[quote=Shiro]
Well, Russia seems a bit complicated for somebody just hopping in. I figured it might have been, but I wanted to ask anyways. It will be a decision between Japan and France, then. What are the things to keep in mind for those two nations then?
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Unless we changed it: France is currently allied to Spain. So though it may not be immediate it will come up soon that you'll be asked to join or you'll need to choose to join the brewing war in Africa no doubt.

Prior to that, France was briefly a member of the Ottoman-founded Central Eurasian League. This however fell apart when the poorly-founded league couldn't hold together its own member-states and there was a three year war between Germany and France. This ultimately didn't escalate to much as everyone kept out of it and both forces withdrew.

Japan is still an absolute monarchy under the Emperor. Hirohito could be dead or alive now, that's your choice to make. However something to note on them is they're not as dominate over Asia than they used to. Their position as being the regional player in Asia was usurped by China who managed to liberate Taiwan (adding it to themselves) and half of Korea before managing to get the Japanese to recognize Chinese demands and half-assedly agreeing to peace. China recognizes Japan for having committed war crimes on their soil during the Revolution, including the unrestrained actions of one Unit 731, but the Japanese haven't recognized those. [url=http://precipiceofwarroleplay.wikia.com/wiki/The_Third_International]The Third International[/url] is also something to keep in mind, since its premier member and founding state is next door.