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Germany: Army Kiel can retreat to Berlin
Turkey: Army Rumania can retreat to Sevastopol or Ukraine
Message from Russia to England and France
> Movement results for Spring of 1907. (titleist.027)
>
> England: Fleet North Sea -> Denmark. (*bounce*)
> England: Fleet St Petersburg (north coast) -> Norway.
>
> France: Army Burgundy -> Munich. (*bounce*)
> France: Army Marseilles -> Piedmont.
>
> Germany: Army Kiel SUPPORT Fleet Skagerrak -> Denmark. (*dislodged*)
> Germany: Army Tyrolia -> Munich. (*bounce*)
> Germany: Fleet Skagerrak -> Denmark. (*bounce*)
>
> Russia: Army Ukraine -> Warsaw.
> Russia: Army Livonia -> Prussia.
> Russia: Fleet Denmark -> Kiel.
>
> The following units were dislodged:
>
> The German Army in Kiel can retreat to Berlin.
YES!!! Gentlemen, thank you for listening to my suggestions. I overlooked
the possibility of Den-Kiel cutting Kiel S Ska-Den, but it was sweet to see.
For the Fall, Kie S Pru-Ber, War-Sil, Pie-Tyl, Ruh S Bur-Mun, Nwy-Swe,
Nth-Den, will eliminate Fredd, unless he orders Sil-Boh and/or Ska-Nwy.
Fredd is unlikely to issue either of those orders, but I think Nwy S
Edi-Nth,
Nth-Hel is probably the better bet. Opinions?
Your Happy Friend,
Nick.
Message from France to France
I am a bit behind on my EoY statements. This one will last year and
this spring. I will move my updates to the winter phase rather than the
spring phase, for the future.
Last year:
Bascially I decided to trust England and slowly grow without getting too
large. I was worried that England could have stabbed me at any time,
with my back fully exposed. I choose to trust him for several reasons.
First, just the fact that I was so blatantly trusting him must may have
made him want to be trust worthy. Ok, back to more realistic reasons
:-) I felt that he knew that if he stabbed me, I would stop my attack
on Italy and Italy would get very large. Italy is putting out Turkey
and without me biting at him, he would be in position that he could not
be eliminated. The other reasons is that I hope that compared to
working with Germany and a bit Russia, that working with me is so much
easier and nicer that he wants to keep doing it. I am counting on the
enjoyable factor. Perhaps this is also a bit naive of me, but I think
that there is something to this. I certainly perfer to work with him
than Germany. This is one of the reasons that I decide not to attack
him and instead side with him against Germany. I also would prefer
England over Russia, but probably not to the point that I would pass up
a golden opportunity for future growth.
This year:
Italy told me that if I cause him to disband, he would stop his one-side
attack on Turkey and instead throw everything at me. Well, given that
England does not want me to grow too quickly, I can accomodate both
their wishes and go slowly into the SC that Italy has exposed to me. He
is taking the claws out of Turkey, to the point that they probably will
not be able to ever work together. I truly do not understand why Italy
is doing this. Perhaps he wants a safe corner to hide in.
My plan is to take two of his centers this year, leaving him even. Then
next year when he makes further progress against Turkey, I want to hit
him hard and cut him down as much as possible. This will leave both an
ineffective Turkey and Italy.
I originally wanted to go after Munich, hoping to get it. But England
ask for support to Kiel. When I realized that I would not probably get
Munich, I agreed to help England against Kiel. This seemed to buy a
great deal of goodwill with England, making me seem like a reasonable
and fair ally. I thought this might give me a shot at Munich, but
unlikely. At the last minute England change his request as he was
supporting Russia to Kiel. I thought that this was at first bad for my
chances at Munich (no army in Kiel). But when I realized that this was
accompanied by Russian armies that could break German support into
Munich, I agreed. As long as England and Russia follow through, I shall
take Munich. So I gladly agreed, but made it seem like a loayl ally
making a possible sacrifice for the good of the team.
Roger
Message from England to France
Prince Boar,
I don't see any advantage in going after Russia this next turn, now that
the Denmark move bounced. Had it succeeded I would have had better
immediate prospects.
The moves that Nick recommends to shut out Germany (Nwy->Swe & Nth->Den)
should net me a second build this year, and that would bring me to a total
of 8. If you take only Munich and Naples, you too would have 8. Taking
Rome as well makes it 9, and that is fine with me.
In fact, if you don't take Rome, Italy will be building, for it sure looks
like he will have both Rumania and Bulgaria.
