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Message from England to Turkey
Ali,
That's about as good as you could expect. You got your fleet in the ideal
defensive position. You still have Sevastopol. Both Germany and I heeded
your advice to stab each other (yes, we are still talking). And now France
has fleets that are free to harass Italy.
There is still a downside. As I look at your position you will be exactly
one unit short of having enough for an airtight defense. Your south is
safe, but Romania will be vulnerable after you destroy a unit. The other
problem is still France. Just because he has free fleets does not mean he
will use them against Italy. He still may team up with Germany to use them
against me.
France has a tough decision to make. Just how many units can Turkey lose
(and Italy gain) before it is too late to step in?
You've done well, but keep talking to France. He is not fully committed to
ally with me against Germany. If he allies with Germany, the fleets will
stay west much longer.
Ivy
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
How did things turn out for you? I know that you lost
Budapest, but at least you are in Galicia, which should
help you save Rumania. Russia will break even with
Sweden/St. Petes, so he only builds if he takes
Sevastopol. This of course, would risk Warsaw or Moscow.
I am not certain what he will do. He would be wisest to
support himself to Moscow this year and then worry about
Sevastpol next year after booting Germany from Livonia.
England and I managed a truce, where he made the first
move, but I protected Belgium while he made it. I was
willing to consider going for Ruhr as well, but it seemed
like a wasted move and would have prevented from from
going to Norway. Thanks for your help in getting us
talking. I have always left the door open, but he always
said that he would stick with the current path.
--Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Turkey
My thanks for attempting to vacate Sevastopol. Do you plan to support
yourself into Rum this Fall? I imagine Roberto will have to cover Ven, and
he'll probably order Bud-Tri, Ser-Tri as well, to prevent Tyl-Tri, so Tyl S
Gal-Vie might be worth suggesting to Fredd. Please let me know if he
asks for, or offers support into Mos. I realize that such an attack might
be
tempting, but since the West has shifted to EF vs. G., it's not in your best
interest to side with Germany at this point.
Nick.
Press to G
Fredd,
Well, you got StP. I hope it was worth losing Swe this year, and Den
and/or Hol next year.
Nick.
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
Do you have time to have a frank discussion about about
Germany, Italy, and England?
You seemed to have talked England and I into attacking
Germany, which would allow me to come put pressure on
Italy. The rumors are that you may help Germany against
Russia. I hope that this is not true. Russia and I are
your best bets to slowing down Italy.
Please tell me what you are considering. I do not want
our efforts to cancel each other out.
You do not know that Germany is hard to work with. I
think I remember your point that out to England and I :-)
--Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Turkey
Ali, My Friend,
If you have any influence with Fredd, I urge you
to convince him to abandon his ill-conceived attack on
Russia. (I do realize, though, that altering his
course is a near impossibility. His world-view is so
narrow that there seems to be no room for diverging
opinions.) England is moving Eng-Nth this Fall, and
supporting me into Swe, so I'm encouraging France to
send a Fleet or two into the Med. Next year I'll
support England into Den while he supports me back
into StP, and EF take Mun and/or Hol, so if you've
been considering supporting Fredd into Mos or War, I
urge you to reconsider, and to instead urge him to
move Lvn-Pru. Hell, if he moves out of StP, I'll
build an Army and send it south to reinforce your
position. Fredd claims he's motivated by concern
about Italy's solo potential, but if that were true,
he would have pulled out of Russia, so that I could
turn south. Instead he attacked StP and Mos, forcing
me to focus on the North. Please do not be deceived
by his claims that he has your best interest at heart.
His primary concern has been and remains, his own
growth.
Nick.
Message from England to Turkey
Ali,
I think this is a very critical turn, so forgive me if I state the obvious.
Russia is fighting Germany.
I am fully committed to fighting Germany.
You need help with Italy fast.
It has to come from France.
I know that Germany is asking for support into Warsaw or Moscow or Vienna
in exchange for his help. That's not going to help you. If France stays
committed to a FER dismantling of Germany then Germany's help against Italy
will instantly evaporate. If France tries to throw in with Germany, then
the French fleets will stay in the Atlantic and the RE vs FG mess will do
you no good.
