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Royal Year Game
First, just a note that I definitely will post another round of the Renaissance congrats at some point soon! I'm away at Guide camp this weekend, but hopefully I'll have time to get it written up either before I go, or on Wednesday once I'm back from camp and my cousins have visited.This is mostly just a repost of my old royal year game, with a few tweaks here and there!Dice: http://www.brockjones.com/dieroller/dice.htmSet-upRoll d8 for your nation, or simply choose. The specifics of the nation might vary from time period to time period - i.e., Spain only came into existence in the 15th century, under Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. This list of nations is largely based the nations that exist at the start of the game Europa Universalis IV, in 1444. The nations in brackets are ones which are formed a bit later.1: England, Scotland, Wales, or Ireland (Great Britain)
2: France, Brittany, Burgundy, Provence
3: Castile, Aragon, Portugal, Navarra (Spain)
4: Austria, Switzerland
5: Poland, Lithuania, Hungary
6: Sweden, Denmark, Norway
7: Ferrara, Milan, Mantua (Italy)
8: Muscovy, Novgorod (Russia)Note: there’s no option for Germany because in the 15th century there was no Germany, just a billion small nations who were all part of the Holy Roman Empire, many of which were theocracies, run by bishops.Name your starting couple accordingly - they can have as many or as few names as you like! They can be King and Queen, or Prince and Princess and heirs to the throne.Roll d12 for their hair and eye colours, or choose according to their nationality:Hair
1-4: brown
5-7: blonde
8-10: black
11-12: ginger/redEyes
1-4: brown
5-7: blue
8-10: green/hazel
11-12: grey/blackIf you wish, roll d100 for your monarch/heir’s popularity with the people - a roll of 75, for example, would mean 75% of the country approves of the monarch. IIf your popularity drops below 20%, roll d2. A roll of 1 means your monarch is executed, and their eldest son/child (depending on your inheritance laws) takes the throne - roll for their initial popularity. A roll of 2 means your monarch strikes a deal with those trying to depose them - they stay on the throne, their popularity increases to 30%, but they lose 10 000 from their treasury. Roll d20 for the revenue your monarch receives each year from taxation - each year, this is added to your treasury. Roll d20 again for expenses, which are subtracted from your treasury. If your expenses are greater than your revenue… good luck!Roll d100 again for their treasury - a roll of 25 would mean the country has 25 000 in their treasury. If your popularity drops below 20%, roll d2. If you go bankrupt, you can:
Marry a child off to an extremely rich but unpopular family within their nation. This leads to a popularity drop of 10%, but you will receive a financial reward. Roll d20 and 3 zeroes to see how much you get.
Negotiate with the banks for a loan - this gives you a lump sum of 30 000, but adds 2 000 to your expenses every year until your monarch dies or gives up the throne.
Increase taxes. You can increase your revenue to any value you like, but however much you increase it by, your popularity drops by double that value - i.e., an increase in revenue of 5 (000) would lead to a 10% drop in your popularity.Each year, roll d2 - 1 means you roll for a child event, 2 for a story event. If a child is unmarried by the age of 18, roll d3 for them each year - a roll of 3 means they get married. Roll for their spouse’s nationality and looks, and choose a rank for them. Roll d8 for anyone aged under 8 or over 60 - if you roll an 8, unfortunately they pass away. If your monarch dies without an heir, roll d2. If you roll a 1, your monarch’s spouse or a sibling takes the throne. If you roll a 2, it is taken by a rival faction. If the heir is under 16 when the monarch dies, their surviving parent (if they have one), or another relative will serve as a regent for them until they turn 16. If a spouse dies, their widow/widower can remarry at any time during the game.Child Eventsd12
1-8: a child is conceived
9-12: no child is conceived (roll for a story event instead, if you wish)If a child is conceived, d12:
1: miscarriage
2-6: girl
7-11: boy
12: multiplesIf multiples are conceived, d12
1-8: fraternal twins (roll d2 for gender, 1 for a boy and 2 for a girl)
9-11: identical twins
12: triplets (fraternal or identical)Names - d12. Roll for each first and middle name
1: A or B
2: C or D
3: E or F
4: G or H
5: I or J
6: K or L
7: M or N
8: O, P, or Q
9: R or S
10: T or U
11: V or W
12: X, Y or ZHair - d12
1-5: mother’s hair
6-10: father’s hair
11-12: in between, or randomEyes - d12
1-5: mother’s eyes
6-10: father’s eyes
11-12: in between, or randomChance of survival - d12
1-8: mother and child both survive
9-10: child dies, mother survives
11-12: mother dies, child survivesStory Events - d121: A child falls seriously ill (roll d2 - 1 they live, 2 they die)
2: One spouse is unfaithful (roll d3 - a roll of 3 means the affair results in a pregnancy, which the other spouse may or may not be suspicious of)
3: The harvests fail, and the people go hungry through the winter (your popularity drops by 10%, and your income by 2 000)
4: War is declared with another country (roll d2 - 1 you fail, 2 you succeed. If you fail, remove 5 000 from your treasury and 5% from your popularity. If you succeed, add 10 000 and 10%)
5: One of your children joins the church - this means they cannot (or at least, should not) get married or have children.