Ivy
Message from France to England and Russia
Nick
CC: Ivy
I was glad to do my part to help reduce Germany to almost
nothing. Your are also welcome for following your
suggestions. But only this once ;-) :-)
I think that Germany may survive with one unit this year,
around Ska. It is probably best to make our best moves
rather than try for random guesses at what he might do.
He has to make a guess. Let's do what we want and hope
that he guesses wrong.
What this best thing to do is the question. I think that
we want to get England positions to get an army or two
into Germany next year. Russia can be compensated with
St. Petes or something else. This will allow England
somewhere to expand rather than being cut off from the
front by France and Russia. He can participate in the
battle for Austria. So the move to the Bight might be
best for that. However, It is really up to the two of
you.
My orders will be Ruhr to Munich supported by Burgundy.
With Pru -> Ber and War -> Sil, Germany will lose all his
home centers.
--Prince Boar
Message from France to England
Ivy:
Things went well. Thank you for your continued
faithfullness to our alliance. No matter how much
confidence I may have in an ally, there is always some
nervousness when I open up the results message. :-)
I hope that I did not say too much to Nick, messing up
your plans. Since you did not get to Denmark, I am
guessing that you will want to take the safer route. If
you want me to "argue" for a specific course of action,
just let me know.
Let me know if you want to dicuss any hypothetical
choices in the North. My orders are pretty much set, you
may have the interesting choices. The Dauphin tells me
that although we have having success, it has not been
very challenging at late. He is excited about finally
getting Munich after bouncing their repeatedly!
By the way, you will have noted that I will take Munich
from Ruhr, per your preference. Please let me know if
you have changed that preference for some reason.
--Prince Boar
Message from France to Germany
Fredd:
Our bounces in Munich reminded me of our three bounces in
Burgundy. If one looks at it from the outside, it seems
quite comica really. Although I would understand if you
find it difficult to find the humor in the situation.
Regards,
--Prince Boar
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
Nice job against Turkey. It looks like Bulgaria is yours
for the taking.
Just to let you know, Army Piedmont is intended for
Tyrolia. So Venice is completely safe from me. I am not
certain that I can say the same for Fredd. But you have
a 1/3 shot at covering Vie, Tri, Ven, if Fredd even goes
for one.
--Prince Boar
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
I know that things look bleak. I will be taking Rome and
Naples this year and positioning myself for next year.
Do hang in there as best you can. Next year I should be
in position to actively help you. At least hang on to the
homeland.
--Prince Boar
Message from France to all
The 1907 Symposium on Philosophy, Europe and Everything
will be postponed until Winter. In fact, we will be
moving the symposia permanently to that time of year.
Bascially we are struggling to find a commentator with
all the sporting events going on right now (Football,
Basketball, Hockey, Baseball).
Prince Xavier Boar
[I did give an EOY statement though]
Message from England to France and Russia
Gentlemen,
>For the Fall, Kie S Pru-Ber, War-Sil, Pie-Tyl, Ruh S Bur-Mun, Nwy-Swe,
>Nth-Den, will eliminate Fredd, unless he orders Sil-Boh and/or Ska-Nwy.
>Fredd is unlikely to issue either of those orders, but I think Nwy S
>Edi-Nth,
>Nth-Hel is probably the better bet. Opinions?
It appears to me that Nwy-Swe & Nth-Den will bounce Germany out of one of
those provinces while giving me the other. Your alternative, Nth-Hel &
Edi-Nth, permits Germany to have either Denmark or Sweden, whichever he
chooses. One way you and I split Denmark and Sweden, the other way you and
Germany split them. Isn't the choice clear? Logic and my self-interest
seem to coincide here. If there were a way for you to keep both, that
would be another matter. What am I missing?
Ivy
Message from Russia to England and France
Gentlemen,
> Message from England to France and Russia in 'titleist':
> It appears to me that Nwy-Swe & Nth-Den will bounce Germany out
> of one of those provinces while giving me the other. Your alternative,
> Nth-Hel & Edi-Nth, permits Germany to have either Denmark or
> Sweden, whichever he chooses. One way you and I split Denmark and
> Sweden, the other way you and Germany split them. Isn't the choice clear?
> Logic and my self-interest seem to coincide here. If there were a way for
> you to keep both, that would be another matter. What am I missing?
My concern is that Germany will, for one reason or another, anticipate our
moves, and decide to extract his last revenge upon me by ordering Sil-Boh,
Ska-Nwy. This would result in War remaining German, Nwy becoming
German, Swe and Den becoming English, and Kie and Ber becoming Russian.
