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Message from France to Italy

Roberto:

I sent you a note much earlier in the day but I never got a confirmation
on it. Perhaps I messed it up. The gist was that I disbanded F Bul for
political reasons figuring I could do more without it than I could with
it, and because I preferred the army in Mar.

I also indicated that I got a good laugh at your comment about the
puppy. :-) Thanks for that.

I need to go back and look at your proposed moves, I did not read them
in details during the flurry of messages. I would probably answer that
I am unlikely to actively have my units work with yours. However, I
cannot stop Con to BlS and BlS to Ank. I also am not likely to prevent
Ser from moving to Bud. Who knows, if it makes it there and Gal does
not bounce Tri to Vie, there might be an opportunity to support it to
Vienna?

I will try to write later in the weekend between shopping trips.

--Prince Boar



Message from Italy to France

>
> I sent you a note much earlier in the day but I never got a
> confirmation on it. Perhaps I messed it up.
>

Who knows what happened but I never received it. Maybe it went to another
power by accident.

> The gist was that I disbanded F Bul for
> political reasons figuring I could do more without it than I
> could with it, and because I preferred the army in Mar.
>

Not a problem. Mar-Pie-Ven shores up the line. Greece has nothing to be
worried about.

> I also indicated that I got a good laugh at your comment about the
> puppy. :-) Thanks for that.
>

I'm glad to hear somebody (besides me) did.

> I need to go back and look at your proposed moves, I did not read them
> in details during the flurry of messages. I would probably
> answer that I am unlikely to actively have my units work with yours.
>

Ok, we can work on a set of moves that does not have you actively supporting
my units (until the fall perhaps) but still gives you a more than reasonable
shot at the solo if you want to go that route.

Do you prefer I not issue my statement giving you control of my units? In
reality, you have complete control of them but I don't have to announce that
if you don't want me to.

Roberto



Message from France to Italy

Roberto:

I will try to address your other comments later, although
a few I may avoid if it seems best. Feel free to ask
again if it is important enough. I do understand your
points. I will answer this one now:

>Did you set draw this spring?
Yes I did. I set it with the note that I officially
stated that I had done so. I did not remove it. I have
confirmed this in my private (press to f) messages. You
can read them after the game if you are so inclined. I
do not know who would have the free time to read it all
:-) (I did not set draw in the fall though.)

--Prince Boar



Message from France to Italy

The fleet in Bulgaria was not critical. The army in
Marseilles was more important to me. But the disband
also is important for more political reasons. I may
actually accomplish more without it than with it.
Of course, I am often wrong.



Message from France to all

My adjustment is in, without wait. Any eoy statements by
me will be written this weekend, whether the adjustments
adjudicate before then or not. If Russia wants to let
the adjustments go forward, the next deadline will not
change. It is of course his option. I can pretty much
adjust my map now.

>Cool. I need something to use to potty-train my new
>puppy.
:-)
Now stop that! People look at me strange when I burst
out in laughter at work :-) Only send humor in the
evenings. My wife already knows that I am strange. She
things this game is strange :-)

--France



Message from France to Italy

Roberto:

>Who knows what happened but I never received it.
>Maybe it went to another
>power by accident
I did not get a confirmation on that message, so it went
to no one, not someone else. I just got a
second confirmation from a message to about my having set
draw. I sent that this morning. So perhaps there is
something goofy going on with mail via my ISP?

>I'm glad to hear somebody (besides me) did.
The missing message broadcasted a note laughing about it.
In hindsight I hope that one never gets found :-)

>Do you prefer I not issue my statement
>giving you control of my units?
I do not think it matters either way. Russia believes
this already and will act accordingly. Do what you think
feels right for you and your feelings toward the game.

As for controlling your units, there is no need right
now. Make the best attacks you can. I do ask you not to
attack Rumania or Vienna. I expect that you would be in
Bud, Arm, BlS, Sil, and Gal or Ukr. That would pin down
Russia and open up the possibility for more active
cooperation in the fall.

--Prince Boar



Message from France to England, Italy, and Russia

>Broadcast message from France in 'titleist':

>My adjustment is in, without wait. Any eoy statements by
>me will be written this weekend, whether the adjustments

Just so you know, I wrote this message this morning.
My ISP was sitting on several messages that are now
coming through, some for the second time?

