NEW SCN RELEASE! "Colonialism - The Age of Discovery" (1516-1789)

[Eivind IV]

After seven different beta versions and extensive play testing for 5 months, the scenario is ready for release.

The Vikings were the first Europeans to reach the Americas, starting but then abandoning the colonisation process.

The first phase of modern European activity in this region began with the oceanic crossings of Christopher Columbus (1492-1500). 1492 marked the discovery of the Americas by modern Europeans and it was not long after this that Castile began the conquest of South America and the Caribbean.

Improvements in technology made the European voyages of exploration possible and made the clash between different cultures inevitable. The riches of gold and land in the New World intensified Old World rivalries and began a commercial revolution. Britain, France, the Netherlands, Portugal and Habsburg Spain, vied for world dominance.

The time: 1516 - 1789
The objective: Build an empire and take over the world, in one way or the other.

Be sure to look to the readme before playing...Now, go enjoy yourself!


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[Eivind IV]

Screenshot from the Portuguese view:

[Eivind IV]

Units

[techumseh]

Looks great!

[Harry Tuttle]

Fun stuff, I'll download when I'm home.

[fairline]

Good stuff Eivind

Just to be picky, John Cabot had already discovered Newfoundland by your start date Ignore me...

[Exile]

And of course there is the little-known fact of English fishermen spending winters in Newfoundland prior to the discovery as well.

[Eivind IV]

Thanks guys! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have making it.

Originally posted by fairline
Good stuff Eivind

Just to be picky, John Cabot had already discovered Newfoundland by your start date Ignore me...

Damnit, you're right. The beta's been out for 5 months already, too bad no one found it out before now Just don't tell anyone about it, ok?

[jasev]

Downloading...

Permission to upload it to the Spanish Site?

[Eivind IV]

You don't have to ask everytime, Javier! You know I'd be honoured

[fairline]

Originally posted by Kobra
Damnit, you're right. The beta's been out for 5 months already, too bad no one found it out before now Just don't tell anyone about it, ok?

Your secret's safe with me

[Exile]

I'll play it and provide more criticisms as time goes by, but right now, here are first impressions;

1.) It's not my map. It's a giga map that I dled and then modified here and there to suit my tastes. But you're welcome anyway. lol.

2.) Java. You have Java set up as a relatively unihabited island. There ARE some natives there, BUT . . . take a look at a population density map somewhere. You'll discover that Java has one of the highest population densities on earth. It also has a huge population, and has had for quite some time, at least back into the late medieval era. This is a common blind spot for most westerners. The fact is that Java is one of the premier culture hearths on the planet. Don't feel too bad, though. I was in a grad seminar and the prof asked the question, "Where are the most populous places on earth?" Out of all the people there, I was the only one who mentioned Java. No one else seemed to be aware of it. This is because, as a child, I studied maps of the world in my spare time.

3.) Your placement of western native Americans is wrong. The Apaches are much too far north, as are both the Mandan and Navajo. I'm guessing that "sank" should be "Sauk." Powhatan should be further south, and Delaware should be farther north. Miami should be northeast about 3 squares. Chickasaw should be further east. AND, when it comes right down to it, at this point in history, there should be mound-cultures in the mississippi valley (though these collapsed, most probably due to virgin soil epidemics in the 17th century), and there should be NO horsed native Americans for some time. The Powhatan location really should be Cherokee. And there are no native Americans in new england? The history of the region after 1600 is one of almost continuous warfare between natives and english settlers. Also, I question your selection of native Americans. In terms of historical impact, the Commanche were noted. Where are the Iroquois, the most important native tribe in northeastern north America.

After I play it, I'll have more.

[Eivind IV]

Oh, I always thought that was your map I apreciate the info, phenix, but you too are a bit late with this info. I doubt I'll update this anymore. These are all liveable "bugs"

[jasev]

Originally posted by Kobra
You don't have to ask everytime, Javier! You know I'd be honoured

Yes, I know, but I'm trying to become a deity

Nah, it's a house rule: we always ask for permission

[Boco]

Originally posted by Kobra
I apreciate the info, phenix, but you too are a bit late with this info. I doubt I'll update this anymore. These are all liveable "bugs"

Ouch, there must be a better way to treat one of the best playtesters around!

7 different beta versions does represent an impressive amount of work.