| dc235 Winter Blitz! Dirkfell W01 Builds - garry.bledsoe (Jan 16, 2009, 10:39 pm) |
Attached are our builds. Deadline for S02 is Monday 5pm CST.
NOTE: VERY IMPORTANT - THE RESULTS WILL COME FROM EITHER MIKE OR TROUT. PLEASE CHECK YOUR TRASH TO MAKE SURE THAT THE RESULTS AREN'T IN THERE. AND EQUALLY IMPORTANT, YOU MUST COPY YOUR ORDERS TO THE ORDER BOX BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THEY WILL HAVE THEM.
Sorry, but I got called out of town for work and since we just got bought I can't really say no.
Also, I included ALL of the game files [makes and the DPY file] as requested.
garry [Lord of the March]
From: kielmarch(at)hotmail.com
To: speedybunny(at)orange.fr; landru428(at)aol.com; alwayshunted(at)hotmail.com; maxatrest(at)yahoo.co.uk; screwtape777(at)gmail.com; untitled36(at)hotmail.com; ordewin(at)aol.com; mike(at)southwall.com; stevelytton(at)hotmail.com; former.trout(at)gmail.com; dc235(at)diplomaticcorp.com; blitz(at)diplomaticcorp.com
Subject: dc235 Winter Blitz! Dirkfell F01 Results
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:35:05 -0500
.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Very Interesting Indeed.
A 6 Center Austria and An a Neutral Belgium.
I Honestly Don't Know That I Have EVER Seen A Russian Army in Finland in F01!
And, Better Yet, I Can't Say That I Have EVER Seen A Russian Without a Fall 01 Build.
I am sooooo intrigued.
Alright...we move on...with a tight timeline. Oh, and as requested, I have added the game file to the files that I send - orders, final, and game file.
I need builds tomorrow night at 5pm CST. They are as follows:
A-3
E-1
F-2
G-2
I-1
R-0
T-1
Oh...and you owe me! I HATE RP.
Lord of the March
Austria:
F Albania - Greece
A Galicia - Rumania
A Serbia Supports F Albania - Greece
England:
F North Sea Convoys A Yorkshire - Norway
F Norwegian Sea Supports A Yorkshire - Norway
A Yorkshire - Norway
France:
A Burgundy - Marseilles
A Marseilles - Spain
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Portugal
Germany:
F Denmark - Sweden (*Bounce*)
A Kiel - Holland
A Munich Hold
Italy:
F Ionian Sea - Tunis
A Piedmont Hold
A Venice Hold
Russia:
F Black Sea Supports A Galicia - Rumania
F Gulf of Bothnia - Sweden (*Bounce*)
A St Petersburg - Finland
A Ukraine - Sevastopol
Turkey:
A Armenia - Ankara (*Bounce*)
A Bulgaria Hold
F Constantinople - Ankara (*Bounce*)
Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. See how it works.
Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. See how it works.[Reply] |
| DC:225 Question - AlanRFarrington (Jan 16, 2009, 10:34 pm) |
Anthony Stevens has brought up the question of how to get a program to help with these games. The answer should benefit most of you so I am sending out this collective email.
There are many places to find RealPolitik (or other games that will run Diplomacy). If you go to diplomaticcorp.com and log in (in the bottom left corner) you will find a number of links. If you click on downloads It will give you a bunch of links. Realpolitik 1.7 is probably your best bet for now. You'll notice that all of my adjudications come with an attachment that says "224.dpy" This is a realpolitik file and will open in 1.7. I suggest using it to map out strategys, answer questions, and helping to write orders (because you can just click around on the map and then copy and paste).
If anyone needs help running the program dont' hesitate to ask,
Alan Farrington
Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. See how it works.[Reply] |
| DC 220 Deadline Extension - Verticallychallangedcutie (Jan 16, 2009, 9:48 pm) |
Folks,
I'm putting this out a bit late since I'm not in town but I received an extension request and it's been granted. The new deadline is set for Tuesday Jan 20th at 7pm EST ( 11:59pm GMT ).
I will accept revised orders up until the time I start adjudicating.
-Rachael[Reply] |
| DC 212 Winter 05 Results - Verticallychallangedcutie (Jan 16, 2009, 9:44 pm) |
Folks,
Sorry this is out a bit late. I've been visiting my in-laws in MI the past week, and today we received some not so good news that kinda threw me for a loop. I won't keep you guys waiting any longer...here's the turn.
Players:
Austria: Charles Kim <closed.sunday(at)gmail.com>
England: Greg Neilsen <yeeha77(at)yahoo.com>
France: Patrick Canning <patrick.t.canning(at)gmail.com>
Germany: Former Trout <former.trout(at)gmail.com>
Italy: Jimmy Ghostine <Jimmy.Ghostine(at)vtmednet.org>
Russia: Taylor McQuilliams <joejoe7896(at)yahoo.com>
Turkey: Andrew Ott <drew3739o(at)yahoo.com>
Orders:
Austria:
Build A Vienna
England:
Build F Liverpool
Build A London
France:
Remove F Western Mediterranean
Russia:
Build A Warsaw
Turkey:
Remove A Armenia
Deadline:
Let's set the deadline for Spring 1906 for Thursday Jan 22nd at 7pm EST ( 11:59pm GMT ). Map and dpy file are attached for your viewing pleasure.
-Rachael[Reply] |
| DC 236 Winter 1901 Results - Verticallychallangedcutie (Jan 16, 2009, 9:31 pm) |
Folks,
Sorry this is a few hours late. Let's keep with the record so far and be the only game in the tournament and not have any NMR's. Here's the turn..
Players:
Austria: Ross Jefferson <Ross92021(at)yahoo.com>
England: Nathan Deily <ndeily(at)yahoo.com>
France: Mike Hoffman <mrh(at)panix.com>
Germany: John Robillard <john.robillard(at)telia.com>
Italy: Daniel Dzikowicz <ddz999cat23(at)yahoo.com>
Russia: Benjy Aarons <finchleywomble(at)hotmail.com>
Turkey: Michael Penner <mvpenner(at)yahoo.com>
Orders:
England:
Build A London
France:
Build F Brest
Germany:
Build F Kiel
Build A Munich
Italy:
Build F Naples
Build A Rome
Russia:
Build A St Petersburg
Build A Warsaw
Build A Moscow
Turkey:
Build A Constantinople
Deadline:
Deadline for Spring 1902 is set for Monday Jan 19th at 7pm EST ( 11:59 GMT ). Map and Dpy file are attached for your viewing pleasure.[Reply] |
| DC234- Winter '01 Adjudication - sam_buck_productions a... (Jan 16, 2009, 9:14 pm) |
And We're done with our third turn- Let's hope this works out better than the last ones. We didn't have any NMRs, I didn't have to void any orders, and I think this email is on time. Spring 1902 will be due monday at 5ET (4CT), to compensate for our eratic schedule. [list:5c7fe61090] [*:5c7fe61090]Austria: Builds A bud [*:5c7fe61090]England: Builds F lon [*:5c7fe61090]England: Builds F edi [*:5c7fe61090]France: Builds A par [*:5c7fe61090]France: Builds F bre [*:5c7fe61090]Germany: Builds A mun [*:5c7fe61090]Germany: Builds A kie [*:5c7fe61090]Italy: Builds F nap [*:5c7fe61090]Russia: Builds F stp/nc [*:5c7fe61090]Turkey: Builds F smy [/list:u:5c7fe61090]
And ze maps:
-Sam Buck
Your GM[Reply] |
| Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-sta... - FuzzyLogic (Jan 16, 2009, 7:53 pm) |
Greetings all,
My first take of this “picking a leader” concept, is neat idea! Till I realize I’ve gotten the leftovers of France… and lets face it France isn’t exactly known for its great leadership. I mean sure there’s the Napoleon types, typical little-man syndrome, expand beyond your means then implode… and then you’ve got the Louis’s, indecisive, non-committal… And of course there’s Marie Antionette, but come on “Reign of Terror”? I don’t think I exactly exude terror… And the mighty Joan of Arc? Dead at 19.
