[quote=Serpentine88]
First off, on the matter of massive states: I was aiming for a Russian Empire-esque state, so I purposely went large, however seeing as this is against the playerbases liking, I guess I am forced to downsize. I'll cut 54, 36 and nameless unnumbered region from my empire, leaving the still sizable 40, 39, 38, 37 and 35.[/quote]

Well, I wasn't advocating for everyone to cut their claims, as I did in fact say in my post that some people do like to play the large nations. I was merely agreeing with Syrian and proposing that a more serious look be taken at claims.

[quote=Serpentine88]
On population: The super plague wiped out 80% of the population 500+ years ago (Assuming the Golden age was not 1 year ago or less, it could have been more than 500 years, even 1000 years). The Black Death killed 1/4 of every person in Europe some 600 years ago and Europe recovered pretty damn well. Still, the mass of 100+ millions is alarming, however I can't say anything as a Russia-expy I am one.
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25% =! 80% Just saying.