[quote=@Kobayashi]
<Snipped quote by Theodorable>

Thank you. I have a question: you mentioned that this roleplay is Euro-centric. Would an Egyptian/Arab-esque nation in the south be acceptable?
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Sure. You'll just have all of your values cut by 75% (Industry by 90%) to represent this and ensure that you cannot legitimately oppose any of the present "European" powers in any industrial, economic or military might.