6: The country experiences a period of economic success (your popularity rises by 5%, and your income by 2 000)
7: A royal marriage is proposed - if you accept, your eldest unmarried child will be married (or engaged, if under 16) to the Prince or Princess of another country
8: Angry peasants storm the palace, making demands. If your popularity is over 50%, you can appease them without making any sacrifices. Otherwise, roll d2 - a roll of 1 means you lose 10 000 from your treasury, a roll of 2 means you lose 1 000 from your income.
9: There is an attempt on someone in the family’s life. (Roll d2 - 1 means it is an attempt on the monarch, 2 means it is an attempt on someone else. Then, roll d3 - 1 means they survive with no consequences, 2 means they survive but with physical or mental consequences, and 3 means they die)
10: An unmarried member of the family falls unexpectedly pregnant, or gets someone else pregnant. (Roll d3 - 1 means the pregnancy is hidden and the child given away, 2 means the child is kept but passed off as a relation such as a niece or nephew, 3 means the parents are forced to marry and raise their child. If you have no one unmarried of a suitable age, roll again.)
11: A group of rebellious nobles are caught plotting against the monarch - how they are dealt with is up to you.
12: Some of your debts have been paid off and your expenses drop by 2 000.
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France, 1550
Popularity - 67%
Treasury - 42 000
Income - 10 000
Expenses - 8 000
René Jean Pierre de Rouyer, King of France [24, red hair, blue eyes]
Catherine Charlotte Louise de Rouyer, Queen of France [24, blonde hair, green eyes]The accession of René I last year was hailed as the beginning of a new era. After 30 years of his father's iron rule, the people are relieved to hear that René is cheerful, artistic, and far more open to reform. True, he's rather shallow and clearly manipulated by his wife, Catherine, but the people would rather a weak but generous king than a strong, unyielding one. Catherine is serious and intelligent, and clearly determined to use her position for both her own good and the good of the people.France, 1551
Popularity - 62%
Treasury - 39 000
Income - 10 000
Expenses - 8 000
René is dragged into a short but disastrous war with England on the advice of his uncle, Philippe. Catherine was convinced the war was a bad idea - she is somewhat smug when it dents both René's popularity and his treasury.France, 1552
Popularity - 62%
Treasury - 41 000
Income - 10 000
Expenses - 8 000
René Jean Pierre de Rouyer, King of France [26, red hair, blue eyes]
Catherine Charlotte Louise de Rouyer, Queen of France [dec at 26, blonde hair, green eyes]Catherine dies under mysterious circumstances - officially, she suffers from a short but brutal illness. Unoficially, René is certain that Philippe, bitter that René began to favour Catherine's advice over his, had her poisoned. He cannot prove anything, but he distances himself from Philippe all he can. He begins to think about finding a new wife - he liked Catherine, but he will get over her loss soon enough.France, 1553
Popularity - 62%
Treasury - 43 000
Income - 10 000
Expenses - 8 000
René Jean Pierre de Rouyer, King of France [27, red hair, blue eyes]
Mathilde Sophie Béatrice de Rouyer, Queen of France, Duchesse d'Allier [23, brown hair, hazel eyes]

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The Kingdom of Albion, Pt. 1Kingdom of Albion (alt. England)
Year 0/1444: Beginning
Popularity: 61%
Treasury: $44,000Crown Prince Geoffrey of Albion (brown hair, hazel eyes) (18)
Princess Rebecca of Carlyle (light brown hair, brown eyes) (18)King Alfred II of Albion (brown hair, blue eyes) (56)
Queen Martha (blond hair, hazel eyes) (53)
