Hi folks,

As you might have already heard, Hugh has unfortunately decided to step down from the position of GM for DC-173. With regrets, we've accepted his resignation and I will be stepping in to carry the game along. I have re-named the game OK Computer owing to my huge devotion to the Radiohead album of the same title...


I'd like to ask all you players to drop me a quick line just to check in with me. I think we're at the Winter 1902 adjustment phase, so those of you needing to send in builds or disbands can send them to me at the same time. We'll transition smartly through this minor turn and into Spring 1903. =)


Attached you'll find my house rules - somewhat different from Hugh's. Please give them a read-through and let me know if there's anything you find objectionable.


I'd like to set a deadline of Thursday, May 15th (11:59 PM GMT) for everyone to contact me and/or submit their Winter 02 orders. If I receive word from everyone before then however, I will adjudicate earlier.


Concerning order format - please just ensure that the orders are legible and can be understood by a third-grader. (Which somewhat describes my mentality..) Abbreviations that can be confused for more than one province (i.e. NOR or TYR) should be avoided. But my HR's go into this in more detail.


That's it from me. I'll look forward to hearing from you all! Let's get grooving! =P


Cheers,


Trout