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RE: Allocation of Nationality - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Let it be random! A wheel of fortune.

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DC EXPRESS:: TOMORROW - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
YUP EVEN IF SANTA IS BUSY WE ARE BUSIER

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Happy Holly Days - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Merry Christmas everyone.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jerry

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Happy Holly Days - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Thank you Jerry,

May you and yours have a Happy Holiday!

http://holidays.bfn.org/xmas/countdown.html

--
Dave Towsen




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Merry Christmas everyone.

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Jerry

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Ghanese EOG (originally posted in Redscape) - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
[Trout's note - originally posted on Redscape, I am posting it here so that it is captured in DC as well...]

A huge thank you to Christine for GMing this marathon of a game. I don't know if she knew what she was getting into when she started this - I can't believe this went on for something like 20 months.

This has been an enormously enjoyable game for me, filled with interesting situations and fascinating competitors. Having spent countless hours thinking about the game for the past year and a half, I'm excited to have pulled off the solo but sad to see the game end.

I'll try to remember everything the best I can - feel free to call me out if I get anything wrong.


I came into the game as a replacement player in Winter '83 with five units: http://www.redscape.com/forum/.....p?t=39177. My initial thought was that I was more or less finished. Brazil had a free shot at a home center of mine (GUI); none of my other units were in a position to make any offensive progress elsewhere.

Brazil reached out to me, offering a Brazil/South Africa/Ghana alliance. I wasn't sure what any of us had to offer the others, but agreed to the plan, fully expecting Brazil to take GUI immediately. In the meantime, Libya informed me that the 2 remaining Kenyan centers were to be divided between Libya and South Africa, and that I should not interfere.

I figured my best bet was to try to get units back to my home centers to defend against the Brazilian threat, while also reaching out to Kenya to try to keep him alive. The Kenyan liked the idea; I agreed to support him against South Africa and Libya.

Surprise! Spring '84 and no attack on GUI. Now my armies were in position to protect GUI and GHA, and the Kenyan attack on South Africa had succeeded (for now). Brazil was a little perturbed about my deception, but seemed to understand my explanation (i.e. needing to protect my home centers). I told Brazil that I'd be moving those armies into GUI and GHA, but decided on moving them to ALG and CHA, which had been left almost completely unprotected by Libya.

That plan worked, giving me two builds. I built two fleets in order to drive Brazil away from my home centers.

Having secured CAO, and with the Western European fleets no longer threatening my northern centers, I started an offensive against Libya and South Africa alongside Kenya and his one remaining unit. MidEast helped me take out Libya, but South Africa was a lot tougher nut to crack. South Africa seemed to me a good player and someone I wanted to ally myself with, but I figured that I had no chance for a favorable outcome in the game unless I controlled all of mainland Africa.

Thus began a long back-and-forth tactical battle with South Africa that lasted several game years. I was worried at this point that I was falling behind some of the other major powers in the game, but couldn't really do anything about it until South Africa was eliminated.

Fortunately, Australia and Argentina were skulking around South Africa's southern borders and, after quite a bit of persuasion, I got them to help me against S. Africa. At the same time, I made the decision to throw Kenya under the bus when his loyal efforts on my side against S. Africa meant that he was about to get another build. I felt bad about it, but decided to eliminate Kenya before he grew to the point where he could potentially threaten me (possibly in an alliance with what was left of Libya and S. Africa).

Kenya was soon eliminated, Libya was soon to follow, and S. Africa was on his way out. In the meantime, W. Canada, Russia, and I were setting up what would become a long-term non-aggression pact in the Atlantic (NWA/MAO/CAO). This combined with a completely demilitarized Mediterranean was enormously helpful in that it minimized the number of units needed to guard my northern centers while I worked on the talented, stubborn South Africa.

Argentina, after having helped me with S. Africa, started getting a little greedy, demanding certain concessions that didn't strike me as reasonable. With the rest of Africa having been consolidated under my control, the clearest threat (and opportunity) seemed to be represented by Argentina.

My fight against Argentina lasted several game years and was helped greatly by Oz stabbing Argentina and taking several of his Antarctic centers. At the same time, Russia and I were collaborating to eliminate MidEast. I agreed to let Russia take most of MidEast's centers since I didn't see how I could sustainably hold any his centers aside from SAR, plus it helped cement my friendship with Russia.

Argentina came to me offering a truce and offensive alliance against Brazil and W. Canada after I took his centers in South Africa. I agreed and collaborated with him for several rounds against Brazil, but then stole three centers from him in one round, earning what was probably a well-deserved tongue-lashing from the Argentine.
I simply didn't see him as someone I could trust given our past in the game.