Prince Henry (14) (brown hair, blue eyes)
Prince Stephen (9) (dirty blond hair, hazel eyes)Thomas, 4th Earl of Carlyle (45) (light brown hair, gray eyes)
Eleanor, Countess of Carlyle (47) (red hair, brown eyes)
—Lord Jacob of Carlyle (14) (red hair, brown eyes)
—Lady Agnes of Carlyle (11) (light brown hair, brown eyes) Crown Prince Geoffrey of Albion weds Lady Rebecca, second daughter of Thomas, Earl of Carlyle, and his wife Countess Eleanor. Their wedding is witnessed by hundreds of people, including King Alfred II and Queen Martha, Prince Geoffrey’s brothers Princes Henry and Stephen, Rebecca’s parents the Earl and Countess of Carlyle, and even Rebecca’s younger siblings, Lord Jacob and Lady Agnes.

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YEAR 1DPrince: Bonifacy Jeremiasz Ksawery Jarogniew, Prince of Poland, heir to the throne (21) [brown hair, grey eyes]
DPrincess: Felicyta Katarzyna Wiesława (18) [blonde hair, blue eyes]DD: Grażyna Drobomiła Sobiesława (nb) [brown hair, blue eyes] Popularity: 79%
Revenue: -10,000Bonifacy and Felicyta have welcomed their first child, a daughter. ***YEAR 2 DPrince: Bonifacy Jeremiasz Ksawery Jarogniew, Prince of Poland, heir to the throne (22) [brown hair, grey eyes]
DPrincess: Felicyta Katarzyna Wiesława (19) [blonde hair, blue eyes]DD: Grażyna Drobomiła Sobiesława (1) [brown hair, blue eyes] - promised to the church Popularity: 40%
Revenue: -23,000Praying that it will help their public image, Bonifacy and Felicyta have promised Grażyna to the church. ***YEAR 3DPrince: Bonifacy Jeremiasz Ksawery Jarogniew, Prince of Poland, heir to the throne (23) [brown hair, grey eyes]
DPrincess: Felicyta Katarzyna Wiesława (20) [blonde hair, blue eyes]DD: Grażyna Drobomiła Sobiesława (2) [brown hair, blue eyes] - promised to the church Popularity: 68%
Revenue: -33,000An engagement has been proposed for Grażyna. However, because of her prior promise to the church, Bonifacy had to decline. ***YEAR 4DPrince: Bonifacy Jeremiasz Ksawery Jarogniew, Prince of Poland, heir to the throne (24) [brown hair, grey eyes]
DPrincess: Felicyta Katarzyna Wiesława (21) [blonde hair, blue eyes]DD: Grażyna Drobomiła Sobiesława (3) [brown hair, blue eyes] - promised to the church
DS: Aleksander Przemysław Walerian (nb) [blonde hair, hazel eyes]Popularity: 70%
Revenue: -50,000Bonifacy and Felicyta have welcomed their second child, a son. ***YEAR 5DPrince: Bonifacy Jeremiasz Ksawery Jarogniew, Prince of Poland, heir to the throne (25) [brown hair, grey eyes]
DPrincess: Felicyta Katarzyna Wiesława (22) [blonde hair, blue eyes]DD: Grażyna Drobomiła Sobiesława (4) [brown hair, blue eyes] - promised to the church
DS: Aleksander Przemysław Walerian (1) [blonde hair, hazel eyes]

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DH: Leonard Philippe Édouard Désiré Duchamps, King of France
Blond hair, green eyes
DW: Victoire Laëtitia Axelle Faucheux Duchamps, Queen of France
Blonde hair, brown eyesPopularity: 99%
Revenue: 10000
Expenses: 2000
Treasury: 30000--
Year 1The King and Queen welcome a baby boy! Remi Lucas Dimitri Onésime has blond hair and green eyes, just like his father.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 38000Leonard [24] and Victoire [19]: Remi--
Year 2Just over a year after Remi is born, the royal family welcomes twin boys. Edmond Valerian Leonard Winoc has blond hair and brown eyes, and Barthelemy Vincent Edgard Henri has blond hair and hazel eyes.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 46000Leonard [25] and Victoire [20]: Remi [1], Edme and Barthelemy [nb]--
Year 3This time, the boys receive a baby sister! Viviane Eugenie Beatrice Victorine has strawberry blonde hair and hazel eyes.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 54000Leonard [26] and Victoire [21]: Remi [2], Edme and Barthelemy [1], Viviane [nb]--
