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Message from England to Austria
Edna,
>It would be nice to get some information about the situation in the west.
Yes, please! If you get such information, I beg you to relay it to me.
A little more seriously now. It is entirely possible that each of us,
France & Germany & England, thinks that he now has the choice of
allies. But someone must be left out in the cold, and this year is
decision time. I am certain that this year will see EFG conflict.
>Will an alliance be able to make progress against France?
E&G could halt France in his tracks if they allied, but it would be
difficult to reduce the French strength without Italian help.
>The English capture of Belgium appeared to indicate some EF cooperation,
With LOTS of conversation, I came to believe that Russia was not going to
bounce me in the north. Also, it became fairly clear that E&G were going
to bounce again in Burgundy. Whether you call it cooperation, or simply
free exchange of information between EF&G, I was reasonably confident that
Belgium would work for me.
>It would be nice if St Petersburg were to fall to the English forces,
>without the loss of Norway. At least, any retreat of the Russian army back
>through Stp could be delayed by Nwy-StP this spring.
Understood.
Here is a slightly delicate matter, and I don't necessarily expect a
response. Russia has taken a hard hit and is on the ropes. Let's finish
him off entirely. That's one less competitor, one less
complication. Surely you worry about what will happen with Turkey after
Russia is gone. Turkey must be worried about you. I am nervous and
skittish as well, just like everyone else. I think it best, however, not
to let 1903 issues or 1904 issues cloud our 1902 judgement. When Russia is
dead, and the next enemy appears, there will also be other friends to be
found. That's what diplomacy of for. Sorry if I am overstating my case,
but let's finish the Russian business. You probably can take a shot at
Warsaw. Turkey might be given Rumania, provided he take it with a
fleet. Both StP and Sweden are vulnerable. It is possible that Germany
and I could become enemies, but I hope he and I can first finish off Russia
in the north.
I would be in your debt if you urged Germany to make Sweden his first priority.
And good luck.
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to Turkey
Ali Baba,
I have a brief wind of time this morning, so I thought I would shoot off a
couple of messages.
Russia has taken a hard hit and is on the ropes. Let's finish
him off entirely. That's one less competitor, one less
complication. Surely you worry about what will happen with Austria after
Russia is gone. Austria must be worried about you. I am nervous and
skittish as well, just like everyone else. I think it best, however, not
to let 1903 issues or 1904 issues cloud our 1902 judgement. When Russia is
dead, and the next enemy appears, there will also be other friends to be
found. That's what diplomacy of for. Sorry if I am overstating my case,
but let's finish the Russian business. Urge Austria to take a shot at
Warsaw. He ought to let you have Rumania, provided you take it with a
fleet. Both StP and Sweden are vulnerable. In a parallel situation out
west, it is possible that Germany
and I could become enemies one day, but I hope he and I can first finish
off Russia
in the north.
I would be in your debt if you urged Germany to make Sweden his first
priority. The four of us, EGA&T, although possible enemies down the road,
have a job to finish.
Most cordially,
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to Germany
Greetings Freddy,
> Sweden isn't a sure thing. There are still two Russian units to deal
>with. We are surrounded my friend. I think that we have to go in both
>directions simultaneously. I'll take the lead in Scandanavia, while you
>take the lead in France. Just like your original plan.
Why isn't Sweden a sure thing? Here is just one way to do it. Support
yourself into Baltic in the spring and let Russia into Sweden. In the fall
we have Norway, Denmark, and Baltic to take on Russia's two units. You get
Sweden. Bingo.
> I thought that France was trying to get a FGR going. I guess he'll
>tell anything to anyone. Can you believe it...
Sure, I believe it. I suspect that France is quietly disappointed with
Russia's troubles. He wants to knock off one of us with Russian help and
then with more Russian help, kill the other. A classic France/Russia
ploy. I've seen it work more than once in face-to-face play.
> I suggest that you build a fleet in LVN. Certainly France will put
>another fleet in Brest.
I gave this serious thought. It would make my intent fairly obvious and
would guarantee French moves to MAO and the Channel immediately. This way
I have a slight chance of sneaking into the channel and can make the
reasonable request that France not move to the mid-Atlantic.
One more very, very important matter. Italy has left open the possibility
that he might hit France from the south. I think that would be wonderful.
He indicated that he lacked confidence you were really going to go after
France. To be perfectly honest, and more to the point, he is not confident
that you have the spare time to communicate in a timely fashion.
So, if you think it in our best interest, please send Italy a note inviting
him to consider going west. You may tell him that you are sure that I will
go along. If you think Italian involvement is a bad idea for some reason,
please let me know.
I just looked at the map. One more idea. Suppose I try Lon->Channel,
Norway-StP, North Sea->Norway, Edi->Cly or North Sea. This has the
advantage of truly killing Russia. With both StP and Sweden lost, I would
then sail away from the north with enough fleets to take on France. You
and I would each have six units. I would build a fleet in Liverpool. You
could take the remainder of Scandinavia as I gained compensation in
France. As long as Russia is alive, you have a determined enemy in the
north. Better to wipe him out entirely.
Back to the original message. Sweden is yours this year. I just don't see
how you could miss.
In alliance,
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to Italy
Roberto,
>How refreshing that somebody actually cares about little ol' Italy.
We care, we care. But it's easy to love someone who is not your neighbor!
>I seem to have a good thing going out east and would hate to waste what
>seems like a glorious opportunity.
Clear and to the point. I will not say anything to your eastern neighbors.
> When I look west, all I see are
>countries with 5 units.
Next time you look, two of them will have more than 5 units. If one of
them is France ... well, we all know who France targets next.
>Now, if, and it's a big if, I could get assurance from Germany, in writing,
>that he wanted to take on France, I might change my mind.
"if" and "might" don't give me much to work with!
> As you point out,
>he's a poor communicator.
Our boy is improving. Let's see if I can get him to talk to you in a
timely fashion.
>Feel free to spill the English intentions anytime you like. :)
I must choose between EF or EG. Italian help in the Med would make the
choice a no-brainer and the task trivial. No Italian help makes the choice
very difficult. Please keep this to yourself.
Your candid friend,
Ivy Wingo
Message from Master to all
A player said:
>In games that I Master, I urge the players to write an EoY (End of
>Year) statement, or statements, during the Adjustment Phase each year.
> Some players Broadcast in-character "State of the Union" speeches,
>which would be fun for the Observers, but if we each send Doug a note
>each year revealing why we made the choices we did, it will make the
>Showcase much more instructive for people to read later.
.
.
.
>Some of these questions might be addressed in EoGs, but
>others will be overlooked, and the answers may reveal the differences
>between victory and defeat.
I wholeheartedly support this notion. This will be a showcase game,
of course, and your EoY broadcasts and just-to-master presses with
more description of your intentions are heartily encouraged. Many
beginners will no doubt rehash this game in the future, and if you're
willing to give them a glimpse of your strategy, I think it would be
a great help to them.
Either method is encouraged (broadcasts will be read by other players,
of course, whereas 'press to m' is to the silent universe that will
be reading along in years to come). Just as a reminder, though,
don't send a grey broadcast discussing the game and sign it with
your real name.
Cheers, everyone,
Doug
Message from England to Master
Doug,
>Why did
>England risk no Builds, and get two?
Prior to the start of titleist, I decided to explore the possibility of an
EGI-triple assault on France. Why France? Because a German partner is
easier for England to control and/or exploit in the later game than France
is. Also, in "titleist" I expected France to be manned by a very dangerous
player, someone who probably had a solo in the semifinals. Early diplomacy
made this all but obvious. France is very, very good.
Surprisingly, Germany has been a poor communicator. Of course he is
competent, but he seems to be too busy in his real life to devote proper
attention to the game. That, plus Italy's reluctance to come west, is
driving France and me closer together.
Why risk no builds? After extensive (Extensive!) correspondence with
Russia and France, I believed that the moves were virtually without
risk. Russia was going to make the sensible move to Finland. France was
required to bounce Germany in Burgundy.
As I type this, I still do not know if prefer allying with France or
Germany. I do know that I want Russia eliminated -- not what France
wants. It just makes my position more secure.
Gee, I wish Karlis and Ron Poet, and Michael Andresen were here
also. Wouldn't that be a game!
Hmmm. Is there any reason why the names of those eliminated in splinter and
the other two semifinals can't be revealed? That would only tell us who
advanced, and we know that already.
Allen
Message from France to England
Ivy:
I of course expect you to talk with Germany. Just leave
the impression that you are staying friendly with Russia.
I want us to be able to take Holland (maybe Denmark) and
keep Belgium. I would rather that he not decide to
attack France. If he is less sure of you, he will be
less likely to attack me. He may just focus on Russia,
which is our goal.
One thing that you might suggest to Russia is:
F Bot -> Pru
A Fin -> Swe s by Nor
Bot -> Bal is bounce to fail. The moves above put
pressure on Berlin, which should help us take Holland,
etc.
I am not certain if it was your words, mine, or Fred's
own thoughts, but we did manage to get the fleet built in
Berlin! Excellent. Things are continually going your
way! That is good for our alliance.
I have to ask you for a bit of trust. It would greatly
help us if I could move Brest to the Channel. That would
allow me to use Burgundy to attack Ruhr in the fall (so
it did not support Hol to hold or Hol -> Bel). I could
that would give me Eng Chan to support Pic to Bel just in
case Ruhr was ordered to Bel. I would not move my other
fleet to the MAO.