So I suppose for my homework assignment, I’ll have to take on the role of Phillip the Good of Burgundy. Why? Cuz he’s good! (Really). And I’m good too. And since it was Burgundy, it’s not really France, and the further you can disassociate yourself with France the better, right? So… Son of John the Fearless (who better to be a son of?), and is known for his efforts during the Hundred Years War, in which he vacillated between supporting the French and the English… eventually capturing and sending Joan of Arc to her death. Besides having 3 wives and 18 children (the man must have lived well), he was known for being a patron of the arts, who liked long walks on the beach and starry nights. (If you’re ever looking for a 3-player variant, Hundred is quite well balanced, and very hard to win.)
Besides all that, most of you know me. I spend my free time working on this website thingy where they play Diplomacy, and then playing Descent and other sorts of board games… and when not doing that I’m an IT Tech in the Chicagoland area. For anything else, see www.sims-family.net.
Now on to other matters, surely you’ve all been busy plotting the death of the non-existent players, but hopefully it’s not too late to circumvent that!
-mike
(the Good)
From: Babak Talebi [mailto:babaktalebi(at)gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:02 AM
To: Josh E.
Cc: Bruce Quinn; 230 Austria - Nathan Woll; 230 England - Aidan Slattery; 230 Russia - Justin Card; 230 Turkey - Jeffrey Clay; Michael Sims
Subject: Re: Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-start and country assignments - redux)
Lords and Kings...
I... Cyrus the Great. King of Kings. Emperor of Persia, protector of the Indus valley, lord of the Nile Delta, savior of Babylon, seer of the northern steppes and ruler of the land of two rivers come to you my vassals and ask of you to perform your duty.
All of Europe has been torn asunder by disorder, pestilence, and ignorance. Who amongst you is capable of leading this continent out of its slumber? Who amongst you will bear the drawn dagger and emerge as its master? Who amongst you is worthy of the mantle of King of Kings?
You must now march forth with your armies and your people and prove to me your loyalty through victory. FOR THE SOLO!!!!
*end character*
So we have a new France friends... Mike Sims - one of the guiding lights of the site and the hard working leader of DC has joined our game as France - it must be said that he was inspired by the dedication of the rest of you - (and maybe the theme)... so please welcome him and lets honor him with an NMR-free game.
also - to Alaric I and to King Romulus -please introduce your adopted kings so that the other players know who they are. might as well learn a bit of history while enjoying a game of diplomacy.
to those that might wonder - Mike's email is included above as well (mike(at)southwall.com ([email]mike(at)southwall.com[/email]))
we will keep the Wed Jan 21st deadline (and I have prelim orders from 5 of you).
Babak
On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 9:34 PM, Josh E. <aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])> wrote:
I shall adopt the name: Alaric I.
From: Bruce Quinn <coebq(at)yahoo.com ([email]coebq(at)yahoo.com[/email])>
To: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email])>; 230 Austria - Nathan Woll <nwoll(at)yahoo.com ([email]nwoll(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 England - Aidan Slattery <aislattery(at)aol.com ([email]aislattery(at)aol.com[/email])>; 230 Germany - Josh E <aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 Russia - Justin Card <jcard(at)atnex.net ([email]jcard(at)atnex.net[/email])>; 230 Turkey - Jeffrey Clay <jmc66(at)mac.com ([email]jmc66(at)mac.com[/email])>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:53:14 PM
Subject: Re: Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-start and country assignments - redux)
Of course I'll select "King Romulus..."
From: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email])>
To: 230 Austria - Nathan Woll <nwoll(at)yahoo.com ([email]nwoll(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 England - Aidan Slattery <aislattery(at)aol.com ([email]aislattery(at)aol.com[/email])>; 230 Germany - Josh E <aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 Italy - Bruce Quinn <coebq(at)yahoo.com ([email]coebq(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 Russia - Justin Card <jcard(at)atnex.net ([email]jcard(at)atnex.net[/email])>; 230 Turkey - Jeffrey Clay <jmc66(at)mac.com ([email]jmc66(at)mac.com[/email])>; dip 230 orders <dc230(at)diplomaticcorp.com ([email]dc230(at)diplomaticcorp.com[/email])>; Former Trout <former.trout(at)gmail.com ([email]former.trout(at)gmail.com[/email])>; Stephen Lytton <stevelytton(at)hotmail.com ([email]stevelytton(at)hotmail.com[/email])>
Cc: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email])>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 1:05:47 AM
Subject: Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-start and country assignments - redux)
To ye, the lost kings of yore…
Three of your fellow majesties saw the stars dwindle as they lost the divine blessings which awarded them the kingdoms of France, Germany, and Turkey. In this age of turmoil… three kings were lost.
{In fact – this early excitement has been my muse, and I declare that we now have a theme "Lost Kings". Each of you should think of an ancient King or ruler - let's say… preceding the age of discovery (more on this later).}
Good tidings do however follow. Through the distress and disorder, new lords have arisen to guide these ships of state… we have a new Sultan in Turkey and a new Kaiser in Germany while we still await a new President/Emperor to take the reins in France. Below, I have updated the contact/country assignment list. For the benefit of our new German and Turkish players, I have included the 'Policies & Deadlines' section of the original email with one change. I'm changing the deadline time to 6:00pm EST (11:00pm GMT) because that works better for me – hopefully I can get the adjudication out within 6 hours of when its due this way.
Policies & Deadlines:
All deadlines will be at 6:00pm EST (11:00pm GMT). Below is an initial schedule:
Spring 1901: Wed January 21st
Fall 1901: Wed January 28th
Fall Retreats: Thu January 29th
Winter 1901: Sat January 31st
Spring 1902: Wed February 4th
Summer 1902: Thu February 5th
Fall 1902: Wed February 11th
Fall Retreats: Thu February 12th
Winter 1902 Sat February 14th
NMR (No Move Received) policy: The first missed deadline will earn you a public warning. The second missed deadline will get you replaced. (I expect prelim orders from every player for every season)
Orders: I use gmail which has a great feature that allows all 'related' emails to be stacked together. To maximize this benefit to make sure your orders are not lost, I will be sending each of you a separate individual email titled "Dip 230 - <Country> Orders". Please 'reply' to THAT email for your orders and do NOT change the subject line. In the body of the email, start off with the season and year followed by your orders. I also HIGHLY recommend that you send a preliminary set of orders every single turn so you do not get trapped in my NMR policy.
Delays: I will grant reasonable delay requests made BEFORE the deadline.
Maps: I recommend you download RealPolitik or Diplo (do a google search) which are both very useful free applications that allow you to 'map' the game on your own computer. I will attach a copy of the season's map in the adjudication as well as post it on the DC website.
Themes: Themes are meant to give each game a slight flavor – nothing deep. This game will henceforth be known as "Dip 230 – The Lost Kings" and I want each of you to give yourself the name of a historical King or Ruler (pre 1500's). It can be a ruler from your country (preferred) or from a different culture (go to wikipedia and pick an interesting character). You all can decide how to use your character or to send global/white press as that leader etc. At the very least – it'll serve as your in-game ID.
I will henceforth be known to you as Shah Cyrus the Great – King of Kings (He was the first Emperor of the unified Persian Empire. He began his 30 year rule around 560BC and ended it with the largest Empire known to mankind at the time with dozens of vassal Kings and countries under his rule – so pretty fitting for me :-p )
So I order you mere Kings of Men to send a 'group' email to introduce yourself once more, tell us how long/where else you play diplomacy, say hello, and to present to us your new persona (Please 'reply-all' to this email).
