What would you sell?

[Monk]

I guess if it was vital sure.

Still I'd rather give up a few provinces in the Colonies before any of my main euro cities.

That's the reason I'm partially tempted to capture something in India or North America, not cause I want to stay there, but just so I have a bargaining chip later down the line.

Good point, colonies might provide that ace in the hole when you are in desperate need of an alliance, or new techs. The Prussian Report has me very anxious about ETW, especially with all the diplomatic manoeuvrings that is seemingly to be had!

I believe territory is probably the most valuable commodity to be had, and I think the AI thinks that way too. Your plan could very well be sound, Polemists!

[A Very Super Market]

Where is the option "Your body"?

Aren't there factions with only one city on Europe? Colonies would have to be the main territory trade things.

[Sir Beane]

I sometimes take cities specifically so I can trade them in for better ones, or use them to get a really good alliance or trade deal. Just take somehwere you don't want or need and then use it as a big shiny bargaining chip .

[Polemists]

Which makes me ponder what to take..


I really want the Carribean for my own, so that's out.

India if I can take something I'd sell, only because I doubt I can hold a hindu, muslim nation for very long.

North America is tempting but a real fighting ground and i'm not sure I could get that many troops over.

Maybe something in the ivory coast..or another trade route.....hmm.

I guess the most susceptible nation to strike is spain...but early on I fear spain's reltation would be unkind

[Sir Beane]

Which makes me ponder what to take..


I really want the Carribean for my own, so that's out.

India if I can take something I'd sell, only because I doubt I can hold a hindu, muslim nation for very long.

North America is tempting but a real fighting ground and i'm not sure I could get that many troops over.

Maybe something in the ivory coast..or another trade route.....hmm.

I guess the most susceptible nation to strike is spain...but early on I fear spain's reltation would be unkind

Take France, then sell it to Savoy or some other tiny faction. They'll thank you later .

Try taking and selling Iceland, or some of the North African provinces. Or maybe some Central American ones.

[Greyblades]

If I took france it would be too valauable to even consider trading. It would be a testiment to the fact that im not messed with.

[Sir Beane]

If I took france it would be too valauable to even consider trading

Imagine how much trouble it could cause you in the form of rebellions and uprisings though. You might find you can't spare the peace-keeping forces and need to get rid of it fast.

Plus its full of French people.

[Polemists]

Somehow I don't think France is going to be much of a push over in this time frame......i'd keep your eyes on Corsica.