The Greater Americas (Map Game)

This game revolves around the idea that instead of all the powerful and developed nations appearing in Europe and Asia, with the Americas being discovered with less developed peoples, then being conquered and colonized - the opposite happens. The developed nations appear in the Americas, and then the rest of the world is discovered, conquered and colonized. The PoD is not clear, though it might have been to do with the way species moved as the supercontinent Pangea broke up. The game starts at the point of discovery of Europe and Africa. The calendar evolved diferently so we start in the year 812, which is equivalent to 1700s OTL. The colonization race has begun.

Rules

 * 1) Be plausible. We don't dominate the world in a week or allow alien space invaders helping your nation.
 * 2) One nation per user, except puppet states and colonies.
 * 3) Game starts in 812.
 * 4) One turn per day.
 * 5) Each turn is a year until 1000. Then each turn is six months.
 * 6) Don't overcolonize. Countries can't have colonies everywhere.
 * 7) Don't expand too fast. We don't want nations to be doubling in size every day.
 * 8) The game starts on January 6th (2012).
 * 9) There is now an Algorithm to decide player vs. player wars on the talk page.

Archives
There will be archives every 20 years up until 1000 G.A (Greater Americas year), from when it will be 10 years. The first archive will be of 8 years, however.
 * 812-820
 * 821-840 
 * 841-860
 * 861-880
 * 881-900

The Map


''' We have a new map, and from now on, no-one edits the map but the Mods, because someone messed with the old one and ruined it. Any changes we have missed put in the Changes section below. FP 21:05, January 23, 2012 (UTC) '''

Tips

 * Before choosing your nation, we advise you look at the country profiles page here, to see what nation you would like.
 * Once you have chosen your nation, you can change the profile to show how you are developing.
 * Feel free add any missing nations!
 * Flags are optional but advisable as they help give a national identity.
 * Colonies or puppet states can become independent from your nation if they are not happy with your nation. These then become a new nation and are added to the list, free for new players.

North America

 * The Aurorian Tribes - CountingSheep 17:04, February 4, 2012 (UTC)
 * West Mountains - CrimsonAssassin 00:49, January 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * Nemaska - Tim
 * Tarresund - Charlietheunicorn1205
 * Vulktarn - Galleth Grimsnak 21:03, February 3, 2012 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Union of Greater States.png Union of The Greater States:
 * Flag of Turresund.png Tarresund Kingdom - incorperated
 * Flag of the Mojave States.png Mojave States: Enclavehunter 18:07, January 3, 2012 (UTC)
 * Flag of the UGS.PNG Union of the Great States: - Imperium Guy 15:25, January 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Great Plains.png The Great Plains - incorperated
 * Greater Iroquois flag.png Greater Inquoris - incorperated
 * Unionist Terra Australis.png Union Australis - incorperated
 * Azteca - RandomWriterGuy 22:51, January 16, 2012 (UTC)

South America

 * Antiliaflaggreateramericas.jpg Antilia - FP
 * United Amazon - TacoCopper 23:40, January 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Inca Flag.jpg.png Incan Empire of the Andes - Monster Pumpkin 15:47, January 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * Flag of Cusco.png Kingdom of Cuzco - Incorporated, Founding Country
 * flag_of_Chimu.pngom of Chimor - Incorporated
 * flag of the North American Union.svg.png Andean Union - Incorporated
 * Muisca Confederation - Incorporated
 * Republic of Brazil - DeanSims 21:02, February 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Patagon flag.png Patagon -IhaveSonar 19:54, January 18, 2012 (UTC)

Eurasia

 * Mongols - Mod Controlled
 * Flagofengland.png Holy Kingdom of Europe - Bobalugee1940 21:15, January 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * Kingdom of Angland united into Europe
 * Kingdom of Norway united into Europe
 * Kingdom of Flanders conquered
 * Kingdom of Denmark conquered
 * Northern German Tribes  conquered
 * Polish Tribes conquered
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain Changed into the Kingdom of Angland
 * Dominion of Finland annexed/conquered
 * Germany-Switzerland: DeanSims 19:32, February 5, 2012 (UTC) united into Europe
 * Lithuanian Tribes  conquered 
 * Lativian Tribes conquered

Mods
If you think either of us are being unfair, tell us: ForsakenPear, Imperium Guy and Monster Pumpkin
 * ForsakenPear (Creator) - I am the creator. I am in charge of natural events (e.g. earthquakes, floods, droughts, etc.). I am also head cartographer.
 * Imperium Guy (Co-Creator) - I am in charge of inactive nations if needed (e.g. if they are offered an alliance) and the guy who will keep Mr FP in check, lol.
 * Monster Pumpkin (Approved) - I am incharge of consistancy and making sure people don't repeat things.

