Triple Entente vs. Central Powers (Map Game)

This is the Triple Entente vs. Central Powers map game, a World War I version of Axis vs. Allies. I hope that everyone plays by the rules and has fun!

The page is now open for player sign-ups and mod applications! AP (talk)

Rules

 * 1) The word of the Mods is law, unless you can prove them conclusively wrong.
 * 2) Players can control one nation only.
 * 3) There will be an algorithm for Player vs. Player wars.
 * 4) One turn per day. This can be updated to two if the game progresses fast enough.
 * 5) The game starts in 1901 A.D.
 * 6) Each turn will go by half years.
 * 7) With regards to implausibility, use your head. Mods have the right to cross out implausible moves.
 * 8) Any European or Asian nations seeking to establish colonies in the Americas will have to fight the United States, as per the Monroe Doctrine.
 * 9) Please look at the map carefully.
 * 10) Only mods can edit the map.
 * 11) British Dominions can not declare complete independence or war on Britain without due cause.
 * 12) Game will be archived every ten years.
 * 13) Players can not edit their turns once they post them, unless directed by a mod.
 * 14) The United States can not currently have any alliances until World War One begins.
 * 15) A random assassination will occur sometime from 1912-1915, providing the "spark" for World War One.
 * 16) Random Number Generators must be done by an unbiased mod.
 * 17) To prevent the same thing happening last time, players will have to choose a different nation. If you would like to apply for a special exception, post it on the talk page.
 * 18) If you wish to unify with a nation, you must introduce negotiations with a mod over the issue. If the mod has no more reasons to reject the proposal, then the unification can occur.
 * 19) Mods must state their reason as to why they strike something out, even if it is painfully obvious.
 * 20) Mod events must be done by mods and be proposed on the talk page. Justification for the event is required. Anyone can propose events.
 * 21) Because of disputes and arguments over how powerful and influential a country in this game can really be, a Power and Influence Algorithm has been created. We can now determine, on a scale from one-to-ten, how powerful nations can be, and how many milestones they can be limited to.

Previous Games

 * The First: /Archive 1/
 * The Second: /Archive 2/

Nations
Please sign your name next to the nation you want to play as. Feel free to add any nations I forgot.

Europe

 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain -


 * Flag_of_France.svg France - With Blood and Iron (talk) 00:48, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of the German Empire.svg Germany - Burnin' Things, Burnin' Things, Friendly Neighborhood, GUNS IS HERE.


 * Flag of Spain.svg Spain -


 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portugal - Cookiedamage (talk) 17:08, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italy - Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 00:55, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Belgium.svg Belgium -


 * Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg -


 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands - --Rdv65 (talk) 14:43, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of Austria-Hungary (1869-1918).svg Austria-Hungary - Toby2: THEY CALL ME Mr. Awesome!!!


 * Flag_of_Russia.svg Russian Empire -


 * Flag_of_Denmark.svg Denmark - Mscoree (talk) 18:15, October 19, 2014 (UTC)


 * Union Jack of Sweden and Norway (1844-1905).svg Sweden-Norway - Marcus Ioshua Caesar, Consul of the Roman Republic and King of Persia(Talk to Ye)


 * Flag_of_Switzerland.svg Switzerland - CNC1 Nod Emblem.png Aternix !? Atheism.png


 * Hellenic Kingdom Flag 1935.svg Greece - Flippedlion.png NicDonalds, Beginning Editor  Talk Lionsymbol.png


 * State Flag of Serbia (1882-1918).svg Serbia - IrishPatriot (talk) 14:17, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Romania.svg Romania - Scarlet Outlaw


 * Flag_of_Bulgaria.svg Bulgaria -
 * Lichtenstein -
 * Monaco -
 * San Marino -
 * Andorra -
 * Montenegro -

Africa

 * Flag_of_Morocco.svg Sultanate of Morocco -


 * Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg Empire of Ethiopia -


 * Flag_of_Liberia.svg Liberia -


 * Flag of Transvaal.svg Transvaal -


 * Flag of the Orange Free State.svg Orange Free State -

Asia

 * Flag of the Ottoman Empire.svg Ottoman Empire - Jd2842 (talk) 16:26, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of the Emirate of Ha'il.svg Emirate of Jabal Shammar -


 * Flag of Nejd (1921).svg Emirate of Nejd -   I am on the edge...   The EdgeofNight ╚╩o.o╩╝ 


 * State_Flag_of_Iran_(1924).svg Persia - Flag_of_South_Korea.png PitaKang- (Talk to me | Kill count: 6)


 * Afghan 3.png Afghanistan -


 * China Qing Dynasty Flag 1889.svg China - RexImperio (talk) 14:59, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Thailand.svg Siam - Shikata ga nai!


