Players,

Thanks to everyone for responding so quickly.  The Gumball is ready to roll!

You will receive your country assignments immediately following this message.  Thanks to one generous soul who specified "no preference" I was able to give everyone else either their first or second choice.

Deadlines will be weekly.  The vote was 3.6 in favor of twice weekly versus 3.4 in favor of once a week, but this is case where I don't want to force through the more rapid schedule without a significant majority.  No point in stressing people out.

However, there is a way we can be flexible.  What I will do is set each deadline a week ahead of the previous adjudication, BUT if I get orders marked "FINAL" from every player I will adjudicate
early.  That's what I'm doing in DC324 and it is working well.  Most players, in fact, have given me a blanket authorization which says "any orders I submit can be considered final."  So, it's up to you, really.  Tell me what you think.

First official deadline:  Tuesday, May 18, 8:00 pm Eastern US time (which I believe is midnight GMT).

Please feel free to write me any time with questions, but remember NOT to post to the game forum.

Attached is the starting map for the game.

Good luck!

Chris