Hello folks! Our game number is DC 217. Please use this in the subject line for all messages to me.

Our first deadline is one week from now, Tuesday, November 4 2008, 22:00 Mountain Time. That's November 5 at 0400 GMT. There's a time change from daylight savings coming up at some point..... not sure when, but don't worry, I won't let it mess anyone up.

If there is an nmr in the first year (spring or fall 1901) then the game will not be adjudicated and a replacement for the culprit will be sought immediately. The replacement will be given a chance to get involved in the game and submit orders for that turn. After that, an nmr will always stand as an nmr, and two in a row gets you kicked out.

I've attached the maps this time.... no really, they're there......

I appreciate people that send in preliminary orders. You can change your orders at any time up to the specified deadline, and in my case I'll accept them up to the moment that I open my mail account with the intention of adjudicating the turn. I may adjudicate early if and only if I receive ALL orders from all players CLEARLY MARKED AS FINAL ORDERS. So far it's only ever happened on a retreat phase.....

I think that's everything. Don't hesitate to ask me questions if you have them.

Cheers,

Warren