841

 * Patagon: The government hires several Patagonian companies to begin construction of the massive railway system. Tracks linking big eastern cities like Buenos Aires and Montevideo to eachother and west-coast ports like Puerte Mont are begun, and many smaller, more local projects are initiated as well. The engineering corps designs passenger cars and transportation cars for the trains, and factories are contracted to manufacture them. The main Australis and South Calland lines are begun as well. This massive railway network should be completed by 846. Factories and farms continue to appear, but the factories are much more expansive, so much that they now are 35% of the economy.


 * The Incan Empire of the Andes: The army concludes several successful expansions into Serbia and Russia, extending their goal of total Eu'ropan domination. An advanced port city and naval base begins construction on the Caribbean coast. Another small railroad is built, linking Cuzco to one of its larger suburbs. Several unique naval improvements are made, and are to be completed next year. The war with Europe is over through some negotiations, however armies are still on high alert.
 * European Diplomacy: May we have repirations for the destruction of property in France.
 * United Amazon: Industrialization continues. The first railroad has been finished, and goods are traveling from Brazilia and Sao Felix. Factories continue to sprout up, and manufacturing makes up one eight of the economy. People are now flocking to the city at faster rates than ever. However, because of the large influx of people, wages tend to be low, not helping with the poverty problem. Proposals are being put out though factory owners are paying most representives that visit the king to not speak of the poverty. Meanwhile, the expedition in South Africa has come back, and more of the area north is explored. The South African colony now borders the West Mountains colony. Kenya continues to expand south, though at a slower rate.
 *  Rio de Janeiro is in the East American confederation. 
 *  My mistake. I will fix it. 
 *  I suppose you mean the Vulktarn colony? FP 
 * The Aztecs ask the Patagonese if it can provide it with industrial technologies in exchange for corn. 95% of the population is now Christian. Aztec colonies in East africa (somalia and Zanzibar) continue to expand inland. They ask the Indians, Union of American States, and Antillians to unite together.
 * Patagonian diplomacy: The offer is declined, as some technology has already spread to the Aztecs and we have no need of corn.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia is wondering what the Aztecs mead as "unite together". In what way?
 * Aztec Diplomacy: Something like a dynastical union.
 * Union Diplomacy: The Aztecs are asked wether they are willing to sell their Indochinese colony.
 * Holy Kingdom of Europe: The European Army attacks the tribes surrounding the Gulf of Finland using land and sea attacks. The Europeans are able to gain enough land to unite Finland to the rest of Europe. The Europeans begin to send fur traders into Russia. They establish trade routes from Moscow to Berlin. The Europeans also conitnue to build-up infastructure. Settlers are sent to North Madagascar and Liberia. The Liberia Colony is renamed the Colonie de Afrique de l'Ouest.
 * Antilia: The gold rush of southern Africa continues and the colony expand further up the coast, and all of the coast of Africa is explored, from the Antilian colony to the Amazonia Kenyan colony.
 * Union of Greater States: Begin a huge industrialization program in all their territories and expansion is considerably slowed down. Only one tribal kingdom is taken over this year in Indochina as the government diverts funds to Industrialization programs and huge railroad constrution programs to make for faster travelling. Funds are also put into building the main steam engine and carridges for transportation. Railroads will also be built in Union Australis and Calland while Indochina will come at a later stage.
 * East American Confederacy: The EAC is renamed the Republic fo Brazil, and it asks that Europe give Germany's old colonies to the new Brazil.

