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.
 * 22) If your turn has been redacted in any way, you may consult the mod that redacted it for re-editing purposes. You may not change it on your own.

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 Bavaria.png Bavaria Callumthered (talk) 05:41, October 20, 2014 (UTC)


 * 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 - ~TechnicallyIAmSean(I'm having trouble signing)


 * 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 -
 * Liechtenstein -
 * 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
 * British Raj - Crim de la Crème 17:20, October 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Hong Kong
 * Macau

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!
 * 1) 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)
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) The game begins new turns every day at 5 PM PST, so be sure to post before that. You may not edit a turn that has already passed.

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

The island of Hainan should be coloured yellow to signify Chinese control. RexImperio (talk) 03:43, October 20, 2014 (UTC) Fixed.\

'''Nejd needs a color. Edge'''

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

Qing Empire: With the signing of the Boxer Protocol, by Emperor Guangxi and Empress Dowager Xixi; riots erupted in the cities. The Chinese people refused to accept the dreaded terms agreed upon in the Treaty as it hurt the pride of China. Fearing the loss of power, Empress Dowager Cixi initiated the dynasty's era of 'New Policy' but this had little effect on what was the rapid disintegration of the Qing Empire.

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 agrarianist philosophy, 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 of the United Kingdom and Greece 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:
 * It was deleted, I fixed it.

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 guerrilla 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 5000 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. We ask the nations of Italy and the United Kingdom for a research agreement, to work together in development of new ships and weapons. We propose that our nations conduct joint military drills to mutually grow our forces and technology.

United States: The United States continues to debate over the merits of imperialism and the new-found gains from the Spanish-American War. The success in taking them has renewed American nationalism, and while the current atmosphere seems to support stabilizing 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 deficiencies discovered in the Spanish American war beforehand. Despite American control of the area, Filipino nationalists continue to resist American rule and American forces are sent there in order to put them down and enforce civilization on the rebels. Korean Empire: The Emperor declares new Democratization Reforms. We improve our economy and infrastructure. Our Military begins to train in new modern weapons. Kingdom of Bavaria (Member-state of the German Empire: The Kingdom's consular officials in London send their official condolences to King George V upon learning of the demise of Queen Victoria. In March, the much-loved Prince-Regent Luitpold turns eighty years old to much public fanfare. A large street parade is organised with the Royal Life Guards and the 1st Heavy Cavalry Brigade marching down the main street. The First Minister, Friederich Kraft von Crailsheim, makes a proposal to cabinet that Prince-Regent Luitpold be allowed to succeed his insane brother Otto as King, as he shows no sign of recovery. There is some traction for the motion, but it is kept utterly secret for now.
 * Cuba: The new nation continues to expand its economy under the watchful eyes of the United States. Sugar plantations are a major contributor to the new economic boom, and the new country begins to explore its options under the benevolent eye of the United States.
 * Korean Dip: We ask for trade relations with Denmark, the USA, France, England, Brazil, and Siam.
 * Korean Dip: We ask for help with modernization. All countries that help us will get permission to build military bases in Korea. We only ask Denmark, US, France, England, Germany, and Canada.
 * United States Diplomacy: The United States declares support for Korean democracy, and offers to send officers and engineers to help with the modernization in exchange for a military base. The trade offer is also accepted.
 * Korean Dip: We thank the United States for their help.
 * Brazilian Diplomacy: We thank the Korean offer and accept. We hope to establish friendlier ties with the Koreans.

Netherlands: We continue to develop our economy in the motherlands and through our colonial possession. We offer a trade deal to Germany, France, United States, Korea and England. We start to modernize our fleet to the 20e century standard to defend the motherland and the empire. We politically support the Korean democracy and offer our support to Korea to help in the modernization with all respect for your culture. Some Dutch start to consider giving the Dutch East Indies more autonomy within the empire but never as much as the homeland.

Kingdom of Serbia: The Kingdom of Serbia improves the military. We politically support the Korean democracy. We also are disappointed that we are landlocked, preventing us to trade by sea, more Anti-Austro-Hungarian movements are founded, but as they're are small they do not affect any of our politics, we send condolences to King George V upon learning about the death of Queen Victoria I.

