Gold, Glory and God (Map Game)

Gold, Glory and God is a map game beginning in 1648 and ending... whenever we want it to, I guess! All play will take place on the "Talk" section of this page. Any players can feel free to make pages for THEIR OWN content. Any disputes will be resolved by the moderators. Speaking of moderators, let's meet 'em!

Participants

Moderators

• Archduke_WI
  • Sultan of Morocco
• Stickman2011
  • Emperor of Poland-Lithuania

Mapmakers

• Stickman2011

Regular Players

• Octiman10
  • The Dutch Republic
• ThIs CoUlD bE yOu!

Exposition

The year is 1648, a pivotal moment in world history. The Thirty Years' War has just concluded in Europe with the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia, reshaping the political landscape of the continent and laying the foundations for the modern state system. This era marks the end of feudalism's dominance and the rise of nation-states, as well as the beginning of colonial expansions that will alter the global balance of power for centuries to come. In Europe, the map is being redrawn. The Holy Roman Empire, a patchwork of semi-autonomous states, has been weakened significantly. France and Sweden have emerged as influential powers, while Spain’s dominance wanes under the weight of economic troubles and military overextension. England is grappling with internal strife, leading to the eventual rise of parliamentary power. The Dutch Republic, having secured its independence from Spain, is poised to become a major mercantile and naval force. To the southeast, the Ottoman Empire remains a formidable presence, controlling vast territories in the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East. However, internal challenges and external pressures from European rivals are beginning to test the limits of its vast and diverse empire. The Ottomans must navigate a complex web of alliances and conflicts to maintain their influence. In Asia, the Mughal Empire stands at its zenith under Shah Jahan, overseeing a period of architectural splendor and economic prosperity. However, the seeds of future internal strife are already being sown. In East Asia, the Ming Dynasty in China is nearing its end, facing internal rebellion and external Manchu threats that will soon lead to the rise of the Qing Dynasty. Japan, under the Tokugawa Shogunate, enjoys a period of relative peace and isolation, focusing on internal stability and cultural development. Africa in 1648 is a continent of diverse kingdoms and cultures. The Saadi dynasty in Morocco, though in decline, continues to rule. In West Africa, the remnants of the Songhai Empire are divided among smaller states, while the Ashanti and Oyo Empires begin to rise in prominence. European coastal enclaves and trading posts mark the beginning of deeper intrusions that will intensify in the coming centuries. Across the Atlantic, the Americas are a patchwork of European colonies and indigenous empires. Spanish and Portuguese colonies dominate South and Central America, exploiting vast resources and indigenous labor. In North America, English, French, and Dutch colonies are expanding, often at the expense of native populations. The cultural and economic landscapes of these regions are being irreversibly altered through colonization, trade, and conflict. The year 1648 marks a turning point in global history. As a player, you will shape the destinies of nations and empires, navigating through a world in flux. Your strategic decisions will determine whether you lead your faction to glory or decline in this dynamic and challenging era. Embrace the challenge and rewrite history!

Rules

Timekeeping

Each day is a year. So, if you do the math, an hour is 15.2083 days, a minute is 0.253472 days, and a single second is 0.004224533 days, or 6.08 minutes.

Actions

You can take 5 actions in a day. Wanna know what counts as an action? Anything that changes your economic, political, military, or social situations counts as an action. However, if you just throw in some fun facts about what happened in your year, then that doesn't count as an action. To make your actions, type them in the Talk section of this page using bold followed by your username and the name of your country.

Resolving Military Clashes

There is no doubt that sometime in this game, you are going to have to attack a country controlled by another player (unless you pick some random Inuit subtribe). To resolve battles, roll a 20-sided die for each army. Add 0.5 for every 1000 people in that army.

Disasters

Every five years or so, the Moderator will randomly select a country to experience a disaster. These disasters may range from hurricanes to revolutions. If you experience a disaster and it upsets you, feel free to attempt to talk the Moderator into changing it. There's no guarantee that they will, but it's worth a shot.

Maps

A map of South America and Africa in 1649

Timeline

• 1648
  • The Sultanate of Morocco vassalizes the Kingdom of Dahomey.
  • Polish settlers establish the colony of New Warsaw on the island of (as it is called in our world) Trinidad.
  • Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah Al-Ghalib dies of Morocco dies on December 23. The throne passes to his son, Mohammed esh Sheikh es Seghir.
  • The Dutch, after gaining independence form Spain in the Treaty of Westphalia, begin to solidify their colonial holdings.
  • The Dutch begin a campaign to increase their prestige on the Global stage by increasing the size of their merchant fleet and navy.

• 1649
  • The Sultanate of Morocco falls into civil war as democratic militants rise up and assassinate the Sultan.
  • Moroccan colonization efforts succeed as they establish a colony in Uraguay.
  • King Wladyslaw IV of Poland-Lithuania dies, his brother, John, succeeds the throne.
  • New Prussia becomes a Sejmik Colony, and beginning Polish colonization.
  • The Dutch establish colonies in West Africa and around the Cape of Good Hope.
  • The Dutch send diplomats to Poland-Lithuania and the Amazigh-Jewish rebels in Morocco,

• 1650
  • The North African Confederation is established.
  • Colonists in Morocco Al-Jadid establish a defensive pact with the Spanish that guaranteed them protection from the Portuguese in exchange for 10% of trading profits.
  • The Polish-Lithuanians formerly seal an alliance with the North African Confederation in preparation for a war with the Ottoman Empire.
  • New Prussia expands into Tobago.
  • The Dutch expand their colony of New Netherlands into OTL Connecticut.
  • The Dutch agree to help fund Polish-Lithuanian colonial efforts in the New World.

• 1651
  • Akaba, the exiled heir to the throne of Dahomey, is elected as President of the North African Confederation.
  • The North Africans lay claim to all of West Africa except the Dutch colonies and Dahomey.
  • Sugar and citrus fruit plantations are constructed in Morocco Al-Jadid.
  • The Polish establish more colonies in North America and north of the Dutch colonies in West Africa.
  • War with the Ottomans breaks out between the Poles and Ottomans.

• 1652
  • Gao and Timbuktu are restored by the North Africans.
  • War with the Ottomans continues as the Poland-Lithuanians call for international support against the spread of Islam.
  • Dutch colonists expand their colonies ever so slightly as available land in OTL Argentina is surveyed for Dutch settlement.

• 1653
  • North Africa officially joins the war against the Ottomans.
  • Ukraine declares independence from Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
  • Holy Roman invasion of Netherlands is started by Holy Roman Empire