842

 * The Aztecs: begin industrialization in response to the Patagonians' successes. 99% of the population is now Christian. Aztec colonies in East africa (Somalia and Zanzibar) continue to expand inland. They make a histroic visit to China.
 * The Incan Empire of the Andes: The Empire continues small amounts of expansion into Russia. They also move further into New America, taking Tangiers to close off the Mediterranian. Fleets travel down the Nile River establish bases and trading posts in the area. A new railroad is built to the southern part of the country. The emperor proclaims that all is going well in the Eu'ropan colonization, however he appears not as young as he used to be.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The empire proposes a trade for Vulktarn: Japan for Taiwan.
 * United Amazon: South Africa continues to expand, and moves into the unclaimed areas of OTL Nambia. The Kenya colony keeps moving south, though progress is slow due to many people wanting to go to South Africa. South African Amazonians begin to move northward, believing a destiny that God wants United Amazon to spread the king's rule across the world, starting in New South America (Africa). Industrialization continues, and more railroads have been completed. Factories now make up one sixth of the economy, behind shipping and trade, wealth from colonies, and agriculture.
 * Union of Greater States: In a recent visit to an Indian kingdom, the main cabinet of the government were moved by the ideas of Hinduism and the similarity of hinduism and their native beliefs. It is announced that Hinduism will become the state religion with the few "modifications" to its ideas. Industrialization continues and the first drawings for the carriages are presented while the steam engine begins construction. Railroad construction continues in all territories and so does the number of workers emigrating to get a job on the building of the railway lines. The first Union election happens in Australis and Calland, with the United Labour Party getting the most votes and winning a close election.
 *  Really Imp? Just saying, switching from one religion to another so soon might cause problems. 
 *  Probably, but I'll make things more interesting. Plus, the ideas of both religions are quite similar in some aspects!! 
 * Patagon: The railroads are greatly expanded, with a line being completed between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, several western port cities, and other smaller towns along the Rio Parana. The main lines linking the two halves of the country are still unfinished, however. The Australis project has begun, but the Calland line has not been started yet. Some roads around the nation are refurbished as well, and the last of the Warmongerers are manufactured and installed onto the navy's ships. The high ruler declares that "Patagon shall rule the seas across the earth!" However, he looks even more ragged than the previous year and rumors about his health abound. Industry now comprises 45% of the economy.
 * The Republic Of Brazil: Brazil begins to build up its military and establishes several colonies around the world, on in China near Taiwan, anotherin Africa near OTL Angola, and a third in Scandanvia and the final two in North and South Korea.
 * Holy Kingdom of Europe: The Europeans give north madagascar to Brazil (note: this was because he switched nations). They ask that the Colonie de Afrique de l'Ouest remain their's. The Europeans send the settlers from North Madagascar to Colonie de Afrique de l'Ouest. The European Army attacks the Scandinavian countries through land and sea. Several lords and ladies in Finland, Sweden, and Norway marry other scandinavian rulers and thus incorperate them into the HKE. The Europeans by the end of the year totally take over Scandinavia. Colonie de Afrique de l'Ouest expands due to the large amount of new settlers. The King of Europe asks that the Brazilians and Europeans establish a trade agreement.
 * Brazillian Diplomacy: Brazil asks for the follwoing former German colonies:Korea, OTL Yemem, Sr Lanka, Taiwan, northern Masagascar, the Suez Canal area,and in OTL Liberia, although the requested colony may be kept by Europe as long as it is not the Suez Canal area colony.
 * Germany did NOT have colonies in Korea, Yemen, Ceylon, or Taiwan.
 * Yeah it did, read the archives
 * A European nation would not have the ability to control all of that land at once, not to mention that Taiwan was under Muisca control at the time, so that colony didn't happen.
 * Ok no tawan, but they were small colonies and I did found them, or at least I did as Germany and I havent edited those turns for at least a week.
 * As Germany was absorbed by Europe, the colonies would have no one to turn to for help and would have most likely have either been abandoned or be destroyed by the natives
 *  The Europeans giving Brazil the colonies is totally ASB. A nation would not randomly give another nation several colonies, when there has been no previous relations between the countries. If you used to control Germany and then switched nations, tough. The only way you can get those colonies back is by doing some sort of trade or by force. Using the excuse, "Hey, those were my colonies when I was Germany so I should get them!" is a no. FP 
 * European Diplomacy: The Europeans want the Judea/Suez region and OTL West Africa/Liberia. You can have the rest of the former german colonies
 * Brazil wants the Suez area, I will give you Liberia, but come on, I gave you all of continental Germany, that should be worth something. I will let you have a naval base on the Red Sea and Medditeranian at Port Said. In return for these colonies, Brazil will cede some land in South America too Europe, and it is offered that the Suez is jointly ruled by Europe and Brazil. An alliance and trade deal is offered to Europe
 * I gave you Yemen, Sri Lanka, Korea, and North Madagascar. I just want West Africa and Judea/Suez.
 *  No trading colonies. as you can see above, this is totally ASB. FP 
 * Look guys, the German colonies don't exist anymore. Even if Europe did take custody of them, they probably wouldn't give them to another nation just because. Those colonies no longer exist because no one took care of them. Monster Pumpkin