I suspect this note is superfluous, because France just has to be smart
enough to see the situation. I can guarantee that France and Russia will
both build next year, so additional help will be on the way.
If all this plays out as I hope it will, I see a situation where Germany is
gone, Italy is trimmed back to size, and there is rough parity between
EFRIT. Then we can play Diplomacy with the five of us. Musical chairs.
Most cordially,
Ivy
Message from Turkey to France
Prince Boar,
> Do you have time to have a frank discussion about about
> Germany, Italy, and England?
Absolutely. My apologies for not replying sooner after the results. I often
find it difficult to diplome on weekends. In any case, it should come as no
surprise to you that I welcome such frank discussions.
> You seemed to have talked England and I into attacking
> Germany, which would allow me to come put pressure on
> Italy. The rumors are that you may help Germany against
> Russia. I hope that this is not true. Russia and I are
> your best bets to slowing down Italy.
I couldn't agree more. I don't know where these "rumors" have come from since
this is in fact my very first press since the result. It is true that I had
suggested to Germany that I would support him against Vie if he moved to Tyr.
As I told you, I was grasping at any straw I could find.
As it stands, however, the broader strategic considerations are more important
than any single-center gain against Italy, and supporting Germany in any way
would be counter to those considerations. I will not be supporting Germany in
any way.
> Please tell me what you are considering. I do not want
> our efforts to cancel each other out.
I certainly share that concern! My actions will be 100% defensive. I will do
my best to withstand Italian attacks, and I will do nothing to hinder EF
efforts against Germany. I wasn't kidding when I said I consider a strong EF
to be my best chance to survive Italian aggression.
> You do not know that Germany is hard to work with. I
> think I remember your point that out to England and I :-)
Preaching to the choir, my friend. My efforts at getting EF together last
turn were genuine; it is my sincere hope (and expectation) that EF will cut
through Germany like a hot knife through butter, thereby allowing the
introduction of French forces into the Mediterranean.
Best regards,
Ali
Message from Turkey to England
Ivy,
I haven't much time, so I will try to be brief. First off, though I was
encouraging you anti-German, I did not encourage Germany anti-English. My
desire is and has been to see England prevail in such a conflict, so I
certainly didn't want Germany attacking you first.
Next, although I did suggest to Germany last turn that I would support him to
Vie if he moved to Tyr, that would be counterproductive on my part. I
sincerely wish to see you and France join forces and prevail against the
German, and by extension, the Italian. I will not be supporting Germany in
any way.
I'll try to write more as time permits. Meanwhile, please rest assured that I
did not encourage EF cooperation only to leave you hanging. I will continue
to encourage France in a pro-English, anti-German direction. Likewise, I hope
you will encourage Russia in a pro-Turkish, anti-Italian direction.
Best regards,
Ali
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
I am very relieved to hear your words concerning Germany.
I guess that I see the next phase of the game being EFRT
versus I&G. Feel free to encourage Germany to attack
Vienna, that keeps him away from my border and keeps
friction between I&G. Just do not actually support him.
Have you worked out your issues with Russia? I hope that
he will leave you Sevastopol for this year. I think that
he will. He cannot afford to let Germany get Moscow or
Warsaw.
I hope to begin to pressure Italy. I cannot wait until
it is too late for you. I would appreciate your not
trying to make Italy paranoid about me and trying to get
him to send fleets my way. The more effective my
actions, the better off you will be.
--Prince Boar
Message from England to Turkey
Ali,
>I haven't much time, so I will try to be brief.
>I'll try to write more as time permits.
There is no need to write again. I think all is OK and French fleets will
be sailing against Italy this turn. France, Russia, and I see the need to
put immediate pressure on Italy, and fuel for the fire has to come from
Germany.
>Likewise, I hope you will encourage Russia in a pro-Turkish, anti-Italian
>direction.
Russia will need a build first. That will happen next year. He should
send help, not because he is fond of you 8-) , but because he sees the
necessity of stopping Italy. You have a lot of mending to do if you want
Russian friendship far down the road.
Then again, maybe I am totally wrong about all of this. 8-) 8-)
Ivy
Message from Turkey to Russia
Nick,
Time is short, so I must be brief. Germany has requested support of Lvn-War,
which I have declined. I did suggest to Germany last turn that I would
support him to Vie if he moved to Tyr, but that would be counter-productive of
me. I will not be supporting Germany in any way. I sincerely hope that you
and England will coordinate as effectively as possible for both your benefits.
