I noticed that despite this post last year Flanders and Brabant still have the generic German ideas, which feel incredibly off for anyone knowing these nations playing them. I felt like adding my proposal for Flemish national ideas.
Also what the hell Paradox? You even gave Luxembourg national ideas before Flanders? Are you just trying to hurt our feelings here? I had to cry myself to sleep the night after I read that patch note. :'(
I would recommend giving both Flanders and Brabant these national ideas but suggestions are welcome!
Flanders, although very related to the Dutch, are in a different geopolitical situation requiring them to have different priorities in order to survive as an (hypothetical) independent nation. Hence a greater focus towards the army than to the navy, unlike the Dutch.
Flemish Traditions:
+15% infantry combat ability: a reference to the Flemish being one of the first to showcase the re-emergence of infantry as a strong unit in the medieval battlefield at the battle of the golden spurs in 1302. Given their precarious closeness to many hungry powers (particularly France) and their lack of national defence, their only defence will be their soldiers.
+5% global trade power: Flanders was considered the Venice of the North in the middle ages, though later on the Dutch stole some of that thunder in actual trade, there's still lots of potential to be had.
National ideas:
Renaissance artists: -1% prestige decay
Flemish painters were renowned across Europe for spurring the arts during the renaissance, let us put this to good use to display the glory of our nation!
University of Leuven: -10% idea cost or -5% technology cost
Founded in 1425, the university of Leuven flourished in the 16th century with scholars and professors like Erasmus, Vesalius and Mercator. The university was closed after the Austrian Netherlands were annexed by revolutionary France in 1797.
Cities of Flanders: -10% development cost
The cities of Flanders were considered among the most prosperous in Europe. Flemish lands, after years of deforestation and swamp removal during the middle ages, allow easy development for building and farming.
Guard against the looming giants: -1% Yearly army tradition decay
Flemish lands are constantly coveted by the powers that be in Europe. Protection from England often ended in eventual failure so we should always be ready to resort to being able to make war against aggressors effectively.
Flemish diplomacy: +20% improve relations
In order to survive and thrive, Flanders must play the diplomatic games between European powers. Making sure we keep good relations all around us will help us to do just that.
Expand our textile economy: +10% goods produced modifier
Our textile industry have been a great source of wealth to us, let's make sure our nation remains productive to ensure our future is a wealthy one.
Develop the Flemish ports and docks: +25% naval forcelimit modifier
In order to rise up among the ranks of nations we must take to the seas, just like our Northern Brothers. Greatness awaits us in the open oceans!
Flemish Ambitions:
+5% discipline
Once again, in order to survive and thrive in Europe wedged between the Holy Roman empire and France, Flanders must compensate for its lack of natural barriers for defence.
EDIT 1: in traditions, one could consider replacing the global trade bonus with hostile coring cost creation malus. See Colonel of Ferocity's comment below for explanation.
Also what the hell Paradox? You even gave Luxembourg national ideas before Flanders? Are you just trying to hurt our feelings here? I had to cry myself to sleep the night after I read that patch note. :'(
I would recommend giving both Flanders and Brabant these national ideas but suggestions are welcome!
Flanders, although very related to the Dutch, are in a different geopolitical situation requiring them to have different priorities in order to survive as an (hypothetical) independent nation. Hence a greater focus towards the army than to the navy, unlike the Dutch.
Flemish Traditions:
+15% infantry combat ability: a reference to the Flemish being one of the first to showcase the re-emergence of infantry as a strong unit in the medieval battlefield at the battle of the golden spurs in 1302. Given their precarious closeness to many hungry powers (particularly France) and their lack of national defence, their only defence will be their soldiers.
+5% global trade power: Flanders was considered the Venice of the North in the middle ages, though later on the Dutch stole some of that thunder in actual trade, there's still lots of potential to be had.
National ideas:
Renaissance artists: -1% prestige decay
Flemish painters were renowned across Europe for spurring the arts during the renaissance, let us put this to good use to display the glory of our nation!
University of Leuven: -10% idea cost or -5% technology cost
Founded in 1425, the university of Leuven flourished in the 16th century with scholars and professors like Erasmus, Vesalius and Mercator. The university was closed after the Austrian Netherlands were annexed by revolutionary France in 1797.
Cities of Flanders: -10% development cost
The cities of Flanders were considered among the most prosperous in Europe. Flemish lands, after years of deforestation and swamp removal during the middle ages, allow easy development for building and farming.
Guard against the looming giants: -1% Yearly army tradition decay
Flemish lands are constantly coveted by the powers that be in Europe. Protection from England often ended in eventual failure so we should always be ready to resort to being able to make war against aggressors effectively.
Flemish diplomacy: +20% improve relations
In order to survive and thrive, Flanders must play the diplomatic games between European powers. Making sure we keep good relations all around us will help us to do just that.
Expand our textile economy: +10% goods produced modifier
Our textile industry have been a great source of wealth to us, let's make sure our nation remains productive to ensure our future is a wealthy one.
Develop the Flemish ports and docks: +25% naval forcelimit modifier
In order to rise up among the ranks of nations we must take to the seas, just like our Northern Brothers. Greatness awaits us in the open oceans!
Flemish Ambitions:
+5% discipline
Once again, in order to survive and thrive in Europe wedged between the Holy Roman empire and France, Flanders must compensate for its lack of natural barriers for defence.
EDIT 1: in traditions, one could consider replacing the global trade bonus with hostile coring cost creation malus. See Colonel of Ferocity's comment below for explanation.
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