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Austria: Builds 2 units
England: Builds 2 units
France: Builds 2 units
Germany: Builds 2 units
Italy: Builds 1 unit
Turkey: Builds 1 unit
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 11 Results:
Lance Armstrong (USP) has won his second stage of the
Tour de France in as many days. Today Armstrong won the
32 kilometer uphill time trial on the Cote de Chamrousse
outside of Grenoble. Armstrong put over seven minutes
into yellow jersey wearer Francios Simon (BJR), and
exactly one minute into his main rival Jan Ullrich (TEL).
Today is a rest day before the race enters the Pyrenees.
Another Stage win for England. There is now a 4 way tie
for first.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 20 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. François Simon (BJR) 46 hours, 48 minutes, 36 seconds
3. Lance Armstrong (USP) @ 13:07
5. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ 16:41
6. Christophe Moreau (FES) @ 18:21
7. Igor G. Galdeano (ONC) @ 19:05
Green Jersey:
1. Stuart O'Grady (C.A.) 136 points
2. Erik Zabel (TEL) 127
Polka dot Jersey
1. Laurent Roux (DEL) 127 points
2. Laurent Jalabert (CSC) 106
3. Jan Ullrich (TEL) 92
--Prince Boar
Message from France to England
Ivy:
I was up early philosophizing and the Dauphin ran up
giddy with the news. He was too excited to sleep as
well. The reports from the field are that things could
not have gone better for us. You will receive both your
builds. Germany denied Russia Sweden. Russia will be
desperate for allies and will surely side with us! The
Dauphin was disappointed about the bounce in Burgundy,
but all else went well. We are pleased that you made it
into Norway! Oh, and the move by Italy to Tyrolia? It
could be good. I left a subtle hint, but do not know if
was his reason.
Congratulations to us both. If we were not both such
macho studs and ladies men, I would give you a big hug.
Instead a hearty hand shake and a slug on the shoulder.
But not too hard in return. The Dauphin is the Brawny
one, I am more delicate. I do not spend the time in
training that he does.
We are off to an EXCELLENT start!
-- Prince Boar
Message [from Russia] to all
> Austria: 5 Supply centers, 3 Units: Builds 2 units.
> Italy: 4 Supply centers, 3 Units: Builds 1 unit.
> Russia: 4 Supply centers, 4 Units: Builds 0 units.
> Turkey: 4 Supply centers, 3 Units: Builds 1 unit.
Early Leader Warning! Early Leader Warning! Everyone
gang up on Austria! :-)
Message from England to France
Good Prince,
I stayed up until midnight, waiting for results in vain, then got up at 5am
to find them. I am so happy I can hardly think straight. I have your note
and a note from Russia, who is sorely distressed. Obligations are tearing
my away for a few hours, but I expect to get off a note to you with
substance later today.
My home modem held up fairly well last night. It was only down about two
hours. Now my computer at work is off limits as the pros install a new
operating system.
Happy as a lark,
Ivy Wingo
Message from France to England
Ivy:
We should discuss a plan of approach for the builds and
the coming year. I feel that it might be best for you to
focus on getting Russia on board for a REF attack on
Germany. I will instead focus on being friendly with
Germany, hoping to make it easier for us to press our
armies forward. Therefore I would want to let you handle
the negotiations with Russia, so it does not get back to
Germany that I am.
I would like to see Germany build a fleet in Berlin rathe
than Kiel. I assume that you prefer that as well.
Does this make sense? It allows us to try to keep them
apart. I realize that we will both want to talk to each
of them somewhat.
Meanwhile, I will also find out what is up with Italy.
But probably not until tonight. It will be a busy, busy
day. Meetings, Meetings, meetings.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to Russia
Czar Nicolas:
Nasty thing for Austria and Turkey to do to you. They
made your pay for your bold move. Well, actually it
still may have occurred with a bounce in Galicia. I hope
that you can talk your way out of it. At least England
will be happy with you.
What about Germany. He chooses to bounce with both of
us. I am sure that you are not happy with him.
