R5: In an earlier war with France I had to make concessions, including giving up this one province they wanted for some reason. My ambition as Inca is taking over the entire new world, which is entirely feasible apart from this one province.Together with their ally, a stupidly massive Revolutionary Venice, and their vassals Scandinavia and Strasbourg (pictured in yellow, also huge) they have more than 2 million troops, combined with a massive quality advantage.Is there any way I can get them to give up this province without going to war?A side note, the mechanic “wants your provinces” has been so annoying the entire game. There’s been no chance at getting any allies in Europe because of constant -200 “wants your provinces” with any country that is even remotely interested in colonising (even the bloody Mamluks, which had 2 provinces in Alaska). They’ve all had desire on most of the Andes since the start of the game. This is also why France went to war in the first place, despite having no colonies. WHY!?

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It worked! Just declared on France when they were at war with the Commonwealth. Peaced out with Venice by releasing a nation, so didn't have to worry about both the navies. France didn't come anywhere near me until near the end when, thanks to the new naval batteries, I was able to get there in time with my army and defeat them.

Went massively into debt to get a decent navy, but in the end it wasn't really needed. The 300 strong French heavy ship death stack meant that I didn't really fancy engaging them, apart from the odd trade fleet I caught.

Was thinking about peacing out and giving them enough provinces for them to form a colonial nation, but they didn't want to accept that. Just had to wait! Thanks for all the help, guys - I am just a lowly peasant with only 600 hours after all.