This scenario is a modification of the Peter Ebbesen 1492 scenario. The modifications are designed to make the scenario a more balanced and historical game in multiplayer. This scenario is aimed at the target audience of average or veteran MP players; since it may be very hard for new players to effectively use the much smaller number of exploration units.
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GOALS OF THE SCENARIO:
1. Cutting down exploration to historical levels (i.e. no full world exploration in 1550)
2. Fix China/Japan from revolting into oblivion and/or being preyed upon by the West for their COTs
3. Make Genoa a more viable player nation
4. Make Brandenburg a more viable player nation
5. Fix some miscellaneous problems with Ottoman Empire
6. Fix the Irish rebels
7. Made Norway easier to defend
8. Strengthen some minor countries that are too weak
9. Make it harder to conquer Italy
10. Make it harder for Russia to roll over Lithuania
Miscellaneous Changes:
Snow added to Southern Sweden
Albania is now Slavonic Culture
Syria is now Arabic Culture
Deleted Milanese Vassalage of Genoa
Irish Rebels Removed
Ottoman CB shields reduced
Ottoman Empire gains temporary CBs on Austria and Venice until 1820
Genoa-Tuscany relations lowered to -50
Genoa-Knights relations raised to 50
Genoa-Savoy relations raised to 50
Genoa has access through Knights
Genoa gains temporary CB on Tuscany until 1820
Genoa gains temporary CB on Venice until 1820
Religion in Kalmuk changed to Sunni
Goods in Genoa changed to Cloth
Population increased in Oman provinces
More Omani Traders placed in COTs
More Genoese Traders placed in COTs
Chinese Cores on Korea removed
Japanese Innovation raised to 5
China moved to Muslim Tech Group
Japan moved to Muslim Tech Group
Manchu moved to Muslim Tech Group
Korea moved to Muslim Tech Group
More Manpower in Brandenburg
Genoese Treasury raised to 1000 ducats
Brandenburg Treasury raised to 500 ducats
Russian Treasury raised to 300 ducats
Genoa, Savoy, and Knights allied
Tuscany and Modena allied
Papal States removed from French alliance
Scotland added to French alliance
Ottomans gain Slavonic Culture
Genoa gains Greek Culture
Portugal gains Arabic Culture
Knights gain Greek Culture
Russia loses Mongol Culture
Crimea loses Mongol Culture
Crimea loses Turkish Culture
Crimea gains Altai Culture
Kazan loses Mongol Culture
Kazan gains Altai Culture
Astrakhan loses Mongol Culture
Astrakhan gains Altai Culture
Albania is now Slavonic Culture
Syria is now Arabic Culture
Kazan is now Altai Culture
Astrakhan is now Altai Culture
Crimea is now Altai Culture
Azov is now Altai Culture
Kalmuk is now Altai Culture
Kouban is now Altai Culture
Irgiz is now Altai Culture
Orsk is now Altai Culture
Malta is now Italian Culture
Venice gains CB Shield on Thrace
Venice gains CB Shield on Macedonia
Venice gains CB Shield on Hellas
Venice gains CB Shield on Smyrna
Genoa gains CB Shield on Sicily
Genoa gains CB Shield on Messina
Genoa gains CB Shield on Malta
Genoa gains CB Shield on Sardinia
Genoa gains CB Shield on Crete
Genoa gains CB Shield on Corfu
Genoa gains CB Shield on Ionia
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Vorpommern
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Hinterpommern
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Poznan
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Hannover
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Mecklemburg
Shipyard in Genoa
Conscription Center in Genoa
Conscription Center in Tago
Fine Arts Academy in Genoa
Naval Manufactory in Corsica
Naval Manufactory in Rhodes
Naval Manufactory in Mascate
Weapons Manufactory in Midlands
Weapons Manufactory in Anatolia moved to Angora
Savoy Land Tech up to 7
Venice Land Tech up to 7
Genoa Land Tech up to 7
Knights Land Tech up to 7
Manchu Land Tech up to 5
Japan Land Tech up to 5
Korea Land Tech up to 5
China Land Tech up to 5
Sweden Land Tech up to 5
