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Message from Master to all
Welcome to 'titleist', the championship game of the 2000-01
Vermont Group Full Press Tournament. The first round reduced
49 players down to 21 and the second round reduced us down to
these seven. They've earned their way into the final and I
wish them the best.
The name 'titleist' refers to the fact that the winner will
consider himself the champion or title-holder for full-press
Diplomacy in the Vermont Group. This winner will be a soloist,
or the largest member of a draw. If the two largest members
of a draw are of equal size, they will be declared co-titleists.
'titleist' is also a very popular brand of golf balls and
golf equipment, which fits in well with the tendencies of your
game master. :-)
I'm capturing all partial press for display as a showcase game,
so keep in mind that your words will be recorded for posterity.
Keep the potty mouth to a minimum. ;-)
I've set the press to WGP-, and moved the first deadline to Friday,
July 13. There are two players who are in and out a bit early
on, so I don't want anyone short changed in the first season.
Let's come out swinging!
Doug
Message from France to all
Bonjour Europe and La Grande Assemblage of Observers.
Je m'appelle Prince Xavier Boar!
My father has grown ill and my brother, the Dauphin, has
taken over the day to day running of France. Since the
eldest tends to inherit the property and titles, most
often the second eldest turns to a religious education.
I am no different. But being the son of the King of
France, I could not follow a career in the Clergy,
therefore I have settled for being the spiritual leader
of France. I leave the teaching of religion to our
Bishops and the Church; I focus instead on philosophy and
the arts. Given that I am a "people person", by brother
has allowed me the privilege of being France's embassy to
Europe.
I pledge to take up this office with vigor and faithfully
fulfill my duty to both France and my neighbors in
Europe. I leave you with this motto which describes
myself, my brother, and our father.
France, her pen, her sword, and her legacy.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to Austria
Austria,
I send my welcome to you and hope to develop a strong
relationship. Although it is not impossible for us to
interact immediately, I realize that it is unlikely. I
do hope that a time may soon approach where we may
interact. Therefore a long standing line of open
communication will be a great asset at that time. If you
have nothing else to say at the time, send me a good
poem or even a funny joke. The former I will appreciate
and the latter can be used to amuse my father as he
rests.
If you are willing to share this information, I would
like to be kept informed about your relationship with
Italy. I will pledge to do the same. Rest assured that
any information you give me will not leave my desk. I
have a handy Shredder2000 that I will use religiously to
destroy such information. Well, it is actually a Monk
who likes to eat paper, but he is quite effective. I
will never pass on your messages or information.
As a sign of good faith I will tell you that I seek to
have a neutral relationship with Italy. That may allow
you to develop a strong relationship with Italy to turn
back any Juggernaut that may develop.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Germany to all
Hear Ye. Hear Ye. The Great Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Frederick XXXIV extends his well wishes and salutations to all the
other noble rulers of Europe. Emissaries of the higher order are on
their way to your capitals. They bear gifts of great value and mystery.
Please receive them with kindness and wisdom.
Emperor Frederick.
Message from England to Austria
My dearest Austria,
Greetings, old chap.
Our immediate common interests are few, although we both wish to keep an
eye on Russia. Should we have any business to discuss, soon or far down
the road, I hope you can count on me to listen to your concerns and ideas.
Am I overlooking anything important?
Courteously,
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to all
To: diplomats of Europe
From: Ivy Wingo
My nom de guerre, "Ivy Wingo" may be odd in that it has nothing to do with
war or diplomacy or politics. However, I like its somewhat romantic ring,
suggestive, perhaps, of characteristics of my true persona: honesty, honor,
harmlessness, faithfulness, integrity, loyalty, and innocence.
Let's have a wee contest. An actual, tangible, prize awaits the first
person to identify the real Ivy Wingo. Who is/was he? You are on your
honor (yes, honor!) not to consult any references whatsoever. Either you
know of Ivy Wingo or you don't. Surely, someone out there must be familiar
with him.
Remember, a real prize awaits the first to tell me who I am. Offer expires
if I expire.
Message from Master to all
Okay, I just posted this to r.g.d:
Observers to this game can't comment on the game on USIN, but members
of 'vgfp_titleist' on yahoogroups.com can kibbitz all they like -- the
players are the only ones who won't be permitted to join the mailing
list. So if you'd like to discuss the game with others, join that
mailing list.
I should have included the list of participants (all JDPR's referenced
are as of March 7, which sucks, but is still relevant. They don't
include the semi-final results and are thus likely to be even higher
than listed):
Allen Schweinsberg: his 1716 JDPR rating is ninth among active players.
He's played 14 games on record, with victories in 'highland' and
'pinecone' on USEF, 'samband' on TWUT, and 'vgfp0005' on USIN in the
first round of the tournament, as well as five draws. Focuses largely
on full-press games and was ranked #6 on that list at the end of 2000.
Eric Hunter: 1535 JDPR, rank #23. Three full-game and one partial-game
press solos ('juteland' on USWA, 'eden' on USIN, 'unortho1' on
USBR, and 'rachel' on USIN), along with 11 draws, including a 2WD in
'vgfp0001' in the first round. Plays all types of press; was #19 on
the YE2000 full-press list.
Jeff Stephens: 1379 JDPR, ranked in the top 100. 54 official games
played, mostly full press, dating back to 1995. Three full solos and two
partials ('dilsey3' and 'mudcats' on USWI, 'samakama' on USEF, 'adv1'
on USIN, and 'exp2' on USEF), as well as 23 draws -- including a 2WD
in 'vgfp0012' on USVG and a 3WD in 'vgfp0006' on USIN in the first round.
#28 on the YE2000 full-press list.
Ken Lofgren: 1714 JDPR, #10 amongst active players and on YE2000
full-press list. 58 official games played, with 4 victories ('rubicon'
on USEF, 'test0' on USCA, 'tech4' and 'squash' on USEF) in games with
press, along with many draws, including a 3WD in 'vgfp0014' on USVG.
Mixes no-press tournaments and variants in with a steady diet of
full-press games.
Randy Hudson: 1733 JDPR, ranked #8. 77 games played, primarily no-press
and real-time, with lots of variants thrown in as well. Full-press
victories in 'flyer' and 'burnoff' on USEF, as well as the first round
game 'vgfp0009' on USVG and four no-press games. Only two career losses
in full-press game starts.
Rich Olver: 1271 JDPR. The underdog. :-) Normally, that rating is
one of the top one or two in a game, but not here. Played 34 games,
mostly no-press in recent years. Full-press wins in 'winooski' on USIN,
'vergenne' on USEF, and a 2WD in 'vgfp0008' on USVG in the first round.
JDPR peaked at 1471, before the 1999 and 2000 Vermont Group no-press
tournaments (which didn't go so well).
Roger Yonkoski: 1818 JDPR, #4 amongst active players. Also ranked #3
on YE2000 full-press list with 1825 rating. 25 games played, with
full-press solos in 'primary' on USEF, 'braves' on USNM, 'pride' on
USCA, 'horse' on USWI, 'truth' and 'abby' on USEF, plus a dozen or more
draws. 2WD in 'vgfp0013' in the first round. His loss in 'vgfp0004'
was his first loss, ever, in a full-press game he started. The favorite.
The average JDPR of the players in this game will be calculated at
then end of the game (that's the measurement point for all games).
Given that these players' successes in the second round (not to be
revealed until the final is finished), this is likely to be the
highest rated game in Judge history.
Doug
Message [from England] to all
What is most amazing about the list of players are the missing names.
Where is Ron Poet, #1 in the March ratings and #2 in this tournament after
the preliminary games? Where is Karlis Povisils, former #1 in the world,
currently #2, and #1 in this tournament after the preliminaries? Where is
Michael Andresen, currently #6 in the March ratings, and #3 in this
tournament after the preliminaries?
Arguably, the three best players going into the semifinal round did not
survive.
This is a most dangerous world. Get me out of here!
[Perhaps Rich Olver is the real favorite.]
Message from Russia to all
(St. Petersburg, Russia, Dec. 1900)
"St.
Petersburg Pravda"
"A New Century, A New
Russia, and a New Europe"
In a speech today, Czar Nicholas II, grandson of Alexander II, the
Czar-Liberator, outlined his ideas regarding Russia in the 20th Century.
Here is the text of his speech.
With the ever increasing rate of industrialization in Russia and the
rest Europe, it has become clear that some manner of continental control is
necessary to ensure worker safety, to increase worker salaries, and to allow
their involvement in production decisions, in order to increase worker
satisfaction. Doing so will increase both productivity and profits.
Continental control of production centres will also increase profit and
productivity through the application of economies of scale, and make sure
that the natural resources needed for maintaining these newly achieved
levels of production can be cheaply and efficiently obtained. I, therefore,
propose the formation of a cooperative council to implement and oversee the
achievement of this European Economic Union, and lay out the following
proposed declaration of principles for the EEU.
Declaration of Principles
The fundamental tenets of the EEU movement are that more centralized control
of Production Centers will result in increased productivity and profits.
Secondly, worker unionization will improve safety, worker involvement in
production decisions, worker salaries, and worker satisfaction, and
therefore also increase productivity, thus a more efficient and profitable
economy will develop.