>>Cool. I need something to use to potty-train my new
>>puppy.
>:-)
>Now stop that!
I assumed that Roberto meant this in good humor.
I was laughing at the unexpectedness of the comment
not at any negative comments on the Nick's broadcasts
Please do not send the Okhrana Guards after me!!! :-)

(See I remember some of these broadcasts :-)
I even had to surf the to figure out what they were,
although I am still not 100% clear. Isn't this a wonderful
game? I learned about Russian Secret Service types
and who Ivy Wingo was!)



Message from Russia to England, France, and Italy

> Message from France to England, Italy and Russia in 'titleist':

> Please do not send the Okhrana Guards after me!!! :-)
>
> (See I remember some of these broadcasts :-)
> I even had to surf the to figure out what they were,
> although I am still not 100% clear. Isn't this a wonderful
> game? I learned about Russian Secret Service types
> and who Ivy Wingo was!)

The Okhrana were indeed the Russian Imperial Secret Police,
(the predessors of the KGB). They had an extensive operation
in Paris, oddly enough. 8-) Virtually all of the revolutionary
groups and labor organizing groups in Russia were thouroughly
infiltrated by the Okhana, and there is speculation that Stalin
worked for them for a time. (The things you learn on the web.) 8-)

Russia.



Message from France to all

1911 Symposium on Philosophy, Europe and
Everything.
- by Prince Xavier Boar

[Hello this is Ken L., your guest moderator for this
year. Last year's Symposium was canceled due to some
crisis in the castle. Something about some dogs getting
sick? It is hard to get a clear story out of the Prince
on that one. At any rate, I enjoyed studying the battles
that have occurred so far. I bet I could write a program
to simulate and control these fleets and armies. Matter
of fact, I think that I will! I have been meaning to
learn C anyway. I will ponder that while you listen to
the Prince's State of the Union Address.]

My dear French people. The Dauphin and I continue to
hold the status quo, keeping alive the prosperity of
France. We have once again repelled the English invaders
from Picardy, although they continue to attack it. Rumor
has it that Ivy lost the keys to the Royal Bathroom in
Picardy. He is hopping around on one foot desperately
trying to get it back. If anyone finds it, please let me
know.

[I believe that he means to melt it down, reform it into
a different shape and send it to England, just to torture
poor Ivy. What a "lowe" blow!]

The Dauphin and I pledge to end the wars soon. It will
of course depend on the cooperation of our neighbors. We
hope to enlighten them on the need for peace. We also
missed our opportunity last year to say goodbye to Ali
Baba, may he rest peace. I ask for a moment of silence
for our departed friend.

[Brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it? Speaking of
crying, it is time to endure the Prince's lecture on
Philosophy. I wonder if I could write a program that
would simulate me sitting here listening? Maybe I need
to include an option for no press in my code? At least
there is a limerik at the end of the speech!]

Philosophy

In honor of our dear friend Ivy, today's lesson is on the
philosophy of George Berkeley, a fellow Englishman. He
asserted that matter or substance of things around us is
an assumption. An alternative assumption is that God
places in our minds all the perceptions that we
experience. Why is the assumption of matter more
reasonable than the assumption of God? To put this in a
proper context, does the fleet in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean
really exits or maybe it we only perceive that it exists
in our minds. I submit that there is not really a little
plastic blue anchor floating in the ocean. It is not
real. Therefore Ivy need not worry about it and can move
his fleets away.

Berkeley believed that things must be perceived to exist,
but they always exist because God is the eternal
perceiver. His arguments disturbed many and they believe
his doctrines false, but they found them unanswerable.
In 1847 a reward of 500 pounds was offered to anyone who
could refute them. It has never been claimed. Perhaps
one of you will take up the challenge?

Ronald Knox's limerick captures the essence of his
philosophy:
There was a young man who said, "God
must think it exceedingly odd
if he find that this tree
continues to be
when there no one about in the Quad"

Dear sir,
Your astonishment's odd
I am always about in the Quad
and that is why the tree
will continue to be
Since observed by
yours faithfully,
God

[Wow, heavy stuff. They should name several cities and
perhaps a University or two after this guy.]
[This is Ken L. signing off.]



Message [from Russia] to all

> I enjoyed studying the battles that have occurred so far.
> I bet I could write a program to simulate and control
> these fleets and armies.

You'd need quite a random number generator to simulate
the "control" of THESE Fleets and Armies...



Message from France to all

>You'd need quite a random number generator to simulate
>the "control" of THESE Fleets and Armies...
Strong words from an anonymous coward!

Oh wait, I cannot reveal my last name, that makes
me an anonymous coward as well!

