This was a well and very hard fought game by all players.  I have never been able to establish a IT alliance in any game while both parties held all there home SC. Ben's co-operation and sound advice made this happen for first time.  I aways thought it would work very well and it did. However it required more trust than other alliance possibles on the Board. The 'go for solo' would have worked if the other players, Derek and Mike and myself, did not get over past conflicts and unite to attempt a 4 way.  That is the true sign of great Diplomacy Players; they can adapt to the realities of the game.  I do not count myself among that lot as more than once I have allowed past grievances to affect my judgment.  I must try to do better in this regard.  
I hope to see all the other players at the top of round 2 in points, perhaps one will even find way to win. Hamish; thank you once again for your excellent Game Master services.  The hobby from its founding has depended upon those like yourself who give there free time and efforts to the Game Master position.  
With Warm
Regards!

Hugh  -  hapolley(at)yahoo.ca



 
From: Benjy Aarons-Richardson
To: Hamish Williams
Cc: Derek eyler ; Michael Sims ; Markus Paeuser ; phantomas ; "blitz2014(at)diplomaticcorp.com" ; Adam Darr ; Michael Walters ; Hugh Polley

Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 1:46:33 AM
Subject: Re: dc482 DIAS succeeds

I don't know if we're doing full end game statements or anything, but just a quick note in the meantime...

Thanks for the game everyone, and well played especially to Hugh, Mike and Derek for forming a rock solid stop the leader alliance in the end game.

Thanks Hamish for running the game so well and for contributing so much time to this. We are all hugely appreciative of your efforts!

Benjy

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On 29 Apr 2014, at 06:46, "Hamish Williams" wrote:

> The DIAS has been voted for.  Congratulations to England, Germany, Italy, and Turkey.
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> H