With VIP:R 0.1 now released publicly, I am announcing my intention to produce an AAR playing Prussia. The goal will be to illustrate many of the new functionalities and challenges of 0.1 from the Prussian context as Prussia is one of the most popular nations to play.
Over two years ago I began the first version of this AAR for VIP 0.4, though fate decreed that I'd not be able to complete it. Hopefully the fates will be kinder. I've not written many AARs so please be kind in your comments. I tend to be a cautious player and not a warmonger, so those who are hoping for a World Conquest will be disappointed. I am also a micromanager from hell so the pace of the game, and the AAR, will likely be slow, especially as I wish to highlight many of the new features in 0.1. As one of the lead developers of VIP, continued work and testing for the mod will likely also slow down my progress. Also, as I own my own small business there may be delays in when I can update due to my real-life concerns. So with all those caveats noted, bear with me.
My goals for this AAR are :
1) A successful, historical unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. Post-unification the creation of a democratic, progressive German society under the leadership of a constitutional monarchy providing the best standard of living for its population, both workers and employers.
2) Becoming the largest exporter by value in the world by the end of the game. The only exception is if England annexes British India, in which case I will shoot for number two exporter in value the world. All economic activity will be done under the aegis of either laissez-faire or interventionist governments, and the state will not intervene in rail construction, though may very well intervene in factory expansion if felt necessary to maintain the economy at peak performance.
3) Keep emigration to a minimum amount as much as possible. A long-term goal will to have a population of 120 million within the borders of continental Germany (ie not including colonies) by 1935.
4) My foreign policy goal post unification - the destruction of the Habsburg Empire into its constituent national parts with the German parts absorbed into Greater Germany and the other regions made into satellites under my domination (ie creation of Mittleeuropa). Beyond that, perhaps intervention in the Ottoman or Russian Empires to bring about the establishment of nation-states in their non-national culutre lands. In general will do all in my power to keep the other powers of Europe generally friendly. Plans for colonization not fully developed yet but will be, in general, limited to ensure British friendship. A strong presence for Prussia or Germany in the Americas is also being considered.
For my previous AAR I used the style of a government yearbook to present the relative data, and I think that will be the form I use again.
To be continued.....
Over two years ago I began the first version of this AAR for VIP 0.4, though fate decreed that I'd not be able to complete it. Hopefully the fates will be kinder. I've not written many AARs so please be kind in your comments. I tend to be a cautious player and not a warmonger, so those who are hoping for a World Conquest will be disappointed. I am also a micromanager from hell so the pace of the game, and the AAR, will likely be slow, especially as I wish to highlight many of the new features in 0.1. As one of the lead developers of VIP, continued work and testing for the mod will likely also slow down my progress. Also, as I own my own small business there may be delays in when I can update due to my real-life concerns. So with all those caveats noted, bear with me.
My goals for this AAR are :
1) A successful, historical unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. Post-unification the creation of a democratic, progressive German society under the leadership of a constitutional monarchy providing the best standard of living for its population, both workers and employers.
2) Becoming the largest exporter by value in the world by the end of the game. The only exception is if England annexes British India, in which case I will shoot for number two exporter in value the world. All economic activity will be done under the aegis of either laissez-faire or interventionist governments, and the state will not intervene in rail construction, though may very well intervene in factory expansion if felt necessary to maintain the economy at peak performance.
3) Keep emigration to a minimum amount as much as possible. A long-term goal will to have a population of 120 million within the borders of continental Germany (ie not including colonies) by 1935.
4) My foreign policy goal post unification - the destruction of the Habsburg Empire into its constituent national parts with the German parts absorbed into Greater Germany and the other regions made into satellites under my domination (ie creation of Mittleeuropa). Beyond that, perhaps intervention in the Ottoman or Russian Empires to bring about the establishment of nation-states in their non-national culutre lands. In general will do all in my power to keep the other powers of Europe generally friendly. Plans for colonization not fully developed yet but will be, in general, limited to ensure British friendship. A strong presence for Prussia or Germany in the Americas is also being considered.
For my previous AAR I used the style of a government yearbook to present the relative data, and I think that will be the form I use again.
To be continued.....