Of immediate interest, my best bet to get Sev-Rum is to support from Gal &
Bul, but both supports can be cut. Rather than try and force Sev-Rum, then
disband Gal, I'm wondering about Sev S Gal-Rum, then disbanding Sev. It is
very important to me that I not do anything to further damage my relations
with Russia, so if this does not meet your approval please let me know, and
I'll order Gal S Sev-Rum.
Looking forward to your reply,
Ali
Message from Russia to France and Turkey
>Message from France to Russia in 'titleist':
>Turkey assure me that he will not help Germany.
That's good, I wonder why I haven't heard from
him?
>I do think that you should let him keep Sev for this year
>as it is not worth the risk of losing Mos or War. We do
>not want Germany to get a build!
Thoughts of taking Sev this year stopped when
Fredd ordered Lvn-Mos, rather than Lvn-StP. I'll
retake StP before I even consider taking Sev, and
I'll only do it then if we can get Turkey Bud, Vie
or Tri in exchange.
Nick.
Message from Turkey to France
Prince Boar,
> Have you worked out your issues with Russia? I hope that
> he will leave you Sevastopol for this year. I think that
> he will. He cannot afford to let Germany get Moscow or
> Warsaw.
I hope so too. I've done my best to mend fences with Russia, and will
continue to do so. I've got a lot of damage to make up for, though.
> I hope to begin to pressure Italy. I cannot wait until
> it is too late for you. I would appreciate your not
> trying to make Italy paranoid about me and trying to get
> him to send fleets my way. The more effective my
> actions, the better off you will be.
I have not written Italy since just after his stab. I fear that no good would
come of it. In any case, I will not urge him to do anything at all, least of
all anything that might possibly blunt your own attacks. I look forward to
seeing effective French fleet attacks into the Med as quickly as possible.
Best regards,
Ali
Message from Turkey to England, France, and Russia
Gentlemen,
I'm writing to confirm what I've told each of you privately: I will not
support Germany, and I strongly urge cooperation between the three of you to
change the direction of the game. I am hopeful that I can mend my fences with
Russia, and make up for my past transgressions.
Regards,
Ali
Message from Turkey to France and Russia
Gents,
> That's good, I wonder why I haven't heard from
> him?
My apologies for this. I wasn't able to get time over the weekend to diplome
(this is often the case for me). Today, I find myself busier than usual and
again had difficulty sending press. So, I wasn't able to write everyone at
the same time as I usually try to do.
In any case, I will behave. I am greatly in favor of FERT cooperation, and I
will not do anything to disrupt progress in that direction.
In haste,
Ali
Message from Russia to Turkey
>Message from Turkey to Russia in 'titleist':
>
>I will not be supporting Germany in any way. I
>sincerely hope that you and England will coordinate
>as effectively as possible for both your benefits.
Good, glad to hear it. Ivy and I are in agreement
for the next three turns, though only time will tell
if he's telling the truth. I believe he is, though,
it's in his best interest.
>I'm wondering about Sev S Gal-Rum, then disbanding Sev
As long as Sev and Gal don't attack or support
attacks on Mos and War, nothing you do will displease
me. Do whatever you think gives you the best chance
against Italy. I have to spend next year attacking
Germany, but I have encouraged France to move a Fleet
or Fleets into the Med this Fall to ease Italy's
pressure on you.
Nick.
Message from Master to all
I'm back and I see everything went smoothly in my absence. Maybe
I should take more golf vacations . . .
Doug
Message from Master to all
S1905R processed on Saturday; this is a -MTWTF- 48 hour game; I thought
that would put the next deadline on Tuesday night. I guess not though;
Monday night deadlines are allowed and it is 48 hours after the last
deadline, so it passed through.
How would I set deadlines such that a deadline would fall on a Monday
only if the previous moves processed Thursday or earlier? IOW, so that
every movement deadline followed at least two full weekdays . . .
Anyway, I'm moving *this* deadline to tomorrow night.