Nevermind then,
Ken L.

Nick wrote:
>We'll have to see if he has a response for dear
>George.
If he can refute Berkeley's claims, then Ivy
owes Rasputin 500 pounds!

--Prince Boar



Message from France to all

Someone pointed out to me that there was a Ken L in this game. Ooops.

I was referring to Ken Lowe, the writer of the Judge code. I put a
subtle hint in the message "lowe" blow. I keep forgetting the names of
all the players in the game. If I had remembered that there was a Ken
in the game, I would have used someone else.

I apologize if anyone was confused.

France



Message from Italy to England

I just had a chilling thought.

I'm sure EFR are having some discussions right now and they are probably
reassuring you that a 3-way draw is in the works upon my elimination. Do
you trust them or are they angling for a 2-way?

Prior to the adjustments, I sent France a set of moves that guaranteed a
French solo. They included GRE-BUL. Two hours later, he disbands instead
of retreating claiming he didn't fully read my suggestions in the flurry of
messages that occurred. Funny how he doesn't quite have enough units now to
assure himself a solo victory this year regardless of how hard I try to
throw the game to him.

My question is, will Italy be the last power eliminated from 'titleist'?
The Vegas odds makers have posted 10-1 odds for 'yes'.

I don't expect you to throw away the possibility of being included in a
3-way draw, but if F&R are reassuring you that Norway,etc are safe and that
STP will be moving to Moscow, keep in mind that Russia has two unused builds
and a new fleet in STP/nc is a distinct possibility.

I asked France point blank Friday morning if he voted for the draw this past
spring. He said he did and I believe him. I also believe you voted for it.
I know what I did. [as an aside, it's odd how France was able to read and
reply to that message during the flurry of activity]

That leaves Russia. He's proven he's a scoundrel and I have no doubts he
not only is considering a 2-way but a solo victory for himself. I say he
needs to be taught a lesson for his actions to us.

What are your thoughts?

Roberto



Message from Italy to France

> I expect that you would be in Bud, Arm, BlS, Sil,
> and Gal or Ukr. That would pin down Russia and
> open up the possibility for more active cooperation
> in the fall.

Okay, sounds like a reasonable plan.

Roberto



Message from Italy to England

What are the chances of Kiel and Berlin supporting Silesia to Munich?
Perhaps if you think I'm worthy of being included in a draw, one of my
armies could find there way to Kiel or some such far off land.

Roberto



Message from France to Italy

>Accept my apologies for jumping to conclusions without sorting out the
>facts.

NO No no, please do not apologize! I accept all the blame. I try to be
humor and get careless. I should never have used Ken L. I used Allan
Calhammer, Richard Sharp, and then Ken Lowe seemed the next most
famous. It was stupid of me not to think throw whether there might be
any chance for confusion.

I honestly did not know about your dog. Russia said that you had some
family problems - if he told me a few details I completely forgot about
them. My wife's Grandmother is in a coma and my step mom has less than
2 months to live due to cancer. I would never purposely be insensitive
about the death of a love one. It is very much on my mind right now.

The dog reference was due to my La Raine Margot scene where Prince Boar
was trying to get rid of Le Dauphin. It wasn't even funny. I need to
learn to shut up and not try to be funny because I usually fail and
sometimes inadvertenly hurt someone.

Please accept my heartfelt apologies and feel free to take out my
stupidity in anyway you feel appropriate. The game is meaningless. The
fact that you though that I was an unfeeling monster is what has
bothered me all day. I was rushing out the door when I read your note
and I did a poor job expressing myself. The kids said can we go about
four times and I ran out of in just a minutes.

I am truly sorry,
France



Message from France to Master, England, Italy, and Russia

My wife just got some very bad news about her family. I rather not get
into the details, but I do not want to tie up the phone and do not feel
it appropriate that I should be spending time on diplomacy. I will be
able to get my orders in on Monday, but I will not write or check e-mail
until then.

France



Message from England to Italy

Roberto,

>I just had a chilling thought.

[laugh!] You "just" had a chilling thought? Did you ever see the movie
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"? You and I are now jumping off an
enormous cliff down onto a raging creek full of jagged boulders. Suddenly
you just have a chilling thought -- you can't swim.

It doesn't really matter, does it?


>I'm sure EFR are having some discussions right now and they are probably
>reassuring you that a 3-way draw is in the works upon my elimination. Do
>you trust them or are they angling for a 2-way?

I have not been included in any discussion of any substance. I'm on the
outside.