Year 4Angry peasants stormed the palace, but they were appeased without much sacrifice from the royal family.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 62000Leonard [27] and Victoire [22]: Remi [3], Edme and Barthelemy [2], Viviane [1]--
Year 5Victoire is devastated when she miscarries.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 70000
Leonard [28] and Victoire [23]: Remi [4], Edme and Barthelemy [3], Viviane [2]--
Year 6The royal family breathes a sigh of relief when the new baby boy is born without issue. Pascal Rosaire Kilian Gilbert has blond hair and green eyes.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 78000
Leonard [29] and Victoire [24]: Remi [5], Edme and Barthelemy [4], Viviane [3], Pascal [nb]--
Year 7When debts are paid off, the royal family's expenses drop.Popularity: 99%, Treasury: 88000
Leonard [30] and Victoire [25]: Remi [6], Edme and Barthelemy [5], Viviane [4], Pascal [1]--
Year 8When war is declared with Provence, Leonard and France's army quickly defeats them.Popularity: 100%, Treasury: 108000

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Muscovy's Royal Family, 14 YearsDH: King Eduard Isaak Afanasiy (blonde hair, brown eyes)
DW: Queen Hiltrude Brigitta Kasimira (formerly Princess of Austria) (brown hair, hazel eyes)
Popularity: 80%
Revenue: 14,000
Expenses: 1,000
Treasury: 89,000Year 1The harvests fail, and people are going hungry through the winter. Eduard's popularity drops to 70%, and income drops by 2,000.Popularity: 70%; Treasury: 87,000Eduard [26] & Hiltrude [22]Year 2Popularity: 60%; Treasury: 85,000Another failed harvest brings Eduard's popularity down another 10%, and the income down another 2,000.Eduard [27] & Hiltrude [23]Year 3Popularity: 50%; Treasury: 83,000This is the third year the harvest has failed. Eduard's popularity and income suffers once again.Eduard [28] & Hiltrude [24]Year 4Popularity: 50%; Treasury: 96,000A group of rebellious nobles are caught plotting against Eduard. The ringleader is executed, while the others are exiled.Eduard [29] & Hiltrude [25]Year 5Popularity: 50%; Treasury: 109,000Eduard has an affair with one of Hiltrude's ladies-in-waiting. Nothing comes about as a result, but the lady-in-waiting leaves the royal family's service soon after.Eduard [30] & Hiltrude [26]Year 6Popularity: 40%; Treasury; 107,000

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Year 1
Popularity: 80
Money: 27,000
Aldona Gertruda, Queen of Poland (16) (brown hair, green eyes)
Ignacy Jaromir, King of Poland (24) (black hair, blue eyes)Year 2
Popularity: 70
Money: 25,000
Aldona Gertruda, Queen of Poland (17) (brown hair, green eyes)
Ignacy Jaromir, King of Poland (25) (black hair, blue eyes)The harvests fail and people go hungry for the winter, leading to a lack of trust in King Ignacy but Aldona assures them that they will be fed even though as a 17 year old in a arranged marriage she has a hard time being sure of anything.Year 2
Popularity: 60
Money: 23,000
Aldona Gertruda, Queen of Poland (18) (brown hair, green eyes)
Ignacy Jaromir, King of Poland (26) (black hair, blue eyes)Again, the harvests fail, leading to the trust dipping again in King Ignacy but the family is sure they are fine. Their is no heir yet, and till there is one they must tread lightly.Year 3
Popularity: 60
Money: 23,000
Aldona Gertruda, Queen of Poland (19) (brown hair, green eyes)
Ignacy Jaromir, King of Poland (27) (black hair, blue eyes)Ewelina Felicyta, Princess of Poland (nb) (black hair, green eyes)They welcome a heiress, and they hope for a son as little Ewelina is a beautiful baby with her dads hair but her mothers eyes, but the monarchy prefer males and if they welcome a son, Ewelina would not get to be a Queen.

