[Gandalf Parker]

There are maps which take care of the province type problem. And Im not sure if anyone has but it would be possible to also take care of the magic sites distribution. Also population density, types of independents, etc etc. About the only thing left random would be the events which could be set at low for the game if that doesnt factor into some peoples pretender builds (like it does with many of mine).

And as I understand it, the mod would be very doable. But apparently boring. Instead of creating anything, you would just be trying to use mod commands to duplicate each nation into a mod.

I feel such mods would serve the community strongly. Not only for the strategists to fight out "my Ulm is better than your Ulm". But as starting points for new modders for example. It would certainly help me to see how mod commands would create a nation I already know pretty well from playing it. How is each ability granted by mod commands. Then I would SEE exactly where to try small changes such as national spell or the armor of a particular unit.

I can also see some fun scenario games such as "the Brothers Ulm take on the World". Or "The 7 Kingdoms of Ulm. The Ulm Pretender was on the road toward becoming The One. He had 7 sons when he was finally killed in a stupid arena combat."