Venetian Army increased to 25,000 and 10 artillery
Genoan Army increased to 25,000
Savoyard Army increased to 20,000
Ottoman Army decreased to 60,000
Base Taxes in Kustrin raised
Base Taxes in Norway raised
Base Taxes in Scotland raised
Base Taxes in Lithuanian Frontier raised
Base Taxes in Poland and Lithuania raised
Base Taxes in Corsica lowered
Base Taxes in Savoy, Piedemonte, Rhodes, and Genoa raised
Base Taxes in Oman raised
Fortifications in Genoa raised to medium
Fortifications in Savoy raised to medium
Fortifications in Lothian raised to medium
Fortifications in Sjaelland raised to medium
Fortifications in Calais raised to medium
Fortifications in Ganges raised to medium
Fortifications in Mascate raised to medium
Fortifications in Beijing raised to medium
Fortifications in Hainan raised to medium
Fortifications in Shanghai raised to medium
Fortifications in Guangdong raised to medium
Fortifications in Guangzi raised to medium
Fortifications in Guangzhou raised to medium
Fortifications in Kowloon raised to medium
Fortifications in Fuijan raised to medium
Fortifications in Zhejaing raised to medium
Fortifications in Jiangzu raised to medium
Fortifications in Shandong raised to medium
Fortifications in Liaoning raised to medium
Fortifications in Corsica raised to small
Fortifications in Rhodes raised to small
Fortifications in The Highlands raised to small
Fortifications in The Grampians raised to small
Fortifications in Strathclyde raised to small
Fortifications in Jutland raised to small
Fortifications in Gotland raised to small
Fortifications in Jamtland raised to small
Fortifications in Bergslagen raised to small
Fortifications in Vastergotland raised to small
Fortifications in Smaland raised to small
Fortifications in Lithuania raised to small
Fortifications in Belarus raised to small
Fortifications in Volyn raised to small
Fortifications in Cherignov raised to small
Fortifications in Ukraina raised to small
Fortifications in Mozyr raised to small
Fortifications in Polotsk raised to small
Fortifications in Bihar raised to small
Fortifications in Howrah raised to small
Fortifications in Zanzibar raised to small
Fortifications in Dolfar raised to small
Fortifications in Masirah raised to small
Fortifications in Al Kharam raised to small
Fortifications in Baden raised to small
Fortifications in Wurttemburg raised to small
Fortifications in Bern raised to small
Fortifications in Schywz raised to small
Fortifications in Wurzburg raised to small
Fortifications in Hessen raised to small
Fortifications in Kleves raised to small
Fortifications in Koln raised to small
Fortifications in Munster raised to small
Fortifications in Hannover raised to small
Fortifications in Oldenburg raised to small
Fortifications in Bremen raised to small
Fortifications in Mecklemburg raised to small
Fortifications in Holstein raised to small
Fortifications in Anhalt raised to small
Fortifications in Lorraine raised to small
Fortifications in Jilin raised to small
Fortifications in Kyongju raised to small
Fortifications in Yalu raised to small
Event Slept: Treaty of Tordesillas
Event Slept: The Quest for the New World
Event Slept: The Manchu Rebellion
Event Slept: The Cult of the White Lotus
Event Slept: The Financial Crisis
Event Slept: Le Zechang's Rebellion
Event Slept: Emperor Chongzhen Commits Suicide
Event Slept: The Fall of the Ming Dynasty
Event Slept: The Chinese Collapse
Event Slept: The End of the Ming Dynasty
Event Slept: The Expulsion of the Jesuits
Event Slept: The White Lotus Rebellion
Event Slept: The Celestial Order Rebellion
Event Slept: The Eight Trigrams Rebellion
Leader Changes:
De Este Deleted (PAP)
J.Cabot changed to 1498-1500
S.Cabot deleted
Chancellor deleted
Frobisher deleted
Drake changed to 1580-1590
Cavendish deleted
Gilbert deleted
Davis deleted
Hudson changed to 1600-1610
Button deleted
Columbus changed to 1492-1499
Pinzon deleted
Vespucci changed to 1500-1510
Solis deleted
Cosa deleted