Doug
Message from Turkey to Russia
Nick,
> Good, glad to hear it. Ivy and I are in agreement
> for the next three turns, though only time will tell
> if he's telling the truth. I believe he is, though,
> it's in his best interest.
I believe so as well. I've been encouraging Ivy for some time to cooperate
with you against Germany. I take it the deal is that you'll take Swe this
year, then you support him to Den while he supports you to StP. I strongly
encourage this plan, and I will encourage it to Ivy as well.
> As long as Sev and Gal don't attack or support
> attacks on Mos and War, nothing you do will displease
> me.
In that case, you will be pleased with my orders. I will certainly not do
anything that affects either Mos or War.
Regards,
Ali
Message from Turkey to England, France, and Russia
Gents,
I'd like some input if you have the time. I have been considering Gal/Bul S
Sev-Rum, but Italy could defeat that and take Rum. I can't use Bla, since
that would risk losing Bul. A stronger defense of Rum would be Sev S
Gal-Rum, but that could well remove my army from Gal. On the other hand, I
had also been considering Gal as my likely disband choice this year.
However, I am reluctant to give up the tactical advantages of having an army
in Gal.
Either way, my orders will not be in any way anti-Russian; I will not
attack, nor support attack against, War or Mos.
I realize the burden of defending my country falls to me. However, I very
much hope that the next few years will see greater cooperation between the
four of us, and I definitely want my actions to be consistent with such
cooperation. So, if you have any thoughts, requests or suggestions, they
would be most welcome.
Regards,
Ali
Message from Turkey to Germany
Fredd,
Sory for the delay in my reply. It's often difficult for me to diplome on
weekends.
In any case, I really cannot support you against Russia at this point. Even
with German help, if Russia joins Italy against me, I won't stand a chance.
However, I did promise support against Vie, and that certainly seems like a
viable option. Of course, it would be fairly easy for Italy to defend
against it. I do like the possibility of attacking Ven, since it weakens
his position in Austria, and certainly if you got into Venice you could
wreak all kinds of havoc.
In any case, if you want support for Tyr-Vie, please just let me know.
Ali
Message from Turkey to Germany
Fredd,
I did have one other thought, and it is this. The most obvious German
attacks are to Ven, or to Vie with support. The logical defense against
that is Tri-Ven, Bud S Vie. That would leave Italy open to Tyr-Tri.
Italy's only counter to that is Ser-Tri; but if you don't attack Tri, then
that risks me moving Bul-Ser.
In any case, it occurs to me that Trieste, though an unlikely-looking
target, might actually be a reasonable choice. Any thoughts? I'm beginning
to consider making more aggressive (and risky) moves agaisnt Italy, rather
than simply defending, on the basis that Roberto might protect all assets
against A Tyr. I have no doubt that he is using diplomatic channels to make
Tyr go away quietly. Perhaps this could give us some advantage?
Anyway, please write with your thoughts at your earliest convenience.
Ali
Message from Germany to Turkey
I'm going to stick with my original premise for another round of
press. That's the one where you help me into WAR or MOS. I'd like to
point out that if we do this, and I stay in STP, and England doesn't
support Russia to SWE, then Russia will be down to one unit.
A couple of points on that; why would England support Russia against
me? Certainly it'll weaken me, but to what advantage to England. I'd
just disband my army in Tyrolia. Italy would go unchecked while I
fought England.
Russia can't dislodge STP without English help. I've given Ivy the
option of taking SWE instead of dislodging STP. That keeps me at the
same size, and Ivy builds one, Russia loses one. So Russia is down to
two. If we take another, he's down to one. Not even a threat, and
you'll have real help from the west.
Your TYR - TRI move is a good idea. I also like TYR - PIE. Leaves me
open to either move an army to MUN or build one there, and put two
armies on Italy.
Conversely, you saw how Russia tried to move all of his units in my
direction last time. If I have to fight him, I can't put any pressure
on Italy.
Fredd
Message from Italy to Turkey
For whatever reason, Germany has decided to be a thorn in my side. For my
sake, let's hope I guess correctly this turn. If not, you'll probably win
the game. I tip my hat to you if you somehow influenced Mun->Tyr.
