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Old World - Behind the Throne: Master the Art of Court Intrigue

Dive deep into the intricate world of court politics with Old World - Behind the Throne, the expansion that introduces new mechanics, rivalries, and the power to control your realm through lavish opulence projects. Get closer to victory by leveraging these new systems in this historical turn-based strategy game.

New historical characters emerge as key advisors, cunning viziers, ambitious aristocrats, and influential courtiers within your Old World empire. These Rising Stars possess their own desires and ambitions, shaping the fate of your dynasty. Will you navigate their shifting allegiances and prevent them from usurping the throne? Can you trust your most loyal general to not turn against you? Let others manage your cities and build relationships, or face the consequences as they evolve into dangerous enemies driven by the thirst for power.

Key Features of Old World - Behind the Throne:

• 350+ New Events: Experience the complex web of deceit, personal goals, and opportunities that define court politics and intrigue in this 4X strategy game.

• Iconic Historical Characters:

  • Alcibiades: The notorious Athenian statesman known for his political double-dealing.

  • Enlil-nadin-shumi: The usurper who dared to seize the throne of Babylon.

  • Harpagus: The Akkad kingmaker, a master of manipulation.

  • Bardaisan: The Assyrian scientist, scholar, and philosopher who challenges traditional views.

  • Mago the Author: The Carthaginian writer and expert on agriculture.

  • Avicenna: The famed Persian philosopher and physician.

• New Projects and Improvements:

  • Estates: Construct expensive, high-end improvements offering a diverse range of benefits for your empire.

  • Opulence: Utilize your wealth to generate additional victory points through grand projects fueled by your Estates.

  • Slums: Balance rapid population growth with the inherent risk of rebellion, a dangerous gamble for ambitious rulers.

• Game-Changing New Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Rising Stars: Encounter influential non-leader characters whose actions can trigger both positive and negative consequences as they accumulate experience. Decide how to deal with them before they become a true threat.

  • Stress & Revelry: Manage the pressures of leadership. Will your ruler succumb to hedonistic pleasures to relieve stress, or will they succumb to the weight of their responsibilities?

  • The Grand Vizier: Delegate city management to Viziers, each with unique personalities that dictate their focus – culture, military recruitment, or special projects. But beware, absolute power corrupts, and a trusted Vizier might covet your throne.

  • New Political Eras: Navigate the challenges of civil wars, implement grand reforms, and grapple with periods of corruption and decadence, all impacting your empire's stability and prosperity in this engaging historical strategy game.

Become a master of courtly schemes, exploit rivalries, and revel in the decadence of power. In Old World - Behind the Throne, with Rising Stars, political intrigue, and the promise of grand revelry, the fate of your dynasty rests in your hands. Experience the ultimate test of leadership, both on and behind the throne.