1) The 34 major Production Centers in Europe must be controlled by EEU
Member states.
2) Workers in Europe, both Agricultural, and Manufacturing, must be
Unionized.
3) Worker Unions and Management must negotiate equitable contracts that
protect worker safety, encourage worker innovation, and improve
productivity, and therefore improve management profits, and worker salaries.
4) If Management and Unions cannot agree on a Contract, they will submit to
the decision of the EEU Board of Arbitration.
5) The EEU will not interfere in the internal political, and social, affairs
of its member states.
6) All EEU member states will come to the aid of another member state, if
any member state is threatened by an outside state.
7) Conflicts between member states will be resolved through negotiation, not
the use of force.
8) Overall economic goals and policies will be set by the Union House, which
will have per capita representation from each union, and the Management
House, which will have a representative from each production area that must
negotiate with a union.
9) This overall economic policy will be subject to review by the EEU
Assembly, (a member from each EEU state), and final approval by the three
member Executive Council (Russia, and two members, yet to be determined.)
. These guiding principles are not yet set in stone, and are subject to
amendment by the Executive Council once it is formed, and I am more than
willing to consider the concerns of prospective members of the EEU. Rulers
of Europe, I look forward to speaking with each of you, and I hope to
establish close working relationships with those of you who see the
advantages that the EEU represents for our nations, our workers, and the
world.
Message from England to all
>In a speech today, Czar Nicholas II, grandson of Alexander II, the
>Czar-Liberator, outlined his ideas regarding Russia in the 20th Century.
>Here is the text of his speech.
>
> With the ever increasing rate of industrialization in Russia and the
>rest Europe, it has become clear that some manner of continental control is
>necessary to ensure worker safety,
blah, blah, blah ...
>Declaration of Principles
blah, blah, blah ...
Just conquer the world and get on with it, man. 8-)
Ivy Wingo
Message from Russia to all
> Broadcast message from England in 'titleist':
>
> >In a speech today, Czar Nicholas II, grandson of Alexander II,
>
> blah, blah, blah ...
>
> >Declaration of Principles
>
> blah, blah, blah ...
>
> Just conquer the world and get on with it, man. 8-)
Well, I could have given the standard, "I welcome your ambassadors, and
hope we can all be friends." speech, but I didn't figure anyone would buy
that, either. ;-) I do apologize for the length of my opening broadcast
though. I neglected to write it ahead of time, so it was rather
long-winded.
Nicky.
Message from England to all
Nicky,
> Well, I could have given the standard, "I welcome your ambassadors, and
>hope we can all be friends." speech, but I didn't figure anyone would buy
>that, either. ;-) I do apologize for the length of my opening broadcast
>though.
Heavens, I hope I didn't suggest the need for an apology. With my 20th
Century hindsight, I tend to suspect that Russians are long on the pen, but
put their faith in the sword. Actually I like the "I hope we all can be
friends" approach, at least afterwards. When this is all over, perhaps we
can drink a toast to friendship. If the drinks are contaminated with a wee
drop of blood, well, what's a little blood between friends?
Ivy
Message from Russia to Austria
Greetings from St. Petersburg:
Your Ambassador has not yet arrived here, so I thought I would take a
moment to initiate contact between our two Great Powers. The Turks are
bound to attack one of our great nations in 1902 or '03, and then turn on
the other, so I see the opportunity for years of cooperation between us.
For that to occur, however, we must first establish a measure of trust and
communication. I hope to hear from you soon, and welcome any questions you
may have about the EEU. I have not yet heard from any of the Eastern
Powers, but both England and France seem more than competent. Have you
heard from anyone, and would you care to exchange impressions?
Sincerely,
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Italy to all
The great state of Italy welcomes all participants. We look forward to
discussing the future of Europe with all of you. blah, blah, friends, blah,
blah, blood, blah, blah, blah....
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto Benigni
ps: We are currently celebrating the American holiday known as the 4th of
July and are a bit busy with barbeques and sparklers and fireworks.
Tomorrow morning (Thurs), I will send more detailed press privately.
Message from Austria to England
To all who see these presents, Greetings!
Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelities
and abilities of Edna Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our ambassador
to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We hope her service will serve to further enhance communication and
cooperation between our nations.
Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to France
To all who see these presents, Greetings!
Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelities
and abilities of Felicia Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our
ambassador to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We hope her service will serve to further enhance communication and
cooperation between our nations.
Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Germany
To all who see these presents, Greetings!
Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelities
and abilities of Gina Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our ambassador
to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We hope her service will serve to further enhance communication and
cooperation between our nations.
Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Italy
To all who see these presents, Greetings!
Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelities
and abilities of Idalia Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our ambassador
to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We hope her service will serve to further enhance communication and
cooperation between our nations.
Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Russia
To all who see these presents, Greetings!
Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelities
and abilities of Ralassa Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our
ambassador to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We hope her service will serve to further enhance communication and
cooperation between our nations.
Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Turkey
To all who see these presents, Greetings!
Know ye that, reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelities
and abilities of Tamara Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our ambassador
to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We hope her service will serve to further enhance communication and
cooperation between our nations.
Archduke Ferdinand
Message from France to Austria
Ms. Schmidt:
I congratulation you on your new post. We have that much
in common. I look forward to learning more of what we
may have in common.
My first question is whether you will represent your
country only to France or do your duties extend to all
the great countries in Europe?
I had sent an earlier message to your country, but did
not know whom to direct it to. I presume that it reached
Archduke Ferdinand. I trust that he or someone forwarded
it to you. If not, I will glad send a new copy.
Admittedly there was not much of substance, perhaps
something about coordinating our relationships with
Italy.
-- Prince Boar
Message from England to Austria
Dearest Edna,
I have in hand the note of introduction from your esteemed emperor
Ferdinand, who places special trust and confidence in you. Be assured that
we have no interests in conflict and that it is to our mutual benefit to
exchange information regarding dangerous neighbors.
To that end I report that I have heard briefly from all corners but Turkey
and that, except those from Russia and France, notes have been courteous,
but superficial. Russia seems a pleasant chap; I recommend that you make
his acquaintance. France appears to be a being of superior presence,
likely a man of great power who wished to be ruler of that nation and got
his wish. Certainly, he has my ear, but I do fear him, and I promise to
listen carefully to Germany as well, when that individual becomes more active.
If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Cordially,
Ivy
Message from Italy to Austria
Archduke,
I'll get right to the point. I'm Italian and I don't like people of Turkish
descent. They make bad movies. In my opinion, the sooner the Turk is
disposed of the sooner we can concentrate our efforts on more profitable
areas of Europe. An Austria that builds armies in combination with an Italy
that builds fleets is a natural and powerful alliance. I hope to find you
in agreement with those thoughts.
Regardless of how you feel about the above, I consider you a friend and will
absolutely not attack you. It has been my experience that an Italian
offensive against Austria has no long-term sustainability. It's essentially
military suicide.
I look forward to future discussion between us that will hopefully lead to
mutual growth and defense.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Russia to Austria
Archduke Ferdinand,
> Message from Austria to Russia in 'titleist':
>
> Know ye that, reposing special trust and
> confidence in the fidelities and abilities of
> Ralassa Hapsburg Schmidt, we do appoint her our
> ambassador to your nation, in plenipotentiary.
We are honored to welcome your sister
(cousin?) to our court in St. Petersburg.
> We hope her service will serve to further
> enhance communication and cooperation between
> our nations.
I will meet with her as soon as she has
settled in, and hope that we can resolve the
unrest in Galicia without conducting military
operations there this Spring.
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Austria to Italy
Hi!
The Archduke asked me to respond to your note.
He completely agrees with your comments about conflict between Italy and
Austria-Hungary. Peace between those nations is their only hope.
If you wish that our cooperation extend to a joint attack against
Turkey, that is a reasonable idea, and I endorse it.
The military advisors feel that Italian fleets in the Ionian and Eastern
Mediterranean seas, probably convoying an Italian army to Syria or
Smyrna, will be the surest course of attack.
I hope we can achieve this, and on the basis of that cooperation, move
on to other areas of joint concern.
Idalia, for Archduke Ferdinand and Austria-Hungary
Message from Italy to Austria
>
> If you wish that our cooperation extend to a joint attack against
> Turkey, that is a reasonable idea, and I endorse it.
>
Great news. Would you suggest we ask Russia if he'd like to
help or would you prefer to keep this our little secret?
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Austria to Italy
Russia's interest, I think, is in avoiding Ank-Bla this spring, while
that move would greatly ease our progress.
So, Austria-Hungary would prefer that we avoid making it easier for
Russia to deter Ank-Bla. Ooh, that's muddy syntax. Let's not push
Turkey into a Russian alliance, if we can avoid it. We don't need
immediate Russian cooperation, so seeking it won't necessarily be
productive.
Idalia, for Austria-Hungary and Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Turkey to all
The Sultanate of Turkey sends its warmest regards to our fellow leaders.
The Sultan himself has been imprisoned, ah, I mean, is temporarily
indisposed, and I now represent the armed forces of Turkey. We have sent
our spies, ah, that is, envoys and diplomats, throughout Europe. We look
forward to penetrating the defenses, that is to say, building on the mutual
security of our fellow Powers. We look forward to a lively dialogue while
the peasants beat their plowshares into swords.
