Now then fellas,
 
The AEI draw proposal has succeeded! 'Taran-tara!'
 
Congratulations to Warren, Mike and Isaac on an extremely well-played game, and on getting a slice of that draw. I have to say I am deeply impressed with the play of all three of you - and also with Daniel's managing to hang on for a survival too. Dave you did well too, to get back home and to build up a growing stake in your homeland. Well done to you all!
 
I'd be delighted to hear end-game statements from all seven of you about how the game progressed from your perspectives.
 
Also, a plea to all seven of you (well, except Mike I guess!) to consider being a GM yourselves. Our hobby can't function without GMs, and it really isn't a difficult role to play. Please consider putting your hand up and volunteering to GM a game sometime. I'd be delighted to walk you through it if you've never GMed before. It's not hard, it takes around 20 mins per turn, and it can be quite satisfying too. Also if you don't volunteer, then I might get stuck for even more games in the future - finishing this game means that I'm left with just the four games to GM now...!
 
Finally, I'd also be delighted if somebody would offer to GM a game of Shift-Right (or Shift-Left for that matter) at the dc site sometime soon. I'd love to give it a go as a player myself!
 
Best,
 
Jerome