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Message from Germany to Italy
Roberto:
> > > Peace with Germany is an absolute requirement for my
> > > success and I will do anything to maintain that peace.
> >
> > Would that include helping England against France? Or me against
> > France?
> >
>
> Either. Both. Your choice.
I'm in heavy negotiations with both France and England. Probably the
alignments will stay the same. But you never know. If I were to follow
your example I'd attack them both. (and win)
I'll keep you informed. I am counting on getting your support of an
English fleet to the MAO, if all goes well in the negotiations. If
negotations go badly, I'll need help to prevent the Western Juggernaut
from rolling over me. Hope that doesn't happen.
Fredd
Message from England to all
First, I am fairly confident that I will not need a deadline
extension. Tomorrow (Thursday) is a light work day for me, and that should
suffice. Read on.
Yesterday afternoon my wife ran up to me at work and said, "We've got to
get home immediately." [My wife and I work at the same place.] When we
got home, we saw that virtually every major tree on our property was
uprooted or snapped off at the base. The huge oak tree missed the house,
but it was laying across the street, blocking traffic. On the other side
of the house four maple trees were laying on our roof. In the back corner
of the lot my "wildlife forest" was flattened. Electricity, telephone, and
cable TV were all ripped off the house.
As I type, a crew of about six men is working to clear debris from the
roof. We think the only damage to the house will be some light roof
damage, but our yard and its 40-year old trees and landscaping has been
totaled.
This is NOT a plea for sympathy. I am rather hyper right now and just need
to talk. I know the difference between a major nuisance and a
disaster. What we have is not a disaster. Planning the yard again from
scratch might be fun in the long run. And I won't be raking many leaves
for a long time.
Talk to you tomorrow.
Ivy
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
England's moves made it obvious that he expected you to
go for Spain. Turkey of course is angry with you, so he
is liable to tell me anything that will cause me not to
trust you. The other(s) were speculating and telling me
what they guessed would happen.
I am not terribly upset that you were discussing the
option of taking Spain. One must always consider all
options. But I am glad that you saw that it was better
not to.
Now is the real critical point. With your two new units
you may be tempted to come take a part of France. I urge
you not to do so. Turkey and Russia can combine to hold
you back. If England gets worried, he might pull out of
France and FRT might be able to do you in. Therefore, it
is best to focus on one front at a time.
You have played a masterful game, your victory (at least
the largest share in the draw) is almost assured. You
should be proud of your efforts. All you need do is
exercise a bit of patience and not give in to the
temptation of attacking France now.
--Prince Boar
Message from France to all
Ivy:
I am sorry to hear about your problems. I know that it
is not a true diaster, but it is disturbing nonetheless.
It can make one think about how close things can come to
being true diasters. I guess that you can also think
yourself charmed and lucky that your house was not more
damaged. The French people are thinking of you.
I, on the other hand, am busy for more positive, but
perhaps no less stressful reasons. I had the joy of
sending a child off for his first day of Kindergarten.
He was excited and it seemed to have gone well. But I
was busy all morning and I am way behind at work. I
realize I owe some of you messages, I will send a couple
very short ones now.
My Spring symposium will have to wait. Please do not get
too disappointed by that.
--Prince Boar
Message from Master to all
I'm out of town from tomorrow to the 9th, and won't be back reliably until
the 11th, but I'll probably check my email on the 9th and 10th. Please
submit orders and play nicely. :-)
Doug
Message from Italy to Germany
>
> I'll keep you informed. I am counting on getting your support of an
> English fleet to the MAO, if all goes well in the negotiations. If
> negotations go badly, I'll need help to prevent the Western Juggernaut
> from rolling over me. Hope that doesn't happen.
>
Please do keep me abreast of the situation.
Are you considering GF vs E or are you mainly concentrating on GE vs F?
And how does Russia play into this? He's mentioned to me that he will once
again be making moves to combat German aggression. Have you considered your
options in that area? I could use Russian assistance, if just for a single
turn, against Turkey sometime down the road.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
How goes things?
Have you had many discussions with Germany and Russia? I
tend to hear often from Russia, but not so much this
season. I suspect that you are keeping him busy? :-) I
typically hear little from Germany. This season, I get
spurts of messages (two is plural right?) and then
silence. But that is typical.
If people are trying to convince you to attack me, and
you are wavering, at least let me know. I deserve a shot
at convincing you otherwise. :-)
Until then, stay patient, do not stab France, look
forward to your tournament victory.
--Prince Boar
Message from Italy to France
>
> Have you had many discussions with Germany and Russia?