I know that it is asking a lot, but as you pointed out,
it may be hard to crack that German front. In light of
the Russian-Turkish war and the perfect Lepanto set up, I
think that we need to move quickly before we are behind
I-A. That fleet would move away with all speed once
Belgium is secured.
The plan that the Dauphin suggests is:
Par -> Bur s by Pic
Bre -> Eng
Nth -> Hel
Edi -> NwS
Lon -> Nth
Nor s Fin -> Swe
Do you want to know fall moves that might go along with
it?
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to England
Ivy,
>Adjustment orders for Winter of 1901. (titleist.003)
>
>Turkey: Builds an army in Ankara.
Not good, though ...
>Italy: Builds a fleet in Naples.
Turkey could find himself hard-pressed before
he has a chance to get far against me.
>France: Builds an army in Paris.
>France: Builds a fleet in Brest.
Fairly neutral.
>Austria: Builds an army in Vienna.
>Austria: Builds an army in Budapest.
Also not good, it seems he wants war with
Russia after all.
>England: Builds a fleet in London.
>England: Builds a fleet in Edinburgh.
Hmmm, two Fleets? I expected one and one.
The position seems pro-French, and somewhat
anti-German.
>Germany: Builds a fleet in Berlin.
>Germany: Builds an army in Kiel.
Fleet Berlin? Geeze, I'm surprised he
didn't build A Mun, and move to Sil, as well.
Let me know what you have in mind.
Your soon-to-be-late friend,
Nick.
Message from England to France
Good Prince Boar,
[This note was 99% complete when I got your message. I will add a comment
at the end.]
Upon reflection, I think it is best that we openly discuss Russia some
more, inasmuch as our preferences probably differ somewhat.
I can put myself in the French position and see that a vigorous Russia
might be useful against England, once Germany is eliminated. I'm not
suggesting in the least that that is your plan, but it is nice to have
options. Even a weak Russia can provide France with some security against
an evil England.
I, on the other hand, see a Russia ready to topple. Warsaw and StP are
vulnerable, and Sweden and Rumania are not necessarily attainable. I would
like to see Russia's elimination. That can only be done by permitting
Germany to take Sweden, but I think there is an excellent chance of taking
Holland by surprise or deception in the fall. This plan, if feasible,
would include you sliding into Belgium in the fall.
*****************
A quick reaction to your letter. I am willing to consider Brest to
Channel. I ask you to consider Norway->StP in return. If I get StP and
Holland, while you get Belgium, we each gain a center. I need a little
time to digest all of this, and I have to rush home immediately to
entertain out-of-town visitors.
We have lots to thrash out, but we are in a great position.
Oh, yes, I almost forgot to mention something. I refused Germany's request
that I build a fleet in Liverpool. He hasn't reacted yet.
Ivy Wingo
Message from France to England
Ivy:
The main reasons that I do not want to see Russia topple
are that:
1) There is no one to put pressure on Germany's backside.
It would be a long hard fight if he could focus all his
energy on us
2) I want him alive to slow down the Southeast.
My goal as a Northern power is always to side with one of
EFG and finish the other off *before* the south is
resolved. I always try to encourage a 2-on-2 battle in
the south, typically IA vs RT.
Yes, we do not want Russia to grow strong. But I do not
believe that we want him to topple either. Russia has
enough neighbors on the other side that he is easy to
take down later, especially in the weakened state where
we want to keep him.
I think that at least for the spring we should keep him
on our side. In the fall, if you feel you must betray
him, that is certainly an option. But that allows us
both the spring and fall moves for him to annoy Germany
for us. Ultimately we want to deal blows to both of
them.
As for the long term goal of keeping Russia viable to
keep you distracted. Sure that gives me peace of mind,
just like the health of Italy gives you peace of mind.
But Italy looks like he will be strong enough that a weak
but not dead Russia should not worry you so much.
Let's continue to discuss it until we are comfortable
with a solution and path foward.
-- Prince Boar
PS: Thanks for not building in Liverpool. I appreciate
it.
Message from England to Italy
Good Roberto,
>I seem to have a good thing going out east and would hate to waste what
>seems like a glorious opportunity. When I look west, all I see are
>countries with 5 units. I don't see nearly that many units when I view my
>eastern horizon. As candid as I can get, I think the pickin's are easier to
>the east.
Understood. You won't see western countries with five units much longer.
Two of us, not necessarily including me, will be getting bigger. When
Germany or England is dispatched and France has grown, is it virtually
certain he will be entering the Mediterranean.
>Now, if, and it's a big if, I could get assurance from Germany, in writing,
>that he wanted to take on France, I might change my mind.
"if" and "might" are a bit too weak for me, but I appreciate your honesty.
You have always been straight with me.
>Feel free to spill the English intentions anytime you like. :)
I think I have my choice of allies. Shame me if I have to eat those words.
Your response was important to me. That's all I better say for now.
Monday is still a long way off.
Ivy Wingo
Message from Italy to England
>
> I must choose between EF or EG. Italian help in the Med
> would make the choice a no-brainer and the task trivial.
> No Italian help makes the choice very difficult.
>
How soon would you need Italian assistance? Seems clear, I have a glorious
opportunity in the east and with Russian assistance, the choice would be a
no-brainer and the task trivial (sorry to steal your words but they're
appropriate here as well). Are you planning on capitalizing on Russian
weakness in STP? If not, then I could use him to make my life easier in the
east and I'd be able to 'help in the Med' that much sooner.
I'm beating around the bush a little, but basically I think it's a priority
for Italy to neutralize the Eastern powers and gain some military strength
prior to moving west. I'm hoping that if that were to occur in the next
year or two that your offer will still be on the table.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Italy to all
Van Lingle Mungo reporting for Vatican Tonight backstage with the winners of
the 1901 Titleist Awards. Not too many surprises at this years award show
but there was still plenty of excitement.
Oh wait, here comes the winner of the best unit in a supporting role.
VT: Mr Serbia, can we have a minute. That was quite a performance you put
on in the fall. Tell us about it.
Serbia: Well, I was, uh, like trying to help a friend but some Russian
sailor dudes caused some trouble and I guess the Romanian borders were
closed tight as a drum. Bummed me out. We're tired of these supporting
roles though. We're looking to ink a leading role next year.
VT: Speaking of the best unit in a leading role, look who just stopped by.
Mr Yorkshire, rumor is you get seasick. How was it you made it all the way
to Belgium?
Yorkshire: Good question. As you know, there was a contest to figure out
who Ive Wingo was. Turns out, I was the only one who knew and I won a
3-month vacation in Belgium. I haven't had a vacation in almost four years
so I couldn't pass up the chance. I blew chunks the whole way but the beach
scene here is worth it. A couple of Peptos and I'm good as new.
VT: Congratulations on the award. We look forward to your next move.
VT: Here come the two winners in the writing categories, France for best
writing of an original screenplay and Russia for best writing based on
material previously published. Gentlemen, I know you're excited but do you
care to comment on the night's proceedings?
Russia: My work stands by itself. Just because nobody else was nominated
doesn't mean my work wasn't deserving of the statue.
France: I'm stunned and honored. I've worked hard reporting the greatest
bicycle race in the world and it's nice to be recognized by the Academy. I
really didn't expect to win. Ivy and Nicky have written some great stuff
thru the year. All I can say is, thank you, thank you.
We go live now as the best director award is being presented.
And the 1901 Titleist Award for best direction goes to ..........
Archduke Ferdinand
Archduke: Thank you. This award could not have been possible without my
talented ambassadors to Europe. They do all the work and I reap the
benefits. Doesn't quite seem fair, but, then again, you said life was fair.
That's it for the 1901 Titleist Awards. We hope to see you all again next
year at this same time.
Van Lingle Mungo reporting for Vatican Tonight
Message from England to Italy
>How soon would you need Italian assistance?
If I choose a pro-France stance, then your assistance would be moot. I
would encourage France to enter the Med and attack you as soon as possible.
That's just the way an EF alliance works. If I choose a pro-German
stance, then the war against France would be very slow and difficult. Your
help would be welome anytime then.
>Seems clear, I have a glorious
>opportunity in the east and with Russian assistance, the choice would be a
>no-brainer and the task trivial
Wow! You know something that I do not know. I have been assuming that the
two Russian units in the south have a halflife of mere minutes.
StP's fate is tied to my decision. Now that you have been abundantly clear
about the Italian direction, I am at wits end about what to do in the west.
>I'm beating around the bush a little, but basically I think it's a priority
>for Italy to neutralize the Eastern powers and gain some military strength
>prior to moving west. I'm hoping that if that were to occur in the next
>year or two that your offer will still be on the table.
Anyway, I am rooting for your success. Even if I do ally with France, I
don't want him to have a too easy time in the Med.
Ivy Wingo
Message from Italy to England
>
> Wow! You know something that I do not know. I have been
> assuming that the two Russian units in the south have a
> halflife of mere minutes.
>
Only if you, and presumably Germany as well, take a bite out of him in the
north. If not, I think he'll survive but only as a minor power to be taken
out in the mid-game.
> Now that you have been abundantly clear
> about the Italian direction, I am at wits end about what to
> do in the west.
>
> Anyway, I am rooting for your success. Even if I do ally
> with France, I don't want him to have a too easy time in
> the Med.
>
You're assuming that he'd move to the Med after you two are done with
Germany. Don't forget though, France and Italy are already allied. If you
haven't firmed up your alliance with France yet, why would he choose to give
up a game-long alliance with Italy for one with England? If I were France,
I'd approach this game by trying to secure the 17-center stalemateable (is
that a word?) line from Mar-Stp. He wouldn't even have to stab me to have a
legitimate shot at winning. But, entering the Med usually means leaving
Brest, etc exposed to the English Armada.