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Year 1510DH [19]: William Arthur George, King of England [black hair, blue eyes]
DW [17]: Anne Elizabeth Louise, Queen of England [blonde hair, brown eyes]Popularity: 24%
Revenue: 3,000 coins
Expenses: 1,000 coins
Treasury: 45,000 coinsAt the tender age of eighteen William became the King of England upon the death of his tyran father, which was blessing and curse at the same time. The old King George left William with a country in decay, the family's popularity at its all time low and with constant threats from the country's neighbours a heavy weight has been left on the young king's shoulders and that's not where the bad news for William ended. The notoriously noncommital young man had to marry, the choice fell on the younger daughter of a well known merchant Anne, she wasn't thrilled with the union, but loved the idea of becoming a Queen and agreed with the marriage, although no one really asked for her opinion and the agreement was already made by the young King and her father.Year 1511DH [20]: William Arthur George, King of England [black hair, blue eyes]
DW [18]: Anne Elizabeth Louise, Queen of England [blonde hair, brown eyes]DS [nb]: James Theodore Edward, Prince of England [black hair, brown eyes]Popularity: 24%
Revenue: 3,000 coins
Expenses: 1,000 coins
Treasury: 47,000 coinsNot even a year after the marriage Anne gave birth to the heir, a healthy son who receives the name James Theodore Edward, both mom and baby made it through the pregnancy and birth in good health. Little Jamie, as he is affectionally called, is in good hands of the royal nannies while his mother is recovering. When it comes to the looks, he is a perfect mix of his parents.Year 1512DH [21]: William Arthur George, King of England [black hair, blue eyes]
DW [19]: Anne Elizabeth Louise, Queen of England [blonde hair, brown eyes]DS [1]: James Theodore Edward, Prince of England [black hair, brown eyes]
-DF [nb]: Caitríona Mairéad Finola, Princess of Ireland [red hair, green eyes]

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Reign of Ismael Eusebio Sigfrido Flores, King of Navarra1536 Popularity: 44%
Income: 8,000
Expenses: 6,000
Treasury: 48,000
Ismael Eusebio Sigfrido Flores, King of Navarra (26) [Brown Hair, Brown Eyes]
Estela Áurea Agustina Cardoso, Queen of Navarra (17) [Black Hair, Hazel Eyes]Ismael Eusebio Sigfrido Flores became King only a month after marrying Duchess Estela Áurea Agustina Cardoso. Ismael's father former King Gonzalo Emiliano Baltasar Flores III passed away. Ismael was the only willing and surviving male heir of his 12 known children. Gonzalo had been known for his ruthless and iron fist ruling. Ismael had been known as his shy kept to himself type of Prince. Everyone was surprised when Ismael's older brother Gonzalo Emiliano Baltasar Flores IV passed up the throne. Ismael was shocked as well, Gonzalo IV had been groomed his whole life to be King while Ismael had not training. Gonzalo IV decided to revoke his title and marry a commoner. Therefore Ismael was crowned King, his popularity wasn't very high as many people blamed Ismael for Gonzalo IV not taking the throne.1537 Popularity: 49% [+5%]
Income: 10,000 [+2,000]
Expenses: 6,000
Treasury: 50,000
The crops in Navarra has been thriving bringing in extra money for the kingdom and a rise in Ismael's popularity.1538Popularity: 49%
Income: 9,000 [-1,000]
Expenses: 6,000
Treasury: 54,000
