Hi everyone!

I wanted to share an idea for a mod inspired by a real-world country that feels like it was made to be in Soviet Republic – Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom nestled between two giants: India and China.

Imagine starting a republic with nothing but mountains, forests, and rivers. No railroads. No industry. Just remote villages and endless terrain to conquer. Sound familiar?

Here's why Bhutan could be a great mod setting:
🌄 Key Features of the Bhutan Mod

🗺️ Geopolitical Isolation

No coastline

Surrounded by only 2 countries

Exports and imports depend on fragile diplomatic routes (e.g. through India)

⚡ Hydropower = National Wealth

Bhutan’s real economy runs on hydropower sold to India

In-game, this could be your main export, replacing oil or steel

🧘‍♂️ Gross National Happiness (GNH)

Bhutan doesn’t measure success in GDP, but in happiness

New mechanic: balance economic growth with clean air, nature, education, culture and free time

🛣️ Challenging Terrain

Build roads and tunnels through mountains

Isolated towns require helicopters or remote supply chains

🌿 Environmentally Conscious Development

Bonus for keeping forests intact

Penalties for pollution or deforestation

🎒 High-Value, Low-Impact Tourism

Few rich tourists allowed – manage tourism as a limited but lucrative resource

Build monasteries, temples and scenic routes

🎮 Why This Mod Could Be Fun

It’s perfect for:

Players who love slow, meaningful progress

Those who want to build a balanced, sustainable republic

Anyone interested in alternative paths to success, not just maximizing profit

🙋‍♂️ Call to Modders

I’d love to see this concept realized – but I’m not a modder myself.
Would anyone in the community be interested in helping make it happen?

We could collaborate on:

Terrain (Himalayan-style map)

Custom buildings (temples, hydropower dams, etc.)

Happiness mechanics

New gameplay objectives (preserve forests, achieve X% GNH, etc.)

Let me know what you think – I’d be excited to brainstorm with you!