What I'd like to see happen is, if you choose EF, that we time our finishing
attacks so that we'd both be free to squeeze France at the same time. It'd
be just the two of us and we wouldn't have to worry about German
communication lines. It means that one of us might have to slow down their
attack just a bit depending on circumstances but allies should grow at a
similar rate anyway.
If you choose EG, I'll get there as fast as I can after the east is settled.
If your choice is not abundantly clear via the moves, please inform me
otherwise.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Germany to England
Ivy:
I must admit to being a bit perplexed. It was my understanding that
you wished to move south against France, while I moved against Russia.
Eventually cleaning up the entire Scandinavian peninsula. Including
Norway.
Your build in EDI, and your last note suggests that this plan no longer
exists. True?
If you are indeed moving to the east, why would I want to attack
France?
Could you help clear this up? To me it looks like your lips are saying
Yes, Yes, Yes but your eyes are saying No no no. You can support
yourself to the channel this year. Is this your intention?
Fredd
Message from England to Germany
Freddy,
> I must admit to being a bit perplexed. It was my understanding that
>you wished to move south against France, while I moved against Russia.
>Eventually cleaning up the entire Scandinavian peninsula. Including
>Norway.
I understand your point. The vulnerability of StP brought out some greed
in me. Well, not entirely greed, because I knew you would be getting
Sewden and I was hoping to grow in unison. Anyway, StP was a bad idea. I
am going south. Period. In particular I will not be moving to StP.
Scandinavia is entirely yours.
On the other hand, I am confident that the build in Edinburgh was the
proper thing to do. Building in Liverpool would have been equivalent to an
immediate declaration of war against France, and he would have responded by
sending his fleets north. As it is, he has promised not to move to the
Mid-Atlantic, and we are discussing a bounce in the Channel, a bounce that
I will win(!) with help from the North Sea.
Now, there is a big IF in these plans. It can't be as simple as you
attacking Scandinavia and me attacking France. For then you will gain
Sweden and Norway and StP, and I will gain nothing. I have always assumed
that you will pressure France with armies in Munich and Ruhr and use them
in concert with Belgium to push against Burgundy. Right?
And please keep after Italy to help in the south.
Agreed?
What I have in mind is something like this:
Lon s North Sea->Channel
Edi->North Sea
Bel s Kiel->Ruhr
Norway has to stay in place to support you into Sweden in the fall. After
that it heads for Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic. In the spring I
can swing the Channel to the Irish Sea while using London again to support
North Sea to the Channel. Alternatively, the Channel can be used to cut
Picardy so that Belgium or Ruhr can blast into Burgundy.
Ruhr is as essential to the attack on France. Without an army there, we
cannot penetrate Burgundy, and France can use his armies to defend his
Atlantic coast.
It works on paper!
Please remain confident in our general scheme. Within the past week I have
had messages from Italy, Turkey, Austria, and even Russia all suggesting
that EG against France is the way to go. Everyone is afraid of France. Of
course they want us to do the dirty work.
Please let me know what your think of this.
Oh. One more thing. There are two ways to handle Sweden. (1) Support
yourself into Baltic and we triple attack in the fall. (2) I support
Denmark->Swe immediately, while Berlin moves to Baltic in case Sweden
bounces in the spring. I don't see much difference. Just tell me what you
want Norway to do and I will do it.
Cordially,
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to Germany
Fred,
>Lon s North Sea->Channel
>Edi->North Sea
>Bel s Kiel->Ruhr
Better is Bel s Mun->Bur. This will bounce of course, but it keeps France
out of Burgundy. If we let France into Burgundy there is the very real
danger of Italian cooperation with France on Munich. That you do not
want. You do not want!
Kiel can get to Ruhr on its own; my support was only symbolic.
Ivy
Message from England to France
Good Prince Boar,
Try as I might to find a way to guarantee Pic->Bel & Bel->Hol, without a
fleet in the channel, I cannot see how to do it. After getting Belgium
last turn, it is probably best that I not ask for the channel myself. I
was tempted to do so, with Por->Mao as compensation, but I am willing to
see Bre->Eng as you suggested. It settles the issue without need for
further debate.
It would be best if you keep the fleet close to the French coast and stay
out of sight of Dover. And remember, the Channel islands are
English. Once you have an army in Belgium, I trust you will volunteer to
slip the fleet back into Brest or perhaps Mao.
I am ready to cede the other point as well. I will not attempt StP in the
spring, and almost certainly not in the fall either. Rather, I hope to
work with Russia to give me a shot at Denmark. It wouldn't be a sure
thing, but at least a shot.
Your partner in conquest,
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to all
>Van Lingle Mungo reporting for Vatican Tonight backstage with the winners of
>the 1901 Titleist Awards.
OK, that does it. No more anonymity for Roberto. He was the winner of the
identify Ivy Wingo contest and knows that I also considered the even
wackier name Van Lingle Mungo. Van Lingle Mungo was another baseball
player. I ruled him out, because the name was harder to type and he was
already celebrated in song.
So Italy is awarded Belgium as his prize and only needs to arrive to claim it.
As for that comment, "beware the snake who crawls into Belgium," I was
referring to the second person in Belgium, not the first. Obviously.
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to Russia
Nicky,
For ya.
I am not sure of my exact moves, but I am not interested in StP. [Well,
sure I am, I like all supply centers.] Anyway, I am not going to StP. I
am trying to find a set of moves that gives you Sweden and gives me a shot
at Denmark in the fall.
It occurred to me that it would be appropriate to seek your cooperation in
this. Are you interested?
Of course, this would mean war with Germany when all the world wants me to
fight France. Which brings up a related matter. Although I would have to
cooperate with France, at least for a while, you might find yourself in the
driver's seat should France and I come to blows later. Please distinguish
between a distant correspondent (France) who issues kind words that bear no
cost to him and a neighbor (me) who by his actual moves is proving to be
trustworthy. I am sure you see the distinction.
Finally, if we work together on this, I do have a favor to ask. Should you
be eaten alive in the south and your prospects ruined, please revenge
yourself on those tormentors down there as best you can. On the other
hand, if you thrive, I understand that you will do what you can to seek
winning chances even at my expense. Understood. But please consider me
for a possible ally in that case.
Most cordially,
Ivy Wingo
Message from Germany to England
Ivy:
I've always thought that you should have all of France, and that I'd
support your effort to get it.
It's a pretty good trade off really. You're right in that I'll have
SWE, NWY and STP, but not right away. We only have a one man advantage,
so it is possible to take SWE this turn, the others will take longer.
Certainly I wouldn't ask you to give up Norway until you have the
opportunity to replace it, and also to build one more. That's Brest and
Paris. (or maybe Spain)
It's all going to be a bit tricky. You'll have to move off of
Belgium. And I'll have to be in BUR and RUHR to support your attack.
This will lead Belgium wide open to a German stab. I've proven that I
can be trusted many times over, but you don't know that. Therefore, you
will be hesistant to follow this course. Perhaps we can exchange SWE
for BEL for a time.
I would like to leave the ultimate ownership of Belgium open for later
discussion. If you have that and all of France you'll have 9. I would
need, HOL, DEN, NWY, SWE, STP, and WAR. to equal you. It'd be nice if
we could plan that far out, but who knows what will happen in the
meantime.
I can see that this can be a productive arrangement. I've already
helped you get into Belgium, by making France bounce me in BUR a 2nd
time. Next you help me into Sweden. I'll be helping you into PIC soon,
and supporting BEL. After that I can see doing the SWE/BEL exchange.
Then you can help me into STP. While I'm supporting you into PAR.
Certainly KIE will have to go to RUH. But I don't know yet whether I
want to support that move in, or let you support me into BUR. I'm
leaning toward the BUR move, but I have to study it further.
Russia suggested EG against France. This guy is perplexing.
Fredd
Message from England to France
Prince Boar,
Returning to your message and specific moves:
>The plan that the Dauphin suggests is:
>Par -> Bur s by Pic
>Bre -> Eng
>Nth -> Hel
>Edi -> NwS
>Lon -> Nth
>Nor s Fin -> Swe
I probably prefer Edi->Nth and London hold. It's a little safety insurance
for me. I do trust you, but all it takes is one independent, loony admiral
and we would have an accidental war. I am also considering
Norway->Skag. That would demonstrate great trust in Russia and might give
me a shot at Denmark.
Have you heard anything about how the IATR quadrangle is going to unfold in
the southeast? I've had brief notes from Russia and Italy, but nothing
from A & T.
Ivy Wingo
Message from France to all
I apologize for my recent silence. I know that I owe
most everyone messages. The Queen has had me washing
windows in the Palace. You think that once you get an
important job like The Ambassador to Europe, you are
beyond such things. I even won a content for my writing!
I have not been this happy since I won the third grade
poetry contest. All the other kids wrote dirty limericks
so were disqualified, but mine was still great.
Yesterday's Tour de France stage was won by Felix
Cardenas of Team Kelme. So no points are awarded to any
of our teams. A friend tells me that Lance Armstrong
took over the Yellow Jersey in today's stage. Simon must
have had no legs today in the Mountains. We french are
disappointed, but it seemed inevitable. I am still
waiting on the official times and report from my
reporters in the field. Therefore I will not update the
standing until later tonight.
Bonne Chance
-- Prince Boar
[Coming mother. I was just taking a short break ….]
