This page of the guide contains information about the main interface of the game.
We also explain what each button is used for.
Capacities
Bureaucracydefines your ability to manage administration, leadership and trade routes.
The more territory and population your state has, the more Bureaucracy points you’ll need.
it’s possible for you to acquire them by upgrading Administrative buildings.
Influenceis tied to all diplomatic activities aimed at other countries.
It lets you sign pacts and make claims.
Your influence depends on the state rank and is gained by increasing the country’s prestige.
State Information
Right next to Capacities you’ll find information about your state’s finances.
Current Situationshows the most pressing issues and opportunities worth considering.
Rankis determined by prestige and shows the position of your state compared to other countries.
It’s influenced by your army’s size and quality, your GDP and the state of the economy.
You’ll find more information under Capacities.
There are two additional icons in this section that will help you find information about other countries.
Information Panel
Here you cancheck the current date and change the game’s speed.
You’ll also find thecurrent build queuehere as well.
Clicking this icon brings up themain menu.
In theVickypediayou’ll find information on how the game works and explanations of all terms.
you’re free to also use a search engine to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Here you’ll findall tasks you must currently finish.
On the right side of the screen you’ll findall the information listspinned with the Outliner.

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