843
''' The number of undiscovered countries goes down dramatically when 3 large empires in OTL China are discovered. They are the Qin Empire, the Tibetian Empire and the Urguyur Empire. The Mongols formally contact the other countries in North America, inviting them to their capital. '''
 * United Amazon: The South African colony continues to expand into OTL Nambia. Industrialization continues and more railroads are being built to connect factories and resources. Factories make up one fourth of the economy, showing a major jump following major flooding forcing many villagers to move into the cities. Poverty is becoming more rampant in the cities, with many children having to skip school to work. A new movement has come out, trying to combat corruption, poverty, and discrimantion. It has some gains when a new plan to reduce child labor had been presented to the king. The plan creates a certaini age that you have to be to work, and that number will be raised over the next seven years until it reaches 17.
 * Aztecs: Continue to explore East Africa and continue expanding their settlements in Somalia and Zanzibar. Industrialization continues.
 *  Muisca has already been taken over by the Incas and Antillians. Please read other people's posts next time. Monster Pumpkin 
 * The Incan Empire of the Andes: The Empire continues expansion along the Adriatic coast, along with more of Russia and north New America. The navy introduces the carronade, vastly increasing the attack of its large navy. An Incan alchemist discovers the element of oxygen.
 * Patagon: The railroad project continues, with the main line between the west and east coasts of Patagon being completed and more north-south lines being initiated. The main Australis line is also nearly completed, and the Calland line proceeds apace. Money is allocated for more upgrades to the navy. On May 16th, the high ruler of Patagon collapses in his office. He is rushed to a local medical center, but he is pronounced dead at 10:11 PM due to a massive seizure. Thus, Shkart Quall, the first high ruler of Patagon from 816-843, passes away. Memorial services are planned throughout June in Buenos Aires. A meeting between officials from the four Patagonian territories meet at a swanky Calland reserve to choose the next leader. Factories now make up 55% of the economy.
 * Union of Greater States: Industrialization continues and the carriages begin construction while the steam engine continues construction. Railroad construction continues in all territories and so does the number of workers emigrating to get a job on the building of the railway lines. The railway line in Union Calland is quickly and swiftly completed, while construction continues in Union Australis and in the Union mainland. Factories are popping up everywhere, and a baby boom begins in many territories of the Union. Some extremeist start an uproar on why they now suddenly have a new state religion. They are replied by a speech from the president, saying "This was and is our religion. We have only made it official and this will remain so. Hinduism is, if you must, a more "detailed" religion and depicts our gods in a greater light and more detail than that we ever knew of. Remember, hinduism is our religion". Most of the populace is convinced by this speech, but extremeists remain. The extremeists see the colony of Indochina as the best way forward, where they can practice their religion in peace and a huge exodus takes place to Indochina.
 * The Republic Of Brazil: Brazil estalbishes colonies in OTL's Suez Canal Area, Liberia, northern Madagascar, and starts to colonize Guam.
 * Hawaii has been taken, you already own northern Madagascar. and the other two are owned by Europe. Monster Pumpkin
 * That was German and you said those colonies collapsed, so I am recolonizing them.