Message from England to France
>The Queen has had me washing
>windows in the Palace.
Sigh, the "Queen." I understand. In my household we use the expression,
"She, who must be obeyed."
No hurry. We are in good agreement, I believe, and there is lots of time.
Ivy
Message from France to England
Ivy
Thank you for agreeing to my move to Belgium. I
understand your request for the hold in London. It makes
very good sense. I am glad that we can work together to
feed off each others ideas to build the best plan. Alone
we may not be as good as we will be combined!!
I will absolutely move the fleet back out of the Channel
as soon as Belgium is taken. I will of course not move
to the MAO with my other fleet. It is probably obvious,
but there is no need to leave a question about it.
>I am ready to cede the other point as well. I will not
>attempt StP in the spring, and almost certainly not in
>the fall either. Rather, I hope to work with Russia to
>give me a shot at Denmark. It wouldn't be a sure thing,
>but at least a shot.
I am glad that you will not attack Russia in the spring.
We can always reassess in the fall. I would think that
we would want to keep him alive at Germany's back. But
we certainly do not want him to get strong. I do not see
him getting a build. And if he does (disbanding his
fleet in Sev), it would be in an army Warsaw.
I am not certain that I understand why you would want to
move North to the Skageraak. All that would do is make
Russia nervous. Skag borders Denmark and Sweden.
Therefore you would have two on Sweden. But if you move
to the Bight, you still border Denmark. But you also
border Kiel and Holland. This gives you so many more
options. Just having those other options (Kiel and
Holland) is what will increase your chances for Denmark.
Germany must guess more.
As your loyal ally I feel that it is my duty to suggest
options that I feel are stronger for you. However, I
yield to your decision on whether the Skag or Hel would
be best.
Oops, I just reread your other message. I will leave the
above just it case it is useful, but it is meaningless
most likely You said Now to Skag. Ah that makes more
sense. It would almost guarantee Denmark coupled with Nth
-> Bight. However, can Russia in his desperate state
resist the move to Norway? I am not sure that I would
try it. But as I just stated about, the decision is
yours. I will only caution you, as a good ally should.
-- Prince Boar
Message from England to France
>Oops, I just reread your other message. I will leave the
>above just it case it is useful, but it is meaningless
>most likely You said Now to Skag. Ah that makes more
>sense. It would almost guarantee Denmark coupled with Nth
>-> Bight. However, can Russia in his desperate state
>resist the move to Norway?
Exactly the point. I would never do this normally, but Russia's wrath is
directed at Germany and Austria. He might be very grateful for my trust
and support. But then again ... 8-)
> I am not sure that I would
>try it. But as I just stated about, the decision is
>yours. I will only caution you, as a good ally should.
We have two more days to think about it.
Ivy
Message from France to England
Ivy:
>No hurry. We are in good agreement, I believe, and
> there is lots of time.
True. But I was taking the messages in order that
received them and told myself that I would not stop until
I got to one of yours. I feel it important to keep up my
end of the bargain to communicate with my ally. Isn't it
funny that when you have time, you get no messages. When
you are busy you get 15! :-) I still have 3 more
message to write, but they will wait until tonight.
>Sigh, the "Queen." I understand. In my household we
>use the expression, "She, who must be obeyed."
Well, for Prince Boar it is his mother the Queen. In
real life your guess is right on :-)
The windows are done. Now let's see what fun is in store
for me next :-) I was smart, I got my bike ride in at
8:00 AM before it was too late :-)
-- Prince Boar
Message from Germany to England
Ivy:
I forgot to congratulate you on your two builds. Not something that
England pulls off very often. No wonder you stayed up late to see the
moves.
That was very risky. Just look at poor Russia. That could have been
you...
Fredd
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 13 Results:
Lance Armstrong took the overall lead with a dramatic win
today atop Plas d'Adet in the Pyrenees. He attacked his
rivals on the steep slopes of the final climb, soloing to
a one-minute win over Jan Ullrich. Earlier Jan had
somersaulted into a ravine during a turn, but was able to
jump back up and continue the chase. In an act of flair
and fair play, Lance waited for his rival to catch up,
checking to make certain he was all right.
After this Stage win, England now holds first place
alone. If Lance Armstrong holds on to win the overall
race, it is unlikely that anyone can beat England. The
Dauphin says that he hopes Ivy's sister is cute. I say I
hope that Ivy's sister is off the Continent! :-)
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 30 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 20 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 10 points
Russia (Robobank): 20 points
Turkey (CSC): 20 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Lance Armstrong (USP) 57:49:26
4. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ 5:13
5. Joseba Beloki (ONC) @ 6:02
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to England
My Good Ivy,
> For ya.
Glad to hear it.
> I am not sure of my exact moves, but I am not interested in StP. [Well,
> sure I am, I like all supply centers.] Anyway, I am not going to StP. I
> am trying to find a set of moves that gives you Sweden and gives me a
> shot at Denmark in the fall.
I'm thinking that I need to send A Fin back south, before things
hemorrhage there, but Nth-Hel, Nwy-Ska, Edi-Nwg, Lon-Nth should give you Den
and protect Nwy. This set of moves does imply a degree of trust for France,
though.
> It occurred to me that it would be appropriate to seek your cooperation in
> this. Are you interested?
I am always interested in cooperating with Powers who have a
demonstrated history of actually doing what they say they are going to do.
> Please distinguish between a distant correspondent (France) who
> issues kind words that bear no cost to him and a neighbor (me)
> who by his actual moves is proving to be trustworthy.
I can certainly make that distinction, and invite you to consider
joining the EEU as a full member. Since the EEU charter requires
member-states to settle differences through negotiations, rather than force,
it would offer you an additional measure of security.
> Finally, if we work together on this, I do have a favor to ask. Should
you
> be eaten alive in the south and your prospects ruined, please revenge
> yourself on those tormentors down there as best you can. On the other
> hand, if you thrive, I understand that you will do what you can to seek
> winning chances even at my expense. Understood. But please consider
> me for a possible ally in that case.
It seems that to have any hope of survival, let alone profit, I will
have to concentrate my focus in the south for a time after all, so I do not
expect that I will pose a threat to you. My best hope may prove a
stalemated 17-17 draw, which, it turns out we can achieve, if you're
interested. If the solo opportunity presents itself to you, I don't expect
you to ignore it, though.
A Worried,
Nick.
Message from England to Italy
Good Roberto,
I am no nearer to a decision than I was two days ago. Agony. I fear that
FG are in firm collusion. Later, I am confident that the matter is in my
hands. Then doubt, etc.
Here are two pieces of information that may be useful to you. I have no
interest in going for StP. I could write a book on why this is so, but
let's leave it at that. Also, I am reasonably confident that Russia will
move Finland back toward Austria, either with Fin-StP or with a convoy to
Livonia. Just thought you might want to know.
In exchange, perhaps you could tell me every move that France and Germany
are making. No? Oh, well.
One other matter. What in the world is Tyrolia going to do? I hope that
it is part of your going east plan.
I first thought that if I leaned toward EF then Tyrolian help against
Munich would be interesting, but after careful thought I have concluded
that no matter what happens to me, I really don't want Italian operations
in southern Germany, at least not until other things become much clearer.
Any action by you in Munich really helps France greatly and me not at all.
This is obviousy true if Germany and I unite, but it still holds if I ally
with France.
In the latter instance, I don't want France to achieve his goals too
rapidly. I hope you don't either.
You noted that you and France had an alliance in which he would work to the
north. This may be true, word for word. But is also true that every
France has said this to every Italy since the beginning of time. If France
does go north, even with an initial alliance with me, it is better for us
if he has to slog his way with difficulty, inch by inch.
My other possibility, working with Germany against France, should be good
for you. That too would be very slow, and I would think that having
England a little stronger than France would give you added security in your
rear.
See, anything I do is good for Italy.
Good luck,
Ivy
Message from England to Russia
Nicky,
>> I am not sure of my exact moves, but I am not interested in StP.
Still true.
> I'm thinking that I need to send A Fin back south, before things
>hemorrhage there,
I hadn't thought of this. My idea of going for Denmark was based on two
assumptions. First, that I might try for an alliance with France, Second,
that you would be trying for Sweden with both units.
Given that I still don't know if I am pro-France or pro-Germany, and that
you wish to move Finland south, I probably should be a little less
ambitious with the Norwegian unit.
>> Please distinguish between a distant correspondent (France) who
>> issues kind words that bear no cost to him and a neighbor (me)
>> who by his actual moves is proving to be trustworthy.
>
> I can certainly make that distinction, and invite you to consider
>joining the EEU as a full member. Since the EEU charter requires
>member-states to settle differences through negotiations, rather than force,
>it would offer you an additional measure of security.
We have always been open to dialog and have never harmed each other. You
did scare the living daylights out of me with your move to Finland though.
It will be interesting what you say about that in the EOG summary.
> It seems that to have any hope of survival, let alone profit, I will
>have to concentrate my focus in the south for a time after all, so I do not
>expect that I will pose a threat to you.
Finland->StP takes you south and protects StP, just in case. I repeat my
promise to ignore StP anyway. Have you considered convoying Finland to
Livonia? That gets you adjacent to Warsaw immediately!! No need to tell me
if that is being considered, but I thought you may wish to try that if you
hadn't thought of it.
Wish me luck with my EFG dilemma.
Cordially,
Ivy
Message from England to Germany
Comrade Freddy,
> I forgot to congratulate you on your two builds. Not something that
>England pulls off very often.
