I'd like to summarize my EOG with one phrase - Damn Nova Scotia!

But that just wouldn't do it justice and Sims may be the only one who truly appreciates and understands it. So that said, let me share my thoughts on the early part of this game... the only part I was of any relevance...

Firstly, contrary to what Sims said about the 3 way, I do think they can work and work well for all involved - to a point. Unfortunately I have never seen a 3 way succeed to the end and all to often I see one or two of the partners getting ousted, or at the very least left to fend for themselves as buffers. On this map and the triple that was presented, I didn't see much long term merit in it. But more specifically I didn't see any long term advantage to NY to have Quebec to his north. That is why I planned and plotted with HL to attack Sims and eliminate him. And though I still can't figure out what was said to Andy that made him flip flop back and forth, the plan I laid out for us was impeccable had we both done our part... unfortunately for Andy and I, it didn't work out that way.

At one point, my confidence in our plan, prompted what was probably some unitentional, "gloating" negotiations with Sims over Nova Scotia and I fear that was what eventually caused Sims to say eff it and he cut a deal with BC to help him into NSc and eventually hold it long term.

Eitherway, I learned that you can never fully trust anyone to follow through 100% with anything. Whether ally or foe, you must always examine worst case and best case and everything in between. And secondly basedon this first lesson, you should never get too over eager in your negotiations.

Well played all - even the lessers - it was enjoyable... well at least the banter was... and thanks for keeping me alive - whom ever made that decision.

Rob


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From: Former Trout <former.trout(at)gmail.com>
To: dc138 <DC138(at)diplomaticcorp.com>
Cc: Andrew Clarke <a_c_2bcool(at)hotmail.com>; Andrew Tanner <damienthryn(at)gmail.com>; Bruce Quinn <coebq(at)yahoo.com>; Bruce Ray <raybrucea(at)aol.com>; Jason K <Githraine(at)yahoo.com>; Mike Sims <mike(at)southwall.com>; Nathan Deily <ndeily(at)yahoo.com>; Rob Ackerley <rob_ackerley(at)yahoo.ca>; Samuel Smith <agenbite.lee(at)gmail.com>; Steve Lytton <stevelytton(at)hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:46:52 PM
Subject: DC138 Winter Of Our Discontent - Endgame - Peace Redux!!

Heya folks,

With pleasure, I'm happy to announce that this time the BC/Mex/Fla draw is approved! Congratulations to Andrew, Bruce and Lee for their 3-way draw. Kudos also go to Rob, Jason and Mike for their one-center survivals. And to our vanquished players - Ray, Nathan and Alex - hats off and many thanks for your contributions to the game. All players in this one definitely deserve a pat on the back. =)

Its been a pleasure to run this one - I always like Dip maps played on the North American map... This has definitely been an interesting one to watch unfold. Some EOG statements have already been published - but if there are more statements or updates to be published they'd be welcome...

Once again, congratulations to our 3 draw members and thanks to all of you for another successful game. We'll see you all in the next one. =P

Cheers!

Apocalypse Now Trout

Ownership of supply centers:

BC: Anchorage, Calgary, Chicago, Greenland, Los Angeles, Manitoba,
Massachussets, Michigan, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montreal, New York
City, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Quebec City, San Francisco, Ungava,
Vancouver, Washington.
Florida: Colorado, Dallas, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Havana, Holquin,
Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas, Kingston, Louisiana, Miami, Missouri,
North Carolina, New Jersey, Tampa, Tennessee, Washington DC.
NewYork: Philadelphia.
Quebec: Nova Scotia.
Cuba: Venezuela.
Mexico: Arizona, Bogota, Cali, Chihuahua, Durango, Guadalajara, Guatemala,
Hawaii, Lima, Mexico City, Nicaragua, Nuevo Leon, Panama, San
Antonio, San Diego, Veracruz, Yucatan.

BC: 20 Supply centers,
Florida: 18 Supply centers
NewYork: 1 Supply center
Quebec: 1 Supply center
Cuba: 1 Supply center
Mexico: 17 Supply centers
California - Elimianted
Heartland - Eliminated
Peru - Eliminated








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