Rome: Republic at War (OLD)
Caesar's Gallic war, Rome's political crisis, and rival kingdoms around the Mediterranean collide in 52 BC.
World Description
The rectangular Mediterranean and Europe board contains 1193 cells. Every land cell starts with one territorial controller; water cells stay uncontrolled. POIs anchor cities, ports, fortified places, courts, crossings, camps, and political centers. Entities are all selectable story character options, with featured choices only marking recommended starts.
Premise
52 BC. Julius Caesar faces Vercingetorix in Gaul while Rome's Senate, Pompey's network, Egypt, Parthia, Numidia, Britain, Dacia, and other powers act across the same Mediterranean board.
Simulation Rules
Story time zone: `Europe/Rome` The story begins in 52 BC. Use authored groups, POIs, entities, stats, and cell memberships as the initial world state. Keep entity names readable for new players; historical specificity belongs in notes. Every story character option is selectable; featured options are recommendations only. Do not describe seed mechanics or missing assets to characters.