Sincerely,
Ali Baba
Message from Turkey to Austria
Greetings from Turkey,
I'm writing to open a dialogue between us. We have received your
proclamation that Tamara Hapsburg Schmidt has been installed as your
ambassador, and we therefore extend our invitation to the very inner sanctum
of our military machine.
It has been my experience that Austria and Turkey have many opportunities to
work well together. Naturally, we potentially have common enemies in Russia
and Italy. And, if Turkey focuses on fleet strength, and Austria on land,
then there are few ways we can really get in each other's way.
I hope you feel the same way; I am ready, willing and eager to discuss any
propositions or proposals put forth by your noble Archduke.
Sincerely,
Ali Baba
Message from Germany to Austria
Please excuse my poor timing, but I won't be able to discuss the game
again tonight. It's past my bedtime, and I have many more emails to
answer. I picked next weekend as the perfect time to take 73 of my
closest friends to a getaway weekend. There were 50 unread emails
backed up tonight. Who says computers are time savers. Bah Humbug.
Frederick
Message from France to Austria, England, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Turkey
Mes Amis:
I shall be away the next two days. I will be hiking and
meditating in the French Alps. I hear that there is an
astrologer hermit in the Mountains and I aslo wish to
consult him on some things that I have read in the stars.
I am letting you know this for two reasons. The first is
that I do not want you to think that I am ignoring you if
I do not immediately return mail. The second is that I
am willing to consult the hermit on your behalf.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to all
It is with great pleasure that I announce the beginning
of the Tour de France. I will be at the official start
of the race tomorrow.
As it is such a national treasure and a point of pride
for France, I will endeavor to keep you informed of the
Progress.
I imagine that Germany will be pulling for Team Deustche
Telekom
England may wish to adopt the American USPS team, as they
share a common language.
Italy should choose one of the Italian Teams:
Fassa Bortolo
Lampre - Daikin
Mapei - Quick Step
I will choose a French team, say:
Festina
The remainder of you (Turkey, Austria, and Russia) can
choose one of:
*Rabobank from the Netherlands
*Domo - Farm Frites from Belgium
*CSC - World Online from Denmark
*O.N.C.E. from Spain
(first come first serve, send me your preferences in
order as I may not see them before the race begins)
Please let me know your choice. I will then award points
according to the following:
10 points for winning a stage
20 points for winning the Green or Polka Dot Jersey
50 Points for winning the race
Who ever gets the most points is the winner and wins the
following grande prize:
A date for their sister with the Dauphin.
(not to mention a great deal of bragging rights)
I hope that you will all participate. It will be fun, I
promise. Just imaging the fame you will receive as your
adopted team wins a stage. Power, Fame, Dates, they will
all be yours.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Italy to all
It is with great pride that I make the team of Fassa Bortolo my Tour de
France selection.
Life is Beautiful - as is the ride to Paris
Roberto
Message from Germany to all
I will adopt Team Deutsche Telekom and Jan Ullrich. Although my heart
will be with Lance again. We finally have live TV coverage here in
the US. On OLN (Outdoor life network) Finally there's a reason to pay
for cable TV.
Fred
> I imagine that Germany will be pulling for Team Deustche
> Telekom
Message from Russia to all
I'll take Rabobank since it starts with R. 8-)
Nicky.
Message [from Germany] to all
What can I say. Obviously I don't stand a chance. ;-)
My results in the 2001 NoPress Tourney is no better than the other
years. So my rating will probably sink even further.
I guess I'm just really bad at strategy.
> Rich Olver: 1271 JDPR. The underdog. :-) Normally, that rating is
> one of the top one or two in a game, but not here. Played 34 games,
> mostly no-press in recent years. Full-press wins in 'winooski' on USIN,
> 'vergenne' on USEF, and a 2WD in 'vgfp0008' on USVG in the first round.
> JDPR peaked at 1471, before the 1999 and 2000 Vermont Group no-press
> tournaments (which didn't go so well).
Message [from Russia] to all
> Broadcast message in 'titleist':
>
> My results in the 2001 NoPress Tourney is no better than the other
> years. So my rating will probably sink even further. I guess I'm just
> really bad at strategy.
No, that's not an accurate conclusion. My rating is pretty evenly
the result of my press ability and my strategy and tactics, but so far
I've lost four games in the 2001-VGNP. I did not lose because I
was outplayed, but because someone else did something stupid like
stabbing for a single Center, or failing to recognize that it was
necessary to form a "Stop the Leader" alliance, in spite of repeated
Convoys of his Armies to the Leader's capital. It doesn't matter how
well you play if the people near you do dumb things that hurt you and
help someone else.
Message [from Germany] to all
>
> > Broadcast message in 'titleist':
> >
> > My results in the 2001 NoPress Tourney is no better than the other
> > years. So my rating will probably sink even further. I guess I'm just
> > really bad at strategy.
>
> No, that's not an accurate conclusion. My rating is pretty evenly
> the result of my press ability and my strategy and tactics, but so far
> I've lost four games in the 2001-VGNP. I did not lose because I
> was outplayed, but because someone else did something stupid like
> stabbing for a single Center, or failing to recognize that it was
> necessary to form a "Stop the Leader" alliance, in spite of repeated
> Convoys of his Armies to the Leader's capital. It doesn't matter how
> well you play if the people near you do dumb things that hurt you and
> help someone else.
Oh don't get me started on my bad luck for neighbors. I swear this is
what happened one year. When I was Russia, Turkey opened to Armenia.
When I was Germany, England left himself WIDE open to France, and never
responded after being stabbed. When I was France, England made his 1st
build a fleet in Liverpool. When I was Austria, Italy opened to Trieste.
I will admit culpability though. I tend to trust people entirely too
much. In the NoPress tournaments there seems to be a lot of stabbing
going on just for the sake of the stab. I've never changed tactics to
match this. Guess I'm just too much of a nice guy. Note my two way
win. My partner didn't come through, so I guess it's ok to say that I
carried him over the finish line. I basically put a gun to his head and
said that he'll take the two way, my way. (Maybe I'm not that nice)
Message from Germany to Austria and Italy
Gentlemen:
I'm sure that you're tied up with communications with Turkey and
Russia. So I'll keep this short.
Remember the old song 'Stuck in the Middle with You'? It appears that
that's exactly what we are. We all know that we're on the inside
looking out. All the other powers have to come to the middle to collect
centers. We on the other hand have to expand outward. A much tougher
job.
If this were a earlier round game, and all we needed was a draw, I'd
propose that the three of us stick together til the endgame. Since the
object in this game isn't a draw, that won't really work. But we should
at least agree to keep our communications lines open, and not to
pressure each other for the first couple of moves.
For my part I'll say up front that I won't be going to Tyrolia this
turn. If either of you feel the need to move there I'd appreciate a
heads up on that move. Knowing that you're going in and why will
certainly go a long way toward relieving an urge to immediately attack
that unit.
Play on
Frederick MLXXXVII
Message from Germany to Austria
Gina Hapsburg Schmidt - great name, great beer drinker. You've sent her
to the right place.
I'm running a little short on poetic prose at the moment. Spending too
much effort with England and France as you might suspect.
Let the Center Alliance go! Is my battle cry.
We have little to talk about yet except for strategy and tactics, and
maybe a little Russian conversation. Perhaps we'll meet soon on the
Russian Steppe. EF is my primary interest, but as the German I realize
that I need to get to a corner to win. The NE has always been the most
tempting.
If you conversations with Nicky don't go well, drop me a line, and
perhaps we can develop a plan of action.
Frederick MCVVII
Message from Austria to France
> I send my welcome to you and hope to develop a strong relationship.
Oh, what a week this has been. I'm sorry I didn't get here earlier, but
I've been busy. Really busy.
OK, I, too, hope we can have a productive relationship.
The only information of substance I have for you is that Italy has told
our Italian ambassador that Italy has a non-aggression agreement with
you. I tend to believe him.
Have you heard anything?
Felicia, on behalf of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Message from Austria to England
> Am I overlooking anything important?
What a week this has been.
No, I can't think of anything you've overlooked. Your relationships with
Russia, Germany, and France are of course of some import to my little
empire, but I doubt we can help each other much there as yet. When that
changes, as I'm sure it will, we'll have more of substance to discuss.
Edna, representing the Empire of Austria-Hungary
Message from Austria to Russia
> The Turks are bound to attack one of our great nations in 1902 or '03,
If so, I must hope that it is yours!
Actually, your point is well-taken. Our strategic advisory council
suggests that Austria-Russia is a quite powerful alliance, and has urged
me to pursue that possibility. Accordingly, I suggest that we
cooperate.
An initial goal for such a joint effort would be the elimination of
Turkey, whichever of us he chooses to attack first. Would such a plan
hold any interest for you?
Sincerely,
Ralassa
Message from Austria to France
> My first question is whether you will represent your
> country only to France or do your duties extend to all
> the great countries in Europe?
I have the honor of the posting to France.
Felicia
Message from Austria to Russia
> I [...] hope that we can resolve the unrest in Galicia without
> conducting military operations there this Spring.
