From Spice Traders to Seafaring Superpowers: Conquering the World - PORTUGAL in Europa Universalis 4

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Published on January 11, 2024 7:39:17 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8Dwpcq8Wuk

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Europa Universalis IV (2013)

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Yo history buffs and armchair conquistadors! Buckle up for a voyage unlike any other, because we're taking the helm of PORTUGAL in Europa Universalis 4! Get ready to:

Spice Up Your Life: Dominate the lucrative spice trade, build an empire fueled by cloves, cinnamon, and enough gold to blind a dragon (and maybe fund some questionable colonial practices...yikes).
Explore Uncharted Waters: Hoist the sails and discover new lands! From the sun-drenched shores of Brazil to the misty coasts of India, your galleons will paint the map with the glorious colors of Portugal.
Forge Alliances (and Betray Them): Navigate the treacherous waters of diplomacy, forge fragile alliances with powerful empires, and then stab them in the back when their ships aren't looking (just like realpolitik, baby!).
Face Epic Battles: Clash with rival navies at sea, conquer fortified strongholds with your seasoned tercios, and witness naval battles so epic they'll make Trafalgar look like a squabble in a bathtub.
Culturally Convert the Masses: Spread the glory of Portugal (and Catholicism, maybe) to the far corners of the globe, leaving a trail of cathedrals, trade depots, and slightly confused natives in your wake.
But this journey isn't all sunshine and doubloons. Be prepared for:

Rebellious Colonies: Those pesky settlers keep wanting independence! Crush their uprisings with an iron fist (and maybe offer them some better healthcare, you colonizers!).
Inquisitorial Shenanigans: Keep the heresy at bay with the Holy Inquisition, because nothing says "spreading the faith" like burning people at the stake (seriously, Europa Universalis, get your priorities straight!).
Unexpected Alliances: Who knew your worst enemy would become your backstabbing BFF? Embrace the chaos and ride the wave of political intrigue like a master manipulator.
This is the ultimate EU4 Portugal playthrough, filled with exploration, conquest, hilarious historical inaccuracies, and maybe even a little bit of existential dread about colonialism. Are you ready to write your own chapter in Portugal's glorious (and slightly cringeworthy) history?

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