[quote=So Boerd]
I get that, but tbh futile defense that prevents Byrd man from doing anything while reserving the most interesting unclaimed nation for three years is kind of a buzzkill.
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Also, Aegon also puts himself at a disadvantage because while fighting a futile war, he is losing time that he could be improving his next country, which would already have a 5 year disadvantage.