[2023] Tweets by E universalis on 24 May

"Help! I'm new to EU4! Who do I play??" you ask. From deep within the internet, one commanding voice rings out: "🟦 P O R T U G A L 🟦" Portugal offers lots of gameplay variety and is indeed a good choice for new players, so let's take a closer look at this naval superpower! 💪 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwLfg72WYAI_QKs.jpg

Portugal starts off in a very comfortable position. No immediate neighbours looking to pick a fight with you (unless you make Castile particularly angry). Just the vast, glorious sea, with prosperous new lands to be discovered. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwLfoMwX0AI8zVk.jpg

Portugal gameplay reflects its historical dominance in naval exploration, which is why you start with a free Explorer. (if you're wondering why Portugal and England start the game as allies, this goes back to the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373, which persists even to this day) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwLfqdSWAAQnWlr.jpg

Was Portugal one of your first EU4 nations? 🧭

@simonepoliti95 [spoiler]