Next on the agenda was Antarctica. I was helped out here by some NMRs and general apathy from the original (or second?) Oz. By 2000, we were down to the final players in the game: W. Canada, Russia, China, Oz, and myself.

Sometime after this, I made a move into the Med. Russia was not happy. I threw out some feelers to Russia to see what he would think about me attacking W. Canada if I were to retreat from the Med. He didn't have a problem with it, so I retreated from the Med. Russia promptly moved in and started attacking my north African centers. I guess W. Canada pointed out to him that I was going for a solo, which is what changed his plans.

Around the same time, Former Trout subbed in for the previous Oz and agreed to help me hold a defensive line in the South Pacific in exchange for help in keeping him alive. This proved to be a big help. Thanks Trout - could not have pulled it off without you!

From this point on, W. Canada, Russia and China knew I was going for a solo, so it was simply a tactical battle.

China's line was bulletproof, so aside from the occasional change of control of NEI, not much happened over there. I was quite disappointed when China and Russia closed off the opening in PAK - I had been planning on pulling off a sneaky convoy over to there at some point, which clearly they picked up on.

The war against W. Canada in South America was pretty slow going as well. I eventually took BRA and PER after a LONG time and numerous convoys over there.

I made the most progress against Russia. A good 10-12 of his units were deployed on the border with China and in the Mideast, which didn't help him against my move into the Med and up through Western Europe. By the time those eastern armies made their way back west to defend, most of the damage had been done.

I thought I played a good game, but in a world game like this it seems to me that any solo is impossible without a perfect storm of favorable circumstance, luck and helpful allies at the right time, all of which I had the good fortune of having.

I enjoyed playing with all of you. A special thanks to Former Trout for the assist in the end game. Hope to see you guys in future games; Christine, thanks again for GMing!

Best,
CL (Ghana)

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holiday absence - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Since we're actually able to leave the office early today, I'm sending out a slightly early Christmas greeting. Also, for our Canadian friends, enjoy your Boxing Day as well. I plan to be away until Friday, though I might head to the public library to check my e-mail before then.

For those of you participating in DC112 or DC140, I will send out adjudications no later than Friday morning (US Central). If all goes as planned, I will be out of town on Thursday, so you will have a bit of a grace period. I have already received build orders from everyone in DC140, but you are welcome to send revisions -- my absence won't slow us down, as a player has already asked me to adjust the spring 1902 deadline for his New Year's vacation plans.

Cory


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DC Express:: Tonight - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Santa might bring you coals!!

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Happy Holly Days - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
I too would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Jerry,
I hope that this isnt a photo of your "new" suit.

Dave
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Merry Christmas everyone.

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Jerry

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118 & 122 builds all out! - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
You all should have a new map, even if no substantial changes. Builds are all out, so next deadlines have been set, slightly different for each game:

dc118, DSF: Sunday 12/30, 2pm Pacific
dc122, AAWF: Thursday 1/3, 2pm Pacific

Enjoy!
-mike

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Please Read - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
I have had a death in my family.

You will be contacted by the Moderators for the respective clubs as
to the status of your games.

I am so sorry but I will not be able to continue
for awhile.

Thank you all for your understanding.

Felix

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GMs out there? - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
If there are any GM’s that want to pick up running a game for one of our regulars, please let me know.
-mike

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Pericles II - now open! - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Hail ancient warriors!

It was about 2 years ago that we entered the Bronze Age for the first time, and Lee Taylor scored a win leading the Messenians to a 20-SC solo victory!

Well here we go again, as we don our helmets and pikes and ready our phalanxes and triremes for battle with Pericles II. My personal invite is being sent to those who played it first time, (tho feel no obligation to accept) as well opening the game up for anyone that wants to join.

Looking forward to this one,
-mike

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Yay - 42! - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
We've hit our goal of 42 entrants, and there's still time left. Keep in mind as players join beyond the 42, you may not get into the tournament unless we reach clear to 49. Very doable! Sign up!

www.diplomaticcorp.com/winterblitz

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DC-114 Fall 1907 Adjudication - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Very intense Fighting around the Capital of Italy and all corners of the French empire. A miscommunication in the defense of occupied Germany causes the destruction of the French Army in Munich. There is one retreat. French Fleet Tyyr Sea can retreat to either Gulf of Lyon or OTB. As Soon as I get that from France I will announce builds. Website is updated.