Without further ado, the country assignments are below. Enjoy the game and have fun.
Emperor Cyrus the Great – King of Kings
Game Master - Babak Talebi (babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email]))
Turkey - Jeffrey Clay jmc66(at)mac.com ([email]jmc66(at)mac.com[/email])
Germany – Josh E aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])
Russia - Justin Card: jcard(at)atnex.net ([email]jcard(at)atnex.net[/email])
Austria - Nathan Woll: nwoll(at)yahoo.com ([email]nwoll(at)yahoo.com[/email])
England - Aidan Slattery: aislattery(at)aol.com ([email]aislattery(at)aol.com[/email])
Italy - Bruce Quinn: coebq(at)yahoo.com ([email]coebq(at)yahoo.com[/email])
France - **** STILL LOST ****
ps let me know if any of you have any questions.
--
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"YOU have the power!"
~ Howard Dean M.D.
"Yes we can!"
~ Barack Obama
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| DC 217, Spring 1904 revised - alwayshunted (Jan 16, 2009, 7:11 pm) |
Here is the new adjudication and maps. Still no retreats due..... Sorry about that one......
I will now change the deadline to one week from tonight.... Friday, January 23, 22:00 MST.
ADJUDICATION:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
France:
A Burgundy - Munich (*Fails*)
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
F Albania - Greece
F Greece - Bulgaria(sc)
F Naples Supports F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea
A Serbia Supports F Greece - Bulgaria(sc)
A Trieste - Venice
A Tyrolia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
Russia:
F Black Sea - Constantinople
A Bohemia - Munich
F Norway - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Rumania Supports A Serbia - Bulgaria (*Void*)
A Sevastopol - Armenia
A Silesia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
F St Petersburg(nc) - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
A Vienna Hold
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Bulgaria - Greece (*Disbanded*)
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
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From: alwayshunted(at)hotmail.com
To: professorhill2002(at)yahoo.com; mclyker(at)msn.com; simon.langley-evans(at)nottingham.ac.uk; mistro914(at)gmail.com; drew3739o(at)yahoo.com; verticallychallangedcutie(at)yahoo.com; stipe505(at)gmail.com; dc217(at)diplomaticcorp.com
CC: former.trout(at)gmail.com; stevelytton(at)hotmail.com; alwayshunted(at)hotmail.com
Subject: DC 217, Spring 1904
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:59:04 -0700
.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Hello everyone....
Well, I'm enjoying this. Some very interesting developments.....
Thanks for getting orders in everyone. We move straight to fall, due in one week. Thursday, January 22, 22:00 MST.
We have our first press, at the bottom of the adjudication:
Here be spring:
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ORDERS RECEIVED:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea
France:
A Burgundy - Munich
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adr -> Ion
F Nap S F Adr -> Ion
F Gre -> Bul(south)
A Ser S F Gre -> Bul(south)
F Alb -> F Gre
A Tyr S A Boh -> Mun (Russian)
A Tri -> Ven
Russia:
ASev-Arm
FBLA-Con
ARum S Italian ASer-Bul
ABoh-Mun
ASil S ABoh-Mun
AVie holds
FStPnc-BAR
FNwy -NWG
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
A Bulgaria - Greece
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
ADJUDICATION:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
France:
A Burgundy - Munich (*Fails*)
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
F Albania - Greece (*Bounce*)
F Greece - Bulgaria(sc) (*Fails*)
F Naples Supports F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea
A Serbia, no move received
A Trieste - Venice
A Tyrolia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
Russia:
F Black Sea - Constantinople
A Bohemia - Munich
F Norway - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Rumania Supports A Serbia - Bulgaria (*Void*)
A Sevastopol - Armenia
A Silesia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
F St Petersburg(nc) - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
A Vienna Hold
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Bulgaria - Greece (*Bounce*)
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
PRESS:
Moscow-London: Ha! I knew I couldn't trust you. Mind you, you tried
very hard to be convincing and nearly sucked me in.
DEADLINE: One week from today, Thursday, January 22, 22:00 MST.
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There ya go. Check my work. Maps are attached.
Enjoy.
Warren[Reply] |
| DC 217, ADJUDICATION ERROR, Spring 1904 - alwayshunted (Jan 16, 2009, 6:48 pm) |
HOLD EVERYTHING!!!!
Okay, Italy has calmly pointed out that I screwed up.... basically I must have mis-clicked his order for Serbia and didn't notice. THIS IS WHY I NEED YOU ALL TO CHECK MY WORK!! I will send an updated adjudication shortly.... sorry Rachael.
humbly yours,
Warren
From: alwayshunted(at)hotmail.com
To: professorhill2002(at)yahoo.com; mclyker(at)msn.com; simon.langley-evans(at)nottingham.ac.uk; mistro914(at)gmail.com; drew3739o(at)yahoo.com; verticallychallangedcutie(at)yahoo.com; stipe505(at)gmail.com; dc217(at)diplomaticcorp.com
CC: former.trout(at)gmail.com; stevelytton(at)hotmail.com; alwayshunted(at)hotmail.com
Subject: DC 217, Spring 1904
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:59:04 -0700
.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Hello everyone....
Well, I'm enjoying this. Some very interesting developments.....
Thanks for getting orders in everyone. We move straight to fall, due in one week. Thursday, January 22, 22:00 MST.
We have our first press, at the bottom of the adjudication:
Here be spring:
--------------------------
ORDERS RECEIVED:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea
France:
A Burgundy - Munich
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adr -> Ion
F Nap S F Adr -> Ion
F Gre -> Bul(south)
A Ser S F Gre -> Bul(south)
F Alb -> F Gre
A Tyr S A Boh -> Mun (Russian)
A Tri -> Ven
Russia:
ASev-Arm
FBLA-Con
ARum S Italian ASer-Bul
ABoh-Mun
ASil S ABoh-Mun
AVie holds
FStPnc-BAR
FNwy -NWG
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
A Bulgaria - Greece
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
ADJUDICATION:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
France:
A Burgundy - Munich (*Fails*)
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
F Albania - Greece (*Bounce*)
F Greece - Bulgaria(sc) (*Fails*)
F Naples Supports F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea
A Serbia, no move received
A Trieste - Venice
A Tyrolia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
Russia:
F Black Sea - Constantinople
A Bohemia - Munich
F Norway - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Rumania Supports A Serbia - Bulgaria (*Void*)
A Sevastopol - Armenia
A Silesia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
F St Petersburg(nc) - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
A Vienna Hold
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Bulgaria - Greece (*Bounce*)
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
PRESS:
Moscow-London: Ha! I knew I couldn't trust you. Mind you, you tried
very hard to be convincing and nearly sucked me in.
DEADLINE: One week from today, Thursday, January 22, 22:00 MST.
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There ya go. Check my work. Maps are attached.
Enjoy.
Warren[Reply] |
| DC232 winter 1901 builds - coryfucius (Jan 16, 2009, 5:21 pm) |
Plenty of new units join the fray, although the Kaiser misses out on his chance to raise an army, as I could not locate Germany's build order. France launches two fleets, while Turkey builds an army in Ankara along with the fleet in Smyrna.
Spring 1902 orders will be due Monday 1/19 at 3pm Central (US), or 21:00 GMT. I have found out that I will be out of town Monday, so it's very important that you cc: the orders box -- something you should all be doing anyway, of course. One of the tournament directors will take care of Monday's adjudication. I will be back on Tuesday to handle any summer 1902 retreats.
