All right, first to settle this issue: Unless given exception by me, a first turn player cannot do diplomacy. In the case of JoanK and Immaculate, they previously expressed desires to take the nation, and have wrapped up or otherwise discussed with me the situation. Therefore, they are free to conduct diplomacy. In the case of any of the Franco-Burgundian successor states, I will allow diplomacy, but only among the successors and Germany, simply because there's stuff that need to be taken care of. As mentioned in my own NPC diplomacy, Occitania is another acceptable person for any Spanish/F-B successor states to talk to.
@Lord_joakim: I don't like change. Why you change name? Make stop!
@ Nintz: Africa would be an area for a fresher nation, otherwise I still recommend New Zealand if you want something that has things going on, but is out of the way of other players.
Concerning Savoy: I've done the research here, and the fact is that Savoy was the heartland of the Italian nationalist movement before the takeover by F-B. Therefore, it is wrong to assume that it's a happy part of the Confederation. Equally so, my own notes have Savoy/Piedmont combined as one, and is an area of predominantly Italian influence. With the terms of the treaty, even if the kingdom was not made independent with Savoy, that area would have voted to join Italy anyways. Finally, Provence was NEVER part of the Confederation, and was absorbed by Occitania, NOT F-B. Take a look at the maps from CIEN, and you'll see. Savoy, as it was, has gone to Italy, while Provence has always been part of Occitania. The areas turned to Italy are at least populated by enough Italians to bring a plebiscite their way.
Regarding Normandy: christos200 DID send me a PM immediately after the update, but as I was at work (and prompty passed out when I got home), I was unable to confirm on the thread. If christos insists upon Normandy, it is his to gain. If christos and The Farow can figure this out on their own, that would be by far my preferred outcome. Otherwise, let me know, and I'll make a ruling on the situation.
@Nailix: Actually, the bonus points are not merely based on the number of designs you make, but rather a large number of other factors, which I won't discuss in the open. In this case though, yes, you did deserve one, which is missing. My apologies, will be corrected with the update.
Regarding NPC Diplomacy from French and Spanish successor states: I will not be conducting these until tomorrow or Friday, allowing for some time for ya'll to settle down and make sure everyone is where they want to be. Please, repost after this post with either links to the old posts for diplomacy or simply repaste the diplo itself. This will help me keep it all in track.
Regarding the new agreement between Florida and Jacksonia: Some of what you agreed to was already done in a previous treaty. Also there were good reasons at the time that the treaty wasn't taken any further. Expect consequences to your actions.
Regarding Peru in Ecuador: Yes, Peruvian forces have withdrawn. No, it was not mentioned in the update. That's my own fault, apologies, it probably should have been.
To: Vinland
From: Jamaica
We fully welcome our strong allies from the UPRA, as they have saved us from oppression of an aggressive empire. They have aided us far more than PADA, despite your lofty words. While some malcontents are clearly against the UPRA's presence, we ask you consult us before demanding the end of the force that protects us from invasion. In fact, we will now publically propose that the UPRA be welcomed into PADA, for their own efforts in protecting the Western Hemisphere from imperialism, and will take this into PADA for further debate.
To: Brazil
From: Chile
We applaud your withdrawal from PADA and would be happy to open our markets to Brazilian goods only for the new training and assistance.
To: Brazil
From: Angola
We thank you for your support in these dark times.
To: Peru
From: Chile
As the duly elected president of Chile, our people had given me the privledge of leading them. If they are so opposed to my policies, they are free to vote against me in the next elections.
To: Adjuuramark
From: Abyssinia, Taganyika, Mozambique (Not all together, just didn't feel like writing the same thing three times)
We agree to your proposal of presenting a united front against the oppressors of the League of the Three Emperors.
