Hmmm - I deleted all my dip folders and cleaned out the filters so were it not for
Dr. Martin's post I would have missed this altogether.

I would like to say the DIAS outcome surprised me, but, alas, it did not.  Matter of
fact, I told Scot player that would be the outcome as a result of his stab.  I've been
in every playtest there has been for this game and is the only game I would even
remotely consider playing at this point.  So far I've played the Scots, the Britons,
and the Norse.

That being said - I started this game trying to work with the Scots and Anglos against
the Bretons with the intention of wheeling around on the scots as that finished up.
I tried numerous times too get players to see the need to mobilize fleets to the east,
but
that key strategy was lost on all but Steve.  He knew exactly what I meant, but he couldn't
get out from under either.  The Scot player played me rather well and even though I suspected
what came was coming I was hoping I could gain position before he turned.  Once he did that
and Chris stabbed in the east I knew where it would end.  Based on the more or less lack of
communication I figured this board did not have what it needed to fight this one out and would
DIAS. 

Steves moves toward the end puzzled me to no end - WHY he was worrying about the mainland
while we had bigger issues at home was beyond me.  That allowed the Bretons to hold his own
and that gave him enough hope to work with the Scots.  Repeated emails to both the Bretons and
Scots were not returned, Steve's position was such that even if he did turn around it was too late
to do much good.

I confess to not
watching the east as closely as I should have, but honestly, where I was I didn't need
to.  I needed to get the Scots and Anglos into the water and they wouldn't go.  This game is more dynamic
than many appear to be able to see and it requires the players to think outside the box.  You can play just
about any variant much the same way you play standard dip - not so here.  And THAT is why these play
tests play out as they do.  Except the first one, that was just a melt down on so many levels.

Thanks all for the game.
Goodnight.

Scott


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To: Scott Troemel <brn2dip(at)yahoo.com>; Andrew Jameson <cloudhurler77(at)yahoo.com>; Ben Hester <screwtape777(at)gmail.com>; Christopher Martin <dance.scholar(at)gmail.com>; Darren McAdam-OConnell <dmcaoc(at)gmail.com>; DC322 Forum <dc322(at)diplomaticcorp.com>; Mike Morris <mikemorris101(at)yahoo.com>; Steve Emmert <steve.emmert(at)cox.net>
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Subject: RE: DC-322 Autumn 830


Guys, thanks for playing. Enjoyed every bit of it although recalling the early days I have to admit I liked the successful attacks over the succesful retreats.
I will share my EoG thougts with you later.

Frank


----Origineel bericht----
Van: The White Wolf
Verzonden:  13-08-2010 23:08:29
Aan: Scott Troemel; Andrew Jameson; Ben Hester; Christopher Martin; Darren McAdam-OConnell; DC322 Forum; Frank Bielschowsky; Mike Morris; Steve Emmert
Onderw.:  DC-322 Autumn 830

Guys,
  I hope that nobody minds me putting this out an hour early. I figure we'd all
be better off without the tense waiting game. The DIAS has been unanimously
voted for, so this game is over. I'm sure I speak for Ben when I ask you all to
share your points of view, opinions, and EoG statements with the whole group.
After all, this was a play test.
  Congratulations to our survivors (most of you), and thanks to
Scott once again
for putting up a valiant defense. As our only eliminee, if that's even a word,
Scott has a unique spot in the wrap up of this game.
  I look forward to seeing all of you in the future, and thanks for playing.

Andy
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