Cory
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Winter 1901 adjustments:
Austria:
Build A Vienna
Build A Budapest
England:
Build F London
France:
Build F Brest
Build F Marseilles
Germany:
Build waived
Italy:
Build F Naples
Turkey:
Build A Ankara
Build F Smyrna[Reply] |
| dc215 tomorrow - MattTheLesser (Jan 16, 2009, 5:16 pm) |
My apologies - Austria has been eliminated and thus it makes sense that
I don't have orders from him...
Three hours until the deadline if anyone wants to update but otherwise
we're good to go.
Matt
Matt Kremer wrote:
subject says it all - 9 eastern
have orders from: England, France, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Russia
need orders from: Austria
Matt
[Reply] |
| DC 233: Winter 1901 - AceRimmer (Jan 16, 2009, 2:40 pm) |
Okay, so this time we really are moving on without English orders. The rest of you are mobilizing your peoples to an exercise of destruction and conquest... I hope you are happy with yourselves. Also, as a note, there is no smoking in the airplane lavatory. Thank you.
Deadline for the Spring? Monday at 1000 CST. See you there!
Austria:
Build A Trieste
Build A Vienna
England:
NBR
France:
Build A Marseilles
Germany:
Build A Munich
Build A Kiel
Build F Berlin
Italy:
Build F Naples
Russia:
Build A Warsaw
Build A St Petersburg
Turkey:
Build F Smyrna[Reply] |
| DC222 Two Steps To Anarchy - Spring 03 - Chaos and... - former.trout (Jan 16, 2009, 1:24 pm) |
The GM Baloney Special
Two slices Bread
Two slices Baloney
1 tbsp Mayo
Spread Mayo over bread
Place Baloney between Bread slices
Gulp down as you rush out the door
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Sorry about the lack of colour commentary, folks. I've fallen a little behind this morning. Interesting currents underlie the Scandinavias, things heat up between England and France, and Turkey pulls a 180 degree turn towards the Mediterranean...
No retreats are required meaning we'll slice our way into Fall 1903. Order deadline will be set for Thursday, January 22nd (11:59 PM GMT). Please just let me know if you spot any errors.
Cheers!
Baloney Breath Trout
Movement results for Spring of 1903. (DC222 03 SPR)
England: F Clyde - Liverpool (*Bounce*).
England: F English Channel - Wales.
England: F North Sea - Norway (*Bounce*).
France: A Belgium Supports A Picardy.
France: F Brest - English Channel.
France: A Gascony Hold.
France: F Irish Sea - Liverpool (*Bounce*).
France: F Mid-Atlantic Ocean Supports F Brest - English Channel.
France: A Picardy Supports A Belgium.
Germany: F Denmark - Sweden (*Fails*).
Germany: A Holland Hold.
Germany: F Kiel - Baltic Sea.
Germany: A Munich - Silesia.
Germany: F Norway Supports F Denmark - Sweden (*Cut*).
Germany: A Ruhr - Kiel.
Italy: F Ionian Sea - Aegean Sea.
Italy: F Naples - Ionian Sea.
Italy: F Rome - Tyrrhenian Sea.
Italy: A Serbia - Bulgaria (*Fails*).
Italy: A Trieste - Albania.
Italy: F Tyrrhenian Sea - Tunis.
Italy: A Vienna - Trieste.
Russia: A Budapest Supports A Rumania.
Russia: A Moscow Supports F Sevastopol.
Russia: A Rumania Supports A Budapest.
Russia: F Sevastopol Supports A Rumania.
Russia: A St Petersburg - Norway (*Bounce*).
Russia: F Sweden Supports A St Petersburg - Norway (*Cut*).
Russia: A Warsaw - Ukraine.
Turkey: F Armenia - Ankara.
Turkey: F Black Sea - Constantinople.
Turkey: A Bulgaria Supports A Greece (*Cut*).
Turkey: A Constantinople - Smyrna.
Turkey: A Greece Supports A Bulgaria.
Unit locations:
England: F Clyde, F North Sea, F Wales.
France: A Belgium, F English Channel, A Gascony, F Irish Sea, F Mid-Atlantic
Ocean, A Picardy.
Germany: F Baltic Sea, F Denmark, A Holland, A Kiel, F Norway, A Silesia.
Italy: F Aegean Sea, A Albania, F Ionian Sea, A Serbia, A Trieste, F Tunis,
F Tyrrhenian Sea.
Russia: A Budapest, A Moscow, A Rumania, F Sevastopol, A St Petersburg, F
Sweden, A Ukraine.
Turkey: F Ankara, A Bulgaria, F Constantinople, A Greece, A Smyrna.
Ownership of supply centers:
England: Edinburgh, Liverpool, London.
France: Belgium, Brest, Marseilles, Paris, Portugal, Spain.
Germany: Berlin, Denmark, Holland, Kiel, Munich, Norway.
Italy: Naples, Rome, Serbia, Trieste, Tunis, Venice, Vienna.
Russia: Budapest, Moscow, Rumania, Sevastopol, St Petersburg, Sweden, Warsaw.
Turkey: Ankara, Bulgaria, Constantinople, Greece, Smyrna.
Austria: 0 Supply centers, 0 Units: Builds 0 units.
England: 3 Supply centers, 3 Units: Builds 0 units.
France: 6 Supply centers, 6 Units: Builds 0 units.
Germany: 6 Supply centers, 6 Units: Builds 0 units.
Italy: 7 Supply centers, 7 Units: Builds 0 units.
Russia: 7 Supply centers, 7 Units: Builds 0 units.
Turkey: 5 Supply centers, 5 Units: Builds 0 units.
NEXT DEADLINE: FALL 1903 ORDERS DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND (11:59 PM GMT)!![Reply] |
| DC196 Heroes And Villains - Spring 1910 - Shaking... - former.trout (Jan 16, 2009, 12:50 pm) |
I'm cookin' with gas. I've gotta handful of vertebrae and a headful of mad. Yeah. That's your spinal cord. Baby. Dig it. Who's the man? I'm the man. I'm a bad man. How bad? Real bad. I'm a 12.0 on the 10.0 scale of badness.
Got to hand it to you guys - I honestly can't figure out whether this board is headed for a traffic jam or not. Obviously some agree with me as the DIAS proposal is thrown down. Some interesting moves in the north and center and the game continues. =)
No retreats are needed after the Spring turn. We'll mozy right along into the Fall of 1910. Deadline will be set for more funky action on Wednesday, January 21st (11:59 PM GMT).
Cheers!
Bad Man Trout
Movement results for Spring of 1910. (DC196 10 SPR)
Austria: F Adriatic Sea Hold.
Austria: A Bohemia - Munich (*Fails*).
Austria: A Budapest - Trieste.
Austria: A Munich - Burgundy (*Fails*).
Austria: A Silesia Supports A Bohemia - Munich (*Fails*).
Austria: A Tyrolia Supports A Bohemia - Munich (*Fails*).
England: F Gulf of Bothnia Convoys A Livonia - Sweden.
England: F Norway Hold.
France: A Gascony Supports F Spain(sc).
France: F Mid-Atlantic Ocean Supports F Spain(sc) (*Cut*).
France: F Portugal Supports F Spain(sc).
France: F Spain(sc) Supports F Mid-Atlantic Ocean (*Cut*).
Germany: A Burgundy - Munich (*Fails*).
Germany: A Denmark Hold.
Germany: F English Channel Supports F Mid-Atlantic Ocean.
Germany: A Kiel Supports A Burgundy - Munich (*Cut*).
Germany: F North Sea Hold.
Germany: A Ruhr Supports A Kiel.
Italy: F Ionian Sea Supports F Tyrrhenian Sea.
Italy: F North Africa - Mid-Atlantic Ocean (*Fails*).
Italy: F Piedmont Supports F Marseilles.
Italy: F Tyrrhenian Sea Supports F Western Mediterranean.
Russia: F Norwegian Sea - Norway (*Fails*).