Roberto
Message from Russia to Turkey
Ali,
> Message from Turkey to Russia, England and France in 'titleist':
> if you have any thoughts, requests or suggestions, they
> would be most welcome.
Roberto offered to support Ukr-Rum, so he may be more
concerned about GA Tyl, than about pressing the attack against
you. If I had to defend Bul and Rum, however, I would order:
Smy - Aeg (Aeg-Bul/SC seems unlikely.)
Ank-Smy (Just in case. 8-)
Con S Bul
Bul S Sev-Rum
Bla S Sev-Rum
Gal -Bud (Bud-Rum seem VERY unlikely, so you might
as well cut support.)
(This is just the approach I would take, I'm not saying it's
better than yours, or any more likely to succeed, or that I'll be
offended if you do something else.)
(Well, I'll be offended if you do Sev-Mos, Gal-War, but you'd
expect that. ;-)
Nick.
Message from France to England, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Turkey
Just to let you know that I will likely be unavailable
tonight. Any thing that you need to be work out with
France, please try to do before the standard workday
ends.
Merci,
France
Message from England to France, Russia, and Turkey
To Ali:
>I'd like some input if you have the time. I have been considering Gal/Bul S
>Sev-Rum, but Italy could defeat that and take Rum. I can't use Bla, since
>that would risk losing Bul. A stronger defense of Rum would be Sev S
>Gal-Rum, but that could well remove my army from Gal.
Sev s gal->rum is the move that insures no additional loses this
year. Risking Bulgaria or Rumania with one of the other moves could be
considered, provided guessing correctly might produce a significant change
in next year's result. But I don't see any upside. I think Italy gets
Romania next year no matter what happens this year, and the loss of Romania
or Bulgaria this year is a huge downside.
You can at least hope that Italy will not try Vie->Gal this turn because of
the German army in Tyrolia.
To the best of my knowledge help is on the way.
Ivy
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
Germany must be putting pressure on you to support him to
Moscow or Warsaw, or at least that is the impression that
he is giving me. Does he not realize you could lose Rum
or Bul by agreeing to help him?
Maybe it is best to simply agree to help him, but send
Russia a note letting him know that you actually will not
do so. Of course then you do not help him. That gets
him off your back, may keep him from doing something more
drastic than we like in the north or south, and will keep
him focussed on Italy for you.
I know that this may burn a bridge with him, but you know
how difficult he is to deal with. He will have no allies
and will be going down. Those are the bridges that can
be burnt in favor survival. Russia and I need to make
progress before it is too late to help you.
Let me know your thoughts.
--Prince Boar
Message from Russia to all
Like much of the rest of the country, my
workplace is shutting down in response to the
reported terrorist attacks in New York and
Washington D.C. I'll be back online once I
get out of town, and back home. (Nick shakes
his head, "The chances of a terrorist targeting
the town I work in, let alone the building I
work in, is exactly zero, but I suppose that
since everyone is watching TV and listening to
the radio, rather than working, it makes a
certain amount of sense.)
Message from Italy to all
We are taking a break. I cannot give you a timeline of when I will be back
online. There are no words to describe the events of today.
Message from Master to all
Agreed. I've moved the deadline way out and set wait; we'll talk about
resuming this game at some time in the future. I have a brother who on
occasion has to work at the Pentagon and I'm not interested in doing
anything until I hear from him.
Doug
Message from Turkey to all
I cannot begin to describe the mortification, grief and fury that course
through me on this blackest of days. I, too, will unavailable until further
notice.
Message from Russia to all
I Wrote >
> I'll be back online once I get out of town, and back home.
In the unlikely event that anyone was even remotely concerned
about my safety based on my last message, don't be. I'm home,
and fine.
Russia.
Message from England to all
I am willing to
a) resume "titleist" anytime, whether it be now, a week from now, a month
from now, ... whatever.
b) terminate the game if someone is so personally affected that continuing
would be inappropriate.
Ivy
Message from Germany to all
My suggestion would be to just leave this alone through the coming
weekend. Then set a deadline of Wed midnight for the next moves.
Fredd
Message from France to all
I agree with the German proposal. Next week seems like
an appropriate time to start thinking about a game again.
It may be nice to have a friendly diversion from all
these troubles. However, I think that we may want to
slow things down for a little while, perhaps adjusting
the deadlines to 72 hours, as we will all be distracted.
