Set in an alternate reality where both Nicola Tesla, Thomas Edison, and Isaac Newton were all born in the year 1300 A.D. Together they were able to improve the technological capabilities of European powers at a fast and unique speed. By 1450 A.D steam and gas technologies have turned the world into a Victorian era steampunk. Repeating rifles and new artillery pieces are the latest technology for European militaries. As for their navies, steam and gas powered ships push the possibilities in terms of trade and exploration.

A big part of the game will be using a scribble map. Once accepted you will have access to edit the scribble map. Scribble map allows you to zoom in, easily outline areas & fill in, as well as see the geography.

The map will be an important part of the game as terrain and other features will be taken into consideration. Players will use the map to: strategize, customize their nation, use as a reference, and negotiate with other players. Battle will also unfold on the map giving players freedom in how they want to fight and move their armies.

Role-playing will also be an important feature in how the administration of your faction develops and leads. Personalities can develop, positive or negative depending on how your character is created. The development of your faction will also depend on role-play as well as politics. Trad deals can be made, military agreements, pretty much anything between players is a green light.

Politics and war are part of the game. More will be disclosed later but the game will be split into turns that will span a few months. Players are free to make whatever moves they wish during these turns with other players. Battle/war will have set stages which will be:

Preparations.
Strategize.
Battle (If the battle is not decided it goes onto the “Later Stages”
Mid-battle moves + Regular Total World Politics (As long as needed)
Results.

Battles and wars will ultimately be decided on:
*The three bolded ones are most important

How good was your strategy?
How prepared was your army? Think in terms of supplies, skill, moral, energy, and positioning. Also think about unit diversity. An army just made up of foot soldiers will be not fair well attacking defensive steampunk machines with artillery support.
How did your opponent fight you and how big was their army?
How well did your forces work together?
How well did you use your special units (i.e artillery, steampunk machines)?
How well you kept them supplied.

This map here will be used for reference:
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Please note the following before opening:



This is a view of the scribble maps. Please keep in mind this is just a view of the map. Once given access you can zoom in and see much more detail. The area in the red square are the active zones.

For rifle technology the Springfield Model 1861 is the rifle most commonly used. Rifle technology can advance through research and design. Repeating technology is even starting to be used.

Artillery is advancing the most. With oil and steam technology artillery is firing with power and precision. Field guns are at a 1890-1905 technology level but through creative design using steampunk technology players can develop world war 1 type artillery technology.

Basic steampunk machines are starting to hit the field. The development and designs, as well as efficiency, are up to the players.