No. Nor England. Oddly, the person I've had the most discussion with is
Turkey. You're a close second.
> I tend to hear often from Russia, but not so much this
> season. I suspect that you are keeping him busy? :-)
>
He must be keeping himself busy. Haven't heard from him since the
adjustments came down.
> I typically hear little from Germany. This season, I get
> spurts of messages (two is plural right?) and then
> silence. But that is typical.
>
Germany told me he is deep in negotiations with England & yourself and has
yet to determine which way he'll swing. He told me he'll let me know but to
expect a request to support an English fleet to the MAO. So, I'm waiting.
I suspect the English 'disaster' is slowing communications between he and
England.
> If people are trying to convince you to attack me, and
> you are wavering, at least let me know. I deserve a shot
> at convincing you otherwise. :-)
>
They will have a much tougher time convincing me to attack you as you will
have convincing me otherwise.
> Until then, stay patient, do not stab France, look
> forward to your tournament victory.
>
My tourney victory is a long, long, long way away. Whatever happens, I will
be able to say I gave it my best shot.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
Thank you for your message!
>He told me he'll let me know but to expect
>a request to support an English fleet to the MAO.
I hope that you will decline this. I expect that you
will tell them the truth, so you can keep up your
credibility with them. I will not ask you to agree and
then simply not do it.
What do you think about this logic:
If you told Germany now that you would not support
England to the MAO, no matter what. That might swing his
decision over to work with me rather than England. Make
sure to tell him that it is not a long term statement
that you would never attack me (if such a thing is even
possible in Diplomacy any way :-) but that for now, you
value your peace with France and do not wish to disturb
it.
Do you think that this would help swing him over to my
side? As long as you add the long term statement, it is
not likely to backfire and push E&G closer? I desire
your comments.
--Prince Boar
PS: Let me stand in your shadow as a small member of a
the draw, or as a survivor in your victory. It would
mean so much to me. The Dauphin has allowed our sister
to escape from the Convent. If you two start dating, it
would be natural for me to be a minor functionary in your
glorious government :-)
Message from Russia to all
"St. Petersburg Pravda"
January, 1905
"Economy Still Stagnant"
The economic malaise which has plagued Russia
since 1902 continues unabated. The employment crisis
in Sevastopol has worsened as a result of the Turkish
4th Army's failure to return to Rumania. Foreign
Ministry sources reveal that Turkish representatives
repeatedly pledged to vacate Sevastopol last Fall.
The Bolsheviks continue to demand structural reforms
of the EEU and the Russian government, and still
threaten revolution if these changes are not made.
Czar Nicholas's standing with the people has
improved somewhat, however, both because his pledge
to destroy the Austrian 1st Cavalry was carried out
last Spring, and because of his inspired defense of
St. Petersburg last Fall. It is rumored that the
Czar himself acted as a Forward Observer, and called
down the shore bombardment of the German 4th Army in
Livonia from the bridge of the Royal Yacht, the
Standart. This shore bombardment and the harassing
attacks from the 1st Guards Division, currently
holding Warsaw, stopped the German assault in its
tracks. The German retreat from Silesia suggests
that the Czar may well be able to defend St.
Petersburg indefinitely, but without economic growth,
it seems Russia is doomed.
Message from England to all
I'm finally back in the office at 1:20 on Thursday. I will try to rush out
an individual e-mail to each of you now.
It was an F-1 tornado, the weakest variety. Damage to our home will be
less than $1000. Cleanup outside plus landscaping will be a few thousand
more. The worst part is that we lost a few trees that cannot be
replaced. Not too bad overall, it wasn't quite the proverbial "act of
God." One of the lesser angels must have been messing around.
Ivy
Message from England to Italy
Good Roberto,
I have a suggestion for you. [It is axiomatic that if everyone followed my
suggestions, I would always win.] France and I have five units each, and
the long stalemate is very good for you. You probably want to see this
continue.
My suggestion is that you announce to France and me in a joint communique a
policy of neutrality as long as the centers remain at 5-5. You will simply
hold in the Western Med. This policy would make everything right between
us after that nasty fib last fall.
Also, by doing this, you may be helping yourself. There is a very good
chance that Germany is planning to cross me this turn, and by helping
France you might only hasten his victory in the west.
If you don't do this, then I will ... I will ... hmmm, I will threaten you
with very bad threats that I cannot possibly carry out. There.
Your friend,
Ivy
Message from France to all
Czar Nick wrote:
>Foreign Ministry sources reveal that Turkish
>representatives repeatedly pledged to vacate
>Sevastopol last Fall.