Germany would hang on at two Centers, England and France would grow to
eight, while I would once again have three. I'm willing to risk Sil-Boh,
War-Sil for the sake of France taking Mun, but I'd rather risk having
Germany
take one Scandinavian Center, and me building one, than England taking both,
and me remaining at three. Does this make sense?
Your Friend,
Nick.
Message from France to England and Russia
Nick:
I understand your concern. You have suffered much and
you deserve a build.
I do appreciate your willinginess to attack Silesia. It
certainly helps you take Berlin, but it also helps me
take Munich. I thank you for that help.
I do not see Germany moving to Bohemia. That seems very
unlikely. But I do see what it would be bad for you.
That fleet in the Skageraak is annoying in that it can
cause so much trouble. I will let you and England
discuss the options. My opinions would probably just
appear to be budding in. If you need the insight of the
Dauphin, let us know. He had been bored lately and would
relish the attention. Else, we both wish you two good
guessing.
I could ask Germany what he plans to do, but I am sure he
will repeat and answer he told me before:
"And I should tell you, why?"
:-)
--Prince Boar
Message from England to France
Prince Boar,
>Things went well. Thank you for your continued
>faithfullness to our alliance.
The irony is that I cannot imagine doing better had we been united from the
beginning. In this game the opposition would have found a way to unite
against us. Now, however, I suspect it is too late for them. I am
learning a lot from "titleist." With experienced players, it seems best to
stay under the radar screen. Security is apparently more important than
initial success. Who was afraid of France just a few moves ago?
>I hope that I did not say too much to Nick, messing up
>your plans. Since you did not get to Denmark, I am
>guessing that you will want to take the safer route.
When I wrote last night just before bedtime, I had not yet received your
note to me. In that note I indicated that I would not try to cross Russia
this fall. It may have been different had I been in Denmark.
>Let me know if you want to dicuss any hypothetical
>choices in the North.
I am leaning toward attacking both Sweden and Denmark (as originally
suggested by Nick!) because it seems to guarantee the elimination of
Germany and gives me a second build. I really don't think that Germany
will try Skag->Nwy. That wouldn't hurt me, but it would hurt Russia.
> My orders are pretty much set, you
>may have the interesting choices. The Dauphin tells me
>that although we have having success, it has not been
>very challenging at late.
Not very challenging!? Do you mean that you don't wake up screaming and
sweating in the middle of the night because you dreamt that all your units
have vanished?
[Do you know there is only one word in the English language that ends with
"mt."
>By the way, you will have noted that I will take Munich
>from Ruhr, per your preference.
That seems best for both of us.
Cordially,
Ivy
Message from Russia to England and France
Gentlemen,
>Message from France to Russia and England in 'titleist':
>
>I do appreciate your willingness to attack Silesia. It certainly helps you
>take Berlin, but it also helps me take Munich. I thank you for that help.
Yes, the small risk of not regaining War is worth
guaranteeing Mun and Ber.
>I do not see Germany moving to Bohemia. That seems unlikely. But I do see
>what it would be bad for you.
Germany is in a desperate situation. He has to expect
attacks on Ber and Mun, and Sil-Boh is the only way to
avoid losing War, Ber and Mun that I can see. Granted
the Army in Boh will do him little good next year, but
at this point I think he is as likely to try to cause
me grief as he is to give up.
>That fleet in the Skageraak is annoying in that it can cause so much
>trouble. I will let you and England discuss the options. My opinions
>would probably just appear to be budding in. If you need the insight of
>the Dauphin, let us know.
I would welcome the Dauphin's (theoretically)
disinterested opinion.
Your Friend,
Nick.
Message from Italy to France
>
> Just to let you know, Army Piedmont is intended for
> Tyrolia. So Venice is completely safe from me. I am not
> certain that I can say the same for Fredd. But you have
> a 1/3 shot at covering Vie, Tri, Ven, if Fredd even goes
> for one.
>
Would you consider Pie-Ven? Combined with Tri-Ven my odds of keeping
Germany from my centers go up exponentially.
Idalia
Message from Turkey to France
Prince Boar,
Congratulations on your steady advances against Italy. I will hold out as
long as I can, and will fight to the last man. As long as I can hold onto my
home centers, I've got a chance for a comeback. My only hope is that once you
have the Italian centers, he can be eliminated from the game and I can finally
regrow.
Thanks for your help,
Ali
Message from Turkey to France
Prince Boar,
By the way, I do hope that you will be attacking Venice as well as Rome this
year. You've got the opportunity to take all 3 Italian home centers at once.
Hope you go for it.
Ali
Germany: Army Kiel → Berlin
Turkey: Army Rumania → Sevastopol
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