The Archduke shares that hope, but would not be averse to joint
military maneuvers there as a prelude to further cooperation.
So, do you have immediate need for your Warsaw army elsewhere? If
not, perhaps a bounce in Warsaw would make the proper impression on
our neighbors.
Ralassa
Message from Austria to Turkey
My Dearest Ali,
What a week this has been! I apologize for taking so long to journey to
Constantinople to represent my Archduke; he was travelling, and barely
had time to appoint me before moving on. And I was so surprised! It
took me *days* to get myself together.
Anyway, I'm here now.
In my readings, I've learned that some Turkish leaders feels they have
no good alternative to an alliance with Russia. Your predecessor may
have felt that way, but as you've clearly taken a new direction, I hope
that you can see how well an alliance between Turkey and Austria-Hungary
can work.
Essentially, if we work together, Russia can be easily dispatched.
After that, Turkey has an easy naval path of expansion, while Austria
keeps to land. As Turkey need build only fleets, and Austria only
armies, they have some assurance against stabs. The Italian centers
and/or the centers along the Black Sea coast can be passed back and
forth to maintain strategic balance, making fearful stabs unnecessary.
Does any of this make sense to you?
Yours Truly,
Tamara
Message [from Austria] to all
> England may wish to adopt the American USPS team, as they
> share a common language.
surely you must be joking
Message [from Austria] to all
> Note my two way
> win. My partner didn't come through, so I guess it's ok to say that I
> carried him over the finish line. I basically put a gun to his head and
> said that he'll take the two way, my way.
dale didnt make it to the finals just you your better
than him right
Message from France to all
Well, that was an exciting opening to the First Stage of
the Tour de France. After opening ceremony, I was
distracted by an argument over whether the middleclass
truly has freedom. So I will reply on the following
excerpt from the offical royal coverage of the race:
Festina rider Christophe Moreau, winner of the
recent Dauphine Libere stage race, has stunned the
Tour de France by winning the prologue by an
outstanding three seconds. Defending champion
Lance Armstrong (USPS) finished the 8.2 kilometer
test just four seconds behind Moreau.
He went on to add that the Festina rider was helped when
a team mate grabbed a spoke from his wheel and poked
Lance Armstrong while he was making his move. I have
discounted this claim of course. It is not that I think
that there would be no stabbing going on, I think that
amounts to a minor fine. I just do not believe one can
remove spoke from a wheel at high speeds.
Well, with this first victory, my team Festina takes the
first points! Vivre la France! That does pose a dilema
however. If Festina wins, that means my sister wins a
date with my brother, the Dauphin. Well, I do not mind
punishing my brother like that, but my sister deserves
something better. Perhaps I can give the Dauphin too
much wine and send him off with the 90 year old chamber
maid who assists my sister.
Official Tally:
(note that I assigned teams to Austria and Turkey)
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 0 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 0 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 0 points
Russia (Robobank): 0 points
Turkey (CSC): 0 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
I will try to send more diplomacy related mail later
today after I do some mundane things like go hunting
(take a trip to the grocery store).
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Austria
Ralassa,
> Message from Austria to Russia in 'titleist':
> Our strategic advisory council suggests that Austria-Russia is
> a quite powerful alliance, [...] I suggest that we cooperate.
Excellent!
> An initial goal for such a joint effort would be the elimination of
> Turkey, whichever of us he chooses to attack first. Would such
> a plan hold any interest for you?
Yes, that is why I raised the spectre of a Turkish attack upon us
in my first letter. If the Turk is to be eliminated, it is best done early.
> > I [...] hope that we can resolve the unrest in Galicia without
> > conducting military operations there this Spring.
>
> The Archduke shares that hope, but would not be averse to joint
> military maneuvers there as a prelude to further cooperation.
No, there is an obvious benefit to joint-training exercises,
particularly if they are not announced to our neighbors beforehand.
> So, do you have immediate need for your Warsaw army elsewhere?
Well, by moving into the Ukraine in the Spring, the Warsaw Guards would
be positioned to occupy Rumania in the Fall as part of the Turkish Attack
Variant of the Southern System, but that's just one possibility.
Cordially,
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Russia to all
"St. Petersburg Pravda"
"A Slow Start for Team Robobank"
> Well, that was an exciting opening to the First Stage of the Tour de
France.
> Official Tally:
> Russia (Robobank): 0 points
It was learned today that the members of Team Robobank were delayed by
Union Steward V. I. Lenin, who was attempting to explain the benefits that
unionization would present to both bank workers and bicyclists. Union
Steward Lenin has been encouraged to attempt to unionize other teams before
the next stage, and to speak with Team Robobank only after the stage has
been completed.
Message from Austria to Russia
> Well, by moving into the Ukraine in the Spring, the Warsaw Guards
> would be positioned to occupy Rumania in the Fall as part of the Turkish
> Attack Variant of the Southern System, but that's just one possibility.
Should Turkey bounce you from the Black Sea in the spring, I think a
Ukraine army would be better used in supporting the Sevastopol fleet to
Rumania. That would allow you to build a second fleet in Sevastopol.
If you wanted to build that second fleet, then Mos-Sev would be
counterproductive. So Moscow could easily be the army which moves to
Ukraine, leaving Warsaw free to bounce in Galicia, giving our opponents
the impression that we were at war. Or, Warsaw could move to Silesia,
giving Germany fits. Finally, if you preferred to give England fits, a
northern opening (Moscow - St. Petersburg in spring) could be accompanied
by War-Ukr.
Please let me know which you prefer; I am comfortable with any of these.
Ralassa
Message from Russia to Austria
> Should Turkey bounce you from the Black Sea in the spring, I think a
> Ukraine army would be better used in supporting the Sevastopol fleet to
> Rumania. That would allow you to build a second fleet in Sevastopol.
Yes, what happens in the Fall will, of course, depend on the Spring, and
I do understand that you would prefer a Fleet in Rumania to an Army. I do
realize that I have many openings available to me, and I have not yet
decided which to use. If you feel there would be an advantage to the
appearance of conflict in Galicia, I'm willing to order War-Gal, but since
our target is Turkey, I think moving that way would be better. The "Turkish
Attack" is wonderful if Turkey open Ank-Con, but a problem otherwise, so my
choice of opening will depend on my sense of his intentions, and what the
situation in Scandinavia seems to require. Any information you can provide
on those subjects would be much appreciated.
Czar Nicholas II
Message from France to Austria
Ms. Felicia:
Thank you for your note. I was happy to hear that you
feel that Italy desires neutrality with me. I have
enough to worry about, without worrying about Italy.
Also, if you and Italy know that I desire neutrality with
him, that gives you the opportunity to put up an
effective attack on Turkey, or an effective defense
against a Juggernaut.
Russia seems friendly and we have agreed to keep in
touch. I have the usual warm fuzzies from Germany and
England. One never really knows whom will be the odd man
out until someone shows their hand. Wish me luck.
-- Prince Boat
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 1 Results:
With a perfectly timed sprint, German Sprinter Erik Zabel
wins the first Stage of the Tour de France. (Note that
yesterday's race was the Prologue.)
This gives 10 points to Germany and puts Zabel as the
favorite to win the Green Jersey (best sprinter).
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 0 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 10 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 0 points
Russia (Robobank): 0 points
Turkey (CSC): 0 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Christophe Moreau (FES) 5 hrs 4 min 35 secs
2. Igor Gonzalez Galdeano (ONC) @ :03 secs
3. Lance Armstrong (USPS) :04
5. Jan Ullrich (TEL) :07
6. Florent Brard (FES) :07
10. Joseba Beloki (ONC) :13
Message from Italy to Austria
Well, about the only piece of business left for me decide before I write my
spring orders is whether or not I want to convoy an army to Tunis leaving a
fleet in the Ionean for spring '02. My only concern is, that would
certainly be a strong indication to Turkey of my intent and could very well
cause a fleet build in Smyrna which would slow our progress. A fleet in
Tunis can be argued will be moving to the West Med. The Ionean leaves
little doubt to its intent. What would your preference be: convoy or no
convoy?
What did you think about Germany's message to the both of us. I think it a
good idea. While the majority of our units, at least early on, will be
focused east, I don't think we can allow an EF alliance to rollover Germany.
We need a viable German to keep the west contained at least until we're done
with Turkey. We're going to need to keep an eye out west with the
possibility of moving a unit or two to help our center neighbor. What are
your thoughts?
Roberto
Message from England to all
To: diplomats far and wide.
From: Ivy Wingo
The identify Ivy Wingo contest is over. Amazingly, the winner prefers to
remain anonymous! Since I don't yet want to antagonize any of our good
fellows, I must respect this shy man's request. However, if he ever
performs a dasterdly deed I shall expose him without remorse.
Ivy Wingo was a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. I
chose the name only because I was fond of its wacky sound. It was tempting
to go with the even wackier Van Lingle Mungo, but that player has already
been celebrated in song.
Now for the prize. The prize is Belgium. The winner, although
unidentified, is free to travel to Belgium to make his claim. He may wish
travel afloat, but a land route would be quicker. I am sure that my good
friends Prince Boar and/or Freddy will issue the necessary visas upon request.
