Turkish EoG.

Again, thanks goes to Alan for a well run game, and the rest of you for making this game fun and educational.

Just as England did in the west, I focused primarily on the Eastern part of the board in the first half of the game, but not in the way I had hoped in advance. I sent some introductions to the other countries, and I received some tips and pointers from several of the more experienced players. Thanks, that was both needed and appreciated.

As to alliances etc., I did not get anything substancial. Mails to Austria and Italy went unanswered, but I formed an alliance with Russia. But after the first year, things started to go downhill. The second ruler of Italy forged a lasting alliance with Austria and a NAP with France, which was bad news for me. Also, the Turkish-Russian alliance went downhill fast, as Russia implemented devious but strange strategies, and the Austrian-Italian alliance made great gains at a rapid pace. At this point, the only eastern country which answered my communications were Italy, who remained loyal to Austria, though. As they were doing great, I can't really blame him.

I decided to put all effort into thwarting Italy in the hope of turning him against Austria, leaving an open front to the north. With doom approaching rapidly, an Italian change of power ushered in an period of new hope. Stroz, thanks for saving my a$$. With the help from Italy, the attack on Austria commenced. As both France and Russia were all but exterminated at this point, an alliance between Germany, Italy and Turkey were formed to prevent an English solo and remove the Austrian threat once and for all. This succeeded through intensive diplomacy. Coordinating the moves of three countries is not simple (with busy real lives going on), and we had some hectic last minute discussions.

As Alan pointed out, a stab against Italy was tempting. But Englands position was too strong, and I was not going to hand him the solo.

In conclusion, I think the draw was a fair result. England was the largest power, but the rest of us were at that point coordinated enough to hold the line. Well done Mark, and to quote Iceman: "Jyri and Stroz, you can be my wingmen anytime" (Or most likely, the other way around) ;oD

Best regards,
Holm


From: Alan Farrington ([email]alley_cat_1990(at)hotmail.com[/email])
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:44 AM
To: Mark Utterback ([email]mdemagogue(at)gmail.com[/email]) ; Michael Holm ([email]zipholm(at)hotmail.com[/email]) ; Michael Stroz ([email]mistro914(at)gmail.com[/email]) ; Rachael Jameson ([email]verticallychallangedcutie(at)yahoo.com[/email]) ; Santiago Villamayor ([email]svillamayor(at)mail.cl[/email]) ; Jyri ([email]jyjusy(at)hotmail.com[/email]) ; DC225 ([email]dc225(at)diplomaticcorp.com[/email]) ; Mike Poobaloo ([email]mike(at)fuzzylogicllc.net[/email]) ; Anthony Stevens ([email]aandtstevens(at)gmail.com[/email]) ; Eugene ([email]icarusflier(at)gmail.com[/email]) ; mc3358a(at)student.american.edu ([email]mc3358a(at)student.american.edu[/email])
Subject: Dc 225: End Game - Make Love; Not War [a GM's EoG]




Its been 11 years since the continent of Europe was plunged into war, but finally the seven sinners of Europe have become the four sinners and decided to put away their guns and agreed to end the war.

A Four way Draw between Sultan Michael Holm [8 centers], Michael Stroz in Italy [9 centers], Kaiser Jyri Syrja in Germany [3 centers], and Her Majesty the Queen Mark Utterback [14 centers].

I'm sure everyoen would enjoy reading end of game statements from all the different players (past and present). Feel free to group email them to everyone or send them to me and I will forward them along. As for the GM I have just a few words that I would like to relay about the makeup of this game.

First of all I would like to thank Michael Stroz for stepping up and leading italy. He was the third leader to command those pesky Green units and did a magnificent job. I'd also like to thank Rachael Jameson, Santiago Villamayor, and Anthony Stevens for keeping with their declining positions even though the outcome was bleak. Its people like you that I can count on. Thanks!

I have two points to make about the game: First I think Italy did a great job getting a leg up on Mark in what is usually a complete stalemate line. I'm unsure how it would have worked out if the game had continued. Also, I've been waiting for the Turk to stab Italy since Fall 1909! If a stab wasn't coming why was that army parked in Serbia for so long? Turkey did the "right" thing, if he had stabbed I believe Mark would have won the solo and Holm would have lost his share in the draw, but the temptation to improve your position must have been immense.

Lastly I would like to make a shout out to Andy [The White Wolf] who was there to answer my question and coach me through my fist GM experience whenever I needed him.

If any of you are still reading I hope to see you in either the next game I play [South American Supremacy] , or the next game I GM [hopefully a Modern Variant]

Thank you all,
Alan Farrington

Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more.