Belgium: We support the Korean democracy. We expand the military
 * Dutch Dip: we offer you a trade agreement
 * Belgian Dip: Accepted

Russian Empire: Begins to improve our economy and build up our military. A speech by Czar Nicholas II of Russia is talking at St. Petersburg, mass-media reported all cross the globe and Russian people hearing:

''The Russian Empire is on 5 year range of collapse, and our people ties to get many revolutions here. The problem of the Russian Empire is our food. Our food has farmed on our Russian Mother and seek people starting to starvation. From there on, we must fix to put the new economic freedom. To stop watching people that fights for revolution, we needed to send money to poor Russian peoples and hope that get water to feed new foods ever, all Russians must go into school, and almost imported, all Russians must go to work in factories to earn more money! We must Russia to go richer along with Great Britain and France and Germany! All of Russians is best of EUROPE!'' As Czar Nicholas II of Russia said, a new rule is confirmed that all Russians must go work in factories to earn some more money, and makes the Russians better. For greatest of all, Industry is improved, mostly new are built in largest populated areas of Russia.

Austro-Hungary: With the ails of mul;tiple ethnicities finally being realized, work on aiding the slavic people begins. Multiple language schools begin to be built, with the opition to take a regional language. This is also reflected in the military, which grows with the population. In vienna,  Emperor Franz Joseph I celebrates his 70th birthday. We wish to reaffirm our alliances with Germany and Italy.

House of Saud/Emirate of Riyadh: The constant struggle against Jabal Shammer continues as the Saudi people fight to maintain autonomy. The House of Saud and it's dependices amass an army of 14,000 people to continue their fight against Shammar. This army prepares to reclaim Riydah from Shammar control. The continued war is bloody but the House of Saud holds it's own against the Ottoman backed forces. Seeing the need for powerful allies, we ask for foregin support against the Ottoman forces from anyone willing to provide aid.

Mexico: Following years of rule under President Porfirio Diaz the nation of Mexico has made a rather stunning and powerful advancement into the world economy with good economic growth, large scale development of the country, supression of multitudes of bandits, and large scale developments of previously desolate areas of the nations. While nominally a dictatorship in all but name Diaz has worked heavily to move Mexico towards founding a stable democracy which will be able to run itself effectively. The Mexican government while looking to develop and move people above the poverty level this is rather hard while the country was focused on other projects. The Mexican military and various generals drill the military standing at about 100,000 in an attempt to keep the military high quality and prevent further issues along generals looking to carve out and coup the government. The Mexican government increases its trade with the United States.The Mexican government continues to develop its mining industries in the north while also promoting ranching, while farming to the south takes precedence.The Mexican military also begins considering the expansion of its naval assets as well as a full seperation of the Navy from the Army. If economic growth permits Mexico will attempt to acquire its first Capital ship order in 1905 from either France, Britain, or the United States. The Mexican government however does sent observers to each of these nations to document the general designs of their ships to help the Mexican industries build their own ships domestically. The industry in the country increases rather moderately as a new ship building company sets up in Vera Cruz specializing in trade ships and private boats. The Government contact the VeraCruz Ship works on designing one of Mexicos first domestic built frigates to test out their designs. Mexico begins to increase its relations with Guatemala looking to gain preferable investment rights into the small country as well as repair previously bad relations.
 * As a dirt poor country, Mexico barely has enough resources to maintain itself as of 1901. You don't begin to produce meaningful amounts of oil for another decade; this "large-scale development" isn't happening at the rate you think it's going. Mexico has huge foreign debts and was largely inefficient. Diaz is too prideful and would never relinquish power, he even imprisoned those who ran against him; furthermore, he is liked only by the business community---the people hate him. Yes, this is althistory and you can change things but they must be within the boundaries of reasonable. Play within your means before you become even more implausible. 
 * Ill concede democracy but i believe if he picked a successor its plausible. Also the first part is all the things Diaz has done over the previous 15-20 years rather than all within the first year of the game. -Feud

Nicaragua: Due to the "banana republic" economy of Nicaragua the government decides to contact the government of the United States of America in order to discuss US funding of a potential Nicaraguan canal that would connected the Atlantic and the Pacific. Another idea to improve the economy is the increase of hectarage of bananas and sugarcane as well as cotton. However, the project of de-centralization also begins in order to make all parts of Nicaragua equal as well as assure that the disasters of Managua (earthquakes etc.) do not affect the infrastructure. A trade agreement is also offered to Costa Rica to improve relations.
 * Mexico Dip: We request to allow broad investment from mexico into nicaragua, as well as expanded trade, in order to expand future options between out two countries.

Romania: Karl Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen asks Austro-Hungary, Russia, Greece, and the Ottoman empire for an alliance. A border control team is made to be used on the Bulgaria-Romania border. Farming is our biggest industry. We fix up our port cities to fit more ships into the docks. The navy builds more ships. The first joint venture is founded and to process oil in the Prahova river valley. The military uses a new tactic call trench warfare is being used totrain our troops in new ways. The Post Palace is inaugurated.