Well, if it is that early in the development perhaps some of the things we are asking about might just work there way into the game if they have not been included already.

Maybe the 1820 date is not set in stone as most of South America was in revolt as was Mexico for another year or so.

I understand to some extent the need to cut it off at about this point because of technological change etc.

But just the same, I'll ask the question.

What made you decide on 1820 as the end date for the game?