Whats stopping students from doing whatever they want, then?
A. Should students ignore their goals, or pick a path that is obviously unwise (deliberately attacking a close ally, for example), their advisors will immediately warn them against pursuing such a path. Should they continue, their popularity among allies, trade partners, and even their own countrymen will plummet, and they could very well see coalitions forming against them. After enough foolish decisions, the player will more than likely lose power! The historically accurate goals in Making History® scenarios will help them stay on track, and gain an accurate understanding of the historical era they are studying, even if their results differ from actual history.