>Two hours later, he disbands instead of retreating

I know that Russia requested that disband. Russia is expecting some kind
of draw, and persumably the southeast is to be Russian. If any of this
comes to pass, i.e. if anything occurs other than a quick French solo, then
Doug ought to throw out the game on the grounds of incompetence and try
again with players 8 through 14.

**********

>What are the chances of Kiel and Berlin supporting Silesia to Munich?
>Perhaps if you think I'm worthy of being included in a draw, one of my
>armies could find there way to Kiel or some such far off land.

The Long Ranger and faithful Tonto find themselves surrounded by hostile
Indians. Lone Ranger: We are in serious trouble, Tonto. Tonto: Wha'dya
mean "we," white man?

[You probably have a clue to my age by my cultural references.]

I will make another effort to elicit something of substance from France or
Russia. If I get anything that might be useful to us, I will let you know.

Ivy



Message from England to Italy

Roberto,

I just read over yesterday's messages, and I am worried that my response to
you was overly flippant -- Butch Cassidy, the Lone Ranger and all of
that. Sorry, I know that you were serious. It's just that in my own mind
the game is over, and it is difficult for me to believe that anything you
or I do matters. I suppose there is always that small chance. Russia,
certainly, has a much different attitude.

Ivy



Message from France to Italy

Roberto:

I have been scouring my mind and I am very embarrassed to say this, but
I vaguely recalling Russia? mentioning your dog. I am very sorry for
having forgotten it. I am overwhelmed in RL and I knew that you did not
want me to know about your private life. This tells me that if I do not
have the time to be careful with my role-playing, I should not do it
just because I started it. I certainly do not have the time right now
so I will be drastically scaling it back. I am sorry that you had to
pay for my carelessness. It was definitely not intentional.

Also, I did not download any of my messages, so if I seem to be ignoring
something, I will take care of it on Monday.

France

PS: If you are willing to tell me what type of dog your puppy is, I
would like to know.



Message from France to Master, England, Italy, and Russia

I am available and have default orders in. I am
bascially waiting to decide on one unit.

--Prince Boar



Message from France to Italy

Roberto:
My ISP acted up for only that half day.
--Prince Boar



Message from England to Italy

Roberto,

My moves are in. My moves will be similar to what Russia proposed last time.

Messages from France and Russia make no sense to me. I don't know what
these guys are doing or what they want.

Ivy



Message from Russia to all

"St. Petersburg Pravda"

"Capital Liberated!"

by: Alix Hesse-Darmstadt January 12, 1912

The Russian Imperial Seat was finally liberated this
Fall, after six long years of foreign occupation.
The night was filled with cheers and songs as
thousands of people filled the streets to welcome
the Czar and Tsarina back to their city.
Czar Nicholas and the Tsarina Alexandria conducted
their now traditional Christmas Council in the Grand
Library of the Winter Palace. Finance Minister Witte
urged the Czar to celebrate this victory by pushing
ahead with plans to extend the railroad Trans-Siberian
Railway, so as to not squander the excess production
capacity Russia is currently enjoying.
Union Steward V. I. Lenin urged Czar Nicholas to
concentrate his efforts on restoring the docks and
shipyards at Kronstadt and upgrading those at
Murmansk, while laying plans to restore operations
in Sevastopol as soon as possible. Not surprisingly,
Naval Commander-in-Chief, General-Admiral Genrikh
Tsyvinsky, hardily endorsed this idea.
In a reversal of his prediction from last year, which
he denied ever making, Rasputin proclaimed that with
the assistance of our loyal French allies, (the ones
he claimed would be swept away last year), the Italians
and English would be nothing more than folk-tales used
the frighten children at this time next year. Pyotr
Rachkovsky, head of the Okhrana's Foreign Bureau,
reported the French efforts to undermine the Bureau's
operation in Paris were being successfully redirected,
chiefly by engaging the French Counter-intelligence
Corps in attempts to disprove George Berkeley's
theory about the nature of reality.



Message from Italy to England

>
> My moves are in. My moves will be similar to what Russia
> proposed last time.
>

So no chance of say:

kie-ruh
ber-kie
sil-ber
gal-boh
lon-nth-hol

with the capture of Munich in the fall?

