Mike's comments are the most encouraging I have heard to date - very exciting to hear that from the Scots' perspective, the C/G alliance can work.  But I have yet to hear a Gaelic player say so...still another playtest is already forming, so I think I'll keep taking notes and keep observing.
 
B.


On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 9:15 PM, Mike Morris <mikemorris101(at)yahoo.com> wrote:


Scot EOG

     I started the game intending to expand south down the Island. With that in mind, I wanted
to secure my flanks, and did succeed in putting together agreements with the Norse and the
Gaels. My plan was to take three centers or so on the way south, and then decide whether to

stab the Norse or the Gaels.
     My decision was made fairly early on. The Norse made every move they agreed to make,
and let me take Zetland. OTOH, the Scots did not move as discussed, altho they didn't make

hostile moves. But it seemed to me that Scott was hedging his bets and was ready to side with
the Bretons or the Anglos if it proved at all advantageous. I figured that BD would put up a very
tough fight and slow me down considerably if I pressed on him, so I turned on Scott.

     It all worked very well after that. I think I may have been able to win, but Chris probably had
as good a shot as I did, so rather than draw the game out I decided to go for the DIAS.
     Even tho there's been a lot of discussion about changing the map, etc, I think it is balanced

pretty well the way it is. I would suggest a few more play tests with the current map before
putting thru any major changes. I actually did envision a long term alliance with the Gaels, in
which we split up the Island, the Gaels moved onto the continent and pushed east, while I

moved into Scandanavia in the north. I think this is certainly a viable strategy for a long term
Scot/Gael alliance. This could also have worked with an alliance with either the Bretons or
the Anglos, taking out the Gaels and then moving east. I imagine I am in the minority, but I

do like the map the way it is.

                                                            - Mike

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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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