Grijalva deleted
Elcano deleted
Laoisa deleted
Ceron deleted
Ojeda changed to 1499-1501
Balboa deleted
Narvaez deleted
De Leon changed to 1512-1513
Cortez changed to 1518-1530
Montejo deleted
De Vaca changed to 1527-1529
De Soto changed to 1532-1535
Almagro deleted
Mendoza deleted
Quesada deleted
Valdivia deleted
Orellana deleted
Aguirre deleted
Cabral deleted
G. Corte Real deleted
M. Corte Real deleted
Covilhia changed to 1492-1494
Camoens deleted
Alberqueque changed to 1499-1505
Almieda changed to 1500-1520
Correos deleted
Xavier deleted
Sousa changed to 1530-1540
Verazzano changed to 1522-1524
Cartier deleted
Villegagnon deleted
Dufresne deleted
Fleuriot deleted
Kerguélen deleted
Ribaut deleted
Groseilliers deleted
Dulhut deleted
Jolliet deleted
Frontenac deleted
Chambly deleted
Rouville deleted
Hertel deleted
Vérendrye deleted
Dupleix deleted
EXPLORATION UNITS AFTER MODIFICATIONS:
English Explorers:
J.Cabot: 1498-1500
Willoughby: 1552-1554
Drake: 1580-1590
Hudson: 1600-1610
Baffin: 1612-1622
Dampier: 1679-1710
Byron: 1764-1786
Cook: 1768-1779
Vancouver: 1791-1798
English Conquistadors:
Raleigh: 1580-1618
Smith: 1600-1625
Radisson: 1668-1700
Hastings: 1750-1785
Clive: 1748-17744
Carleton: 1775-1790
Spanish Explorers:
Columbus: 1486-1499
Vespucci: 1500-1510
Magellan: 1519-1521
Gamboa: 1579-1596
Vizcaíno: 1602-1614
Torres: 1605-1615
Escalante: 1768-1779
Spanish Conquistadors:
Ojeda: 1499-1501
Ponce de Leon: 1512-1513
Cortez: 1518-1530
Vaca: 1527-1529
Pizarro: 1530-1541
DeSoto: 1532-1535
Coronado: 1540-1550
Guzman: 1556-1561
Legazpi: 1563-1572
Onate: 1595-1607
Portola: 1768-1776
Portugese Explorers:
Diaz: 1492-1500
Da Gama: 1497-1510
De Queros: 1515-1530
Fernandes: 1602-1624
Portugese Conquistadors:
Covilhã: 1492-1494
Albuquerque: 1499-1505
Almeida: 1500-1520
Sousa: 1530-1540
da Sa: 1540-1560
Teixeira: 1616-1640
French Explorers:
Verazzano: 1522-1525
Beaulieu: 1610-1640
Vrolicq: 1640-1660
Dentrecastreaux: 1750-1792
Bougainville: 1767-1811
La Pérouse: 1783-1788
French Conquistadors:
Champlain: 1603-1625
Nicollet: 1634-1642
La Salle: 1678-1687
Bourgmont: 1706-1725
Dumas: 1710-1750
Poivre: 1765-1795
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Discussion Thread
GOALS OF THE SCENARIO:
1. Cutting down exploration to historical levels (i.e. no full world exploration in 1550)
2. Fix China/Japan from revolting into oblivion and/or being preyed upon by the West for their COTs
3. Make Genoa a more viable player nation
4. Make Brandenburg a more viable player nation
5. Fix some miscellaneous problems with Ottoman Empire
6. Fix the Irish rebels
7. Made Norway easier to defend
8. Strengthen some minor countries that are too weak
9. Make it harder to conquer Italy
10. Make it harder for Russia to roll over Lithuania
Miscellaneous Changes:
Snow added to Southern Sweden
Albania is now Slavonic Culture
Syria is now Arabic Culture
Deleted Milanese Vassalage of Genoa
Irish Rebels Removed
Ottoman CB shields reduced
Ottoman Empire gains temporary CBs on Austria and Venice until 1820
Genoa-Tuscany relations lowered to -50
Genoa-Knights relations raised to 50
Genoa-Savoy relations raised to 50
Genoa has access through Knights
Genoa gains temporary CB on Tuscany until 1820
Genoa gains temporary CB on Venice until 1820
Religion in Kalmuk changed to Sunni
Goods in Genoa changed to Cloth
Population increased in Oman provinces
More Omani Traders placed in COTs
More Genoese Traders placed in COTs
Chinese Cores on Korea removed
Japanese Innovation raised to 5
China moved to Muslim Tech Group
Japan moved to Muslim Tech Group
Manchu moved to Muslim Tech Group
Korea moved to Muslim Tech Group
More Manpower in Brandenburg
Genoese Treasury raised to 1000 ducats
Brandenburg Treasury raised to 500 ducats
Russian Treasury raised to 300 ducats
Genoa, Savoy, and Knights allied
Tuscany and Modena allied
Papal States removed from French alliance
Scotland added to French alliance
Ottomans gain Slavonic Culture