[u:9fc6c5be7a]Turkey[/u:9fc6c5be7a]
A Piemonte --> Marseilles (Bounce 1:1)
A Bohemia --> Munich
A Tyrolia -S- (A Bohemia --> Munich)
F Aegean Sea --> Ionian Sea
F Ionian Sea --> Tunis
F West Mediterranean sea -S- (F Ionian Sea --> Tunis)
F Tunis --> North Africa
F Napoli --> Tyrhennian sea

[u:9fc6c5be7a]Italy[/u:9fc6c5be7a]
Fleet Mid Atlantic Ocean-Brest (Bounce 1:1)
Army Venice support Fleet Rome
Fleet Rome support Turkey Fleet Naples-Tyrrhenian Sea

[u:9fc6c5be7a]Russia[/u:9fc6c5be7a]
A Moscow S A Livonia
A Livonia S A Prussia
A Prussia S A Livonia
A Silesia S Turkish A Bohemia-->Munich
A Vienna-->Trieste
A Ukraine-->Warsaw

[u:9fc6c5be7a]England[/u:9fc6c5be7a]
F Baltic Sea Supports A Berlin
A Berlin Supports A Munich - Silesia
F English Channel - Brest (Bounce 1:1)
A Finland - Sweden
F Gulf of Bothnia Supports A St Petersburg
F Helgoland Bight - Kiel
A Holland - Ruhr
F North Sea - English Channel (Bounce 1:1)
F Norwegian Sea - North Atlantic Ocean
A St Petersburg Hold

[u:9fc6c5be7a]France[/u:9fc6c5be7a]
A (Munich) - s - English A (Berlin) (Cut, Dislodged 3:2, Disbanded)
A (Burgundy) - s - A (Munich)
A (Tuscany) - s - F (Tyrrhenian Sea) - Rome
F (Portugal) - Spain sc (Bounce 1:1)
F (Spain) sc - Marsellies (Bounce 1:1)
F (Tyrrhenian Sea) - Rome (Fails 2:2, Dislodged 2:1)

John Soper

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holiday reminder - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Just a reminder as we come down from our holiday highs, that 109 (ancient world) and 118 (dark side) are both running over the WEEKEND, Sunday 2pm Pacific. This is a rare weekend deadline, to get them out of the way before the New Years parties.
Enjoy,
-mike

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Spring 1901 results - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
The official kickoff:






Pretty friendly openings all around, I'd say. You guys are aware this is a game of lying, deciet, back stabs and deception, right?? Alright, as long as we're clear!
Little bit of a delay. I tried to Adjudicate early but didn't recieve all sets as "final" and couldn't adjudicate on Monday, more was happening then I anticipated, so I had to wait for a more suiting time to kick off. Now that we're official, the game is really going to move, so keep your negotiations going, cheap and peppy style. And have fun!!

Deadline:
Fall 1901 orders are due Thursday, January 3rd 2008 by 12:00 Noon PST

Austria:
A Budapest - Serbia
F Trieste - Albania
A Vienna - Galicia (*Bounce*)

England:
F Edinburgh - Norwegian Sea
A Liverpool - Yorkshire
F London - North Sea

France:
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
A Marseilles - Spain
A Paris - Burgundy

Germany:
A Berlin - Kiel
F Kiel - Denmark
A Munich - Ruhr

Italy:
F Naples - Tyrrhenian Sea
A Rome Hold
A Venice Hold

Russia:
A Moscow - Ukraine
F Sevastopol - Black Sea (*Bounce*)
F St Petersburg(sc) - Gulf of Bothnia
A Warsaw - Galicia (*Bounce*)

Turkey:
F Ankara - Black Sea (*Bounce*)
A Constantinople - Bulgaria
A Smyrna - Constantinople

Alexander

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Re: Yay - 42! - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
4 on the waiting list for a 7th game... 1 confirmed and 3 unconfirmed. If you want in there just may be one more board and a few spots left!
-mike

We've hit our goal of 42 entrants, and there's still time left. Keep in mind as players join beyond the 42, you may not get into the tournament unless we reach clear to 49. Very doable! Sign up!

www.diplomaticcorp.com/winterblitz

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DC: Deadline Stuff Up and Clarification. - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Dear Players.

I've been a day out all week and i've stuffed up a lot of my deadlines so here is a clarification for all of you in all my games. I would also like to wish all my players a happy new year for 2007. If the Diplomacy fairies does not bring you what you want, may you still find joy in petty revenge.

Dc137 EEE (express elevator to eden? I dont know what the E's stand for)
Spring 1906 is due Wednesday 2nd January, 9pm Australian EST.

Dc131 DCI 2007 Round 2 - Bloodshed in South America
Winter 1905 is due Thursday 3rd January at 9pm Australian EST.

