Here is the updated map reflecting seismic activity (mostly in and around Germany).
The canal in Kiel has been destroyed.
It occurs to me that my Isthmus Rules are silent on the topic of connections between land provinces and the Outer Rim of the board. For example -- just hypothetically, of course
-- were a player to merge NORWAY and OUT, would the new Nwy-Out connection be an isthmus?
After reflection, I believe it DOES constitute an isthmus. Normally (in the future) under Isthmus Rules, because no isthmus option accompanied Stephen's seismic order, a strait should now exist between between Nwy & OUT connecting Barents and Norwegian. HOWEVER, you are beta-testing these rules, and since this situation was not clearly covered in my rules, I am going to give Stephen the opportunity to clarify his original intent. (My interpretation from the information available is that he intended for there to be NO STRAIT). So, Mr. Lytton, please send that clarification immediately. Thanks.
Next Deadline is F1901 on Thursday at 1000 CST.
Happy stabbing,
Adam
