You are the current King of an empire/republic. It is currently 1601. A famine in Russia has just begun, Europe's powerhouses are angry at each other, and much more is happening as of right now. What matters is: will your nation prosper or fall? Will it become a major player, or will it fall prey to unfair treaties, occupations and partitions? Will the people love their ruler, or rise up against them? The answers shall be found. You may make your own nation, or pick an already existing one.