Turkey: F Aegean Sea - Greece.
Turkey: A Armenia - Sevastopol.
Turkey: A Berlin - Kiel (*Fails*).
Turkey: A Constantinople - Bulgaria.
Turkey: A Finland Supports A Livonia - Sweden.
Turkey: F Gulf of Lyon - Spain(sc) (*Fails*).
Turkey: A Livonia - Sweden.
Turkey: F Marseilles Supports F Gulf of Lyon - Spain(sc).
Turkey: A Rumania - Galicia.
Turkey: A St Petersburg Supports F Norway.
Turkey: F Western Mediterranean Supports F Gulf of Lyon - Spain(sc).
Unit locations:
Austria: F Adriatic Sea, A Bohemia, A Munich, A Silesia, A Trieste, A Tyrolia.
England: F Gulf of Bothnia, F Norway.
France: A Gascony, F Mid-Atlantic Ocean, F Portugal, F Spain(sc).
Germany: A Burgundy, A Denmark, F English Channel, A Kiel, F North Sea, A
Ruhr.
Italy: F Ionian Sea, F North Africa, F Piedmont, F Tyrrhenian Sea.
Russia: F Norwegian Sea.
Turkey: A Berlin, A Bulgaria, A Finland, A Galicia, F Greece, F Gulf of
Lyon, F Marseilles, A Sevastopol, A St Petersburg, A Sweden, F
Western Mediterranean.
Ownership of supply centers:
Austria: Budapest, Greece, Munich, Serbia, Trieste, Vienna.
England: Norway, Sweden.
France: Brest, Paris, Portugal, Spain.
Germany: Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Kiel, Liverpool, London.
Italy: Naples, Rome, Tunis, Venice.
Russia: Edinburgh.
Turkey: Ankara, Berlin, Bulgaria, Constantinople, Marseilles, Moscow,
Rumania, Sevastopol, Smyrna, St Petersburg, Warsaw.
Austria: 6 Supply centers, 6 Units: Builds 0 units.
England: 2 Supply centers, 2 Units: Builds 0 units.
France: 4 Supply centers, 4 Units: Builds 0 units.
Germany: 6 Supply centers, 6 Units: Builds 0 units.
Italy: 4 Supply centers, 4 Units: Builds 0 units.
Russia: 1 Supply center, 1 Unit: Builds 0 units.
Turkey: 11 Supply centers, 11 Units: Builds 0 units.
NEXT DEADLINE: FALL 1910 ORDERS DUE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST (11:59 PM GMT)!![Reply] |
| DC196 Heroes And Villains - Spring 1910 - Shaking the Dust And Mold (dc196) MattTheLesser Jan 17, 01:36 pm |
I propose the DIAS again. C'mon guys - don't drag this out; trading
centers in Scandinavia to keep the game going isn't going to break this
stalemate line.
Matt
Former Trout wrote:
I'm cookin' with gas. I've gotta handful of vertebrae and a headful of
mad. Yeah. That's your spinal cord. Baby. Dig it. Who's the man? I'm
the man. I'm a bad man. How bad? Real bad. I'm a 12.0 on the 10.0
scale of badness.
Got to hand it to you guys - I honestly can't figure out whether this
board is headed for a traffic jam or not. Obviously some agree with
me as the DIAS proposal is thrown down. Some interesting moves in the
north and center and the game continues. =)
No retreats are needed after the Spring turn. We'll mozy right along
into the Fall of 1910. Deadline will be set for more funky action on
Wednesday, January 21st (11:59 PM GMT).
Cheers!
Bad Man Trout
Movement results for Spring of 1910. (DC196 10 SPR)
Austria: F Adriatic Sea Hold.
Austria: A Bohemia - Munich (*Fails*).
Austria: A Budapest - Trieste.
Austria: A Munich - Burgundy (*Fails*).
Austria: A Silesia Supports A Bohemia - Munich (*Fails*).
Austria: A Tyrolia Supports A Bohemia - Munich (*Fails*).
England: F Gulf of Bothnia Convoys A Livonia - Sweden.
England: F Norway Hold.
France: A Gascony Supports F Spain(sc).
France: F Mid-Atlantic Ocean Supports F Spain(sc) (*Cut*).
France: F Portugal Supports F Spain(sc).
France: F Spain(sc) Supports F Mid-Atlantic Ocean (*Cut*).
Germany: A Burgundy - Munich (*Fails*).
Germany: A Denmark Hold.
Germany: F English Channel Supports F Mid-Atlantic Ocean.
Germany: A Kiel Supports A Burgundy - Munich (*Cut*).
Germany: F North Sea Hold.
Germany: A Ruhr Supports A Kiel.
Italy: F Ionian Sea Supports F Tyrrhenian Sea.
Italy: F North Africa - Mid-Atlantic Ocean (*Fails*).
Italy: F Piedmont Supports F Marseilles.
Italy: F Tyrrhenian Sea Supports F Western Mediterranean.
Russia: F Norwegian Sea - Norway (*Fails*).
Turkey: F Aegean Sea - Greece.
Turkey: A Armenia - Sevastopol.
Turkey: A Berlin - Kiel (*Fails*).
Turkey: A Constantinople - Bulgaria.
Turkey: A Finland Supports A Livonia - Sweden.
Turkey: F Gulf of Lyon - Spain(sc) (*Fails*).
Turkey: A Livonia - Sweden.
Turkey: F Marseilles Supports F Gulf of Lyon - Spain(sc).
Turkey: A Rumania - Galicia.
Turkey: A St Petersburg Supports F Norway.
Turkey: F Western Mediterranean Supports F Gulf of Lyon - Spain(sc).
Unit locations:
Austria: F Adriatic Sea, A Bohemia, A Munich, A Silesia, A Trieste,
A Tyrolia.
England: F Gulf of Bothnia, F Norway.
France: A Gascony, F Mid-Atlantic Ocean, F Portugal, F Spain(sc).
Germany: A Burgundy, A Denmark, F English Channel, A Kiel, F North
Sea, A
Ruhr.
Italy: F Ionian Sea, F North Africa, F Piedmont, F Tyrrhenian Sea.
Russia: F Norwegian Sea.
Turkey: A Berlin, A Bulgaria, A Finland, A Galicia, F Greece, F
Gulf of
Lyon, F Marseilles, A Sevastopol, A St Petersburg, A Sweden, F
Western Mediterranean.
Ownership of supply centers:
Austria: Budapest, Greece, Munich, Serbia, Trieste, Vienna.
England: Norway, Sweden.
France: Brest, Paris, Portugal, Spain.
Germany: Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Kiel, Liverpool, London.
Italy: Naples, Rome, Tunis, Venice.
Russia: Edinburgh.
Turkey: Ankara, Berlin, Bulgaria, Constantinople, Marseilles, Moscow,
Rumania, Sevastopol, Smyrna, St Petersburg, Warsaw.
Austria: 6 Supply centers, 6 Units: Builds 0 units.
England: 2 Supply centers, 2 Units: Builds 0 units.
France: 4 Supply centers, 4 Units: Builds 0 units.
Germany: 6 Supply centers, 6 Units: Builds 0 units.
Italy: 4 Supply centers, 4 Units: Builds 0 units.
Russia: 1 Supply center, 1 Unit: Builds 0 units.
Turkey: 11 Supply centers, 11 Units: Builds 0 units.
NEXT DEADLINE: FALL 1910 ORDERS DUE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST (11:59 PM
GMT)!!
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| dc231 Winter '01 Results - notasb (Jan 16, 2009, 12:36 pm) |
Woohee wooha I got my internet back! I'm no longer cut off from ......... everything that keeps me from doing real work!