Did I never explain this to you? It didn't take long to be confident that
Russia was not going to bounce me in Norway. He repeatedly reassured me in
believable language. Furthermore, if he were anti-England the intelligent
thing to do would be to move first to Finland and then build again in StP
for a triple-attack on Norway in the fall.
So North Sea was free to go after Belgium. But how to do it without
angering France prematurely? Lots of difficult negotiation went on, but
the clincher came when you told France that you were going for Burgundy.
France had to bounce you and grudingly gave me permission to have Belgium.
After all, he was still trying to court my friendship. In the end I had
you to thank.
I just received a note from Russia. It appears that his hatred of Austria
is sufficiently strong that he may be moving Finland back south. That
means that Sweden should be a cakewalk for you.
I still am on good terms with Italy and have urged him not to use Tyrolia
against Munich in any way. It is so obvious to me that France will attempt
Picardy s Par-Bur that I think you can bounce him with Bel s Mun-bur. That
leaves Munich in place in the fall and keeps France at a safe distance
where he cannot use Italy's help against Munich. Of course, there is a
very good chance that Italy has no intentions of getting involved with you
anyway.
Move as your reason guides you against Sweden. Let me know if Kiel-Ruhr
and Bel s Mun-Bur is OK with you.
As for ultimate division of spoils, I am all for numerical equality as we
progress. I appreciate your willingness to defer Norway until I have
compensation in the south. I probably will depart Norway before the
handover, just to get to the south as fast as possible.
Cordially,
Ivy
Message from Russia to England
> > I'm thinking that I need to send A Fin back south, before things
> >hemorrhage there,
>
> I hadn't thought of this. My idea of going for Denmark was based
> om two assumptions. First, that I might try for an alliance with
> France, Second, that you would be trying for Sweden with both units.
I haven't ruled out leaving both Units in Scandinavia, and I'm certainly
willing to discuss options there, but we might want to consider Swe and
Den as Russian, with Hol going to you this year.
> We have always been open to dialog and have never harmed each other.
> You did scare the living daylights out of me with your move to Finland
> though. It will be interesting what you say about that in the EOG
summary.
That reminds me, I need to write my 1901 EoY today. Thanks.
> Have you considered convoying Finland to Livonia? That gets
> you adjacent to Warsaw immediately
Any Russian who does not always look for the possibility of a
Convoy to Lvn is destined to die a sudden and unpleasant death. 8-)
> Wish me luck with my EFG dilemma.
Please, let's discuss a continuation of my Northern strategy. Perhaps
if you pointed out to AI how wide open Turkey is to a Lepanto, and I
was sure of a build or two from the north, I would not need to waste
the tempo involved in sending A Mos home again.
Your Friend, and Hopeful Ally,
Nick.
Message from Germany to England
I'm glad you cleared up how you picked up BEL and NWY. Being the
paranoid type, I was imagining all sorts of plots. When only half of
them are probably true ;-)
I'll get back later with a final thought before the moves process on
Monday.
If I read this correctly our moves are:
KIE - RUH
MUN - BUR
HOL holds or supports BEL
BEL s a MUN - BUR
NTH - ENG
LON s NTH - ENG
EDI - NTH
I can go with that. Those orders are in.
Fredd
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 14 Results:
Today's stage was won by Roberto Laiseka of team
Euskaltel. It was fitting that a Spainard won a stage
in the Pyrenees. The important race was between the two
main contenders. Although Ullrich gave all he had, he
could not shake Armstrong loose. In a classic moment of
sportsmanship, Ullrich reach back at the finish line so
they could cross clasping hands. It was not only a sign
acknowledging Armstrongs' superior effort and eventual
final victory, but a sign of respect between the two
racers.
Tomorrow is a rest stage and then the race will become
about USP protecting Lance's lead.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 30 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 20 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 10 points
Russia (Robobank): 20 points
Turkey (CSC): 20 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Lance Armstrong (USP) 62 hours, 15 minutes, 4 seconds
2. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ 5:05
3. Andrei Kivilev (COF) @ 5:13
4. Joseba Beloki (ONC)@ 6:33
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to England
Ivy:
As you stated in your last letter, things between us seem
pretty well set. I will move to the Channel and Burgundy
and hold in Portugal. Germany expects me to move to MAO,
so he will wonder/be upset if I do not. But at least I
can point to my move to the Channel to appease him. I am
holding mostly to keep you secure. But I also do not
mind irritating him a bit since your move to the Bight
will irritate him also.
What are your plans for Belgium? Will it simply hold or
are you going to support Paris to Burgundy? It depends
on what kind of statement you want to make. I am
guessing that the hold may be your best option. It
leaves open the question of whether we are working
together completely. I guess that you could move to
Ruhr, expecting to bounce. Even if you made it there,
things would not be too terrible. It might open up some
more options.
I want to talk to you also about the South. I am
concerned that Austria will grow too quickly. I would
not mind seeing Russia and Turkey become friends. It
might even be better for IRT to join up against Austria.
We really do not want a monster Austria in our way. At
the same time we want to keep a viable Austria to keep
Turkey in check. A medium sized Austria can still be
brought down as long as a couple powers in the south are
viable. You and I should decide on what outcome we
prefer and both start working towards it. We can focus
on talking to different powers to not make it obvious.
But it may increase our chances of bring our preference
into place if we agree on one.
-- Prince Boar
PS: I hope that your sister safely made it away. It
looks certain that your team will win you the Tour de
France tournament.
Message from Austria to all
Archduke Ferdinand has returned from his journey, and is currently
consulting with his ambassadors and advisors. The ambassadors will
soon be responding to many of the communciations received.
Message from France to England
Ivy:
Are you recovered from the weekend yet? Things were a
bit slow. Austria is back, I have heard from Italy.
Nothing for either expect warm fuzzies from the latter.
Germany has at least picked up his level of
communication. His style hasn't changed, but the volume
has. Have you noticed the same?
Will you be supporting Russia to Sweden so he can either
move his fleet to Prussia or his army to St. Petes (and
then Moscow)? His presences in Sweden may help you
attack Denmark.
-- Prince Boar
Message from England to France
Good Prince,
Ah, this is going to be a very fine day.
Yesterday was one of those days that my home modem decided to snore, and I
was without communication from about 5pm on. Please don't let these
interruptions cause you grief. In a true emergency I can drive the three
miles to work and get on-line. This will probably never be necessary.
My exchanges with Germany and Russia have been satisfactory, but not
without difficulties.
Germany has been suspicious ever since I did not build a fleet in
Liverpool. My explanation -- that I did not want to telegraph my
intentions -- may have sufficed. But it doesn't really matter any more,
does it? The only move he could make to slow us down would be
Den-NorthSea, but he wants Sweden too badly to do that. Anyway, it now
seems Germany is expecting my help in Sweden plus my forced entry into the
Channel.
If anything, Russian diplomacy has been a little more complex. I openly
revealed to him the possibility of my moving Norway to Skag so that he
could get Sweden and I would have a shot at Denmark in the fall. In my
experience a demonstration of trust often gains cooperation. Leaving
Norway vacant certainly would involve my trust of Russia. Russia welcomed
the idea of cooperation with me, but to my surprise he thought it best that
he get Denmark(!) in addition to Sweden so that he would remain a viable
threat to his southeastern neighbors. Russia thought that I could work
with Holland and points south.
Isn't that ducky?! My French ally would have Belgium and my Russian ally
would have Denmark, leaving me Holland. How am I to conquer the world by
funneling all my units through Holland? This is not a complaint; I just
find it most ammusing. Anyway, I have decided not to depart Norway and I
am telling Russia that. Russia and I have never tried to deceive each
other (unless he really did originally intend to mount an attack on
Norway). I still don't mind helping Russia into Sweden, but my Denmark
scheme is dead for this year.
>As you stated in your last letter, things between us seem
>pretty well set. I will move to the Channel and Burgundy
>and hold in Portugal. Germany expects me to move to MAO,
>so he will wonder/be upset if I do not.
Please upset him. Don't even think ... 8-).
>What are your plans for Belgium? Will it simply hold or
>are you going to support Paris to Burgundy? It depends
>on what kind of statement you want to make.
I expect Picardy to support Paris to Burgundy and I expect Holland to
support Kiel to Ruhr. So Belgium is useless this turn, except for symbolic
purposes. Withought giving it any thought before this instant, I was going
to support your move to Burgundy.
>I am guessing that the hold may be your best option. It
>leaves open the question of whether we are working
>together completely.
It won't matter what Germany thinks any more, but it might help a tiny,
tiny bit if the rest of the world is uncertain. Believe me, none of them
want a EF alliance. They've made that clear to me from the beginning.
Perhaps I will try Belgium->Ruhr.
On second thought, no one will be fooled about EF intentions. But Bel-Ruh
has a tiny chance of working, so let it be that.
>I want to talk to you also about the South. I am
>concerned that Austria will grow too quickly.
Neither Austria nor Russia talk much to me, but both are friendly. Don't
you think that Italy holds the key to that area of the world? He can ally
himself with either Austria or Turkey. Italy has always answered every
question of mine, but I have been careful not to ask him whether he prefers
Turkey or Austria. Pry too much and your source shuts up!
We want somewhat of a stalemate over there. Its best when the stalemate is
perpetuated by some genuine animosity, such as the feelings that Russia now
has for Austria. That way it is difficult for them to untangle and face a
threat from another direction. I assume that Russia and Austria will be on
opposite sides. I assume that Austria and Turkey will be on opposite sides
soon, if not immediately, in spite of their cooperation over Romania last
turn. Does that mean we want Italy to side with Austria so it will be two
on two?
