Help a newbie enthusiast

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1)I need a little info because I cannot understand why, my valorous Columbus reached the coast of America but couldn't disembark the troops in the coast.
Do I need a conquistador? a technology level?

2) How are leaders implemented in the game? I have a copy of the original boardgame and I have always liked the leaders counters, each leader having his own characteristics.
Where can I see leaders in the game? When are they scheduled to arrive for each nation?
I cannot see them

3) Vassals: I have Naples as a vassal of my empire, so what can I do with them? Can I further improve my control of this country?


Thanks
Simone

 

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1. You must have ships with troops inside under the command of a conquistador. Then you can unload the troops into the new world.
At certain tech levels (forget what one), any joe shmo can explore land or sea.
2. Look at any army, and the leader's stats are in the description box. The leader.XXX files can tell you what you want.
3. You can try to annex them after 10 years of vassalization.

 

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Thanks for your reply, you gave me crucial info.
But, tell me, which are the pros and cons of having a vassal or annexing it?

 

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