Genoa gains Greek Culture
Portugal gains Arabic Culture
Knights gain Greek Culture
Russia loses Mongol Culture
Crimea loses Mongol Culture
Crimea loses Turkish Culture
Crimea gains Altai Culture
Kazan loses Mongol Culture
Kazan gains Altai Culture
Astrakhan loses Mongol Culture
Astrakhan gains Altai Culture
Albania is now Slavonic Culture
Syria is now Arabic Culture
Kazan is now Altai Culture
Astrakhan is now Altai Culture
Crimea is now Altai Culture
Azov is now Altai Culture
Kalmuk is now Altai Culture
Kouban is now Altai Culture
Irgiz is now Altai Culture
Orsk is now Altai Culture
Malta is now Italian Culture
Venice gains CB Shield on Thrace
Venice gains CB Shield on Macedonia
Venice gains CB Shield on Hellas
Venice gains CB Shield on Smyrna
Genoa gains CB Shield on Sicily
Genoa gains CB Shield on Messina
Genoa gains CB Shield on Malta
Genoa gains CB Shield on Sardinia
Genoa gains CB Shield on Crete
Genoa gains CB Shield on Corfu
Genoa gains CB Shield on Ionia
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Vorpommern
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Hinterpommern
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Poznan
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Hannover
Brandenburg gains CB Shield on Mecklemburg
Shipyard in Genoa
Conscription Center in Genoa
Conscription Center in Tago
Fine Arts Academy in Genoa
Naval Manufactory in Corsica
Naval Manufactory in Rhodes
Naval Manufactory in Mascate
Weapons Manufactory in Midlands
Weapons Manufactory in Anatolia moved to Angora
Savoy Land Tech up to 7
Venice Land Tech up to 7
Genoa Land Tech up to 7
Knights Land Tech up to 7
Manchu Land Tech up to 5
Japan Land Tech up to 5
Korea Land Tech up to 5
China Land Tech up to 5
Sweden Land Tech up to 5
Venetian Army increased to 25,000 and 10 artillery
Genoan Army increased to 25,000
Savoyard Army increased to 20,000
Ottoman Army decreased to 60,000
Base Taxes in Kustrin raised
Base Taxes in Norway raised
Base Taxes in Scotland raised
Base Taxes in Lithuanian Frontier raised
Base Taxes in Poland and Lithuania raised
Base Taxes in Corsica lowered
Base Taxes in Savoy, Piedemonte, Rhodes, and Genoa raised
Base Taxes in Oman raised
Fortifications in Genoa raised to medium
Fortifications in Savoy raised to medium
Fortifications in Lothian raised to medium
Fortifications in Sjaelland raised to medium
Fortifications in Calais raised to medium
Fortifications in Ganges raised to medium
Fortifications in Mascate raised to medium
Fortifications in Beijing raised to medium
Fortifications in Hainan raised to medium
Fortifications in Shanghai raised to medium
Fortifications in Guangdong raised to medium
Fortifications in Guangzi raised to medium
Fortifications in Guangzhou raised to medium
Fortifications in Kowloon raised to medium
Fortifications in Fuijan raised to medium
Fortifications in Zhejaing raised to medium
Fortifications in Jiangzu raised to medium
Fortifications in Shandong raised to medium
Fortifications in Liaoning raised to medium
Fortifications in Corsica raised to small
Fortifications in Rhodes raised to small
Fortifications in The Highlands raised to small
Fortifications in The Grampians raised to small
Fortifications in Strathclyde raised to small
Fortifications in Jutland raised to small
Fortifications in Gotland raised to small
Fortifications in Jamtland raised to small
Fortifications in Bergslagen raised to small
Fortifications in Vastergotland raised to small
Fortifications in Smaland raised to small
Fortifications in Lithuania raised to small
Fortifications in Belarus raised to small
Fortifications in Volyn raised to small
Fortifications in Cherignov raised to small
Fortifications in Ukraina raised to small
Fortifications in Mozyr raised to small
Fortifications in Polotsk raised to small
Fortifications in Bihar raised to small
Fortifications in Howrah raised to small
Fortifications in Zanzibar raised to small
Fortifications in Dolfar raised to small