It is obvious that the Italians tied their shoe laces
together when they were not looking. It is one of the
oldest tricks in the book. I am shocked that the Turks
fell for it.
Ivy wrote:
>it wasn't quite the proverbial "act of
>God." One of the lesser angels must have been
>messing around.
Obviously they are punishing you for attacking France! I
suggest that you repent now.
Josephine
Sister to Prince Boar and the Dauphin
and recently released from the convent
Message from Italy to France
>
> >He told me he'll let me know but to expect
> >a request to support an English fleet to the MAO.
>
> I hope that you will decline this. I expect that you
> will tell them the truth, so you can keep up your
> credibility with them. I will not ask you to agree and
> then simply not do it.
>
Interesting development from England. He has not requested support into the
MAO. In fact, he is expecting treachery from Germany this year.
Ivy has asked that I send a joint comminique to EF committing to neutrality
as long as EF growth remains even. The bad part of his request is, he has
suggested that in order to accomplish this, I should remain in the West Med.
What are your thoughts on this new development.
>
> If you told Germany now that you would not support
> England to the MAO, no matter what. That might swing his
> decision over to work with me rather than England. Make
> sure to tell him that it is not a long term statement
> that you would never attack me (if such a thing is even
> possible in Diplomacy any way :-) but that for now, you
> value your peace with France and do not wish to disturb
> it.
>
Now, in combination with the letter I will be sending Germany, me remaining
in the WMS might not be such a bad idea. It would be more believable if I
actually could help him (as opposed to being in the TYS and having to say
something like, "Well, I can't help you right now but let me move to the WMS
and I'll help you next year." That probably would fall on deaf ears). We
both know I have no intention of helping either EG against you but they
don't know that yet.
If played correctly, you very well could have your choice of whom to team up
with.
Let me know soon so that I can properly reply to England.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Italy to Germany
>
> I am counting on getting your support of an
> English fleet to the MAO,
>
I have just heard from England and he has not requested support into the
MAO. I don't think I'll be able to follow thru on your request if England
isn't going to move there.
Roberto
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
I am sorry, but the words that I am getting from Ivy is
that he doubts that we can work together. So having your
fleet stay in the Western Mediterranean as a peace
keeping mission is not required or desired. I need to be
able to act without always worrying when that fleet might
slip into an undefended supply center. I am willing to
live with the delay caused by your retreat to Tunis or
Tyrrhenian Sea.
--Prince Boar
By the way, what was the gist of that message that you
sent to Germany? I am confused why it would make it good
for you to be in WES.
Message from Italy to France
>
> I am sorry, but the words that I am getting from Ivy is
> that he doubts that we can work together.
>
Hmmm, that doesn't compare to what he most recently told me. It's more
important though what he tells you than what he tells me about you.
> So having your
> fleet stay in the Western Mediterranean as a peace
> keeping mission is not required or desired. I need to be
> able to act without always worrying when that fleet might
> slip into an undefended supply center.
>
I think that was England's point. I would be there in case you attacked
him. He was assuming that EF vs G was a possibility. If I'm understanding
you correctly though, you do not see this as the main option for France.
Your preference is FG vs E, correct?
> I am willing to live with the delay caused by your
> retreat to Tunis or Tyrrhenian Sea.
>
My current order is to move to the TYS. Please don't take this discussion
the wrong way. You asked that I keep you informed of what I'm hearing from
England and Germany. I'm trying to be as open and honest as possible. I
thought the more information you knew about what your enemies were thinking,
the better able you would be to counter them. Or at least have a better
idea of which one was telling you the truth.
>
> By the way, what was the gist of that message that you
> sent to Germany? I am confused why it would make it good
> for you to be in WES.
>
I haven't written it yet. Was waiting to hear from you.
I will tell Germany that I cannot assist him this year but will re-evaluate
the situation on a season-by-season basis.
I think this is what Germany is thinking: he really wants to stab England.
If I were to support England to the MAO, it would accomplish a couple of
things for Germany. 1) England would be that much further away from his
homeland thus making it easier on Germany's attack and 2) you would be upset
with me and thus not be inclined so much to join England against him. IF I
was in the WES with the threat of supporting England to the MAO and IF
Germany thought I would make that order, it might just get him to stab
England which would be good for the both of us.
I don't blame you for being confused. I confuse myself most of the time.
Roberto
Message from Italy to England
My apologies if this is a duplicate message. I thought I sent it but did
not receive a judge confirmation. I have been known to hit that little 'X'
instead of the 'Send' button.
