I think that B444 has stated that's not canon (anymore or never was), although I agree he never hinted for a "evil arc" for Russia (if I'm not mistaken the very opposite it's true, giving it a better image future TTL than OTL).
I second this. Crimea is not strategic for Russia. Rhomania is not an hostile power, granted they are going to take a while to understand that they're going to become the junior partner in the relationship, but that's not ground for war. Probably Russia and Rhomania are on a USA-UK trajectory.
oh. my. god. Couldn't go any worse. Maybe the speed of the sh*t hitting the fan could a blessing in disguise for the Romans? The Ottomans stand to gain quite a lot with minimum losses so far, they could be in a good mood at the negotiating table.
Not sure the roman leaders are smart enough to...
Ever, the Eternal War was presented as the second to last conflict between the two powers. Granted B444 may have changed his mind. The story evolves in time, so... (but from what we can glean from his comments he wants both powers to survive and thrive to present time, so having them battling...
They were already booted out, but that theater sounds so much better (at least when it comes to risks). Although I have to agree with @catconqueror that it's not relevant.
Agreed, I think that while the area is being neglected at the moment by the Empire, the interest and focus will return.
Although I'm sure the War Hawks don't agree, Rhomania has no more territorial qualms in Europe (an equilibrium which is threatened by the their hawkish views, but however...
Fair enough. I understand the frustration, although I may point out the OTL alternative? They were gone 200 years ago.
As you said the quality is very high (I often forget about the Little Ice Age, this is probably one of the few TL who address it), maybe you could take a pause? I expect...
Just stop reading?
It's way past due date as a "criticism" (the way you wrote this seems like an attack to anyone who reads it, kudos). 10 years? really?
And If I can point out something.... you wrote both times "MARRY Sue". Have a nice day!
If I'm not mistaken they're under the kingdom of Prussia (hard to describe, wouldn't know how to identify it off the top of my head, but the Teutons are long gone), except for northern Estonia which is under the EAN.
I don't that crimes can be justified. The commander in Germany wasn't a poor peasant sufffering for the arrongance and pride of royal houses, it was more or less petty vengeance with no military objective (aside the genius "risk making the Triunes even more powerful in Germany" )
This TL is...