On the other hand, if IRT does gang up on Austria, then that leaves Turkey
with no outlet against us. Right now it looks pretty good for us either
way. I am probably in one of my overly optimistic moods.
Most cordially,
Ivy
I would
>not mind seeing Russia and Turkey become friends. It
>might even be better for IRT to join up against Austria.
> We really do not want a monster Austria in our way. At
>the same time we want to keep a viable Austria to keep
>Turkey in check. A medium sized Austria can still be
>brought down as long as a couple powers in the south are
>viable. You and I should decide on what outcome we
>prefer and both start working towards it. We can focus
>on talking to different powers to not make it obvious.
>But it may increase our chances of bring our preference
>into place if we agree on one.
Message from England to Russia
Dear Nicky,
> I haven't ruled out leaving both Units in Scandinavia, and I'm certainly
>willing to discuss options there, but we might want to consider Swe and
>Den as Russian, with Hol going to you this year.
...
> Please, let's discuss a continuation of my Northern strategy. Perhaps
>if you pointed out to AI how wide open Turkey is to a Lepanto, and I
>was sure of a build or two from the north, I would not need to waste
>the tempo involved in sending A Mos home again.
Aargh! I don't have any offer on the table from France or Germany that
enables me to offer you Denmark. At least not at the moment, and time is
running short.
As price for an alliance, Germany asks for my help in getting him into
Sweden. That's a reasonable offer, but it's nothing that you like.
And France's price? France wants me to give him Belgium as I march into
Holland. This can happen without any conflict between you and me. It
could be all three of us against Germany. But wait. You get Denmark;
France gets Belgium. That leaves me Holland (thank's guys). The Holland
Tunnel? How am I going to conquer the whole world if I have to funnel all
my units through Holland?
This is not a complaint. It actually amuses me.
But what it means, I guess, is that I probably need to stay in Norway and
not attempt my Norw-Skag gamble. The ultimate fate of Sweden may not be
known until the fall.
There is still time for a little negotiation today. I am at wits end. Let
me know if you have any bright ideas for me.
Most cordially,
Ivy
Message from England to France
As has happened before, I just sent off a long note only to discover
another from you waiting!
>Are you recovered from the weekend yet? Things were a
>bit slow. Austria is back, I have heard from Italy.
>Nothing for either expect warm fuzzies from the latter.
>Germany has at least picked up his level of
>communication. His style hasn't changed, but the volume
>has. Have you noticed the same?
Yes, his volume has. I am not surprised. He couldn't possibly have been
as poor a player as earlier press, or lack thereof, suggested.
>Will you be supporting Russia to Sweden so he can either
>move his fleet to Prussia or his army to St. Petes (and
>then Moscow)?
He is even considering convoying the army to Livonia apparently!
>His presences in Sweden may help you attack Denmark.
Absolutely, we need Russia in Sweden, but the means and the timing still
have to be worked out. I just informed Nicky a few minutes ago that I
cannot bless his desire to own Denmark. Obvious, if I were a German ally.
And if allied to France I would be left only with Holland through which to
operate. I also tried to reassure him that I have no designs on StP. Now
Russia needs to react to that message. I have not boldly told him that you
and I are allied, but he suspects it.
Ivy
Message from France to all
[Greetings I am Trey Wingo and I have agreed to add
commentary to the presentation by Prince Boar on the
State of France at the Annual Symposium on Philosophy,
Europe and Everything. Why is an ESPN Sportscaster
commenting on Politics and Philosophy? Well, first of
all I always wanted to travel to France. Second, if my
third cousin Ivy can go from being a catcher to
Ambassador for England, I can comment on Philosophy. And
third, I am tired of Stuart Scott getting all the cool
jobs.]
Spring 1902 Symposium on Philosophy, Europe and
Everything.
- by Prince Xavier Boar
First I would like to thank the people of France for
inviting me to be the Plenary Speaker at this annual
symposium. It is one that is dear to my heart. The
topic for my speech will always be the state of a State
of the Union Address for France, although I reserve the
right to add a little philosophy. This first
presentation may be short of details because I will be
trying to cover both 1901 as well as pre-1901, and
perhaps a peak at 1902.
[The people did not really invite him, rather some
anonymous person suggested these presentation. The rumor
is that Prince Boar paid this person to make the
suggestion, just so he could "bore" the people with his
philosophies.]
Pre-1901
The original goal of my Bother, the Dauphin, and I was to
try to ….
[Unfortunately this part of the presentation was censored
due to state secrets. Why the color of the Dauphin's
underwear is a state secret is beyond me. Nevertheless I
cannot comment on what I heard.]
.
.
.
Philosophy
Many of you have speculated why the Dauphin does not
assume the thrown not that our father is so ill. Some
have even absurdly suggested that I might be more fit.
In reply I quote Plato
Philosophers should become Kings and
Kings should become Philosophers.
My brother is not yet ready to become a philosopher and I
am not yet ready to become a King. In the end only he
can be King, but together we may substitute in our
father's illness. We still have much to learn form him.
For example ….
[Here I will cut off the "highlights". I want to save to
you from it. Besides I fell asleep three times and
really do not know what he was saying.]
[Until next time,
Trey]
(loud enough for the speakers to barely pick it up)
[Now where are those French Babes you guys promised to
introduce me to if I took this gig]
Message from France to England
Ivy:
Thanks for your notes. I am sorry about your modem. I
suppose that the only time it would an issue if we were
negotiating some last minute decisions on moves,
especially ones which we hoped to hear first from someone
else. That has happened in the past. But we can deal
with that when and if it occurs.
I see that you are just as uncertain about the Southeast
as I am. I think that I will try to encourage an RT
alliance vs AI. We do not want Italy or Russia to grow
too quickly. The IRT vs A might resolve itself too soon.
I will be pretty busy for a while but will try to check
for messages before the end of my work day, which will be
a bit early as I must visit the Dentist. Pray for me :-)
The Dauphin does like the move to Ruhr, but the decision
will be yours. As for Russia, tell him that he cannot
possibly take both Denmark and Sweden this year. In the
long run Denmark is negotiable if Kiel becomes available
to you. That way you can say "maybe" and not make him
desperate. But I think that it is wise to stay in
Norway.
Just so you know I have been trying to encourage Russia
in the south and telling him that I am trying to
encourage you not to attack him.
-- Prince Boar
Message from England to France
Prince Boar,
>Thanks for your notes. I am sorry about your modem. I
>suppose that the only time it would an issue if we were
>negotiating some last minute decisions on moves,
I won't let it be an issue. Also, the problem seems to disappear as the
weather becomes cooler. Go figure.
> I must visit the Dentist.
Hah! He works for me. "Tell me your state secrets or I drill deeper."
I hate these delays. I work hard and get everyone to agree with me and
then they get another day or two to reconsider.
Ivy Wingo
Message from France to England
Ivy:
>I hate these delays. I work hard and get everyone to
>agree with me and then they get another day or two to
>reconsider.
I will remove my set wait, to make you feel better :-)
I do understand your feeling. It would be better to have
the adjustment right away rather than on the day of the
deadline. But I understand that life happens to people.
It even happens to me. So we can be patient, even do
something other than diplomacy. Gasp :-)
I see your evil plan with the Dentist. But would it not
make more sense for him to give me drugs that would make
me talk (in guise of Novacain) than to threaten me with
pain! But then again, my brother was alway better at
physical pain than I. I had to use psychological pain to
hold my own against him.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Italy to England
>
> OK, that does it. No more anonymity for Roberto. He was the
> winner of the identify Ivy Wingo contest and knows that I also
> considered the even wackier name Van Lingle Mungo. Van Lingle
> Mungo was another baseball player. I ruled him out, because
> the name was harder to type and he was already celebrated in song.
>
I guess you forgot that you had already broadcast this information along
with the message detailing who Ivy Wingo was. Not that it's a big deal or
anything.
> So Italy is awarded Belgium as his prize and only needs to
> arrive to claim it.
>
So, if I move tun-naf, maybe France would be willing to convoy it via Mao
and the Channel. I'll ask him if he'll do that in the spirit of fair play
since I am the rightful owner of Belgium.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Russia to England
Ivy,
>Aargh! I don't have any offer on the table from
>France or Germany that enables me to offer you
>Denmark. At least not at the moment, and time
>is running short.
Calm down, my friend, I didn't demand Den, I
merely suggested it as a possibility to be considered,
and I got us an extra day to negotiate. When I have
an idea that I think will work, I'll lay it out in
some detail, but since I don't have a firm plan at
this point, I'm just running things up the flagpole,
to see who'll salute.
Fredd tells me that I can have Swe this Spring,
but suggests Fin-StP to position me to defend StP,
or attack Nwy. (This also leaves Swe unsupported
against Ber-Bal, followed by Den S Bal-Swe, of
course.) Why don't you suggest Par S Pic-Bur,
followed by Hol S Bur - Ruh to France, and suggest
that you will consider ceding Bel to him later? If
you want Den I would think Nwy-Ska, GoB-Bal, Fin-Swe,
Nth-Den (to cut Den S Ber-Bal) would be necessary to
give us 3 on 2 vs. Den. Do you agree? If you do
can you talk up the Lepanto possibilities to AI, so
that I might survive to be of further help to you? ;-)
Your Friend,
Nicky.
Message from England to Germany
Freddy,
Now we have more time, even though we don't need it. I hate these last
minute delays. I work hard to get everyone to agree with me and then they
ger another day or two to change their minds!