 * Flag_of_Korea_1882.svg Korea - Leldy22 (talk)


 * Flag_of_Japan.svg Japan - Seiga

Oceania

 * Flag_of_Australia.svg Australia** -
 * Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand** -

North America

 * US flag with 46 stars by Hellerick.svg United States of America - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. " 23:10, October 17, 2014 (UTC)


 * Canadian Red Ensign 1957-1965.svg Canada** - Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 21:10, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Dominion of Newfoundland Red Ensign.svg Newfoundland** -


 * Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico -


 * Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Republic -


 * Flag of Haiti.svg Haiti -


 * Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala -
 * Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador -
 * Flag of Honduras.svg Honduras -
 * Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nicaragua - Sky Green 24 (Party,quotes) 19:16, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rica -

South America

 * Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil -AP (talk)
 * Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela -
 * Flag of Chile.svg Chile -
 * Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
 * Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia -
 * Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay -
 * Flag of Uruguay.png Uruguay -
 * Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia -
 * Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador -
 * Flag of Peru.svg Peru -

** This nation is a Dominion of the British Empire, allowing some degree of autonomy.

Mods
Please post your name. You will be approved unless the mods bring up a good reason why you can not be a mod. There will be a total of five mods, you'll have to be approved. (Mods 3 and 4 are accepted conditionally. They can comment on potentially implausible actions of any player, but have no redacting power until they've proven that they can be full mods. Nothing personal, I just don't know you guys. AP (talk))
 * 1) Creator - Monster Pumpkin
 * 2) Co-Creator (of this version): AP (talk)
 * Nic
 * 1) Saturn (Talk/Blog) 00:18, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * 2) Scraw

Announcements

 * The game is now open for signups and mod applications!
 * We are currently looking for a mapmaker who will fix the current map and reflect the world at the starting date (1900) AND keep the same style/resolution. If you think this is you, contact me.AP (talk)
 * I'd like to point out to the nations of the United Kingdom, Colombia, and USA that you are currently involved in wars at the start of the game.

Map


''To everyone who edits the map, please keep the resolution the same. Click on the map and then the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to get the full resolution.''

Some map references:
 * Caribbean Maps

Complaints
Ummm -- Libya belonged to the Ottomans until 1911. With Blood and Iron (talk) 23:32, October 18, 2014 (UTC)

Maybe make a colour for Denmark and its territories (generally because places with more than one land mass have a colour). Aternix !?  07:34, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

This is not a map of the world in 1901, this is 1914. A lot of territorial changes took place in these 13 years. Should be like this. VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!) 14:10, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

Siam should have eastern Cambodia and northern Malaysia, which weren't ceded until 1904. See Shikata ga nai! 15:18, October 19, 2014 (UTC)

Corrections to Map: corrected Ottoman lands, corrected Siamese lands, swapped some colors for clarity. If you find any more issues with the map, please notify one of the mods. -Nic

1901.0
''With a corrected (mostly) map, the game may now begin. We are working on algorithms currently. Please follow the formatting guidelines found on the talk page for proper posts.AP (talk)''

Mod Events:
 * 1) Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom dies aged 81 as the longest-reigning British monarch so far. Her son succeeds her as Edward VII.
 * 2) Australia federates into the Commonwealth of Australia.
 * 3) Oil is discovered in Texas
 * 4) William Knox D'Arcy, a Briton, receives oil prospecting rights from Persia. 
 * 5) Cuba becomes an American protectorate under the Platt Amendment

Brazil: The people of Brazil find themselves in a difficult situation. Their political system is convoluted, corruption runs high, inequality is a major issue, and the people just aren't getting what they need. The first four presidents of the Brazilian Republic have been lackluster at best. Specifically, President Manuel Campos Sales has been seen as an aristocrat catering to the needs of the elite. Unrest has been stirring for at least a year since the turn of the century, but largely unorganised. University student Aecio Neves sees what the suffering in his country and decides that Brazil needs to be turned around. He begins to organize the protests and unrest in and around Sao Paulo, his home city. He opens communication between protest leaders in other major cities in the country. As the Brazilian people begin to mobilize in favor of better leadership, the flames of revolution are fanned. President Campos Sales notices the protests in Sao Paulo, picking up by the beginning of summer. He laughs it off with VP Rosa Silva, saying the protests will dissipate when the threat of force is imposed. He goes off to do his regular duties, and builds the Brazilian navy and army up not knowing what was coming.

Sweden-Norway: The country also finds itself in a bad situation. Norway and Sweden are destined to separate soon. Taking advantage of the time, military is massively built up, building army and navy alike. As tensions increase along the Swedish-Russian border, the government starts to promote nationalism, showing posters of the old Swedish Empire that had control of Finland, Estonia, and Latvia.