Map:
http://www.geocities.com/dawench2/23101Winter.gif
Deadline:
Spring '02 is due Monday Jan 19th 8 AM CST (GMT -6) 1400 GMT
Builds:
Austria:
Build A Budapest
England:
Build F Liverpool
France:
Build F Brest
Build A Paris
Germany:
Build A Munich
Build A Berlin
Italy:
Build A Venice
Turkey:
Build F Smyrna
Supply Center and Unit Count:
Austria: 4 / 4
England: 4 / 4
France: 5 / 5
Germany: 5 / 5
Italy: 4 / 4
Russia: 4 / 4
Turkey: 4 / 4
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It's hard to play mind games with the absent minded.[Reply] |
| DC224 - Short Deadline Notice for StoryTime - former.trout (Jan 16, 2009, 12:16 pm) |
Heya folks,
Six hours till the Fall 02 deadline. Apologies for the short notice. We're not doing TOO badly, though there are still roughly six sets of orders still to come in. I've just sent a private email to those six players.
I'm optimistic. Talk to you all later this evening. =)
Trout[Reply] |
| DC 211: Fall 1905 Seismics - AceRimmer (Jan 16, 2009, 9:48 am) |
My apologies for the delay, but with internet KO¢d, I cannot do much. There were six orders, two of which bounced. On account of the Austrian seismic, Italy must decide whether to scrap the fleet or keep it landlocked in Venice. Reminder: a landlocked unit can only hold until another coast is opened for it.
If I get all adjustments before the end of the work day, I'll process. Otherwise, we'll have to wait until Monday. (I already have three sets of orders but need two more).
Austria:
Split Ven/Gol, join Rom/Pie
England:
Split Nwg/Nth - Join Edi/Nwy
Note: No isthmus choice indicated; strait exists between Edi/Nwy
France:
NAf and Wes split, Spa and Tun connect (*Bounces with Italy*)
Italy:
Disconnect NAf/Tun Connect Wes/OFF (*Bounces with France*)
Russia:
Split Kie and Bal; Connect ber and sweden
Turkey:
Separate Con and Smy; Connect Aeg and black sea
In the Winter, Builds will be (not including any retreats off the board):
SC Builds/Disbands
Austria 8 +1
England 6 +1
France 8 +1
Germany 0
Italy 4 0/-1 pending F Ven
Russia 7 +2
Turkey 1[Reply] |
| WB builds today! - FuzzyLogic (Jan 16, 2009, 9:03 am) |
Continuing in the grand blitzy traditions set out by our forefathers blitzer and blitzen, do remember that even tho fall was just yesterday, the sun has fallen, and the sun has risen again... and with that comes another turn! Retreats (if any) and builds, are both due today, Friday, at your respective deadlines. For some, that is momentarily, for others it's a few hours off yet. Don't be caught expecting a retreats adjudication and miss your builds - remember fall adjustments (retreats and builds) are run together, every Friday.
Enjoy,
-mike
WB Co-TD
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Sims
Sent: Thu 1/15/2009 8:39 AM
Subject: WB f01 today!
Many orders are still not in... Spring 01 came and went without a single NMR, let's make it a trend!
-mike
Winter Blitz Co-TD[Reply] |
| DC200; German EOG - dipknight (Jan 16, 2009, 8:44 am) |
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I have enjoyed playing Diplomacy as a Hobby for several years now and have played every country on the board at least once. Most with little success; but I have taken the Solo Victory with both Turkey and Germany once before. I have made some early attempts to create a persona (i.e. Cardinal Weaselbut or Kaiser Von Hindenburg or the like), but my antics in character often were met with dislike or outright hostility which often got me eliminated just out of need to get rid of the "weirdo". So, now days I just play as myself.
At the start of this game, I negotiated in good faith with England, France and Russia; obviously trying to obtain the best deal possible. Both France and Russia offered me little more than, "Leave me alone and I will leave you alone. Oh and by the way, I want you to let me take (Belgium/Sweden)". England on the other hand offered an extensive plan as to how and why we should work together. The plan was that England would eliminate France, with minor assistance from Germany; while Germany eliminated Russia with minor assistance from England. For the minor assistance that Germany was to supply England, Germany would get Paris. For the minor assistance England was to supply Germany, England would get St Petersburg. In addition, England was to build no armies above what he started with, and Germany was to build no fleets above what we started with. This seemed like a very decent plan to me, I could take the land locked provinces and have very little worry that England would turn on me. Or at the very least, have adequate indication that something is up when England built a new Army. I had intended to open with a very conservative set of orders; however, England talked me into being bolder by moving to occupy Burgundy . . . And we were off.
I have to admit that after the first two seasons, I reconsidered my need for England as an ally. England's inability to occupy the English Channel, a critical sea zone for England's assault on France, and France's demonstrated competency, leaving Marseilles unoccupied despite German proximity to occupy it, were big factors in this decision. However, what finally made the decision for me was England's request for yet more German assistance against France without any talk of more compensation. At this point, I had already given Belgium to England so that he could have a foot hold on the Continent. England's rhetoric ceased to put any kind of consideration into when Germany would be allowed to occupy Belgium as agreed upon in our initial negotiations. It seemed that England's inability to occupy the English Channel meant that England would now be keeping Belgium. Add to the fact that England now wants more support with the fact that I had just upset Russia by denying Joao the occupation of Sweden, and you can see where I found England's original deal going very sour. Therefore, I began trying to gain France's trust.
At the same time, on my eastern front; Italy, Russia, and Turkey moved quickly in unison to eliminate Austria. Trapped between trying to deal with England and France, I did not have the units available to make any effort to distract Russia from gaining his piece of the Austrian pie in Budapest and Vienna until the deed was done.
With the elimination of Austria, it seemed only too obvious that a Russian/Turkish Juggernaut existed, despite repeated assurances from Turkey that he and Russia were not allies . . . just not adversarial. (Um, is there any sizable difference?). I immediately started to work with Italy to slow down the Juggernaut. But, Italy only had 5 units and my attentions were split between the East and the West so that I also only had 4 to 5 units against Russia/Turkey's combined 13 to 14; we were out numbered. We needed help. We needed England and France to drop their differences and recognize that the bigger threat right now was the Juggernaut. So, I worked out a way that France could back away from England and assist Italy against Turkey while England backed away from France and could assist me against Russia . . . or so I thought. England went for it and paid the price when France took advantage of his foreknowledge of our intended moves to move in for a killing blow against England.
I admit, I was disappointed that France couldn't see the bigger threat; but often times, such is life. Unfortunately at this point, England decided that since he was loosing his home supply centers to France, he needed any resources that he could get to remain at his current size; even if those resources belonged to an "ally". So, now I had England eating away at my western front, a very angry Russia on my eastern front, and no way to stop the Juggernaut. My only saving grace was that I had made some significant ground against Russia, while Turkey was making significant ground against Italy. So, it seemed the only way to stop the Juggernaut was to break it up. d I proceeded to drive a wedge between the non-aggressive, non-allies of the non-existing Juggernaut. I dropped all aggression against Russia and pointed out that Turkey was the biggest threat to winning the game and the only way he could do it was through Russia. Since Italy was all but gone at this point, and I had England to deal with on my western front, only Russia had the capability to do anything about Turkey's aggression. Russia was only too happy to have Germany as an ally instead of an adversary and quickly agreed. With the Russian non-aggression agreement in hand, I ordered all units to return to my home centers with the intention of seeing England eliminated.
With England and Italy eliminated, France was able to refocus and see that Turkey was now definitely the largest threat to taking the solo victory; and so, an alliance between France, Germany and Russia was forged to stop Turkey. Unfortunately, by this time, I had already tried on several occasions to get France to see things my way; France used the advantage of knowing my intentions to go his own way, making additional gains and leaving me holding an empty bag. Right from the beginning, I suspect that France was only in it because all of Germany's units were in position against him. The only way France might take the solo instead was to get Germany redeployed against Turkey; hence, the French/German/Russian Alliance was to his advantage . . . for a time. Since, I had no clear advantage against France either, it was to my advantage also . . . for a time.