I will write again tonight.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to Germany
Frederick:
As you noticed, I was able to bounce you in Burgundy. So
not too much harm done. But you prevented me from being
able to bounce England from Belgium. Of my choices, I
had to prevent you in Burgundy rather than England in
Belgium.
I know that my last note to you had some irritation in
it. It is important for us to discuss things so we do
not have misunderstandings and frustration. Hopefully we
can avoid that in the future.
Now that England is the same size as us, I feel that he
is the most powerful. We need to do something about
that? I think that we each need to build a fleet. I
need one in Brest. The location of your fleet is more
problematic. Russia looks weak. You could build F Kie,
A Ber and go to Bal and Pru/Sil. Or you could build F
Ber and A Kie and go to Bal, while using Kie for defense.
Either way I cannot see a way around your building a
fleet. England may have 4. Russia is likely upset with
you and has might in Scandinavia.
I look forward to your thoughts.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to Italy
Roberto:
Bold move my good man. What are your plans for the army
in Tyrolia?
Thanks for not moving to Piedmont. I shall not build in
Marseilles, as promised. Please do not build a fleet in
Rome. That would upset the Dauphin. Is that a fair
request? If not, let's discuss.
-- Prince Boar
Message from Germany to France
Prince Boar:
Russia is upset with me. I'm actually quite happy that he had a
setback in the south. For some reason he doesn't seem to think that
moving an army to STP, would bother me. Obviously he must have thought
that my next builds should come from France. As there is no other
place.
I do accept full responsibility for England being in Belgium. I
thought the chances that he would go there were very slim. And I had
no prior warning from him that he would go there. Much like I had no
prior warning that Russia was going to STP. (And look where that got
him)
I'll be building a fleet in Berlin and an army in Kiel. MY next
target is Sweden.
The EFG dynamics just got more intense. That English army has to go
one way or the other, or it has to go away. Luckily we don't have to
make that decision until after the builds. You have my builds.
Obviously we'll see an English fleet in London and LVN or EDI.
It'll probably be over 24 hours until I can get back to you again.
Part of the reason that I haven't been totally communicative is that I'm
spending hugh chunks of time watching the TDF. Over two hours each
day. Thank God today is a rest day. But tomorrow there is over 4
hours of coverage.
What a climb Lance put in on stage 10. I was more excited than
watching the Superbowl.
Fredd
Message from Italy to France
>
> Bold move my good man. What are your plans for the army
> in Tyrolia?
>
Mostly to wake Germany up and get him to answer my press.
> Thanks for not moving to Piedmont. I shall not build in
> Marseilles, as promised.
You are welcome and thank you in that order.
> Please do not build a fleet in
> Rome. That would upset the Dauphin. Is that a fair
> request? If not, let's discuss.
>
Order for a fleet in Naples is already in place. Hope this meets with your
approval.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Russia to France
Prince Boar,
>Nasty thing for Austria and Turkey to do to you.
Yes, I wonder who suggested it to them...
It was also pretty dumb of Turkey, in my opinion.
Austria can build in Bud, and take Rum while AI
move Fleets into EMed/Aeg, and Turkey's down to
three in '02.
>They made your pay for your bold move.
Perhaps it's my inexperience showing, but
I still don't view Mos-StP as particularly bold.
An AT Alliance is a stab waiting to happen, and
I doubt it will wait long in this situation.
>Germany chooses to bounce with both of us.
>I am sure that you are not happy with him.
I rather expected the move, that's why I
ordered StP-Fin. I am annoyed by his silence,
though. He wrote me for the first time since
the Spring Results, only two hours before the
Fall deadline. If he was so disturbed by
Mos-Stp, then he should have mentioned it
sooner than two hour before I moved StP-Fin.
Unless he starts writing more often, he's not
long for this world, whether I have two Units
in Scandinavia, or zero.