>
> My suggestion is that you announce to France and me in a
> joint communique a policy of neutrality as long as the
> centers remain at 5-5. You will simply hold in the
> Western Med.
>
If I altered the announcement to be that I would anchor my fleet in the TYS
on the lookout for French treachery against the peoples of England and on a
moment's notice be available to turn rudder into the WES or GOL, would that
be acceptable?
Roberto
Message from England to Italy
Roberto,
Most certainly TYS would be fine. That is even more obvious neutrality, a
watch-and-wait policy that I would pursue in your position.
Ivy
> > My suggestion is that you announce to France and me in a
> > joint communique a policy of neutrality as long as the
> > centers remain at 5-5. You will simply hold in the
> > Western Med.
> >
>
>If I altered the announcement to be that I would anchor my fleet in the TYS
>on the lookout for French treachery against the peoples of England and on a
>moment's notice be available to turn rudder into the WES or GOL, would that
>be acceptable?
>
>Roberto
Message from Italy to England and France
Gentlemen,
After much reflection, it is time for Italy to declare its neutrality
involving any debate between your great nations. Henceforth, I will be
retreating my WMS fleet to the TYS where it will remain docked as long as
your nations remain at even strength. Upon request, the TYS fleet will be
available to assist against the aggressor if so deemed necessary.
We hope this policy meets with approval of all involved and we are certainly
willing to discuss this matter both publicly and privately.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from France to all
Spring 1905 Symposium on Philosophy, Europe and
Everything.
- by Prince Xavier Boar
[This is Rece Davis here. Stuart Scott cannot make it
this year. It seems that he is stuck in Constantinople.
He was told that one can kiss girl's cheeks all you want
in Italian territory. I told him he was jumping the gun,
that the Italian are not in control there. But he
believe those anonymous reports floating around about
Italian relief efforts to Turkey. Any way, he tried to
kiss one to many girls and ended up in a Turkish court.
When he did not like the size of his fine/bribe, he
turned around and told the judge that he could kiss these
cheeks. Well he is currently cooling off in jail and who
knows when he will be back. I am filling in for him on
rather short notice I might add.]
[So is Italy starting too look like Barry Bonds or what?
Turkey might be considered Sosa because like the Cubs
they tease you with greatness and then peeter out in the
end.]
{silently….What? Oh, ok}
[It seems that I am supposed to be talking about this
symposium and not baseball. So, let's role the clip of
the uncensored parts of Prince Bore's speech.]
{silently, what, Boar? Hey I call them like I see them.
Oh OK!}
[Rather Prince Boar's speech]
My dear people. I hope that you have enjoyed our
celebrations. We have successfully repelled the English
and Germany invaders from our homeland and the
Mid-Atlantic Ocean. It is indeed a time for rejoicing.
We have had so little to celebrate, that I hate to bring
you back to reality, but the crisis is not beyond us.
Plenty of forces still are massed at our borders. But
rest assured that the Dauphin and I are doing everything
that we can to improve our situation, both diplomatically
and militarily. We hope for the best but are still
determined to deal with the worst.
We do wish to thank our Italian neighbors for their
critical assistance. We truly express our gratitude. It
will long be remembered. I ask you to let the Italians
join in our celebrations and then wish them a safe trip
home.
[The prince acts like they just won the Stanley Cup for
something. I supposed they are just happy that things
are not worse. Is it a turning point in French history
or just the eye of the hurricane? Hey an weather
analogy. I may have a career on the Weather Channel if
this ESPN gig every goes sour! Oh, here is the part
about Philosophy. All I can say is that I was suffering
just listening to it.]
Philosophy
Today's lecture is on the philosophy of the Budha. I
find it appropriate as Budha believed that "the weight of
suffering that goes on it the world is unbearable. For
every living thing: birth, suffering, death." Well the
French people have certainly had their share of
suffering. Are we through with our suffering or like
Budha suggest, will the wheel turn again to birth,
suffering, death?
Budha's first truth is that existence is suffering. The
French people, as well as the Russia, Austrian, and
perhaps the Turkish people certainly know this. The
Austrians have already gone the way of the Budha and
completed the circle with their death. We hope they find
their Nirvana. Budha's second truth is that our pain and
suffering are caused by what we perceive to be our needs
and cravings. His third truth is that we can eliminate
our pain if we eliminate our needs and cravings. We
offer this advice to the English. Your needs and
cravings for French centers are causing your pain and
suffering. You must let go these cravings and your pain
will disappear. The Germans can certain heed this advice
as well, if they crave French centers.
