when you meet the two marriage candidates, the first one is described as both male and female in the pronouns, switching from he to she almost every sentence.
Cool game, I love the newest addition!
I love it so far! I was wondering though when u decide to marry can u also have a affair? Can’t wait for further developments?
Woo hoo! Glad to see updates, Alex.
I’ve had my eye on this game so I’ll be playing thru ASAP.
@Dark_Bear2899 thanks for pointing that out, sorted now.
@BatGirl916 the next chapter involves all sorts of intrigue to do with your consort, affairs will certainly be in there!
As a Greek I find a BYZ COG a great idea, can’t wait to play this!
Though I wonder, from where exactly did you put “Persian” influence in the Empires culture? Not to say there wasn’t any, just a bit odd to be mentioned next to Greek and Roman.
Found a small problem: "As Emperor you have enjoyed the attentions of a lowly courtesan, Anastasia, and although such a match would be politically disadvantageous, you hope that by marrying a man of his lowly standing with little education, you will be able to retain full control over the administration. "
Man named Anastasia to marry the Emperor? That is one open-minded court 
Anyway, it is kinda short for me to judge (perhaps it is bigger, haven’t played that much) but so far I love it and really look forward playing the finished game.
Thanks for that, fixed the gender issue!
The Persian influence I mentioned was mostly to do with the Byzantine court, Justinian brought in a lot of Persian practices into court practice so although culturally the Empire certainly greek primarily, with roman influences, there were traces of Persian style/culture, particularly at the highest level.
I guess you could say the structure was influenced… yeah ok.
Also, I was kind of expecting a way to become Emperor by a coup (but that would change any plot greatly) or being chosen by the Emperor (even with no dynastical ties, it happened, but it was usually accompanied with marrying his daughter so it makes sense you did it that way).
So yeah so far so good, but I’ve been wondering why you chose the 8th century? Not that it is bad, just asking.
And just realised you might be 19… how cool to have a story published before turning 20
I chose the 8th century for a variety of reasons. Iconoclasm is at its height so that whole issue provides a good topic. There’s also the fact that the Empire still had footholds in Italy, the Balkans and Asia Minor so that provides different theatres/enemies. Also, you’ve got Irene at this time which is a good case study of female rule and the various problems an empress can face. So that’s why the 8th century…
I am 19, 20 next month, and yeah it was pretty cool to have Murder in Berlin published.
So I guess that’s why if you chose the middle option background (small aristocratic family or something like that) it sais “Insert name” of Athens?
So, how do you plan to go with this? Will it be focused on one certain plot or will it be like Choice of Dragon, skipping time to the next interesting event?
I was wandering if you will be able to marry your children off to princes or princesses or anybody you want
@Batgirl916 great idea, will defiantly be implementing that, thanks!
@Drakoblare exactly. The story will take a wide sweep of 20 years on the throne (if you last that long) focusing on particular events and crises that must be resolved
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I must agree @R3dSt1ng it is one of my favoriteeras.
But hmm the purple reign I gotta say being born in such a special place does sound interesting.
@AlexClifford1994
A few things I came across for your review:
Good choice, our Eastern frontier has looked increasingly precarious in recent years and Muslim raiders have You will not be expected to lead a small scale expedition, so who should you appoint as commander? (*Something missing above between have and You)
However, even in the first few days of marriage, you get the sense that Constance is beginning to get ideas above his (*her) station, she already seeks to use his (*her) aristocratic connections to play a part in the business of government. Traditionally the Emperor is the one who rules with the Empress being merely an accessory and you have not (*no) intention of letting go of the power you have by hereditary right. This could (*create?) problems in the future.
Phokas daughter is first called Anna. But later called Irene.
*Example: To the surprise of many, you choose Irene as your wife. Phokas is the greatest general in the Empire and so in a way it makes sense however there is the risk that he will want all the power for himself…Irene does not disappoint in the bedchamber.
Then when she gets pregnant she is Anna again.
Thanks for this, all mistakes now corrected!
@AlexClifford1994 I like the game so far and the faction choices but don’t you think we could have some character stats?
I did consider character stats however there are an awful lot of other variable I’m already cramming in, from your popularity with various groups, relations with foreign powers, gender (which is quite big, not just changing he/she etc), background, spouse and their background, gender of your children, success of military campaigns, fortifications, all of which will affect how things play out. Therefore, as it stands, I don’t see character stats fitting in, it would add a massive layer of complexity to what is already complex code.
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If your a general or have a high military level
Pepper
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Why can’t you lead the army, just like the real conquerors of old
Ahh Rome where politics architecture intrigue and poison rule
@Pepper
Basileis who leave the capital on extended military campaign without having thoroughly put their intrigue-related affairs in order and left a proper ruling apparatus behind them (and sometimes, even if they do) tend to end up poorly, especially if they lose. The fate of Romanos IV after his defeat at Manzikert is a pretty good example.
Personally, I’d prefer to have a reign of military conquests as sort of an epilogue, if you’ve done well enough in wiping out your enemies in Constantinople, you could prove the stability of your reign by going off campaigning for a decade and becoming “Slayer of Bulgars, Hammer of the Persians, Scourge of the Arabs, Terror of the Moors… Vanquisher of the Farangi” even?