Cordially,
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Turkey to France
Prince Boar,
An interesting result in the west. I rather expected you to gain Belgium;
I'm sorry to see your apparent problems with the German. Fortunately
Germany doesn't seem to talk much, so you may have a good chance swaying
England. It will be interesting to watch events unfold in your neck in the
woods; something tells me all may not be as it seems.
All is pretty much as it seems in the south. I ultimately decided that
Russian policies were not in Turkey's best interests. I have a nagging
feeling that I'm just opening myself up to a Leponto, but based on Russia's
moves I have to say I made the right decision. Just a little too
pro-Austrian there for my tastes.
So, the Turkish cat is out of the bag, and now I get to find out where it
leads me. I hope you'll send some fresh news of the confusing situation in
the west.
Ali Baba
Message [from Russia] to all
"The St. Petersburg Pravda"
Oct. 1901
An high-level source in the Foreign Ministry today
provided details of a secret treaty made late this Spring
with Austria-Hungary which Archduke Ferdinand has just
callously violated.
> > I would ask that we declare Galicia a DMZ in 1901
> > Is this acceptable to you, and Austria-Hungary?
>
> In the interest of good relations with a neighbor
> who has shown no ill-will toward my country, I
> will agree to keep Galicia inviolate this year
>
> I hope this minor degree of cooperation will pave
> the way for even more beneficial cooperation in
> the near future.
>
> Ralassa, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of
> Archduke Ferdinand
Clearly our Czar has made a grave error in judgment
in believing that the government of Austria-Hungary can be
trusted to honor even the simplest agreements. It is our
hope that the other nations of Europe, and prospective EEU
members, will realize this too, and respond appropriately.
Message from England to France
Prince,
My office computer is still in the hands of the computer folks, taking
longer than thay said. I'm at home now, since I can't work in the office.
I better get out a brief note to you now before the modem acts up.
>We should discuss a plan of approach for the builds and
>the coming year.
I'm assuming fleets in London and Edinburgh for me and a fleet in Brest and
an army in Paris for you.
The moves will probably be due on Monday, so we can give a lot of thought
to tactics. If I can get Holland, you can move into Belgium. That may be
tough, for I expect Germany to have armies in Holland, Ruhr, and Munich.
Maybe you can talk him out of that. Another possibility is French/Italian
cooperation on Munich in the fall.
>I feel that it might be best for you to
>focus on getting Russia on board for a REF attack on
>Germany.
OK. One would guess that Russia would do anything I suggest that is anti-German.
>I will instead focus on being friendly with
>Germany, hoping to make it easier for us to press our
>armies forward.
Of course, I cannot go silent with Germany. It should be easy to find
something to say. We can then compare notes.
>I would like to see Germany build a fleet in Berlin rathe
>than Kiel. I assume that you prefer that as well.
Absolutely. And I fully expect that. He will want to use it to take Sweden.
>Meanwhile, I will also find out what is up with Italy.
I have put feelers out in that direction also. Roberto talked to be quite
a bit before the start of the game, but he has said very little lately.
>Meetings, Meetings, meetings.
I've been there.
Ivy
Message [from Russia] to all
> Broadcast message from masseyd@btv.ibm.com as Master in 'titleist':
>the Showcase article for this game.
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. Why has Austria attacked Russia when
Russia opened to Ukraine, and tried to take Rumania with a Fleet? Why did
England risk no Builds, and get two? Why did France and Germany bounce in
Burgundy in the Spring AND the Fall? Why is Italy in Tyrolia? Why did
Russia choose a Northern Opening? If Turkey wanted to attack Russia, why
didn't he open to Armenia? 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.
Austria: BUILD Army Budapest
Austria: BUILD Army Vienna
England: BUILD Fleet Edinburgh
England: BUILD Fleet London
France: BUILD Fleet Brest
France: BUILD Army Paris
Germany: BUILD Fleet Berlin
Germany: BUILD Army Kiel
Italy: BUILD Fleet Naples
Turkey: BUILD Army Ankara
Centers
Austria: 5
England: 5
France: 5
Germany: 5
Italy: 4
Russia: 4
Turkey: 4
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