However, if Doug, or any single person is not ready to
start, for any reason. Then I am willing to allow them
an unquestioned veto for the start date (for as long as
necessary).
May God, Buddha, or wherever we draw our religious or
philosophical strength watch over each of us.
--Prince Boar
Message from Master to all
I'll set the next deadline for the latest date that any player
requests, but will move to 72 hour deadlines only by unanimous
consent of all players (I'd still like to finish by December,
though, since the next full-press tournament should being in
early 2002 -- so I'd personally rather stay with 48 hours).
Please press to m with your opinion on both matters; all player
requests will be private.
Doug
Message from France to all
I am not suggesting or even requesting a permanent
deadline change to 72 hours. I was suggesting that in
the first week or so after we continue, that we may want
to proceed slowly. I do not think that settings changes
are necessary.
Since, I am voting against changing the game to 72 hours,
there is no need for anyone else to vote. All I ask is
that we adjust the first few deadlines *if* it seems
appropriate.
Thanks,
France
Message from Turkey to all
I am ready to resume the game at any time. My orders for fall are confirmed.
Ali
Message from Russia to all
>Broadcast message from Turkey in 'titleist':
>
>I am ready to resume the game at any time. My orders for fall are
>confirmed.
My orders are in as well.
Nick.
Message from Turkey to Russia
Nick,
Just to confirm what you already know, I am acting purely defensively, and
will not trouble War or Mos.
Ali
Message from Master to all
I've set the deadline for F1905M to Thursday evening. If anyone would
like more time for this or the next few deadlines, let me know.
Doug
Message from England to all
We are starting again, apparently.
I haven't given any thought to "titleist" since we halted. It just doesn't
feel the same. The often used phrase, "it's just a game," never meant more
than it does now. So let's "play" and play well, knowing more than ever
that it is just recreation. Recreation still has its place.
Ivy
Message from France to all
I am available and ready to continue. I too am
struggling getting back into the game. I suppose that it
will improve with time. I apologize in advance if my
presentation and attention suffers for a while.
I may need a little more time before removing my set
wait. Negotiations were not complete last Tuesday when
it suddenly no longer matter.
--Prince Boar
Message from England to Turkey
Ali,
I have done my best -- my very, very best -- to organize resistance to the
Italian threat. Now we have to see if it suffices. I hope a pleasant
surprise awaits you.
Most cordially,
Ivy
Message from Germany to Turkey
Ali:
I'd say something about the events in the outside world, but maybe it's
better just to stick to the game.
I like your idea of TYR-TRI. Will you support LVN-WAR from GAL?
Fredd
Message from Master to all
Okay, let's try Friday night (tonight!) for a deadline.
Doug
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
I hope that things are going well for you. I have not
talked to you since 9/11. I know that the game is realy
not too important and we have nothing to coordinate, but
I miss our discussions nonetheless. I wish you well and
hope to be in a position to help you soon.
I hope that you are taking England's advice and trying to
minimize the damage, i.e. making certain that you do not
lose Rumania or Bulgaria. Since help is on the way, it
is important for you to remain strong and not take undue
chances.
--Prince Boar
Message from Turkey to France
Prince Boar,
I'll admit I haven't been spending a lot of time thinking about the game. I
have no doubt that as time goes on, my enthusiasm will regrow. The importance
of many aspects of day-to-day life are different now, but life goes on.
Diplomacy has been, and will remain, a part of my life, and the game is still
important to me. But most of the needed diplomacy in this game, at least from
my perspective, had been completed before the 11th anyway.
My orders are Bul/Gal S Sev-Rum, Con/Bla S Bul, Smy-Aeg, Ank-Smy. This is
what I had in before; it's not airtight, but I figure Italy will have to
respond in some way to German A Tyr, so he may not throw against me the
resources it would take to get him Rum.
Germany continues to request support to Warsaw. I have not replied to his
request. I told him before I wouldn't support him against Russia.
Anyway, if you feel my moves are overly risky, please let me know with a
proposed alternative.