What's this I hear? I can't believe my ears. "We don't need no stinkin'
visas!"
Well, what ever happened to civility? And I thought I was playing with
gentlemen. It is indeed best that this rogue not be known by name. But
beware the snake who crawls into Belgium.
Message from England to Austria
My Dearest Edna,
Is it true that Austria has managed to send emissaries whose names begin
with the letter of the country to which they are sent? Edna for England,
R--- for Russia, T---- for Turkey, etc.? If so do I get a prize for
noticing this?
Ivy Wingo
Message from Austria to England
> Is it true that Austria has managed to send emissaries whose names begin
> with the letter of the country to which they are sent? Edna for England,
> R--- for Russia, T---- for Turkey, etc.? If so do I get a prize for
> noticing this?
I'm sure the Archduke made an effort to choose ambassadors who were
compatible with the nation with which they were posted.
Edna
Message from Austria to Italy
I don't believe it is necessary for you to decide the convoy question
until after the spring results. But it seems to me that Turkey will
almost certainly build an outside fleet this winter regardless of our
moves, unless he is required to do otherwise by a strong alliance. I
doubt that you and he will form such a strong alliance so early in this
game, and I can't imagine any other power who would prefer a Turkish
army build to a fleet build.
The Archduke's strategic advisors prefer the convoy as foundation for an
attack on Turkey. The fleet move to Tunis is one tempo closer to
France, one tempo further from Turkey. As such, it is usually
considered anti-France, and might encourage France to send a fleet into
the Med. That in turn would disrupt our attack on Turkey.
Germany's message was pleasant. His concern is probably that France is,
by geography, stronger than England or Germany unaided. If Germany is
unable to gain alliance with England, he will need both our help, either
immediately against an EF alliance, or eventually after England falls to
an FG alliance.
If an EG alliance does eventuate, France can hold out for quite a while,
until Russia or the Austro-Hungarian Empire moves against Germany -
unless, that is, Italy also moves against France, and/or Russia and the
Empire are too engaged with each other to move against Germany.
Idalia, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Russia
> If you feel there would be an advantage to the appearance of conflict
> in Galicia, I'm willing to order War-Gal
The Archduke is rather fond of an American game called "poker". In it,
deceptions are sometimes carried out for no better reason than to ensure
that one's opponents are unsure whether some later action is a
deception. That is not necessarily of benefit here, and some of his
advisors are recommending against letting such thinking get out of hand.
Nevertheless, I am commissioned to present the Archduke's policies in
their best available light.
His idea, as I understand it, is that if your Warsaw army has no direct
tactical advantage to gain by a successful move, then there are clear
strategic advantages to the bounce in Galicia. It will reassure Germany
that you have a conflict in the south, making him more likely to permit
you free access to Sweden. It will reassure Italy that Austria-Hungary
has a conflict to her east, freeing him to roam further from his
homeland. It may reassure Turkey enough that he'll make moves which
aren't the strongest against a Russian-led assault, in order to be
better positioned against a possible AI alliance.
If your fleet succeeds in getting to the Black Sea, then my Serbian army
will be able and willing to support Bla-Bul, while the Moscow forces in
Ukraine take Rumania. That will leave Turkey without a build, while you
will have at least two, three if Germany allows you into Sweden. One of
those builds can be a new southern fleet, giving you two fleets to
Turkey's one, so that you can eliminate him quickly.
If your fleet is bounced from the Black Sea, then your move of Mos-Ukr
and War-Gal lets you explain to Turkey that your Black Sea move was
defensive, and you're really not after him. Now Turkey has to decide
what home center to leave vacant for the build. Assuming he's not most
concerned about the Russian threat, he's likely to order Ank-Con,
Smy-Ank to leave Smy available for the outside fleet build. Thus, when
you order Sev-Rum rather than Ukr-Rum, and build a second southern
fleet, he has no defense against that fleet's entry into the Black Sea,
and you and I can proceed to eliminate him.
If you proceed in the most straightforward way, then he can blockade
you, at the cost of leaving himself wide open to Italy. That, in turn,
would leave us dependent on Italy to aid in his elimination. While
that's not hopeless, it seems a less certain path than one which uses
the small deception of a bounce in Galicia to set up a quicker takedown
of the Ottomans.
If you can let me know your thinking on this matter, I will try to do a
thorough job of explaining it to the Archduke.
Ralassa, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to France
> Russia seems friendly and we have agreed to keep in touch. I have the
> usual warm fuzzies from Germany and England. One never really knows whom
> will be the odd man out until someone shows their hand. Wish me luck.
Good luck!
France was singularly unsuccessful in the semifinals, apparently because
the other powers assumed that the top seeds chose it first, and thus,
France's geographic advantages were accompanied by a dangerously skilled
player. If that thinking carries over here, then you'll need all the luck
I can wish you.
Message from France to all
Sorry, this will be brief. I still need to catch up on
my other mail.
Tour de France Stage 2 Results:
After riding in a break of 16 for the last 20 kilometers
Rabobank rider Marc Wauters took the victory in Stage 2
of the 2001 Tour de France today. The expected contenders
for the overall victory--Moreau, defending champion Lance
Armstrong and Jan Ullrich--all survived the day without
incident.
This gives 10 points to Russia and puts Wauters in the
Yellow Jersey. Can he hold on for the Tour de France
victory? Time will tell.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 0 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 10 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 0 points
Russia (Robobank): 10 points
Turkey (CSC): 0 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Marc Wauters (RAB) 9 hours 40 minutes 17 seconds
3. Servais Knaven (DFF) @ :27
4. Christophe Moreau (FES) @ :27
9. Igor Gonzalez Galdeano (ONC) @ :30
11. Lance Armstrong (USP) @ :31
12. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ :34
13. Florent Brard (FES) @ :34
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to Austria
Felicia:
>France was singularly unsuccessful in the semifinals,
>apparently because the other powers assumed that the
>top seeds chose it first, and thus, France's geographic
>advantages were accompanied by a dangerously skilled
>player. If that thinking carries over here, then you'll
need
>all the luck I can wish you.
I appreciate the sentiment. Thank you!
I have two things to say:
1) How do you know that France did poorly in all the
games? Did I miss out on some information?
2) The players who did the best in Round 2 may not have
been the best players from Round 1. Therefore, the most
dangerous players may be in other countries. Also, it is
entirely possible that the top seeds chose less likely
powers, just to put someone else as the threat in the
early going. It is very difficult to know. Beside, all
the powers are dangerous, so it really does not matter
who has what country. So is France or Turkey truly the
most dangerous?
What luck have you been having with Italy? Have you two
come to an agreement that you can believe in? It is
always so hard to know in 1901. But often you get a feel
for things.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to all
>I am sure that my good friends Prince Boar and/or
>Freddy will issue the necessary visas upon request
I would gladly issue Visas for the winner to travel to
Belgium. Simply pass through Munich and Ruhr and
everything will be just fine.
> Go Team O.N.C.E!
>Doug
That's the spirit!
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to all
> Rabobank rider Marc Wauters took the victory in Stage 2
> of the 2001 Tour de France today. This gives 10 points
> to Russia and puts Wauters in the Yellow Jersey. Can he
> hold on for the Tour de France victory? Time will tell.
Marc, Marc, he's our man, if he can't do it, well then
Lance can! (The United States Postal Service is unionized,
after all.)
V. I. Lenin,
European Union Steward for Russia.
Message from Austria to France
> 1) How do you know that France did poorly in all the
> games? Did I miss out on some information?
Good catch. No, I don't "know" it; but I do believe what I said is
accurate. On the one hand, since you and I probably (though not
necessarily) came from different semifinal games, we could learn more by
discussing this further. On the other hand, I suspect doing so would
annoy Doug, even if neither of us actually violate the EPHR injunction
against making a claim as to our real identities. On the gripping hand,
I could be a solo-winner France from one of the semis and just inventing
all the foregoing for diplomatic reasons.
And if it's true that the Frances did poorly in the semifinal rounds,
then it is not unlikely that the soloists from the semis might take that
into consideration in setting their final-round preferences.
Felicia
Message from Master to Austria and France
usin@thekleimans.com said:
>On the other hand, I suspect doing so would annoy Doug, even if
>neither of us actually violate the EPHR injunction against making a
>claim as to our real identities.
This is correct. Let's not talk about the second round games, okay?
Just play this one.
Doug
Message [from France] to all
BG> Holey Negotiations Diploman, things seem to heating up, but so far the
negotiations have been slow.
DM> Yes, Boy Gambit, things have been a bit slow.
BG> But one guy rambles on about unions, another goes on and on about a bike
race, and a third says nothing but blahs. Don't they know there is a game of
Diplomacy going on?
DM> Well, relationships take time to build. Besides, some people insist on
taking all the time allotted.
BG> Well, myself and the other observers are falling asleep here. I wish that
they would just get on with it.
DM> Be patient Boy Gambit. You know that we must be ever vigilant to seek out
the betrayer, the liar, the stabber and bring them to justice. That is our
role.
