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Here we go w retreats and builds!
 
Sparta: F North Cretan Sea - Gulf of Argolis
 
Athens: Build F Athens
Macedonia: NBR, Remove F Thracian Sea
Ionia: Build F Samos
Persia: Build A Halicarnassus, F Pergamum
Sparta: Build F Zarax
Thessalia: Build F Pherae
 
NEXT:  Spring 03 due Wed 9/8, 3pm Central!
 
With 2 years done, let me take a moment to suggest prelims…
I know a few of you guys are new, but the best Diplomacy habit you can get into
is the habit of using prelims!  (that, and talk to every player every
round) When you get results (aka NOW) pick what you think your most likely set,
and turn them in.  Immediately.  That way you’ve got at least
something turned in.  As the turn progresses and you get a chance to talk
to ppl, you can revise as the deadline gets closer.  But it’s really
seeming like I get up to the day of the deadline, and at least half of you don’t
have anything turned in!  I’ve been a bit lax in this game knowing
it’s got quite a few newcomers – but in a  game of regulars
you would not get that leeway!
 
Now with a 2nd year done, I *am* going to start running
the turns right at the deadlines.  I usually do this in every game…
(except when I’m slacking off or late)
 
Let me also point out that no game is ever lost!  Even w a
couple units left… The DC Invitational was won this year by a Turkey who
got stuck on 3 centers for the first 10 years of the game!
 
GM spiel – OUT! 
-mike