#historical voc lands and take colonial nations from other countries)

[idkimnotreal]

eu4 gives me performance anxiety. i always feel like i should be near a world conquest in 1550 and not enjoying the game like i want to (slow paced, realistic, chill).

maybe i should slow the play speed even more. i play on 3 which is already a slow speed.

#eu4 #in my current game as netherlands i conquered almost all of the low countries before admin tech 10 #then i felt comfortable leaving the hre when i hit tech 10 and i can take the rest later (if ever #it's a great start but if you're netherlands you're already playing against 4 other ai colonisers which is not usually the case #if you play as a coloniser in the game since the netherlands isn't formed by the ai most games #so i just ignored the new world and focused on africa on the way to asia (until i get stronger or rich enough to hire mercs and take #historical voc lands and take colonial nations from other countries) #left to my own i'd paint the map through africa before reaching asia but i know i have to claim rich provinces fast #and i feel like i'm on a race against the ai #i'm fine never snowballing and conquering gb i just want to play the game #but i feel silently judged by the anti casual voices in my head #i wish therapy were cheaper

[amandithewarathanthri2023mi4016]

Brief 1 - Voiceover Script Draft 1

The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital Is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. Although it is now a shopping and dining precinct, the building was originally built as a hospital for The Dutch East India Trading Company in 1681

Between 1640 and 1796, the Dutch partly governed Sri Lanka, and Colombo fort was the central business district in the country. The hospital was established for the the officers and other staff of the VOC as the hospital's close proximity to the harbour allowed it to serve Dutch seafarers who were often sick from their travels. 

The building’s architecture reflects that of 17th century dutch colonial architecture with elements we would typically define as ‘sustainable’ in today’s time. 

There are 5 wings that circle each other, forming two courtyards, with a long open veranda that runs the length of each wing of the building. There are only two floors with the upper storey featuring wooden floors. This layout was specifically created to reduce heat and humidity by bringing cool air into the building. 

Other cornerstone demarcations of 17th century Dutch colonial architecture include the clay barrel tile roofs, thick stone tiling, and corbels extending out from the roofs. The building also features thick 30cm/50cm walls and large teak beams. 

Some areas of the building feature arched colonnades which provided natural temperature control by blocking the direct sunlight from the interior spaces whilst still bringing fresh air and ventilation, thus creating a comfortable, cool environment. 

The dutch hospital is one of the three remaining worthwhile structures that reflect the Dutch colonial style of Sri Lanka, with many structures not being preserved due to the many wars. 

In 2011 the Dutch Hospital was refurbished into the shopping and dining centre it is today.

Through the decades this historical site has changed many times in function. (Talk about the influences of colonialism and consumerism that shapes this space). 

the dutch hospital has changed over time from a hospital and historic landmark to a place of consumerism and tourism. Its difficult not to despair seeing a piece of architectural history being carved out to make space for yet another Odel chain store. 

However, framing this rebrand of Dutch Hospital as commodification of historical landmarks for the sake of capitalistic gain would be disingenuous. 

It is important to note that the Dutch were never noble in their cause. The hospital was specifically built by colonisers for their fellow colonisers who were sick from their journey to Sri Lanka. its Important to also note that building was built and funded by the East India Trading company - the first ever private owned business. It would also be unfair to label this as a departure from community resources and towards capitalism when tourism is a driving contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy. More of a situation of a colonised nation taking back their land and history and using it for the betterment of the country.