Savoy strategy

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[edit] Early Period

Savoy is very similar to Milan, and in many respects their strategy will overlap. Geographically, Savoy is a bit off-centered, but westward expansion, through military or diplomacy, it's its only viable option. It would be nice if it could count on France for support, but it's quite unlikely. Conversely, thanks also to its decent prestige, its probable that some allegiances will be offered from Italy. Take the usual collection: Milan, Modena, Mantua, Urbino and, if they happen to be willing, the Papal States and Genova. That done, you should start building an army worth of that name to pursue your goals. In the meanwhile, use your diplomats to give warnings and guarantees along the peninsula. Getting a chance to fight one of the other italian neighbours seem unlikely at first, but someone will do the first step, usually Genova or Tuscany. Also, unloyal allies are quite welcome, especially Urbino and the Pope. Keep fighting gaining provinces, vassalising and/or annexing, depending on your game style and your badboy rating. Siena can be reached after a border dispute with swithzerland, to which it's usually allied. A few notes: Provence = France,so leave it be;.Avignone is a lvl. 3 fort belonging to the papal state, so make sure you have military access through France/Provence and some spare time; there you'll also find a Tax Assessor for your own gain.