> Messages from France and Russia make no sense to me. I don't
> know what these guys are doing or what they want.
>

I believe they want a 2-way draw. Russia, in his final message to me, said
something about how you stabbed him in '07 and I stabbed him in '09. He
actually still writes 'press to om' messages that end up in the history
file. I haven't read them until this weekend but he makes mention of how
fitting the powers that took his home centers have been/will be eliminated.
England was once in STP so I don't see how this philosophy would not extend
to you.

I for one don't want to sit back and watch these guys end up with a 2-way.
France has already rejected a flat out offer to give him a solo. To me,
that leaves two choices. Make moves such that if France does not take the
solo victory, he will forever be labelled a carebear for the world to see in
the 'Showcase' game of the first VGFPT. Or, somehow figure out a way that
neither of us can be eliminated since I am positive that once I am
eliminated, FR will come after you.

One last dying effort on the part of Roberto. You never know the answer
until you ask.



Message from England to Italy

Roberto,


>So no chance of say:
>
>kie-ruh
>ber-kie
>sil-ber
>gal-boh
>lon-nth-hol
>
>with the capture of Munich in the fall?

Russia claims he wants me to try for Munich in the fall! I think he is
starting to worry abut France. Kinda late for that.

I am moving to Ruhr. It will probably bounce, but I am not so sure of
Berlin->Kiel.
Also, I am going to support an attack on Belgium, apparently with Russia's
blessing.

All this is crazy.

If you want to put an army in Bohemia, then that should help with
Munich. I don't think you can take Warsaw.


> Make moves such that if France does not take the
>solo victory, he will forever be labelled a carebear for the world to see in
>the 'Showcase' game of the first VGFPT.

We already have that. If France does not solo, then titleist has a
carebear finish. Period. Not the worst thing in the world; I confess that
I carebeared a 2-way once and could do it again.

This is a hurried note. I must race outside now, for my wife is picking me
up to drive me home.

Ivy.



Message [from Italy] to Master, England, France, Italy, and Russia

Recently, gunboat was breached in this game. For fairness, if you are
interested in the details, send a non-grey press message to the remaining
four players in the game. I will respond with the details. If you are not
interested, simply press your delete key now.

Doug, I think all press relating to this issue can be permanently removed
from the record of titleist for publication purposes.

a power



Message from Master to all

usin@thekleimans.com said:
>Recently, gunboat was breached in this game. For fairness, if you are
>interested in the details, send a non-grey press message to the
>remaining four players in the game. I will respond with the details.
>If you are not interested, simply press your delete key now.

An alternative is to simply switch to non-anonymous. Four "yes" votes
is all it would take to make that change. Please respond by press to
m for that one.

Doug

PS: Are there any players who don't know some/all the other identities
by this point in the game? Some by mistake, some by logical reasoning,
etc. . .



Message from Italy to Master

>
> An alternative is to simply switch to non-anonymous. Four "yes" votes
> is all it would take to make that change. Please respond by press to
> m for that one.
>

Difficult for me to vote 'no', eh.

>
> PS: Are there any players who don't know some/all the other
> identities by this point in the game? Some by mistake, some
> by logical reasoning, etc. . .
>

I only could guess that England lives in the Eastern time zone because of
the meteor shower broadcast. Other than that, I don't have a clue. Then
again, I haven't tried to get a clue either.



Message from France to Master, England, Italy, and Russia

>An alternative is to simply switch to non-anonymous.
It is probably best.

>Are there any players who don't know some
I know two.

France



Message from Italy to Master, England, Italy, and Russia

>
> >Are there any players who don't know some
>

I do not know who any of the other players are.

Italy



Message from France to Italy

Roberto:

I am willing to set draw right now. If you wish me to do so, please let
me know and I will announce it.

--Prince Boar



Message from Italy to France

> I am willing to set draw right now. If you wish me
> to do so, please let me know and I will announce it.

Sure, I'd just assume end this game. It's painfully obvious I am not in the
proper mindset to play this or any other game.

However, haven't we been down this street already?

Draw has been set at this end.

Roberto



Message from England to all

>An alternative is to simply switch to non-anonymous.

It doesn't matter to me, one way or another.

> Are there any players who don't know some/all the other identities
>by this point in the game?

I think I know who France is. If I am correct, he is a total stranger to
me whom I have never played before. I have no idea about any others,
except I think Russia and I played in a previous game.

Ivy



Message from Russia to Master, England, France, and Italy

> >Are there any players who don't know some

I know two, counting me.

Russia



Message from France to England, Italy, and Russia

One simple way to settle the entire gunboat issue is to set draw. I am
doing so now.

--Prince Boar



Message from Italy to France

More thoughts on your draw request.