BG>ZZZZZZZzzzzz
Message from Turkey to all
My fellow conspirators,
I have been having ISP problems that have prevented me from replying to
press, and in some cases prevented me from receiving them. I am using
alternate methods to get this message through. The scoundrels that formerly
provided these so-called "services" have been executed and replaced, and our
communications centre will be in full operating status by this evening. If
you have sent anything to me in the last few days, please re-send.
Apologies for this untimely inconvenience.
Ali Baba
Message from Turkey to Austria
My dearest Tamara,
Many thanks for your reply. Now that my communication apparatus has been
restored, I'm eager to continue our dialogue.
> In my readings, I've learned that some Turkish leaders feels they have
> no good alternative to an alliance with Russia. Your predecessor may
> have felt that way, but as you've clearly taken a new direction, I hope
> that you can see how well an alliance between Turkey and Austria-Hungary
> can work.
Indeed, Turkey has many viable alternatives to alliance with Russia. In many
ways, alliance with Austria is preferable, since it removes the difficulty
of Russia's southern fleet. Likewise, AT cooperation against Italy is
advantagous for Austria, since it resolves the Ven/Tri issue. So you needn't
convince me that together we could work very effectively.
> Essentially, if we work together, Russia can be easily dispatched.
> After that, Turkey has an easy naval path of expansion, while Austria
> keeps to land. As Turkey need build only fleets, and Austria only
> armies, they have some assurance against stabs. The Italian centers
> and/or the centers along the Black Sea coast can be passed back and
> forth to maintain strategic balance, making fearful stabs unnecessary.
>
> Does any of this make sense to you?
Absolutely. The only concern I see is that Italy won't stand idly by while
you and I dismantle Russia, and he's surely not going to be happy to see me
build fleets. I suspect that AT collusion would likely have to be carried
out against Russia and Italy simultaneously, or very nearly so. Not that I
don't think we could prevail in such a scenario, of course.
Of crucial importance to any anti-Italian naval effort is the province of
Greece. I understand that Greece is naturally an early Austrian conquest. I
hope, though, that you can appreciate its vital strategic importance when
considering naval attacks into the Ionian. Might you agree to Turkish
control of Greece in '02 or '03 in exchange for support into Rumania? Any
thoughts at all concerning this matter?
In any case, we have much to discuss. I look forward to hearing from you at
your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Ali Baba
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 3 Results:
Erik Zabel (Telekom) proved again
why he's been the winner of the
Tour's green jersey for best
sprinter five times as he blew
through an uphill sprint at the end
of today's stage Seen at
the front of the race in the late
going were defending Tour champ
Lance Armstrong (USPS), and
hopefuls Jan Ullrich (Telekom) and
Christophe Moreau.
I thought that the TdF was a long haul race and not one
for sprinters. But it looks like a sprinter is stealing
the show for now. Can Zabel avoid the early leader
syndrom and not have all the other powers conspiring to
beat him down! Emperor Frederick best watch out. This
may work against him :-)
This gives 10 more points to Germany and likely sets him
up for 20 more points for the Green Jersey.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 0 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 20 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 0 points
Russia (Robobank): 10 points
Turkey (CSC): 0 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Stuart O'Grady (C.A.)14-hours 15-minutes 44-seconds
2. Christophe Moreau (FES) @ :17-seconds
5. Igor Gonzalez Galdeano (ONC) @ :20
7. Lance Armstrong (USP) @ :21
8. Erik Zabel (TEL) @ :23
9. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ :24
10. Florent Brard (FES) @ :24
12. Joseba Beloki (ONC) @ :30
-- Prince Boar
Message from Austria to Turkey
> Absolutely. The only concern I see is that Italy won't stand idly by
> while you and I dismantle Russia, and he's surely not going to be
> happy to see me build fleets. I suspect that AT collusion would likely
> have to be carried out against Russia and Italy simultaneously, or
> very nearly so. Not that I don't think we could prevail in such a
> scenario, of course.
I also think that AT can beat IR, in part because of AT's relatively
interior lines. IR's recourse will be to concentrate their attacks on
just one of the other two, in hopes that that one will accept a
different arrangement than a continued AT. I suspect that
Austria-Hungary would be chosen for that target; I also believe that an
Austria between an allied IR will be living on borrowed time only,
whatever promises might have been made.
With proper Diplomacy, however, the situation shouldn't degenerate into
AT vs IR so quickly. Italy rarely starts by attacking Austria. If he
starts by attacking Turkey, he will initially be happy to see RT at war.
And if he starts by heading west, we can certainly avoid discouraging
that; while R will beg Italy to return and attack Austria-Hungary, if he
is making progress against France, it would cost him several turns to
redeploy eastwards, by which time it should be too late.
> Of crucial importance to any anti-Italian naval effort is the province
> of Greece. I understand that Greece is naturally an early Austrian
> conquest. I hope, though, that you can appreciate its vital strategic
> importance when considering naval attacks into the Ionian. Might you
> agree to Turkish control of Greece in '02 or '03 in exchange for
> support into Rumania? Any thoughts at all concerning this matter?
Greece is best occupied by a fleet, certainly. In the long term, that
makes it most comfortably a Turkish holding. In the short term, as in
1901, I would prefer to occupy it myself in order to build two armies.
In the medium term, tactical considerations will probably govern; but if
Turkey is carrying the brunt of a naval assault into the Med, while
Austria-Hungary is attacking Russia's inland centers, then it is likely
that Greece will be more useful in Turkish hands.
Tamara, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Russia to all
Major thunderstorm fried my modem. The replacement is working, finally,
but it's late, and I'm annoyed, so I'll try to contact everyone tomorrow.
Russia.
Message from Germany to all
It's that one two punch. Or is that a one-a and a two-a?
Zabel will win more stages and the green jersey. In the mountains we
have Ullrich. Can Team Telekom be stopped? Time will tell.
> I thought that the TdF was a long haul race and not one
> for sprinters. But it looks like a sprinter is stealing
> the show for now. Can Zabel avoid the early leader
> syndrom and not have all the other powers conspiring to
> beat him down! Emperor Frederick best watch out. This
> may work against him :-)
>
> This gives 10 more points to Germany and likely sets him
> up for 20 more points for the Green Jersey.
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 3 Results:
Official Report:
Former UCI #1 rider Laurent Jalabert (CSC), proved to be
too strong for breakaway partner Ludo Dierckxens (Lampre)
as he took the two-man sprint to win the 215-kilometer
fourth stage of the 2001 Tour de France from Huy to
Verdun.
Aussie Stuart O'Grady (C.A.) managed to keep his the
yellow leader's jersey that he won yesterday, despite a
number of serious breakaways thoughout the day. Defending
champ Lance Armstrong (USPS) stayed clear of trouble and
is still in a good position to vie for a third
consecutive win.
Prince Boar's commentary:
I wonder why they keep talking about Lance And Jan
Ullrich as favorites when they cannot manage to even
break into the top 5. Perhaps when the road gets tough
in the Pyrenees. It is clear that Moreau of Team Festina
is the true favorite! :-)
Atleast a new great power gather some points as the
Turks' team, CSC takes the stage! Congratulations to Ali
Baba.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 0 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 20 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 0 points
Russia (Robobank): 10 points
Turkey (CSC): 10 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Stuart O'Grady (C.A.) 19-hours 32-minutes 49-seconds
3. Christophe Moreau (FES) @ :23
5. Igor Gonzalez Galdeano (ONC) @ :26
7. Lance Armstrong (USP) @ :27
8. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ :30
9. Florent Brard (FES) @ :30
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Austria
My Dear Ralassa,
My apologies for not getting back to you
sooner. It seems as though I am going to have to
send Army Warsaw to the Ukraine, so I would ask
that we declare Galicia a DMZ in 1901, with the
option (and intention) to extend that DMZ each
Fall throughout the next year. Is this acceptable
to you, and Austria-Hungary?
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Austria to Russia
> My apologies for not getting back to you
> sooner. It seems as though I am going to have to
> send Army Warsaw to the Ukraine, so I would ask
> that we declare Galicia a DMZ in 1901, with the
> option (and intention) to extend that DMZ each
> Fall throughout the next year. Is this acceptable
> to you, and Austria-Hungary?
In the interest of good relations with a neighbor who has shown no
ill-will toward my country, I will agree to keep Galicia inviolate
this year, and in future years unless some deterioration in our
relationship occurs.
I hope this minor degree of cooperation will pave the way for
even more beneficial cooperation in the near future.
More out of curiosity than doubt, what has transpired that you feel
you need your Warsaw army in Ukraine?
Ralassa, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Turkey
Dearest Ali,
Assumimg all remains well with your young regime, I am pleased that we
can work together.
There is some hope that Russia will indeed use a northern opening. If
he does, I think we can have him crippled quickly enough that help from
Italy will not be in time to save him.
Assuming you still feel this is the best way to proceed, I will be happy
to work with you for the forseeable future.
Tamara, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Italy to Austria, England, France, Germany, Russia, and Turkey
My sincere apologies for less than punctual in returning press. Real life
as gotten the best of me the last couple of days. Don't feel 'special' that
you haven't heard from me the last couple of days - I've 'ignored' each of
you equally.
I promise first thing tomorrow morning (Friday) to send a message to all.
Once again, my apologies.
