Test Five: The Age of Nations

The Fifth and final (to date) major test game marked a significant turning point in the evolution and development of the game. It was an ambitious trial that expanded both scale and substance. With over thirty active participants across sixteen nations, the world came alive with competing interests, bold declarations, and eternally quiet scheming. This was the first game to introduce national tax rates, generating revenue systems that shaped internal budgets and national priorities. Diplomacy matured further: players drafted and signed formal treaties, navigated complex alliances, and engaged in tense negotiations and disputes. Behind the scenes, espionage and war systems deepened once more, with spies, secrets, and sudden strikes redefining how conflict unfolded in the game world. The balance between diplomacy and destruction had never been more precarious.

Key Details of Game Five

Outcome: Test concluded; brilliance met burnout.