>If I read this correctly our moves are:
>KIE - RUH
>MUN - BUR
>HOL holds or supports BEL
>
>BEL s a MUN - BUR
>NTH - ENG
>LON s NTH - ENG
>EDI - NTH
We agree. What about Norway? Is it to be Norw s Den->Swe or should I
hold? The latter makes sense if you are entering Den s berlin->bal, but if
you want the former just say so. It will be done. I have thought about
Norway->nwgSea to get a jump on things south, but that could be risky
without knowing Russia's moves. He may move the Finnish army south.
>Russia suggested EG against France. This guy is perplexing.
He has always encouraged EG against france with me. Right now it makes
sense for him, given his hatred of Austria. Makes sense, that is,
providing you to let him into Sweden!!! This can't happen. You need a
build to protect your backside against whoever emerges strong there.
France wants me to make moves that clearly would put you and me at
war. For example, NorthSea-Helgo. In the meantime his moves would enable
him to go either way. When the dust settles, the key to his true
sentiments will be Portugal. A hold with Portugal would indicate he wanted
an EF attack on G. Port->Mid would indicate he preferred FG against E.
I'm for EG against F, and I can't wait! It's also what most of the world
seems to want. They will be grateful.
Cordially,
Ivy
Message from Italy to England
>
> Here are two pieces of information that may be useful to you.
> I have no interest in going for StP. I could write a book on why this
> is so, but let's leave it at that.
Okay, seems like an easy and reasonable target for you but I know you
wouldn't tell me this and then risk losing all credibility by going for STP.
> Also, I am reasonably confident that Russia will
> move Finland back toward Austria, either with Fin-StP or with
> a convoy to Livonia. Just thought you might want to know.
>
This is what I would expect as well. Defending the middle of his homeland,
to me at least, would be a higher priority than taking Sweden.
> In exchange, perhaps you could tell me every move that France
> and Germany are making. No? Oh, well.
>
If I only knew. :) France won't even tell me where Portugal is moving to
this spring......
> One other matter. What in the world is Tyrolia going to do?
>
> I first thought that if I leaned toward EF then Tyrolian help against
> Munich would be interesting, but after careful thought I have
> concluded that no matter what happens to me, I really don't want
> Italian operations in southern Germany,
> Any action by you in Munich really helps France greatly and
> me not at all.
Tyrolia will not assist nor be assisted in any offensive operations in
southern Germany. Tyrolia does however reserve the right to assist Germany
in defensive manuevers in Munich. It's intent was merely to wake the German
up and talk to me. The plan worked flawlessly. I have received several
comminique from Berlin this phase.
>
> In the latter instance, I don't want France to achieve his goals too
> rapidly. I hope you don't either.
>
Absolutely not! The slower French goals are achieved the better off we all
will be.
>
> See, anything I do is good for Italy.
>
I hope the same can be said for you about whatever I do. Unfortunately, I
haven't a clue as whether or not that is true.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from England to Italy
Roberto,
> France won't even tell me where Portugal is moving to
>this spring......
Not surprising, because that would be a very strong indicator of his
preference for England or Germany. Portugal holds = proEngland;
Portugal->Mao = proGermany.
>Tyrolia will not assist nor be assisted in any offensive operations in
>southern Germany. Tyrolia does however reserve the right to assist Germany
>in defensive manuevers in Munich. It's intent was merely to wake the German
>up and talk to me. The plan worked flawlessly. I have received several
>comminique from Berlin this phase.
Germany has improved. He couldn't possibly have been as bad as his early
press, or lack thereof, indicated.
I find our relationship interesting. I never ask you about your preference
for Austria or Turkey. You never ask me about mine for France or
Germany. This permits us to be very honest about smaller matters, and I
think that has been mutually helpful.
Thank you,
Ivy
Message from England to Germany
Good Freddie,
I have what seems to be a satisfactory relationship with Italy. I never
ask him about his preference for Austria or Turkey. He never asks me about
my feeling for France and Germany. This frees us to be completely honest
(I think!) in some very small matters, and that has been helpful.
Italy has told me that he will not assist in offensive operations against
Munich, but that he reserves the right to help defend(!) Munich. I believe
him and this is a big relief. With time on my hands I worry about what
might go wrong. Italy could mess things up for us, but it seems he will not.
I have quit pestering him to attack France from the Mediterranean, although
it's possible that he could jump in and scavenge if he sees France
dying. Looking way down the road however, I expect to enter the Med myself.
Ivy
Message from England to Russia
Dear Nicky,
> Calm down, my friend, I didn't demand Den, I
>merely suggested it as a possibility to be considered
I am calm. Only joint action by Germany and France can rattle me at this
stage.
> Fredd tells me that I can have Swe this Spring,
>but suggests Fin-StP to position me to defend StP,
>or attack Nwy.
Nice guy that Fredd! I am now considering complete passivity in Norway
this spring with the veiled threat that I could support either you or
Germany into Sweden in the fall. My choice then would depend on the
overall configuration or could be determined by mere revenge. That could
only apply to Germany, since you have no possible move that could be
interpreted as anti-English this turn.
> (This also leaves Swe unsupported
>against Ber-Bal, followed by Den S Bal-Swe, of
>course.) Why don't you suggest Par S Pic-Bur,
I think this is coming.
> and suggest that you will consider ceding Bel to him later?
It's tricky. I insisted that France not get Belgium early, for that would
give him a 6-4 lead over me. He agreed to 5-4 with Belgium neutral. When
he finally gave me his blessing to enter Belgium last fall it was with his
understanding that my ownership was probably temporary. I didn't
explicitly agree to that. Nevertheless, France now takes the position that
it is my turn to do him a favor. Let's see what I can do, though.
All this assumes that I will decide to be proFrance. ProGermany is still
alive!!!
>If you want Den I would think Nwy-Ska, GoB-Bal, Fin-Swe,
>Nth-Den (to cut Den S Ber-Bal) would be necessary to
>give us 3 on 2 vs. Den. Do you agree?
That would work. The tactics are simple enough. I just need some
confidence that when the dust settles I will have claim, if not actual
ownership, to either Belgium or Denmark.
Having typed this, I looked at the map and noticed that there is always
Kiel. The path between Belgium and Denmark is wider than I thought. A
case of map blindness. Even so, I worry a bit about being pancaked between
a superpower France and a revived Russia. But I am calm. Yes, sir, I am calm.
>If you do
>can you talk up the Lepanto possibilities to AI, so
>that I might survive to be of further help to you? ;-)
Do I understand you correctly that you are no longer upset with Austria?
CALM,
Calm,
calm.
Most cordially,
Ivy
Message from Italy to England
>
> I find our relationship interesting. I never ask you about
> your preference for Austria or Turkey.
>
I wouldn't tell you anyway. :) I will tell you have a choice and I'm not
opposed to listening to your opinion on how I should proceed.
> You never ask me about mine for France or Germany.
>
Like you would tell me anyway. :)
Truth is, I really don't care at the moment. If you prefer EG vs F, Germany
and I have an agreement to split you up afterwards. If you prefer EG vs F,
you and I can split up France afterwards. It really is true, no matter what
you do, it's good for Italy!!
You can sit back down, I was just kidding about that Germany agreement part.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Russia to England
> Message from England to Russia in 'titleist':
Very briefly, because Alexandra is demanding access to our correspondence
secratary.
> ProGermany is still alive!!!
I don't object as long as that is antiFrance, and neutralRussia.
I kinda NEED Swe.
> Even so, I worry a bit about being pancaked between
> a superpower France and a revived Russia. But I am calm.
If I get to that point I can as easily build Armies and push thru
Germany to harrass France, and since I would owe you more, I'd
be more inclined to do that.
> Do I understand you correctly that you are no longer upset with Austria?
Austria is an untrustworthy, scum-sucking slimeball, but I'll happily
work with him to eliminate Turkey if it extends my survival. ;^}
Your Friend,
Nicky.
Message from England to Germany
Good Freddy,
My moves are in. Right now they include Norway holding under the
assumption that you have Den s Ber-Bal. Then we have 3 on 2 against Sweden
in the fall. If you want me to change that to Norway s Den-Swe
immediately, just let me know.
On another matter, my home modem has a nasty habit of conking out most
evenings. I have not been able to find the source of the problem.
If you anticipate sending a last minute message, can you give me a warning?
If I expect a late message from you, and the home modem is having one of
its fits, I will drive the 3 miles to my office and check the mail from
there.
This is an important day in the history of our two little nations. I am
with you all the way.
Most warmly,
Ivy
Message from Germany to England
I don't expect to have any late minute notices. I screwed up (a bit)
when I did that to France. I really hate that. In one of the other
games I had a partner who did that all the time. So I attacked him.
You have my moves. I don't see the need to chance anything. Certainly
France suspects. We're not really even talking too much.
Talk tomorrow.
Fredd
Message from England to Turkey
Ali Baba,
Ages ago, it seems, I sent you a note urging you to cooperate with Austria
in the elimination of Russia.
I value your opinion of me, so I should tell you that I, myself, cannot
attack StP this turn. My highest priority is to survive within the EFG
triangle and make a friend of either France or Germany. For their own
mysterious reasons BOTH France and Germany do not want me going for
StP. Thus, I will not.
This does not change my feeling that a nation, like Russia, that is on the
ropes ought to be finished swiftly for the good of all survivors. I doubt
that Russia will hold on in the north much longer.