Life is Beautiful (except when it interferes with my Diplomacy),
Roberto
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 5 Results:
The fifth stage of the Tour de France is a team trial
stage. Each member of the team gets assigned the time of
the slowest member. The teams therefore ride together
and try to help each other. In most trials so far, the
difference between first and second place has been 0-3
seconds. In this stage Team Credit Agricole finished
almost a half a minute faster than the next team and
almost a minute ahead the the next. The fourth team,
USPS, was almost a minute and a half behind.
This is quite an accomplishment for Credit Agricole since
they were not expected to contend. They must have been
inspired by the fact that one of their team mates is
wearing the Yellow Jersey. O'Grady should hold that lead
for a while, perhaps until the Mountain stages.
NO one gets any points. But at least it is a French team
with the lead. Too bad it is not the one that is riding
for me (Festina).
Selected Standings:
1. Stuart O'Grady (C.A.) 20 hours, 54 minutes 21 seconds
4. Igor G. Galdeano (ONC) @ :57
8. Christophe Moreau (FES) @ 1:17
15. Lance Armstrong (USP) @ 1:53
19. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ 2:20
24. Michael Boogerd (RAB) @ 2:47
Message from Germany to all
I will be away this weekend. So my next message to anyone will be on
Monday.
This will give you all a good opportunity to blame everything on me.
Sorry, but my schedule calls for me having way too much fun this
weekend.
Frederick XCMXXMVVIII the 3rd
Message from France to Austria
Ms. Felicia:
I trust that things are going well. It has been a quiet
game so far. Turkey had ISP problems, Germany was busy
with other things, Italy was dealing with real life. At
least I have always been here. But you and I have not
taken much advantage of that.
I hope that you are working things out with Italy. I
believe that Turkey and Russia will open conservatively
and initially stick together. No one wants to make a
mistake and attack the wrong person. Some wise advice.
Yourself and Italy probably want to show solidarity until
you are sure that there is no Juggernaut.
Have you gotten any hint about where German and English
loyalties might lie. I just get warm fuzzies from them.
Perhaps you might hear a bit more that you can share.
At any rate. I wish you the best this season. I hope
that things go your way.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Austria to France
> Have you gotten any hint about where German and English
> loyalties might lie. I just get warm fuzzies from them.
That is more than I have gotten from them.
Felicia, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Italy
> I promise first thing tomorrow morning (Friday) to send a message to all.
I will be flying, followed by driving, most of Friday, and may not have
good communications for the following week either (family committments).
Austria-Hungary intends to maintain an alliance with Italy until and
unless Italy behaves in a way that makes continuation of that alliance
impossible.
I believe that Rom-Apu and Nap-Ion are appropriate moves for Italy, and I
would not be alarmed by Ven-Tyr as long as it was accompanied by Rom-Apu
or Rom-Nap. The northern wanderer Ven-Tyr-Boh-Sil can be key to AI
overcoming an RT alliance, which I currently have to assume we'll face.
I hope our alliance will be fruitful and rewarding for both of us.
Idalia, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Italy to Austria
> I believe that Rom-Apu and Nap-Ion are appropriate moves for Italy,
I do believe I have settled on rom-apu and nap-ion. I have not committed
myself to convoying the army though but want to at least have the
possibility available to me.
> and I would not be alarmed by Ven-Tyr
This is the unit that I'm still not sure what I will do. I've considered
pie, tyr, tus, and holding. Piedmont in conjunction with the other two
moves above doesn't make much sense. No need to provoke the Frenchman.
Tuscany is a very defensive move but it would provide you with an assurance
that Trieste would not be attacked this fall so your units would be fully
available to you. Holding just doesn't seem like the way to go in a press
game. That leaves Tyrolia. I'll ask Germany whether or not it would be
okay with him if the reason for the move was the tyr-boh-sil crawl.
> I hope our alliance will be fruitful and rewarding for both of us.
As do I.
Again, my apologies for any inconvenience I may have caused with my delayed
press.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Turkey to Austria
My Dearest Tamara,
Sorry I haven't written lately. I hope that you're being on the level about
anti-Russian campaigns; I've heard rumors that an AR alliance may be in the
works. I think that joint AT action against Russia would be very beneficial
to us both, and I think that in the long run your interests and Russia's are
sure to collide, so I hope that you haven't changed your mind.
Unfortunately, Germany is being very coy about his intentions, and England
hasn't written at all lately. Do you know if Germany is planning to contest
Sweden this year? Any indication of what's going on in the west?
In any case, I'd like to discuss the details of our joint campaign in
greater detail. Are you willing to open to Galicia? If you did, and I
opened to Armenia, it would put Russia in a tight spot.
Also, I'm curious to hear where the rumor of a northern Russian opening came
from. Russia has not indicated to me what he intends, but I rather got the
impression he was more concerned about the south.
Anyway, we have much to discuss. I look forward to hearing from you at your
earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Ali Baba
Message from France to all
What a lucky day to have our first deadline! My
astrologer says that it will be a good day for me. I
just do not know why he was sweating so much, the air
conditioning was on? At any rate, I am sending you all a
four-leaf clover, just to cover your fate. I have
millions of clover in my yard, it should not be hard to
find a few with four leaves.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Austria
My Dear Ralassa,
>I will agree to keep Galicia inviolate this year, and in future years
>unless some deterioration in our relationship occurs.
My thanks. I trust that the
deterioration will not occur.
>I hope this minor degree of cooperation will pave the way for even more
>beneficial cooperation in the near future.
I remain committed to our joint-attack
on Turkey.
>what has transpired that you feel you need your Warsaw army in Ukraine?
I have been negotiating with Frederick
of Germany in an attempt to gain his assurance
that he will not block our attempt to bring
Sweden into the EEU under Russian control this
Fall, but he has, so far, been unwilling to make
that commitment. Since Germany traditionally
values Austrian strength,it is my hope that by
demonstrating my goodwill towards Austria this
Spring by respecting your border, Frederick will
be more likely to allow my Northern Fleet
unhindered passage to Sweden. Indeed, if you,
or the Austrian Ambassador to Germany could speak
to the Kaiser on my behalf this Fall, I would be
most appreciative.
Sincerely,
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Master to all
Moves are due tonight, everyone. Some have 'wait' set, which is perfectly
fine. But if someone has failed to submit orders after ten days of
negotiation, I'm going to be upset . . .
Also, the following deadlines will be at 48hr intervals, not landing on
weekends. So this game is destined to pick up speed.
Doug
Message from Austria to Italy
> I do believe I have settled on rom-apu and nap-ion. I have not committed
> myself to convoying the army though but want to at least have the
> possibility available to me.
I believe the convoy is correct, but we can discuss it more after the moves.
>> and I would not be alarmed by Ven-Tyr
>
> This is the unit that I'm still not sure what I will do. I've considered
> pie, tyr, tus, and holding.
> That leaves Tyrolia. I'll ask Germany whether or not it would be
> okay with him if the reason for the move was the tyr-boh-sil crawl.
While my preference would be Ven-Tyr, Germany would undobtedly be nervous
about it, as he's probably going to send Kiel to Denmark immediately, and
use Mun-Ruh to assure himself of Holland and influence on Belgium. That
would leave Munich vulnerable to a sneak Tyr-Mun in the fall; protecting
against that would weaken his influence on the low countries. And even if
that weren't a concern to him, he'd still probably be uncomfortable with
your army wandering into Silesia, where it borders two of his home centers.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, just that you can expect Germany to
try to discourage you from it. On the other hand, a pattern of honesty in
that series of touchy situations will improve your believability in later
touchy situations.
If you decide not to do that, I suggest you order Ven-Tri. That's right,
attack me. I may decide to order Vie-Tri to bounce that, but if I don't, we
can proceed with a Key Lepanto, where Italy takes Serbia for the fastest
possible attack on Turkey. It's very risky for Austria-Hungary, which is
why I haven't decided to go ahead with it, but it does get that Venice army,
which otherwise just hangs around doing nothing, into action immediately.
I have connectivity for another hour or two, then I'm offline until after the
deadline. I will submit orders soon, and may change them just before I go
offline. Right now I'm in an airport with no local phone calls, paying long
distance charges to send this message. I must be crazy.
> Again, my apologies for any inconvenience I may have caused with my delayed
> press.
Summer is vacation time for many; I suspect this game would better have been
started in September, but the 2000 tournament then wouldn't end until 2002.
Idalia, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Turkey
My Dearest Ali,
> Sorry I haven't written lately. I hope that you're being on the level
> about anti-Russian campaigns; I've heard rumors that an AR alliance
> may be in the works. I think that joint AT action against Russia
> would be very beneficial to us both, and I think that in the long run
> your interests and Russia's are sure to collide, so I hope that you
> haven't changed your mind.
In the long run, all our interests are sure to collide. But at present,
I like your appraoch better than Russia's, and will choose to ally with
you as long as that seems a reasonable approach.
There are some reasons for that that lie outside this game. I tend to
prefer unconventional alliances and approaches. While I can justify
this within the game by claiming that unexpected alliances are more
likely to succeed just because they aren't as easily recognized and
countered by the other players, I also am attracted to what in poker is
disparagingly referred to as "Fancy Play Syndrome" - taking the course
more likely to win oohs and ahs from the (usually imaginary) gallery
rather than the straightforward approach most likely to get the money.
