviously any German minor could get the opportunity to unite Germany, although it would be slanted toward Brandenburg/Prussia. And likewise any Italian minor could unite Italy, though it would be slanted toward the Kingdom of Sardinia (which was actually based in Piedemonte).
I don't think it should only give CBs, but the name and flag should change. I know this would take some work, but it's worth it.
By the way, does the EEP fix the fact that England is still called England after the Scottish Act of Union? It should definitely change to Great Britain. This became the official name and what most people called the country.
But, as we all know, many events already in EU2 are based not on what happened in history, but what could have happened. There is no doubt that the cultural, linguistic, and even political groundwork was in place for the possibility of these two unifications long before they actually happened. In the case of Germany, I have read the opinion expressed that it could have happened hundreds of years earlier if it weren't for constant outside intervention (mainly from France).
I think not only is it historical in theory, but it's just plain fun and something I think a lot of people would like to see.
I won't get into the details of how it would be coded, that's up to the experts. But obviously any German minor could get the opportunity to unite Germany, although it would be slanted toward Brandenburg/Prussia. And likewise any Italian minor could unite Italy, though it would be slanted toward the Kingdom of Sardinia (which was actually based in Piedemonte).
I don't think it should only give CBs, but the name and flag should change. I know this would take some work, but it's worth it.
By the way, does the EEP fix the fact that England is still called England after the Scottish Act of Union? It should definitely change to Great Britain. This became the official name and what most people called the country.
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