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to Austria
Edna,
Ages ago, it seems, I sent you a note urging you to cooperate with Turkey
in the elimination of Russia.
I value your opinion of me, so I should tell you that I, myself, cannot
attack StP this turn. My highest priority is to survive within the EFG
triangle and make a friend of either France or Germany. For their own
mysterious reasons BOTH France and Germany do not want me going for
StP. Thus, I will not.
This does not change my feeling that a nation, like Russia, that is on the
ropes ought to be finished swiftly for the good of all survivors. I doubt
that Russia will hold on in the north much longer.
Ivy Wingo
Message from England to France
Good Prince,
All is quiet. Very quiet. My moves are in and I wait.
Yours,
Ivy
Message [from France] to all
BG> Holey Lepanto Diploman, did I miss something?
DM> Yes Boy Gambit, we have had a fall move as well as an adjustment phase.
BG> Wow! Are there any betrayers that we can bring to justice? I read in the
news that Austria betrayed Russia?
DM> Well, it appears that Austria and Turkey combined to betray Russia. But we
have not yet heard their side of the story.
BG> We should bring them in just in case.
DM> Now now, Boy Gambit, due process must be followed.
BG> What about Germany and France. Do they keep bouncing in Burgundy because
they cannot get along or was there a German betrayal?
DM> We have not heard but are vigorously investigating the matter. What
situations do you see that bear watching for this season?
BG> Well, Turkey seems to have a big kick me sign on his back. He must trust
Austria and Italy. Will that trust be betrayed?
DM> Yes, Boy Gambit! Excellent! Anything else?
BG> Ummmmm.
DM> What about the English-French-German triangle. Something must give up
there.
BG> Oh yeah. But whom will be betrayed?
DM> That is a good question. We must watch and see.
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 15 Results:
Today's stage was won by Rik Verbrugghue of Team Lotto
Adecco. He was part of a huge breakaway, but one that
did not contain any of the contenders. No points were
awarded for our game. Since the contenders were all in
the main pack (peloton), they were all given the same
time. Therefore there was no change in the standings at
the top.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 30 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 20 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 10 points
Russia (Robobank): 20 points
Turkey (CSC): 20 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Lance Armstrong (USP) 62 hours, 15 minutes, 4 seconds
2. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ 5:05
3. Andrei Kivilev (COF) @ 5:13
4. Joseba Beloki (ONC)@ 6:33
Message from France to England
Ivy:
>All is quiet. Very quiet. My moves are in and I wait.
Me too. Except your note, a gray, and Russia's
broadcast, I have received nothing today.
I believe that it is because the west is settled. We are
just waiting for the deadline. But the Southeast is busy
negotiating. I suppose that I should spend some time
influencing it. But I have been busy all day until now.
I hope that you are not offended that we hired your third
cousin to commentate at our symposium. If if bothers
you, the guillotine is always and option.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Turkey to England
Ivy,
Sorry I've been out of touch recently. A bad time to be away from e-mail
contact, but nothing I could avoid. In any case, down to business.
I'm beginning to believe that Russia is not so much on the ropes as we'd
like to think. I've been getting the feeling that Austria is about to
double-cross me. As was mentioned in that broadcast, I've got a "Kick Me"
sign on my back, in big red letters, and Italy just bought a new pair of
boots. So, I'm not sure how much trouble I'll be able to give Russia
myself.
This is what usually happens when a power gets "ganged up on" from the
start. Everyone starts worrying, gee, if he goes down fast that'll help
that *other* guy more than me. So things turn around. It wouldn't be far
fetched for Russia to make a comeback.
Still, I share your assessment that we'd both be better off if Russia were
to go away soon. I am reacting to events in the south at the moment, so my
options are limited. However, I've not given up on hopes of defeating the
Czar. Like you, I'm eager to keep ET relations going in a positive
direction, so I thank you for your candor. Let us keep in touch where
Russia is concerned, not to mention other events.
I will be most interested to see how things shake out in the West. I'm sure
you are as well. Hopefully the FG conflict is genuine, in which case you
should have your choice of allies.
Regards,
Ali Baba
Message from Turkey to England
Ivy,
Sorry I've been out of touch recently. A bad time to be away from e-mail
contact, but nothing I could avoid. In any case, down to business.
I'm beginning to believe that Russia is not so much on the ropes as we'd
like to think. I've been getting the feeling that Austria is about to
double-cross me. As was mentioned in that broadcast, I've got a "Kick Me"
sign on my back, in big red letters, and Italy just bought a new pair of
boots. So, I'm not sure how much trouble I'll be able to give Russia
myself.
This is what usually happens when a power gets "ganged up on" from the
start. Everyone starts worrying, gee, if he goes down fast that'll help
that *other* guy more than me. So things turn around. It wouldn't be far
fetched for Russia to make a comeback.
Still, I share your assessment that we'd both be better off if Russia were
to go away soon. I am reacting to events in the south at the moment, so my
options are limited. However, I've not given up on hopes of defeating the
Czar. Like you, I'm eager to keep ET relations going in a positive
direction, so I thank you for your candor. Let us keep in touch where
Russia is concerned, not to mention other events.
I will be most interested to see how things shake out in the West. I'm sure
you are as well. Hopefully the FG conflict is genuine, in which case you
should have your choice of allies.
Regards,
Ali Baba
Message from Austria to England
Ivy,
> I value your opinion of me, so I should tell you that I, myself, cannot
> attack StP this turn. My highest priority is to survive within the EFG
> triangle and make a friend of either France or Germany. For their own
> mysterious reasons BOTH France and Germany do not want me going for
> StP. Thus, I will not.
Germany's reason isn't mysterious; he wants Russia tied up in conflict, not
eliminated, so he doesn't have to worry about Austria-Hungary on his
southern and eastern borders.
France's reason isn't mysterious; he wants Russia to survive as his
potential ally against either E or G, or both. My information is that it
was France who encouraged Russia's opening to StP, as he feared an EG
alliance and wanted to ensure that E, at least, had to focus elsewhere.
I urge you to at least support Den-Swe, which certainly would promote EG
amity, and keep alive the possibility of Nwy-StP in the fall.
Edna, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Russia to all
My thanks to everyone for their well-wishes. The good news is that the
doctors ruled out any life-threatening, critical causes for the pain my wife
is experiencing. The
bad news is, they're not quite sure what is causing it. We'll be motoring
off to see our family physician in the morning, so please forgive me if my
responses are not as prompt or as detailed as they have been in the next day
or two. Once again, our thanks.
Nick, Alexandra, and Alexi.
Message from Turkey to England
Ivy,
Sorry I've been out of touch recently. A bad time to be away from e-mail
contact, but nothing I could avoid. In any case, down to business.
I'm beginning to believe that Russia is not so much on the ropes as we'd
like to think. I've been getting the feeling that Austria is about to
double-cross me. As was mentioned in that broadcast, I've got a "Kick Me"
sign on my back, in big red letters, and Italy just bought a new pair of
boots. So, I'm not sure how much trouble I'll be able to give Russia
myself.
This is what usually happens when a power gets "ganged up on" from the
start. Everyone starts worrying, gee, if he goes down fast that'll help
that *other* guy more than me. So things turn around. It wouldn't be far
fetched for Russia to make a comeback.
Still, I share your assessment that we'd both be better off if Russia were
to go away soon. I am reacting to events in the south at the moment, so my
options are limited. However, I've not given up on hopes of defeating the
Czar. Like you, I'm eager to keep ET relations going in a positive
direction, so I thank you for your candor. Let us keep in touch where
Russia is concerned, not to mention other events.
I will be most interested to see how things shake out in the West. I'm sure
you are as well. Hopefully the FG conflict is genuine, in which case you
should have your choice of allies.
Regards,
Ali Baba
Austria: Army Budapest SUPPORT Turkish Army Bulgaria → Rumania (*void*)
Austria: Army Galicia → Ukraine
Austria: Fleet Greece → Aegean Sea
Austria: Army Serbia → Bulgaria (*bounce*)
Austria: Army Vienna → Galicia
England: Army Belgium SUPPORT German Army Munich → Burgundy
England: Fleet Edinburgh → North Sea
England: Fleet London SUPPORT Fleet North Sea → English Channel
England: Fleet North Sea → English Channel
England: Fleet Norway HOLD
France: Fleet Brest → English Channel (*bounce*)
France: Army Paris → Burgundy (*bounce*)
France: Army Picardy SUPPORT Army Paris → Burgundy
France: Fleet Portugal HOLD
France: Army Spain → Gascony
Germany: Fleet Berlin → Baltic Sea
Germany: Fleet Denmark SUPPORT Fleet Berlin → Baltic Sea
Germany: Army Holland SUPPORT Army Kiel → Ruhr (*void*)
Germany: Army Kiel SUPPORT Army Holland
Germany: Army Munich → Burgundy (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Ionian Sea → Eastern Mediterranean
Italy: Fleet Naples → Ionian Sea
Italy: Army Tunis HOLD
Italy: Army Tyrolia HOLD
Russia: Army Finland → Gulf of Bothnia → Livonia
Russia: Fleet Gulf of Bothnia CONVOY Army Finland → Livonia
Russia: Fleet Sevastopol SUPPORT Turkish Army Ankara → Rumania
Russia: Army Ukraine → Warsaw
Turkey: Army Ankara → Black Sea → Rumania
Turkey: Fleet Black Sea CONVOY Army Ankara → Rumania
Turkey: Army Bulgaria SUPPORT Italian Army Tunis → Greece (*void*)
Turkey: Army Constantinople → Smyrna
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