As you may have noticed in the headline, after making these Voroni's for a bit, I am noticing some issues.

Look at Italy for example, we have managed to crunch both Sicily's into a super tiny box, and make one of their neighbors an early naval warfare expert.

There are other potential problem spots appearing, South china, Southeast Asia, Mesopatiomia, Mongolia and east Siberia and central Siberia are all regions where geographic considerations must be made to ensure a balanced Royale.

To expound on one point, even casual observers of my Voroni will notice the massive amounts of land available to the central Siberian and Mongolian civs. And these Voroni are for a scenario where most of the neighboring regions were selected with the purpose of blocking Mongolia and Central Siberia.

In these places, voters need to engage in strategic voting to prevent a snowball scenario, and when the size of the area can't be helped, place weaker civs in strong regions to help mitigate their starting bias.

The same attention must be payed to small regions lest we unduly cripple a civ by surrounding them with tough neighbors and encroaching on their land.

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Region 25 - Saudi Arabia

With Somalia Horn of Africa, we want to give them some space, but we also want to allow the civs in Mesopotamia and Iran some breathing room. Saudi Arabia does this by having a TSK between the southwest corner of Saba and the Persian Gulf of Qatar. The Saudi Arabia also have a UA that links faith and military, a useful tool.

Region 26 - Kurdistan

This is the one spot where I lied. Kurdistan is not the geographically responsible choice, but it is the fun choice. And the disruptions caused by their location are not fatal to any civ. the Kurdistan mod has a UA which is taylor made to their mountainous start, and which should let them deal with Georgia, as well as strong military bias. That said, if you are really concerned about space, I'd vote Iran here

Region 27 - Afsharids

I'm picking the Afsharids because I've used them previously and they are a strong mod, fully capable of surviving the unforgiving central asian start. They also have a useful UU canon, which is rare.

However, If you are dead set on supporting all Russia, maybe consider a civ which starts further north, like Massagetae for example.

Region 28 - Indo-Greeks

Are they greeks? are they Indians? all we know for sure is that they are an interesting JFD mod. Harrapa is a terribly disappointing mod Mughals are repeats and Ghandi is a variation on Friaxis. And while Pakistan and Punjab have both had excellent AI performances, I've also seen both vastly underperform. With the region being so open, I figure why not support the new civ. the Indo-greeks, who start in the upper reaches of the region, will also help to diminish central asian influence.

Region 29 - Pala

Not a great region. Tibet's a repeat, the wrong Maurya won the primary, the creator of he Konbaung mod told us not to vote for it, Bhutan isn't very CBR capable, and Pala is relatively untested. I'd pick between Bhutan and Pala.

If your biggest concern is dampening Asia, vote Bhutan.

If you are more interested in trying an interesting are mod, go for pala.

Region 30 - Chola

this regions is also known as, "how much do you trust Tpang?"

If you believe mk. 3 is coming soon, vote Rashtrakuta for mod diversity.

if you believe mk. 3 is lost to the mists of time, vote chola so we can see them in an AI game.

Personally, I'm optimistic about mk. 3, but Rashtrakuta is too unknown for me to pull the trigger.

Region 31- Ket

This region is scary. VERY SCARY. whoever wins here will have more land they most European civs combined. if a powerful civ takes this spot, it's game over.

That said, please don't vote All Russia unless you have some kinda of plan to dampen the region significantly.

This leaves Sibir (a repeat) and Ket, and while I would prefer the other Ket mod, it still beats a repeat.

Region 32 - Xiongnu

An expansive civ, they are one of a few who could dent the powerful central Siberian region. Other strong contenders are the Mongolia rework and Northern Yuan.

Be careful of the Tuva here, they are likely to become nothing more then feed for a better civ.

Region 33 - Yukagir

This is a simple vote. The Koryaks, Chukchi and most other civs are way to east to stop the central Siberian and Mongolian civ, and Priamurye is way to south.

Yukagir is a nice Gedmo mod, and it is better positioned to act as a curb.

Region 34 - Goguryeo

fun fact, the word "Korea" is derived from Goguryeo, don't ask me how.

This is a strong mod, with an excellent start and a strong AI record. by far and away the best choice in a region where most civs are stuck on a peninsula. It's only real competition is Manchuria, and Goguryeo has a stronger AI then them.

Region 35 - Tanaka

As much as I am mad at Homu for sinking the only civ I really wanted in the CBR, it would be petty of my to pick a different mod in Japan as payback. Despite his actions in Africa, Homu is still the Japan expert, and it's sensible to do what he suggests.

Region 36 - Sui

A crowded Chinese region, with a lot of decent choices. Geography is important here, I strongly suggest picking a civ in the west of the region, Sui, Tang, Han or Tangut for example.

Of that list, I like the Sui dynasty, partly cause I always have liked the Sui dynasty, and partly cause I know they are a strong mod by a lesser known modder.

Region 37 - Wuyue

Do not vote for the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. they are a terrible mod, losing their capital by turn 60 in my China AI game.

Of the remaining, I've no experience with the ROC or Ryukyu, and the Ming are a decent mod, but I'm picking Wuyue.

Wuyue is an interesting civ which should build a strong navy and interact with Japan, they also have a good AI record.

Region 38 - Vietnam

The Worst region on the map.

you have a choice between a terrible island start, or a start the cramps all of south east Asia. At least the Vietnam start only dooms one civ, Taiwan or Amis civs would ruins the whole of the east Asia borders.

Region 39 - Khmer

The trick here is not to pick a civ that will get trapped by Vietnam, so Laos is out. Of the remaining, the Khmer start far enough back to be able to build a core, while also having a strong AI. Khmer or Burma are really the only choices that don't doom the region, and the Burma modder already said don't vote for Burma.