Angry and ravenous peasants stormed the castle this year. Demanding a more representative government and more freedoms. Ismael had to appease the peasants by lowering their taxes and allowing them to start electing some local leaders.1539Popularity: 54% [+5%]
Income: 11,000 [+2,000]
Expenses: 6,000
Treasury: 57,000
Once more Ismael's popularity rises as the trading business booms, the peasants apologize for storming the palace last year.1540Popularity: 64% [+10%]
Income: 11,000
Expenses: 6,000
Treasury: 72,000 [+10,000]

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1230Location: MuscovyPopularity: 48%
Revenue: 8.000
Expenses: 16.000
Treasury: 62.000
King Vasilii Borislav Chestimir [30 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes]
Queen Yaroslava Bogdana [22 years old, blonde hair, green eyes]1231Location: MuscovyPopularity: 58%
Revenue: 8.000
Expenses: 16.000
Treasury: 64.000
King Vasilii Borislav Chestimir [31 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes]
Queen Yaroslava Bogdana [23 years old, blonde hair, green eyes]Muscovy goes to war with Portugal after it is discovered that Portuguese ships have been sabotaging their ships and stealing their goods. Vasilii leads Muscovy to a victory, and respect for him increases noticeably. 1232Location: MuscovyPopularity: 58%
Revenue: 8.000
Expenses: 16.000
Treasury: 56.000
King Vasilii Borislav Chestimir [32 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes]
Queen Yaroslava Bogdana [24 years old, blonde hair, green eyes]
-Crown Prince Dmitrei Velimir [newborn, blonde hair, hazel eyes]Vasili and Yaroslava's first child is born, a beautiful baby boy named Dmitrei. They love and adore him, and imagine him as the king of Muscovy one day. 1233Location: MuscovyPopularity: 58%
Revenue: 8.000
Expenses: 16.000
Treasury: 48.000
King Vasilii Borislav Chestimir [33 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes]
Queen Yaroslava Bogdana [25 years old, blonde hair, green eyes]
-Crown Prince Dmitrei Velimir [1 year old, blonde hair, hazel eyes]A mob of enraged peasants storm the castle, making demands. They are quickly appeased. 1234Location: MuscovyPopularity: 53%
Revenue: 8.000
Expenses: 16.000
Treasury: 35.000
King Vasilii Borislav Chestimir [34 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes]
Queen Yaroslava Bogdana [26 years old, blonde hair, green eyes]
-Crown Prince Dmitrei Velimir [2 years old, blonde hair, hazel eyes]War is declared with Novgorod over territory. Unfortunately, Muscovy loses, and some people are skeptical of Vasilii. 1235

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Year 1
popularity: 68
money: 14,000
money from taxes: 18,000
expenses: 2,000Katherine Hathaway, Queen of England (red hair, blue eyes) (16)
Thomas Alexander George, King of England (brown hair, blue eyes) (17)Harvests fail and many people go hungry.Year 2
popularity: 68
money: 30,000
money from taxes: 18,000Katherine Hathaway, Queen of England (red hair, blue eyes) (17)
Thomas Alexander George, King of England (brown hair, blue eyes) (18)They pay off some debts and no longer have much expenses.Year 3
popularity: 58
money: 46,000
money from taxes: 18,000Katherine Hathaway, Queen of England (red hair, blue eyes) (18)
Thomas Alexander George, King of England (brown hair, blue eyes) (19)Harvests fail again.Year 4
popularity: 58
money: 64,000
money from taxes: 18,000Katherine Hathaway, Queen of England (red hair, blue eyes) (19)
Thomas Alexander George, King of England (brown hair, blue eyes) (20)James
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