Regards,
Ali
> Message from France to Turkey in 'titleist':
>
> Ali:
>
> I hope that things are going well for you. I have not
> talked to you since 9/11. I know that the game is realy
> not too important and we have nothing to coordinate, but
> I miss our discussions nonetheless. I wish you well and
> hope to be in a position to help you soon.
>
> I hope that you are taking England's advice and trying to
> minimize the damage, i.e. making certain that you do not
> lose Rumania or Bulgaria. Since help is on the way, it
> is important for you to remain strong and not take undue
> chances.
>
> --Prince Boar
>
Message from Turkey to England
Ivy,
Thanks for your press, and for your efforts. I did hear from France, who
promises that help is on the way. I certainly hope for continued momentum in
favor of EF cooperation.
Germany continues to request support against Warsaw, but I've already told him
I can't support him against Russia. I wrote to Russia to confirm that I'm not
bothering him, but he has not replied. In short, it's been pretty quiet down
here since the break on the 11th.
Best of luck to you in the results. Here's hoping.
Ali
> Ali,
>
> I have done my best -- my very, very best -- to organize resistance to the
> Italian threat. Now we have to see if it suffices. I hope a pleasant
> surprise awaits you.
>
> Most cordially,
> Ivy
>
Message from Germany to Turkey
Ali:
Are you still with us?
Fredd
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
Although I am nervous about your risking Italy getting
two builds, I can see the advantage of being in Galicia.
I will do what I can to make Italy see the threat of
Germany and thereby increase your odds.
Hang in there! I am trying to help and I will need you
viable for me to be successful in doing that.
--Prince Boar
Message [from France] to all
What is the story with the game? Is someone missing or is someone
expecting a deadline extension? If not, what are we waiting for?
Message from England to all
My moves have been in for a long, long time.
Ivy
Message from Russia to all
> Broadcast message from England in 'titleist':
>
> My moves have been in for a long, long time.
Mine have been in since, (checking records...) the night of 9/9.
Nick.
Message from Master to all
I've spoken with the late player. He's had some hectic issues to deal
with and has had to knock the priority of Diplomacy down a bit recently.
But he didn't ask for an extended break and said he would submit orders
by the end of the weekend.
The game is listed "Quiet", so I won't say who it was, nor will I confirm
or deny anything.
Doug
England: Army Belgium → English Channel → Picardy
England: Fleet English Channel CONVOY Army Belgium → Picardy
England: Fleet Irish Sea → North Atlantic Ocean
England: Fleet Norway SUPPORT Russian Fleet Finland → Sweden
England: Fleet Norwegian Sea → North Sea
France: Fleet Brest → Mid-Atlantic Ocean
France: Army Burgundy SUPPORT Army Picardy → Belgium
France: Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean → Western Mediterranean
France: Army Picardy → Belgium
France: Fleet Portugal → Spain (south coast)
Germany: Fleet Denmark → Sweden (*bounce*)
Germany: Army Holland SUPPORT French Army Burgundy → Belgium (*void*)
Germany: Army Livonia → Warsaw (*bounce*)
Germany: Army Ruhr → Munich
Germany: Fleet St Petersburg (south coast) HOLD
Germany: Army Tyrolia → Trieste (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Aegean Sea → Bulgaria (south coast) (*bounce*)
Italy: Army Budapest → Galicia (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Greece SUPPORT Fleet Aegean Sea → Bulgaria (south coast)
Italy: Fleet Ionian Sea → Apulia
Italy: Army Serbia → Rumania (*bounce*)
Italy: Army Trieste → Tyrolia (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea HOLD
Italy: Army Vienna → Galicia (*bounce*)
Russia: Fleet Finland → Sweden
Russia: Army Ukraine → Moscow
Russia: Army Warsaw SUPPORT Army Ukraine → Moscow (*cut*)
Turkey: Army Ankara → Smyrna (*bounce*)
Turkey: Fleet Black Sea SUPPORT Army Bulgaria
Turkey: Army Bulgaria SUPPORT Army Sevastopol → Rumania (*cut*)
Turkey: Army Constantinople SUPPORT Army Bulgaria
Turkey: Army Galicia SUPPORT Army Sevastopol → Rumania (*cut*)
Turkey: Army Sevastopol → Rumania (*bounce*)
Turkey: Fleet Smyrna → Aegean Sea (*bounce*)
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