Dc113 Govenment Shutdown (or as I think of it The 3 Amigoes)
Winter 1906 is due Thursday 3rd January at 9pm Australian EST.

Dc132 DDD (Double Dutch Dabble)
Fall 1903 is due Thursday 3rd January at 9pm, Australian EST.

Dc120 Old Friends, New Knives.
Spring 1906 - Friday 4th January, 8pm American EST.

Dc142 Before I kill you, Mr Spy......
Fall 1901 due Tuesday 8th January at 8pm, Australian EST

Stephen
aka Deathblade_penguin (Knight of the Garter)
www.diplomaticcorp.com


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Couple more spots! - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Just a few more players in and we'll have a 7th board for the WB!

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DC 121 A-E,I,G,E & GM - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Well Boys, I hate to end it on an NMR but I think that about wraps it up outside of the EOGs. I count 4 automatic gains for yours truly in the Fall which would put me at 19. Shall we call it a game?

So, I don't know what your recommended/preferred protocol is Matt but I am formally requesting an Austrian solo victory vote in lieu of playing out Fall Movements & Adjustments. But would be happy to play it out to the end if anyone votes otherwise.

Arch Duke Dan

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From: "matthew.kremer(at)yale.edu" <matthew.kremer(at)yale.edu>
To: ejnieuwenhuijs(at)yahoo.co.uk; ddz999cat23(at)yahoo.com; noel.whitesmith(at)ntlworld.com; powbillypilgrim(at)yahoo.com; matthew.kremer(at)yale.edu
Cc: stevelytton(at)hotmail.com; dc121(at)diplomaticcorp.com
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:10:31 PM
Subject: dc121 Spring 1909 Results

It appears we have another Nero on our hands, as the ruler of the boot abandons
his duties and watches Rome burn at the hands of the Austrian empire. Pardon
my imprecise jumbling of history. So Italy NMRs; CD will ensue if it happens
again. This means his dislodged F Tun is automatically disbanded, and thus,
with no other retreats, we progress directly to Fall 1909.

Fall 1909 will be due this coming Friday, January 4, at 9 pm eastern.

Matt

Adjudication:

Italy:
Rom H: Dislodged by Tus 2:1;
Nap H: OK
Tun H: Dislodged by Tyn 2:1;

Germany:
Ber - Pru: Bounce with Pru;
Sil S Ber - Pru: Cut by Gal; Dislodged by Gal 2:1;
Mun H: OK
Kie S Mun H: OK
Pic - Bel: OK
Par - Bur: Bounce with Bur;
Fin - StP: Bounce with StP;

England:
Nwy H: OK
Mar H: OK
Lon - Eng: OK
MAt - Wes: OK
Bre - MAt: OK
GoL S MAt - Wes: OK
Edi - Nrg: OK
Gas H: OK

Austria:
Bur - Mun: Bounce with Mun;
Tus - Rom: OK
Ven S Tus - Rom: OK
Alb - Adr - Apu: OK
Tyn - Tun: OK
Ion S Tyn - Tun: OK
Adr C Alb - Apu: OK
Tyr S Bur - Mun: OK
Vie - Boh: OK
Rum - Gal: OK
Gal - Sil: OK
War S Gal - Sil: OK
Pru - Ber: Bounce with Ber;
Mos S StP H: OK
StP H: OK



Germany disbands unit in Sil

Italy disbands unit in Rom

Italy may retreat fleet in Tun to: NAf

Map Attached




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8th Board?? - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
After closing the entry yesterday we have 3 already that have expressed interest in forming an 8th board for the tournament - if we get 4 more signups, we'll have 56!
-mike

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DC-114 Autumn 1907 Adjudication - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
France Retreats F Tyr Sea to Gulf of Lyon. Only two nations with builds as the map gets a little more static as East & West rush to the center. Builds are due by 10pm CST Friday January 4th.

England (11) Build 1
France (5) No Change
Italy (3) No Change
Turkey (Cool No Change
Russia (7) Build 1

John

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Unknown - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
If GMs play..I could be arm twisted.

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Unknown - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
My name is jordan. Am I to understand that I am replacing Felix?
If this is so I do not mind trying to keep his plans and I was wondering who his alliances were? please send me an email I am very easy to work with and I try to be a wonderful tatician.

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DC-114 Winter 1907 Adjudication - test_gm   (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am)
Russia Builds Army Sevastapol
England Builds Fleet Liverpool

Spring 1908 orders are due 10pm CST Tuesday January 8th.

John Soper

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