Budha's philosophy, or the way of the Budha, is that life
is brief and painful, birth is evil, death is release;
and the best way to live is to fall out of live with life
and develop a state of mind that will provide an
authentic experience of peace and joy. I truly wish this
blessing on us all
[Like I said, suffering man, suffering.]
[Reece]
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
So, why do you think that everyone expect me to go do
something about the big scary Italy? I have problems of
my own and you have been supportive of me.
Why should France be responsible for preventing your
victory? Your victory is rapidly becoming my goal!
Hope things are going well. I just wanted to let off
some steam.
--Prince Boar
Message from Italy to France
>
> So, why do you think that everyone expect me to go do
> something about the big scary Italy? I have problems of
> my own and you have been supportive of me.
>
I imagine because they can't solve their own problems by themselves. They
want you to solve their problems for them. Of course, their problems would
go away but yours would probably multiply.
> Why should France be responsible for preventing your
> victory? Your victory is rapidly becoming my goal!
>
And sharing that victory with you is rapidly becoming my goal.
> Hope things are going well. I just wanted to let off
> some steam.
>
Anytime. I'm sure the world is beating a path to your door.
Roberto
Message from France to all
>DATELINE: CONSTANTINOPLE
>After years of political crisis, the Turkish government
>has finally collapsed, ...etc.
This Ali Baba person seems like he needs to clean up his act. My
brothers tell me not to believe everything I read, especially when the
sources are not revealled. But really, drunken and drugged, what a
horrible waste of a life! He needs a good woman to straighten him out.
I hope that the Italians can help him out. But if not...we do have a
cousin....She is a bit homely, but would make a good housewife and is
not afraid to lash out with her tongue... If Ali surfaces, let us know.
Josephine Boar
French Department of Manners, Ettiquette, Respect, Decency and Ethics
Message [from France] to all
>Diplomacy game 'titleist' is waiting for some power's orders.
>Diplomacy game 'titleist' is waiting for some power's orders.
What is this a novice game?
I hope that I remembered to make this a grey broadcast this time
England
Message [from France] to all
>What is this a novice game?
Hey, what is going on here?
I know that the deadline said Friday, but I figured that it meant next
Tuesday!
France
Message [from Russia] to all
> Broadcast message in 'titleist':
>
> >Diplomacy game 'titleist' is waiting for some power's orders.
> >Diplomacy game 'titleist' is waiting for some power's orders.
> What is this a novice game?
Sorry, I came down with a case of (what is known in polite circles as)
"stomach flu", orders going in now.
Russia
England: Army Belgium SUPPORT French Army Burgundy (*cut*)
England: Fleet English Channel → North Sea (*bounce*)
England: Fleet Irish Sea HOLD
England: Fleet North Atlantic Ocean → Norwegian Sea
England: Fleet North Sea → Norway
France: Fleet Brest SUPPORT Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean
France: Army Burgundy SUPPORT Army Picardy
France: Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean HOLD
France: Army Picardy SUPPORT English Army Belgium
France: Fleet Portugal SUPPORT Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Germany: Fleet Denmark → North Sea (*bounce*)
Germany: Fleet Gulf of Bothnia → St Petersburg (south coast)
Germany: Army Holland → Belgium (*bounce*)
Germany: Army Livonia → Moscow (*bounce*)
Germany: Army Munich → Tyrolia
Germany: Army Ruhr SUPPORT Army Holland → Belgium
Italy: Fleet Aegean Sea SUPPORT Fleet Greece → Bulgaria (south coast) (*cut*)
Italy: Fleet Greece → Bulgaria (south coast) (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Naples → Ionian Sea
Italy: Army Serbia → Rumania (*bounce*)
Italy: Army Trieste → Budapest
Italy: Army Venice → Trieste
Italy: Army Vienna SUPPORT Army Trieste → Budapest
Italy: Fleet Western Mediterranean → Tyrrhenian Sea
Russia: Fleet St Petersburg (south coast) → Finland
Russia: Army Ukraine → Moscow (*bounce*)
Russia: Army Warsaw → Livonia (*bounce*)
Turkey: Army Armenia → Ankara
Turkey: Army Budapest → Serbia (*bounce, dislodged*)
Turkey: Fleet Bulgaria (east coast) → Black Sea
Turkey: Army Constantinople SUPPORT Army Rumania → Bulgaria
Turkey: Army Rumania → Bulgaria
Turkey: Army Sevastopol → Rumania (*bounce*)
Turkey: Fleet Smyrna → Aegean Sea (*bounce*)
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