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England: Builds 2 units
France: Removes 2 units
Russia: Builds 2 units
Turkey: Removes 2 units
Message from England to France
Erik -
Well, I'm not sure if or how you persuaded Eric to try for RUH, but I am
now successfully distracted by Russia.
I continue to think this game is going to be a 3WD, with the southern draw
participant to be decided.
Ben
Message from England to Russia
Eric -
Andy tells me to expect you to go to PRU, etc., starting in the spring.
If you do, there's not much I can do about it, but I'd be disappointed if we locked up the North like that, as it would pretty much consign us to some kind of 3WD with the third power to be decided later. As much as I may dream of a solo, I *really* don't think it's likely; where would I cross the stalemate line? MOS? TUN? Not likely.
Anyway, if the 3WD is the conclusion you want, fine; let me know and we can arrange the proper dance steps. There's plenty of time to think about it.
Also beware of the the press you receive from Andy. You tell me he told you to go to RUH. He'd *firmly* recommended I attack STP, which I chose not to do. It's not in his interest for us to have a peaceful border, as it frees up too many of your units in the south. So just keep in mind that his simple, declarative style, is its own kind of seduction. . .
Ben
Message from Italy to England
Ben
> > Im off to PrezCon, my contact will be sporadic,
> > but give me your thoughts.
Thanks I finished in a tie for 4th.
I am reconciling a couple of things with Eric.
I want to see the French disbands but you will likely see my help with
France.
Andy
Message from Russia to England
Ben,
To clarify the Ruh thing: I did not move to Ruh because Andy suggested it;
that was what caused me to be so certain it would fail. I know that's
somewhat bizarre logic, but I knew (correct or not) that Andy was trying to
set me up last season, not get me into good position.
As to Pru, I see no reason to go there. I will put together enough units to
defend against English convoys and Italian Balkan movements, but I don't need
units in Pru to do either of those. It's going to take me many seasons and
many units to get a good 2way line established in the EMed, that's where my
focus will be.
--- Eric
Message from Russia to England
Oh, and I should also say:
Thanks for not attacking StP! It is very much appreciated.
--- Eric
Message from England to Russia
Eric -
> To clarify the Ruh thing: I did not move to Ruh because Andy suggested it;
> that was what caused me to be so certain it would fail. I know that's
> somewhat bizarre logic, but I knew (correct or not) that Andy was trying
to
> set me up last season, not get me into good position.
Ah. That he was, I suspect.
> As to Pru, I see no reason to go there. I will put together enough units
to
> defend against English convoys and Italian Balkan movements, but I don't
need
> units in Pru to do either of those. It's going to take me many seasons and
> many units to get a good 2way line established in the EMed, that's where
my
> focus will be.
That's what I'd expected - it won't affect my builds anyway. They've been
in for ages - a pair of overdue armies. . .
Ben
England: BUILD Army Edinburgh
England: BUILD Army London
France: REMOVE Army Burgundy
France: REMOVE Army Marseilles
Russia: BUILD Army Sevastopol
Russia: BUILD Army Warsaw
Turkey: REMOVE Army Ankara
Turkey: REMOVE Fleet Black Sea
Centers
England: 11
France: 5
Italy: 5
Russia: 12
Turkey: 1
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