In the Spring of 1908 is when things shifted again. Still harboring the knowledge that France was waiting for an opportunity; I seized upon an opportunity of my own and attacked France. At this point France was poised to take Venice away from Turkey (given a little help from Germany); however, with my misgivings, I could see where one or two more units would give France the strength he needed to hold off Turkey and resume attacking Germany. So, rather than help give France the ability to eliminate me . . . I joined with Turkey. My philosophy here was; it is better to be a survivor of a Turkish solo than to be eliminated by France. I had no doubt that if I stayed in an alliance with France, I would not survive to see the end of the game.
To my chagrin and despite repeated offers to give him the solo victory, Turkey insisted that we try for a German/Turkish draw. The final throws of the game was all about building Germany and reducing France so that a German/Turkish draw would be accepted by all. Given the history between France and Germany, it seemed to me that France would accept a draw that included Germany only after it was obvious that he was powerless to stop it. I felt this point came at the same time that Turkey decided to put everyone out of their misery by ending the game with a Turkish Solo. I have to admit, I was a little shocked by the decision and the fact that I was not informed before he did it. But, then again, my only intention by joining Turkey was to survive. I had began to hope for more given Turkey's repeated instance that we go for the German/Turkish draw and therefore a little disappointed; but, I achieved my end-game objective of surviving.
I wish to extend my thanks to Rene for GM'ing an excellent game. I enjoyed it completely and will look forward to other games GM'ed by him. I enjoyed the back and forth negotiations with everyone that played in this game and look forward to our next game together. I hope we can find ourselves allies in the future.
Best,
Darryl (Germany)[Reply] |
| dc231 GM off internet Message - notasb (Jan 16, 2009, 8:22 am) |
This is is not your GM ( it is her ever put upon husband here  ). Her internet connecion is out for an estimated 24 hours. If you haven't already please cc your orders to the tourny confirmation address so that Mike or Trout can adjudicate.
PrinceScribe
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It's hard to play mind games with the absent minded.[Reply] |
| Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-sta... - BabakTalebi (Jan 16, 2009, 7:02 am) |
Lords and Kings...
I... Cyrus the Great. King of Kings. Emperor of Persia, protector of the Indus valley, lord of the Nile Delta, savior of Babylon, seer of the northern steppes and ruler of the land of two rivers come to you my vassals and ask of you to perform your duty.
All of Europe has been torn asunder by disorder, pestilence, and ignorance. Who amongst you is capable of leading this continent out of its slumber? Who amongst you will bear the drawn dagger and emerge as its master? Who amongst you is worthy of the mantle of King of Kings?
You must now march forth with your armies and your people and prove to me your loyalty through victory. FOR THE SOLO!!!!
*end character*
So we have a new France friends... Mike Sims - one of the guiding lights of the site and the hard working leader of DC has joined our game as France - it must be said that he was inspired by the dedication of the rest of you - (and maybe the theme)... so please welcome him and lets honor him with an NMR-free game.
also - to Alaric I and to King Romulus -please introduce your adopted kings so that the other players know who they are. might as well learn a bit of history while enjoying a game of diplomacy.
to those that might wonder - Mike's email is included above as well (mike(at)southwall.com ([email]mike(at)southwall.com[/email]))
we will keep the Wed Jan 21st deadline (and I have prelim orders from 5 of you).
Babak
On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 9:34 PM, Josh E. <aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])> wrote:
I shall adopt the name: Alaric I.
From: Bruce Quinn <coebq(at)yahoo.com ([email]coebq(at)yahoo.com[/email])>
To: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email])>; 230 Austria - Nathan Woll <nwoll(at)yahoo.com ([email]nwoll(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 England - Aidan Slattery <aislattery(at)aol.com ([email]aislattery(at)aol.com[/email])>; 230 Germany - Josh E <aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 Russia - Justin Card <jcard(at)atnex.net ([email]jcard(at)atnex.net[/email])>; 230 Turkey - Jeffrey Clay <jmc66(at)mac.com ([email]jmc66(at)mac.com[/email])>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:53:14 PM
Subject: Re: Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-start and country assignments - redux)
Of course I'll select "King Romulus..."
From: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email])>
To: 230 Austria - Nathan Woll <nwoll(at)yahoo.com ([email]nwoll(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 England - Aidan Slattery <aislattery(at)aol.com ([email]aislattery(at)aol.com[/email])>; 230 Germany - Josh E <aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 Italy - Bruce Quinn <coebq(at)yahoo.com ([email]coebq(at)yahoo.com[/email])>; 230 Russia - Justin Card <jcard(at)atnex.net ([email]jcard(at)atnex.net[/email])>; 230 Turkey - Jeffrey Clay <jmc66(at)mac.com ([email]jmc66(at)mac.com[/email])>; dip 230 orders <dc230(at)diplomaticcorp.com ([email]dc230(at)diplomaticcorp.com[/email])>; Former Trout <former.trout(at)gmail.com ([email]former.trout(at)gmail.com[/email])>; Stephen Lytton <stevelytton(at)hotmail.com ([email]stevelytton(at)hotmail.com[/email])>
Cc: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email])>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 1:05:47 AM
Subject: Dip 230 - "Lost Kings of Yore" (Game-start and country assignments - redux)
To ye, the lost kings of yore…
Three of your fellow majesties saw the stars dwindle as they lost the divine blessings which awarded them the kingdoms of France, Germany, and Turkey. In this age of turmoil… three kings were lost.
{In fact – this early excitement has been my muse, and I declare that we now have a theme "Lost Kings". Each of you should think of an ancient King or ruler - let's say… preceding the age of discovery (more on this later).}
Good tidings do however follow. Through the distress and disorder, new lords have arisen to guide these ships of state… we have a new Sultan in Turkey and a new Kaiser in Germany while we still await a new President/Emperor to take the reins in France. Below, I have updated the contact/country assignment list. For the benefit of our new German and Turkish players, I have included the 'Policies & Deadlines' section of the original email with one change. I'm changing the deadline time to 6:00pm EST (11:00pm GMT) because that works better for me – hopefully I can get the adjudication out within 6 hours of when its due this way.
Policies & Deadlines:
All deadlines will be at 6:00pm EST (11:00pm GMT). Below is an initial schedule:
Spring 1901: Wed January 21st
Fall 1901: Wed January 28th
Fall Retreats: Thu January 29th
Winter 1901: Sat January 31st
Spring 1902: Wed February 4th
Summer 1902: Thu February 5th
Fall 1902: Wed February 11th
Fall Retreats: Thu February 12th
Winter 1902 Sat February 14th
NMR (No Move Received) policy: The first missed deadline will earn you a public warning. The second missed deadline will get you replaced. (I expect prelim orders from every player for every season)
Orders: I use gmail which has a great feature that allows all 'related' emails to be stacked together. To maximize this benefit to make sure your orders are not lost, I will be sending each of you a separate individual email titled "Dip 230 - <Country> Orders". Please 'reply' to THAT email for your orders and do NOT change the subject line. In the body of the email, start off with the season and year followed by your orders. I also HIGHLY recommend that you send a preliminary set of orders every single turn so you do not get trapped in my NMR policy.
Delays: I will grant reasonable delay requests made BEFORE the deadline.
Maps: I recommend you download RealPolitik or Diplo (do a google search) which are both very useful free applications that allow you to 'map' the game on your own computer. I will attach a copy of the season's map in the adjudication as well as post it on the DC website.
