[quote=@Polybius]
Very glad to see interest forming already- I may have jumped the gun on the interest check as I have some more things to add and clarify about Kaidu culture, society etc. Hope everyone is OK with altering initial applications. I think the best way to form factions would be if we built them up together rather than info-dumping a massive application from the get go. 

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Playing as a city might set you on the sidelines of the main RP, consider perhaps a warlord with dominion over a port city? This is essentially a feudal society so cities are ruled by powerful men, not the citizens. Numerous universities (depending on your definition of university) is improbable giving the setting context. A few small-scale 'schools' is probably a better way to look at the study of Dynama, something akin to kung-fu schools (clubs?) in those old martial arts flicks. I like how your thinking about the game, please stick around!

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 Intrigued. I'm guessing the Tsukai is a noble house? Either way, happy to have such an awesome writer such as yourself on board!

[@gowia]
 Looks like you've picked up the role of foreign trading company. Cool. I hope to clarify some things about [i]Kaidu[/i] culture before we lock in applications. I think your concepts are solid-hope you are open to adjusting as necessary? Some specific notes (and apologies for not clarifying a lot of things in the initial IC) about [i]]Kaidu[/i] on your progress: Foreigners barely have a foothold in [i]Kaidu[/i] at this point in history. Its ok to have a trading house, a few warehouses and docks, but it should be limited to one city. (preferably one controlled by another player!) Consider [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejima]Dejima[/url] during the Edo period. Foreign trade was conducted through this conduit, limiting foreign access to Japan. Likewise, our own [i]Kaidu[/i] should remain mysterious and forbidden to foreigners. You've got a good hold on the technological advantages of foreigners however, looking forward to seeing a finished app! Thanks for the interest. 
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I was thinking rulership by a bunch of influential Merchant clans who have essentially become warlords after buying armies., as for the schools, I was thinking very little focus on combat so less martial arts more Studies on Dynama. usage of Dynama and imported steam technology is leading to societal revolution and whatever happens, Nothing will ever be the same again.