: The Holy Roman Empire contains dozens of micro-states, making the map look like "confetti".
: The computer often takes non-contiguous provinces, leading to jagged, nonsensical borders. Why 1444 is the Standard gore-com-1444
The date November 11, 1444, is significant because it marks the day after the Battle of Varna , where the Ottoman Empire defeated a coalition of European crusaders. This event solidified Ottoman dominance and serves as the "reset point" for the modern world in EU4. Community Resources : The Holy Roman Empire contains dozens of
: Nations owning random patches of land disconnected from their capital. leading to jagged
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