Themes: Themes are meant to give each game a slight flavor – nothing deep. This game will henceforth be known as "Dip 230 – The Lost Kings" and I want each of you to give yourself the name of a historical King or Ruler (pre 1500's). It can be a ruler from your country (preferred) or from a different culture (go to wikipedia and pick an interesting character). You all can decide how to use your character or to send global/white press as that leader etc. At the very least – it'll serve as your in-game ID.
I will henceforth be known to you as Shah Cyrus the Great – King of Kings (He was the first Emperor of the unified Persian Empire. He began his 30 year rule around 560BC and ended it with the largest Empire known to mankind at the time with dozens of vassal Kings and countries under his rule – so pretty fitting for me :-p )
So I order you mere Kings of Men to send a 'group' email to introduce yourself once more, tell us how long/where else you play diplomacy, say hello, and to present to us your new persona (Please 'reply-all' to this email).
Without further ado, the country assignments are below. Enjoy the game and have fun.
Emperor Cyrus the Great – King of Kings
Game Master - Babak Talebi (babaktalebi(at)gmail.com ([email]babaktalebi(at)gmail.com[/email]))
Turkey - Jeffrey Clay jmc66(at)mac.com ([email]jmc66(at)mac.com[/email])
Germany – Josh E aramis604(at)yahoo.com ([email]aramis604(at)yahoo.com[/email])
Russia - Justin Card: jcard(at)atnex.net ([email]jcard(at)atnex.net[/email])
Austria - Nathan Woll: nwoll(at)yahoo.com ([email]nwoll(at)yahoo.com[/email])
England - Aidan Slattery: aislattery(at)aol.com ([email]aislattery(at)aol.com[/email])
Italy - Bruce Quinn: coebq(at)yahoo.com ([email]coebq(at)yahoo.com[/email])
France - **** STILL LOST ****
ps let me know if any of you have any questions.
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"YOU have the power!"
~ Howard Dean M.D.
"Yes we can!"
~ Barack Obama
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| DC223 - GREY Press - bielf11 (Jan 16, 2009, 6:35 am) |
THE END FOR RUSSIA?
Russian expansionism came to an abrupt halt in the Spring as British forces continue to make advances in the North. A tactical error led to an easy ride for the Royal Navy as they steamed straight into Stokholm without resistance, German soldiers stationed in Denmark looking on. From a strategic point of view, Sweden is now in British hands, but only time will tell whether a full occupation by land forces would be welcomed by the population.
Meanwhile, after some small skirmishes with British patrols, the sole Russian fleet serving to protect the waters of the North entered the North sea. It's commander, comrade Vladimir Sandski, is thought to be under renewed pressure to take territory back from the British, to justify its existance. Certainly to be in control of the North sea should make this a possibility, and it may be thought prudent to make an ambitious stab at a port in Britain itself; striking while the Iron is hot, as it were. The British Home-Gaurd are waiting...
But concerns among the ranks stem mainly from lack of supplies and support available to Russian forces since the loss of Sweden. A succesful move in the South could see Russia in control of Budapet this Fall, if the battle weary soldiers are able to hold back resurgent attempts to regain the territory, and so this would go some way in boosting the supply chain to frontline operations. But this fall also sees Austrian troops on the Polish border ready to move on Warsaw at a moments notice - and there would be nothing the Tzar could do about it.
It would appear that military cut-backs will have to be made, but with the Russian border defence stretched to its limit - were are the shortcomings to be felt?[Reply] |
| DC219: Okay, I think We've figured it out now (Fal... - phantomas (Jan 16, 2009, 5:05 am) |
Sam, be careful please. We are not the DC219 but the DC234.
And please don’t use “tomorrow” but the name of the day instead. Don’t forget that it’s an international game and that “tomorrow “ is not the same date in the U.S than in Australia or in Europe.
Thanks,
Jluc.
P.S : So what is the DL for winter01 ?
De : Sam Buck [mailto:sam_buck_productions(at)me.com]
Envoyé : vendredi 16 janvier 2009 04:35
À : Paul Russel; Gregory Bim-Merle; Jacob Roberts; Chris Lockheardt; Mick Cox; Jean-Luc Granier; Michael Todd
Cc : Order Box; Former Trout; Blitz Forum
Objet : DC219: Okay, I think We've figured it out now (Fall V3)
Okay, I've resolved the error and I'm setting a new deadline. Tomorrow at 10 ET (9CT). Monday will be 3ET/2CT.
Austria: A vie -> gal
Austria: F tri Holds
Austria: A ser -> rum
England: F nwg Convoys A edi -> nwy
England: F nth -> bel
England: A edi -> nwy
France: F mao -> por
France: A mar -> spa
France: A bur -> mun
Germany: A tyr -> mun
Germany: A kie -> hol
Germany: F den -> swe
Italy: A ven Holds
Italy: F ion -> tun
Italy: A apu Supports A ven
Russia: A war -> gal
Russia: A ukr -> rum
Russia: F sev Supports A ukr -> rum
Russia: F bot -> swe
Turkey: A smy -> syr
Turkey: A bul Holds
Turkey: F ank -> con
I, R, T, and A all have 1 Build
G, B, F have 2
-Sam Buck[Reply] |
| dc215 tomorrow - MattTheLesser (Jan 16, 2009, 12:01 am) |
subject says it all - 9 eastern
have orders from: England, France, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Russia
need orders from: Austria
Matt[Reply] |
| DC 217, Spring 1904 - alwayshunted (Jan 15, 2009, 11:59 pm) |
Hello everyone....
Well, I'm enjoying this. Some very interesting developments.....
Thanks for getting orders in everyone. We move straight to fall, due in one week. Thursday, January 22, 22:00 MST.
We have our first press, at the bottom of the adjudication:
Here be spring:
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ORDERS RECEIVED:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea
France:
A Burgundy - Munich
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adr -> Ion
F Nap S F Adr -> Ion
F Gre -> Bul(south)
A Ser S F Gre -> Bul(south)
F Alb -> F Gre
A Tyr S A Boh -> Mun (Russian)
A Tri -> Ven
Russia:
ASev-Arm
FBLA-Con
ARum S Italian ASer-Bul
ABoh-Mun
ASil S ABoh-Mun
AVie holds
FStPnc-BAR
FNwy -NWG
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
A Bulgaria - Greece
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
ADJUDICATION:
England:
A Belgium - Ruhr
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
F Denmark - Sweden
F London - North Sea
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Western Mediterranean
F Norwegian Sea - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
France:
A Burgundy - Munich (*Fails*)
F Clyde - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Gascony - Marseilles
F Marseilles - Gulf of Lyon
A Munich - Berlin
A Spain Supports A Gascony - Marseilles
Germany:
F Berlin - Baltic Sea
A Kiel Supports A Munich - Berlin
A Sweden - Finland
Italy:
F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
F Albania - Greece (*Bounce*)
F Greece - Bulgaria(sc) (*Fails*)
F Naples Supports F Adriatic Sea - Ionian Sea
A Serbia, no move received
A Trieste - Venice
A Tyrolia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
Russia:
F Black Sea - Constantinople
A Bohemia - Munich
F Norway - Norwegian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Rumania Supports A Serbia - Bulgaria (*Void*)
A Sevastopol - Armenia
A Silesia Supports A Bohemia - Munich
F St Petersburg(nc) - Barents Sea (*Bounce*)
A Vienna Hold
Turkey:
F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea (*Bounce*)
A Bulgaria - Greece (*Bounce*)
A Constantinople - Ankara
F Eastern Mediterranean Supports F Aegean Sea - Ionian Sea
PRESS:
Moscow-London: Ha! I knew I couldn't trust you. Mind you, you tried
very hard to be convincing and nearly sucked me in.
DEADLINE: One week from today, Thursday, January 22, 22:00 MST.
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There ya go. Check my work. Maps are attached.
Enjoy.
Warren[Reply] |