In Diplomacy, I can exercise my Fancy Play tendencies withoutt costing
myself real money; and besides, this game at least does presumably have
a gallery.
I have held from time to time that AT is a reasonable alliance, and will
welcome the chance to demonstrate it in this game.
> Unfortunately, Germany is being very coy about his intentions, and
> England hasn't written at all lately. Do you know if Germany is
> planning to contest Sweden this year? Any indication of what's going
> on in the west?
I've heard rather little from Germany directly, but what I've heard
indirectly strongly suggests that Germany will open to Kiel to at least
preserve the option of bouncing Russia in Sweden - which is of course
good for us. I also get the impression that France feels he is likely
to be the odd power out in the west, and was soliciting Russia to open
northern, to rebalance the situation some.
> In any case, I'd like to discuss the details of our joint campaign in
> greater detail. Are you willing to open to Galicia? If you did, and
> I opened to Armenia, it would put Russia in a tight spot.
It would indeed. But right now I'm nervous about a rumor of IA Ven-Tri,
and am strongly considering Vie-Tri to protect. I realize this weakens
our assault on Russia, but it would be irretrievably damaged if Vie-Tri
were to succeed, and only delayed by my precautions otherwise.
I'll also try to justify it on appearance grounds: if we both openly
move strongly against Russia in the spring, we can expect Germany not to
bounce Sweden in the fall; it's certainly not in his interest for an AT
alliance to succeed quickly, if at all.
Just to be clear, I would be delighted to see Smy-Arm and Ank-Bla, and
would support Bul-Rum or Bla-Rum in the fall if the opportunity arises.
If Germany also bounces Swe, that would leave Russia with no builds, to
be crippled in 1902 and eliminated in 1903.
> Also, I'm curious to hear where the rumor of a northern Russian
> opening came from. Russia has not indicated to me what he intends,
> but I rather got the impression he was more concerned about the south.
Perhaps France was being optimistic, or intentionally misleading me
while retaining deniability. I don't think it's something we can base
our plans on, but i do consider what the board would look like if he did
move that way while we moved as we've been planning.
> Anyway, we have much to discuss. I look forward to hearing from you
> at your earliest convenience.
I will only be online another hour, and will submit tentative orders by
the end of that time. While I hope to get on again before the deadline,
that's highly uncertain. Family vacation, and they consider Diplomacy
antisocial!
Tamara, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Austria to Russia
> I have been negotiating with Frederick
> of Germany in an attempt to gain his assurance
> that he will not block our attempt to bring
> Sweden into the EEU under Russian control this
> Fall, but he has, so far, been unwilling to make
> that commitment.
If you have good relations with England, you can arrange to
take advantage of a German attempt to bounce Sweden. In
the fall, rather than order the futile Bot-Swe, order
Bot-Bal while England convoys an army to Den. Germany ends
up with the difficult-to-defend Sweden, your fleet ends up
in vital Bal rather than distant Bot, and England gets an
extra build and threatening position that will keep
Gertmany distracted for several years.
> Since Germany traditionally values Austrian strength,
Unfortunately, this Germany doesn't seem to, or perhaps
takes an AG alliance for granted.
Just to play devil's advocate, a major reason Germany
favors a strong Austria is to keep Russia engaged in the
south. A strong Austria allied with Russia should be
fearsome to Germany, rather than reassuring.
At any rate, as promised, I will not enter Galicia this
turn, nor on future turns without discussing it first.
> Indeed, if you,
> or the Austrian Ambassador to Germany could speak
> to the Kaiser on my behalf this Fall, I would be
> most appreciative.
I will pass your suggestion on to our ambassador there,
with my endorsement. I'm not sure how much good it will do.
Ralassa, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Italy to Austria
>
> If you decide not to do that, I suggest you order Ven-Tri.
> That's right, attack me. I may decide to order Vie-Tri to
> bounce that, but if I don't, we can proceed with a Key
> Lepanto, where Italy takes Serbia for the fastest
> possible attack on Turkey.
>
>From Italy's point of view, the Key Lepanto is the best way to go. It
allows me to build two fleets which gives us a total of three fleets against
Turkey while I would still have another fleet to keep on eye on the west -
used to either help France or be a pest so France doesn't get too powerful
too soon.
> It's very risky for Austria-Hungary, which is
> why I haven't decided to go ahead with it,
>
Which is also precisely why I haven't suggested it. Seems a bit rude for
Italy to ask Austria to take on that much risk so soon in a game.
I've asked Germany his opinion on my moving to Tyrolia but I suspect I won't
get a response as my tardiness as seen him leave town himself. I don't want
to move to Tyrolia without his approval so I'll order ven-tri and expect you
to bounce me. If you don't, we can discuss the Key or something else but I
don't want to be in Trieste come the winter.
After the game, feel free to bill me for the call....
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Turkey to Austria
Tamara,
Many thanks for your reply. I am greatly encouraged.
> In the long run, all our interests are sure to collide. But at present,
> I like your appraoch better than Russia's, and will choose to ally with
> you as long as that seems a reasonable approach.
Thank you. As the game goes forward, I'm confident you'll find me a worthy
ally. I also enjoy using less conventional approaches, and I think we're
going to get along well.
> I've heard rather little from Germany directly, but what I've heard
> indirectly strongly suggests that Germany will open to Kiel to at least
> preserve the option of bouncing Russia in Sweden - which is of course
> good for us. I also get the impression that France feels he is likely
> to be the odd power out in the west, and was soliciting Russia to open
> northern, to rebalance the situation some.
That matches what little I've heard. England says he's expecting
conventional, flexible openings from Germany and France, and Germany is
likely to open to Denmark. Germany did tell me that he would "seriously
consider" joining an anti-Russian campaign, and England also implied he'd be
interested in StP if Russia were in decline.
> It would indeed. But right now I'm nervous about a rumor of IA Ven-Tri,
> and am strongly considering Vie-Tri to protect. I realize this weakens
> our assault on Russia, but it would be irretrievably damaged if Vie-Tri
> were to succeed, and only delayed by my precautions otherwise.
Understood. For what it's worth, I've tried to remain on cordial terms with
Italy, so as to keep him off my back while I'm occupied in the east. He
certainly never mentioned any plan to attack you, and I would think he would
have said something to either me or Russia. Russia is telling me to watch
out for a Leponto; so if your "rumor" comes from the Russian, then he's
clearly telling us each a different tale. If not, then you certainly have a
valid concern.
> I'll also try to justify it on appearance grounds: if we both openly
> move strongly against Russia in the spring, we can expect Germany not to
> bounce Sweden in the fall; it's certainly not in his interest for an AT
> alliance to succeed quickly, if at all.
See above, Germany did indicate some interest in an anti-Russian campaign.
Of course, whether or not he would carry through is another question. But
Germany would probably benefit in the long run from Russia's demise, so it's
not far-fetched.
> Just to be clear, I would be delighted to see Smy-Arm and Ank-Bla, and
> would support Bul-Rum or Bla-Rum in the fall if the opportunity arises.
> If Germany also bounces Swe, that would leave Russia with no builds, to
> be crippled in 1902 and eliminated in 1903.
I'm not really comfortable opening to Arm if you're not moving to Gal. In
that case, I will just move Smy-Con. I'd rather not be the only one
sticking my neck out, if you know what I mean. If you change your mind, let
me know and I'll attack Arm.
> Perhaps France was being optimistic, or intentionally misleading me
> while retaining deniability. I don't think it's something we can base
> our plans on, but i do consider what the board would look like if he did
> move that way while we moved as we've been planning.
Indeed, a northern Russian opening would be much to our advantage. I'm
confident we could prevail either way, but I must say I applaud France's
efforts.
> I will only be online another hour, and will submit tentative orders by
> the end of that time. While I hope to get on again before the deadline,
> that's highly uncertain. Family vacation, and they consider Diplomacy
> antisocial!
Hope you get this in time to fire off a reply. Best of luck in the result!
Ali Baba
Austria: Army Budapest → Serbia
Austria: Fleet Trieste → Albania
Austria: Army Vienna → Trieste (*bounce*)
England: Fleet Edinburgh → Norwegian Sea
England: Army Liverpool → Yorkshire
England: Fleet London → North Sea
France: Fleet Brest → Mid-Atlantic Ocean
France: Army Marseilles → Burgundy (*bounce*)
France: Army Paris → Picardy
Germany: Army Berlin → Kiel
Germany: Fleet Kiel → Denmark
Germany: Army Munich → Burgundy (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Naples → Ionian Sea
Italy: Army Rome → Apulia
Italy: Army Venice → Trieste (*bounce*)
Russia: Army Moscow → St Petersburg
Russia: Fleet Sevastopol → Black Sea (*bounce*)
Russia: Fleet St Petersburg (south coast) → Gulf of Bothnia
Russia: Army Warsaw → Ukraine
Turkey: Fleet Ankara → Black Sea (*bounce*)
Turkey: Army Constantinople → Bulgaria
Turkey: Army Smyrna → Constantinople
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