Fortifications in Masirah raised to small
Fortifications in Al Kharam raised to small
Fortifications in Baden raised to small
Fortifications in Wurttemburg raised to small
Fortifications in Bern raised to small
Fortifications in Schywz raised to small
Fortifications in Wurzburg raised to small
Fortifications in Hessen raised to small
Fortifications in Kleves raised to small
Fortifications in Koln raised to small
Fortifications in Munster raised to small
Fortifications in Hannover raised to small
Fortifications in Oldenburg raised to small
Fortifications in Bremen raised to small
Fortifications in Mecklemburg raised to small
Fortifications in Holstein raised to small
Fortifications in Anhalt raised to small
Fortifications in Lorraine raised to small
Fortifications in Jilin raised to small
Fortifications in Kyongju raised to small
Fortifications in Yalu raised to small
Event Slept: Treaty of Tordesillas
Event Slept: The Quest for the New World
Event Slept: The Manchu Rebellion
Event Slept: The Cult of the White Lotus
Event Slept: The Financial Crisis
Event Slept: Le Zechang's Rebellion
Event Slept: Emperor Chongzhen Commits Suicide
Event Slept: The Fall of the Ming Dynasty
Event Slept: The Chinese Collapse
Event Slept: The End of the Ming Dynasty
Event Slept: The Expulsion of the Jesuits
Event Slept: The White Lotus Rebellion
Event Slept: The Celestial Order Rebellion
Event Slept: The Eight Trigrams Rebellion
Leader Changes:
De Este Deleted (PAP)
J.Cabot changed to 1498-1500
S.Cabot deleted
Chancellor deleted
Frobisher deleted
Drake changed to 1580-1590
Cavendish deleted
Gilbert deleted
Davis deleted
Hudson changed to 1600-1610
Button deleted
Columbus changed to 1492-1499
Pinzon deleted
Vespucci changed to 1500-1510
Solis deleted
Cosa deleted
Grijalva deleted
Elcano deleted
Laoisa deleted
Ceron deleted
Ojeda changed to 1499-1501
Balboa deleted
Narvaez deleted
De Leon changed to 1512-1513
Cortez changed to 1518-1530
Montejo deleted
De Vaca changed to 1527-1529
De Soto changed to 1532-1535
Almagro deleted
Mendoza deleted
Quesada deleted
Valdivia deleted
Orellana deleted
Aguirre deleted
Cabral deleted
G. Corte Real deleted
M. Corte Real deleted
Covilhia changed to 1492-1494
Camoens deleted
Alberqueque changed to 1499-1505
Almieda changed to 1500-1520
Correos deleted
Xavier deleted
Sousa changed to 1530-1540
Verazzano changed to 1522-1524
Cartier deleted
Villegagnon deleted
Dufresne deleted
Fleuriot deleted
Kerguélen deleted
Ribaut deleted
Groseilliers deleted
Dulhut deleted
Jolliet deleted
Frontenac deleted
Chambly deleted
Rouville deleted
Hertel deleted
Vérendrye deleted
Dupleix deleted
EXPLORATION UNITS AFTER MODIFICATIONS:
English Explorers:
J.Cabot: 1498-1500
Willoughby: 1552-1554
Drake: 1580-1590
Hudson: 1600-1610
Baffin: 1612-1622
Dampier: 1679-1710
Byron: 1764-1786
Cook: 1768-1779
Vancouver: 1791-1798
English Conquistadors:
Raleigh: 1580-1618
Smith: 1600-1625
Radisson: 1668-1700
Hastings: 1750-1785
Clive: 1748-17744
Carleton: 1775-1790
Spanish Explorers:
Columbus: 1486-1499
Vespucci: 1500-1510
Magellan: 1519-1521
Gamboa: 1579-1596
Vizcaíno: 1602-1614
Torres: 1605-1615
Escalante: 1768-1779
Spanish Conquistadors:
Ojeda: 1499-1501
Ponce de Leon: 1512-1513
Cortez: 1518-1530
Vaca: 1527-1529
Pizarro: 1530-1541
DeSoto: 1532-1535
Coronado: 1540-1550
Guzman: 1556-1561
Legazpi: 1563-1572
Onate: 1595-1607
Portola: 1768-1776
Portugese Explorers:
Diaz: 1492-1500
Da Gama: 1497-1510
De Queros: 1515-1530
Fernandes: 1602-1624
Portugese Conquistadors:
Covilhã: 1492-1494
Albuquerque: 1499-1505
Almeida: 1500-1520
Sousa: 1530-1540
da Sa: 1540-1560
Teixeira: 1616-1640
French Explorers:
Verazzano: 1522-1525
Beaulieu: 1610-1640
Vrolicq: 1640-1660
Dentrecastreaux: 1750-1792
Bougainville: 1767-1811
La Pérouse: 1783-1788
French Conquistadors:
Champlain: 1603-1625
Nicollet: 1634-1642
La Salle: 1678-1687
Bourgmont: 1706-1725
Dumas: 1710-1750
Poivre: 1765-1795
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