If you can assure me that you are playing for a solo victory, I am happy to
play on. If however, you are playing until Italy is eliminated and then
calling it a 3-way, I'd just assume that not happen. After what Russia did
to both England and myself these past two and half turns, he deserves no
more a part of a draw than the rest of us.

My elimination should bring about a French solo victory and any other
outcome would probably be considered 'carebearish'. (Ivy has said the same
to me privately)

If you're going for a 2-way, that involves some risk in that Russia might
actually solo in which case that outcome would be acceptable as well.
However, my centers are more easily taken by you than by Russia so a 2-way
is really a moot point since you should have soloed by that time, IMHO.

Just my .03 cents of random thoughts for the day,

Roberto

----------------------

I wrote this prior to your latest broadcast and was just about to hit send
before your broadcast arrived.



Message from France to Italy

Roberto:

The game is in your hands. If you want the four-draw, I will vote for
it.

If you want a French solo, I will go for it. If prefer a EFR so I have
less success, I will accept that.

Just tell me what you want me to do. I am 100% on the level!

How do you clear draw? 'clear draw'?

--Prince Boar



Message from France to Italy

I found it, set nodraw
France



Message from France to England, Italy, and Russia

I have cleared my draw so it is not so rushed. We can take care of that
in the fall if necessary.

I just did not want you to think that some game was being played when it
did not pass.

Sorry for the mess

--Prince Boar



Message from Italy to France

>
> The game is in your hands. If you want the four-draw, I will vote for
> it.
>

But, England and Russia would have to vote for it as well so it's not
entirely in our/my hands.

I have draw set. Let's see how the others react.

> If you want a French solo, I will go for it.

If the game does not end this turn/year, then I want you to get a solo
victory and would hope that you would move accordingly.

[had you kept the fleet in Greece, it would have been a forced win but I
understand why you disbanded it]

> If prefer a EFR so I have less success, I will accept that.
>

No, I do not prefer this outcome because that means Russia would have
success. If I have no success, then I want you to have all the success.
(I'm assuming you're talking about JDPR and ratings. I don't care about
those ratings. I play each game with a clean slate and act without regard
to any rating system.)

In my opinion, you've played the best game and deserve the best outcome.

> Just tell me what you want me to do. I am 100% on the level!
>

As am I.

Set draw but move your pieces for solo opportunities.

Roberto



Message from France to Italy

Our messages crossed again. I will set wait then.

As long as Russia does not order himself to Venice or Budapest, I will
have a forced win, with your help.

--Prince Boar


Map Spring 1912 Movement

England: Army Berlin → Silesia (*bounce*)
England: Fleet English Channel CONVOY Army London → Belgium
England: Fleet Irish Sea SUPPORT Fleet English Channel
England: Army Kiel → Ruhr
England: Army London → English Channel → Belgium
England: Fleet North Atlantic Ocean HOLD
England: Fleet North Sea SUPPORT Army London → Belgium

France: Fleet Aegean Sea SUPPORT Fleet Smyrna → Constantinople
France: Army Albania → Serbia
France: Fleet Brest SUPPORT Army Paris → Picardy
France: Army Burgundy SUPPORT Army Munich
France: Army Marseilles → Piedmont
France: Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean → English Channel (*bounce*)
France: Army Munich SUPPORT Italian Army Silesia (*void*)
France: Army Paris → Picardy (*bounce*)
France: Army Picardy → Belgium (*bounce*)
France: Army Rumania SUPPORT Army Albania → Serbia
France: Fleet Smyrna → Constantinople
France: Fleet Spain (south coast) SUPPORT Fleet Western Mediterranean → Mid-Atlantic Ocean
France: Army Tyrolia → Vienna (*bounce*)
France: Fleet Western Mediterranean → Mid-Atlantic Ocean (*bounce*)

Italy: Fleet Black Sea → Sevastopol (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Constantinople → Aegean Sea (*bounce, dislodged*)
Italy: Army Galicia → Vienna (*bounce, dislodged*)
Italy: Army Serbia → Rumania (*bounce, dislodged*)
Italy: Army Silesia → Berlin (*bounce*)

Russia: Fleet Belgium → Holland
Russia: Army Moscow → Sevastopol (*bounce*)
Russia: Army St Petersburg → Livonia
Russia: Army Trieste → Serbia (*bounce*)
Russia: Army Ukraine SUPPORT Army Warsaw → Galicia
Russia: Army Warsaw → Galicia