1826
Update 7
Stats
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvV4Kmm-PsYUdEZGVnNQTVFRZ1lLSFJNTUNEY3JNMmc&usp=sharing
GLOBAL ECONOMIC NEWS
Two countries had an economic boom this turn. When a country is randomly selected for an economic boom or bust, further RNG rolls are determined who is affected. Having a trade agreement or free trade agreement increases the chance of being affected.
After initial affected countries are determined, more rolls are determined who they affect, and so on. A country won’t “infect” twice. Riccio, for instance, has so many agreements that it was hit affected once in its own economic boom, and three times in China’s boom. However, once the “those affected by Riccio” roll is done, it isn’t done again to prevent endless rebounding.
For this turn, anybody with just normal trade relations weren’t affected because I wanted to see how it would go with just trade agreements/FTAs. In the future, anybody who has normal trade relations and above will have a chance to be tapped.
Economic downturns work the same way and can be equally dramatic.
No Boom or Busts this turn.
REVOLTS
No Revolts this year. You all are a clever bunch.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Every country now has a new trait listed on the stat sheet depending on its power relative to others. NPCs take into account this stuff when engaging in diplomacy and otherwise is just for bragging rights.
The ranks are
Insignificant(<-2)
Minor (-1-0)
Regional (z-score 0-1)
Great (1-2)
Superpower (2-3, not extremely likely)
Hyperpower (>3, gamebreaking)
But since these things are based on a z-score, don’t get too bent out of shape. Some countries have inflated scores due to having a large bank (which only count for little), for example. Manufactories also weigh more in the calculation than provinces (because they weigh more in trade than provinces). An army weighs more than a province or manufactory. A fleet weighs the most.
GREAT POWERS
Merchant Empire of Riccio
Federal Republic of the Coastal Nations
The Bauarish Empire of Holy Rome
REGIONAL POWERS
British Empire
Inner Dominion of China
League of Urun
Roman Empire
Unitary State of America
Castilian Empire
Republic of the Rio Grande (+)
MINOR POWERS
Kingdom of Norway
Russian Empire
The Great and Holy Orthodox Empire of Ethiopia
Principality of Greater Wallachia
Free Republic of Novgorod
Baltic Union
Cornwall Confederation
Caliphate of Libya
Sultanate of Borneo
Romania-Moldova Kingdom
Free Scotland
The Glorious Corps
Republic of Quebec
Kingdom of Iceland
Baikal Horde
Birmingham Trade League
Eyalet of Egypt (-)
COMMENTARY
The Great Three, Riccio, the FRCN, and the Baurish Empire, have maintained their hegemony in world politics. Despite all three experiencing civil war in the past years, the three have managed to grow nonetheless, militarily and economically. Holy Rome’s civil war is over, and the country continues to expand westward. The FRCN continues the maintain a strict, if not strange, blockade on Iceland and the Sultanate of Borneo threatens to collapse any month now. Riccio’s “Glorious Problem” looks as if it will remain so for years to come as the Venetians fight to the last man for every inch of land.
The North American War escalated this year (1825) when the Republic of the Rio Grande mobilized and threw its hat into the ring, fighting on the side of the British Coalition consisting of the Roman Empire, British Empire, and now the Republic. While the Unitary State made some light gains in the Midwest, it has been dealt humiliating blows in the north and southeast, bringing British forces within tempting distance of the capital. The Republic of Quebec retook its capital, which had been occupied by Roman forces last summer. As the war enters its fourth year, armchair generals all over the world watch on with awe and wonder what role the resurgent Rio Grande will play as a regional power after the war.
The League Civil War, so far, has seen little direct effect on the War of the Nile. The Cornwall Confederation defeated Breton forces this year and is now consolidating their gains. Meanwhile, Kuwait and Egypt are fighting a war that is quickly spiraling out of control. The front line has seen little movement or fluctuations, while Libyan forces continue to dwindle in the face of Egyptian military might. However, the League controls the seas and the crippling blockade combined with the growing cost of the war has seen the Egyptian star fall.
Egypt is open to negotiating a peace settlement with the League of Urun.
The last bit of news that matters. The moribund Commonwealth of Britain was put out of its misery by rebel forces. The new government, the Birmingham Trade League, moved its capital to London to reflect the change. The Peace of 1825 between Free Scotland and BTL guarantees trade between the two countries, though many wonder whether BTL leadership is keen on reannexing Scotland.
As the world enters 1826, all can breathe a sigh of relief. While no country experienced an economic jump this year, none suffered a downturn either. Market stability has translated to political stability for many countries save for those embroiled in war and rebellion.
Final GM Notes
Do NOT post “trade agreements with all” or “accept all” at all in this thread ever. If you sign trade agreements or free trade agreements, you must put that in your orders and you must list every country you are signing with. You also must mention all alliances you are joining, defensive pacts being signed, non-aggression treaties, and embargoes in your orders.
Orders due Wednesday morning.
Edit: It was TF's turn to have his orders missed. Refer to this post for provinces he claimed last turn that aren't represented in the update.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=12794056&postcount=264