Siam: Anger builds among the elite at the continuous territorial losses to European powers, compounded by a perceived loss of influence in Southeast Asia. The King is highly incompetent, and only with difficulty restrained by his more reasonable advisers. Simultaneously, floods combined with falling rice prices result in massive poverty and unrest across the countryside. Many farmers are unable to support themselves, and increasingly take out their anger on the government. Soldiers and police are assaulted in the streets, while a crowd attacks and burns the King's personal train in Bangkok. Many soldiers begin deserting, and the King is unable to keep order. Several ambitious politicians, led by one Ananda Mahidol, mobilize many of the farmers under the banner of (supposed) equality. Drawing lines to the ancient Chinese agrarianistphilosophy, they demand land reform, subsidies for farmers, and wider social liberties (mostly in order to expand their own power). The King refuses idiotically. Several tens of thousands of farmers begin to march on Bangkok, while others seize government offices in other regions. The powerful elite quickly begins to shift their support, and the army disintegrates. What will happen?

Japan: Japan begins to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built.

Greece: Like many other nations, the people of Greece also find themselves in a difficult situation. The recent defeat in the Turkish War of 1897 damaged the economy worse. Although the nation lost a small amount of territory, Greek morale and nationalism are at its heights. With the people and government supporting the Megali Idea, Greeks wish to liberate and unify Greek provinces, and express their hatred for the Turks (Ottomans) and their culture. King George announces that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. As the two nations already have good relations he proposes an alliance and trade agreement. He also asks if the nation would be able to send small subsidies to Greece to support Greek infrastructure and economy. King George turns 38. Infrastructure and economy are slightly increased.


 * UK to Greece Response: (What exactly are you asking? I see no mention of the UK in the post.)

Switzerland: Switzerland's economy starts growing and becomes more self sufficient. We look to grow our science and military technology but we keep a close eye on our small budget. We look to trade farm machinery with neighbouring countries. '''Germany, Italy, Austro-Hungary, France. '''We look to strengthen our relations with European countries and we build up our roads for quicker movement through mountain regions. Kingdom of Spain: The economy is improved, still recovering from the Spanish-American war. Alfonso XIII starts to see his popularity drop amount the populace, but has no worries due to to his power and influence among loyalists. Because of the loss of colonial possessions to the Americans, troops begin to move to Western Sahara and Spanish Guinea. Former military members also move to these to start up more simple lives then their old comparison. A couple warships, are started on construction, and plan to be finished by the end of the year. New trade agreements are send out to France to stabilize our long term relationship. United Kingdom: The Boer War continues. To combat guerrila warfare, the British used scorched earth and other evasive and preemptive tactics. The Somaliland Campaign continues with the intent of bringing Somaliland under the British heel. Other mundane things occur in the nation such as the growth of the economy and Gibraltar and Malta continue to be fortified and modernized. (What exactly are these formatting rules and where are they? Didn't see them anywhere on the talk page. Also, why no bullet points?)
 * Swiss Diplomacy to Germany: We are seeking a trade agreement. Do you accept?
 * Swiss Diplomacy to Italy:  We are seeking a trade agreement. Do you accept?
 * Swiss Diplomacy to France:  We are seeking a trade agreement. Do you accept?
 * Swiss Diplomacy to Austro-Hungarian Empire:  We are seeking a trade agreement. Do you accept?
 * Spanish Guinea: Economy is improved.
 * Western Sahara: Economy is improved.

Denmark: This turn in Denmark and its possessions is officially dedicated to military expansion. We ask for a non aggression pact with the both the United Kingdom and the German Empire to ensure our nation's prosperity and defense against foreign invasion. Similarly, the Rigsdagen passes an act with the intent of reforming the nation's military, to have a more organized nation defense, following the recent defeats against Prussia and Austria. The Forsvaret, Danish Defense, is founded as a unified armed forces for the nation of Denmark and its possessions. A reserve system is formed, known as as the, Home Guard, a national guard aspect of the Danish military intended to raise manpower and defend Danish territory during a full scale invasion. The Royal Danish Army undergoes expansion, preparing to raise 50,000 men for training in an active role in the ground force. This force is organized into five divisions and stationed in southern Jutland to defend the south of our nation. Plans are created for a defensive structure similar to the Dannevirke on our new southern border, envisioned with modern artillery emplacements and defenses. Additionally, a 5,000 man division is raised from the home guard to defend the capital and parts of Denmark. The Danish Royal Navy undergoes similar modernization, seeing as it was little use in defending the nation during the Second Schleswig War. We begin investing in armored steam ships to slowly replace all wooden ships from the previous century.

United States: The United States continues to debate over the merits of imperialism and the newfound gains from the Spanish-American War. The success in taking them has renewed American nationalism, and while the current atmosphere seems to support stablizing the new lands before giving them independence the country is thrilled with its success. The discovery of oil in Texas attracts many new businesses to the state, and the economy of the state begins to boom as a result. The military and navy begins a series of small reforms to iron out any deficincies discovered in the Spanish American war beforehand. Despite American control of the area, filopino nationalists continue to resist American rule and American forces are sent there in order to put them down and enforce civilization on the rebels.
 * Cuba: The new nation continues to expand its economy under the watchful eyes of the United States. Sugar plantations are a major contributer to the new economic boom, and the new country begins to explore its options under the benevolent eye of the United States.