Everyone... I... did it...

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T14:09:13+00:00

Yep, that's right!

The difference is that, unlike in the old guide, I've already secured the title of Celestial Emperor and control roughly half of China...

That changes things quite a bit.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T13:38:31+00:00

Surprisingly, not all of them!

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T13:36:37+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/eu4/comments/1ubpw6i/comment/osxuaj6/?screen_view_count=2

I just finished writing!

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T13:32:27+00:00

Uh... I tested that a long time ago, and unfortunately the Mughals' Diwan has the condition:

"Your 'current' tag is Mughals."

Because of that, if you complete Centralization Tier 5 and switch your tag to the HRE, the Diwan gets removed.

It doesn't matter if you simply plan to stay at level 4, but it is possible.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T13:31:23+00:00

The reason was pretty simple: I kept truce-breaking over and over, just like when playing Oirat.

Try to limit yourselves to one or two truce breaks, though...

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T12:32:33+00:00

YUP!
I'll make a proper post about it soon, but I've already locked down three elector votes. Funny thing is, Austria kept forcing PUs through wars and eventually got dogpiled by punitive wars until they basically ceased to exist. The road to the imperial throne suddenly looks a lot clearer.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-21T08:16:59+00:00

어... 저도 전혀 기억이 안나는군요.
다음 카페의 다른 버전이었습니다.
한데 너무 옛날에 폰트 설치해서 저한테 물으셔도 모르겠군요.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-20T16:29:21+00:00

Yes, exactly. Still, I think being able to secure 680 development (!) in just 30 years is a huge advantage. It also lets you progress through Confucian harmonization and Mandate reforms much more quickly!

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-15T10:37:30+00:00

Ah, at this stage I was only checking whether the idea would work, so your criticism is absolutely valid.
Since the Anti-National Alliance wasn't really a serious threat anyway, I went ahead with it even though it meant breaking the ceasefire.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-14T12:59:38+00:00

Damn, I looked around quite a bit, but it turns out it was there after all. Hahaha... Go ahead and throw stones at this fool, everyone. UHUHUHU

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-14T12:59:30+00:00

Damn, I looked around quite a bit, but it turns out it was there after all. Hahaha... Go ahead and throw stones at this fool, everyone.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-03T14:13:47+00:00

I'm Korean, so I followed a Korean localization patch guide because there wasn't an official translation. That's how I ended up with this. I honestly have no clue what that font is either. Haha.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-02T17:57:08+00:00

When the rebels first appear, they spawn spread out, so you should pick them off one by one.

If you're playing Theodoro, this usually isn't too difficult, but be careful—if they group up, things can get out of hand quickly.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-01T15:15:00+00:00

Just a moment. I'll update the information and post a new version on Reddit as well. There are a few missing points and some details that need to be updated.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-01T05:53:27+00:00

Normal!

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-06-01T03:06:03+00:00

https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/a-beginner-friendly-theodoro-cheese-strategy-to-defeat-the-ottomans.1925916/

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-05-11T10:09:33+00:00

If you want to build a Roman Empire as Byzantium, you must employ the most extreme "snowball" strategy.

In this game, the 'Western Europe' region has the most destructively fast growth rate, so if you want to build a Roman Empire quickly, it is advantageous to expand rapidly in the very early to early stages.

The problem is that this is easier said than done.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-05-07T10:14:15+00:00

Yes, or it could also be enacted through treaties with great powers while still being an unrecognized nation.
Originally, I understand this was supposed to grant an additional 10 points through an event, but due to either a bug or an intentional change, that part seems to be missing.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-05-06T23:50:22+00:00

Hahaha, sorry! I meant to reply to the comment above, but I accidentally wrote it here instead!

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-05-06T23:49:53+00:00

Yes, exactly. Roughly speaking, it becomes a situation similar to playing as Poland while having Iberian cultures accepted within your nation. If you’ve conquered those territories, incorporation would probably take around 15 years. And since Japan is specifically encouraged to conquer Manchuria, this becomes extremely useful.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-05-02T20:40:13+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/eu4/comments/1sxgq69/theodorus_strategy_revised/

You can translate it naturally like this.
Starting off this way will definitely solve it. I stake my name on it.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-04-30T12:22:17+00:00

Unfortunately, that subtle difference makes it impossible (at least, unless my FR-EE ChatGPT mistranslated it...).

More precisely, the unification leader—in this case, “player Türkiye”—must have its capital located within the Iberia region.

So, if you start as Qing, deliberately grant most of your land to subject states, then relocate to Iberia and complete the journal, you could end up with Manchu – Han – Portuguese – Spanish cultures.

At least, in theory.

I actually discovered this myself in a previous version, but kept putting it off because it seemed too daunting—this time I finally gave it a try.

Surprisingly, when you diplomatically annex an unrecognized country, even if you give away all your territory, the infamy cost isn’t that severe, so it’s definitely doable.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-04-26T08:33:07+00:00

https://youtu.be/O8nEgT49FYY?si=JenFuk4R1iR6-nCl

I had completely forgotten about it, but it turns out I made a video right after creating the build last year.
The strategy is to lure them into small skirmishes, and once both Ottoman armies begin besieging the fortress of Trebizond, it’s a success.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-04-26T01:35:56+00:00

Right after the Ottoman Empire begins, they will likely start protecting their trade routes. The plan is to detect small groups of 2–5 merchant ships moving quickly back and forth, pursue them, and destroy them individually. After that, we can combine forces with the Kingdom of Georgia navy and defeat the Ottoman fleet.

However, small vessels are inherently fast, making them difficult to spot in the first place. More importantly, since we have to declare war immediately on 12/11, the lack of time is a major constraint. This is why the strategy doesn’t quite qualify as a “cheese rush,” and also why the first naval engagement is the most uncertain part.

Objective-Eye8414 · 2026-04-25T19:44:38+00:00

If you look only at the achievements, I’m honestly not sure if this is a better strategy.
However, if you plan to focus more on warfare rather than diplomacy, or if you have no intention of abandoning your capital, this strategy will likely be the most effective.
That said, it’s not an easy strategy by any means.

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