First of all, I am back. Had a nice weekend with my family and now I am ready to start this game!

Quote Originally Posted by Beefy187 View Post
Ok, for the sake of the game. I'm quitting Ottoman empire and going to take the Germans.
Suffer the weakest German empire ever!
Thank You!

That leaves Russia, Austro-Hungarian Empire and France.

Russian Empire - If the Player can keep the people happy, economy checked and get some early victories(and not facing defeats like the Battle of Tannenberg) then Russia can become one of the strongest empires in this game. It's even possible to keep the Czar in power and never face the revolution.

Austro-Hungarian Empire - Though they are surrounded by enemies(both Player and NPC countries), they do have a chance to be victorious. If Balkan states(Serbia, Albania, Montenegro) are crushed during the first few turns then the Player can concentrate most of their powers against Russia.

France - How can you not win playing as the French? You have many colonies, your industrial center is close to your border. Smart play, lots of diplomacy and the victory is yours!