Mark -
Thank you very much for stepping in. While we're at it, many thanks to German and Joe (if I'm remembering right), too. Drop-outs are the plague of our hobby, and it's guys like you being willing to step in as replacements that help keep it viable. I've done it myself, and it's never as much fun as being there at the beginning, but you're doing a great service to those of us in the game.
The English position made it clearly a mercy job, so extra kudos to you, Mark, for not only taking the position but sticking with it for quite a few seasons when there really wasn't much you could do. German, great job by you, too. You played well -- too well, maybe. I think Russia saw the success you were having against me and feared you would soon become the biggest threat to him directly, and perhaps to win the game.
Anyway, best of luck to you, Mark. Looking forward to the chance to play with you from a game start next time.
Sincerely,
Chris
From: Mark <mdemagogue(at)gmail.com>
To: The White Wolf <cloudhurler77(at)yahoo.com>
Cc: Forum DC-184 <dc184(at)diplomaticcorp.com>; Pontus Nilsson DC-184 <pontus(at)wallmanderco.se>; Roger Strand DC-184 <PellefantSpam(at)gmail.com>; Chris Morse DC-184 <camorse22(at)yahoo.com>; Ross Webb DC-184 <rodtheworm(at)hotmail.com>; German Zorba DC-184 <germanzorba(at)gmail.com>; Joe Hackett <jhack16(at)gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:25:54 PM
Subject: Re: DC-184 Fall 1909 Retreat Adjudication
First and foremost, thanks everyone. This was my first game that I had taken over for a player, and unfortunately, there wasn't much that I could do about the position he had left England in. Essentially, from the end of year two onwards it was the same series of moves, and I daresay I probably didn't pay as much attention to this game as I would have if I had been in more of a position to dictate events on the board. As it were though, I think my two pieces were able to do quite a bit of dictating in the west though. Lastly, thanks for GMing and being maganimous towards the incidental delays that I had in the past couple of order sets.
On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 8:15 PM, The White Wolf <cloudhurler77(at)yahoo.com ([email]cloudhurler77(at)yahoo.com[/email])> wrote:
All,
German was good enough to get me his retreats early, so we're ready to get on with winter. We finally say goodbye to Mark, who I'd like to thank personally for sticking this game out to the end. I look forward to seeing you in future games, Mark! (By the way, I'm not too worried about receiving your disband - it's kind of a given.)
Players:
Austria: Pontus Nilsson pontus(at)wallmanderco.se **ELIMINATED**
England: Mark Utterback mdemagogue(at)gmail.com **ELIMINATED**
France: Joe Hackett jhack16(at)gmail.com
Germany: Roger Strand PellefantSpam(at)gmail.com
Italy: Chris Morse camorse22(at)yahoo.com
Russia: Ross Webb rodtheworm(at)hotmail.com
Turkey: German Zorba germanzorba(at)gmail.com
Orders:
Turkey:
F Constantinople - Smyrna
disband F Greece
Unit Positions: (SCs/Units)
Austria: ELIMINATED 1905
England: (0/1) - Disband 1
Fleets - Yor
France: (10/
- Build 2
Armies - Bur, Hol, Kie
Fleets - Edi, Lon, Nth, Nwg, Wes
Germany: (1/2) - Disband 1
Fleets - Bel, Hel
Italy: (8/7) - Build 1
Armies - Alb, Mun, Ser
Fleets - Gre, Ion, Nap, Ven
Russia: (13/9) - Build 4
Armies - Ber, Bul, Con, Sil, Swe
Fleets - Bal, Bla, Den, Nwy
Turkey: (2/3) - Disband 1
Armies - Ank
Fleets - Adr, Smy
Deadline:
Winter 1909 is due Monday, 29 December at 2pm EST (7pm GMT.) I understand that most people will be spending the intervening time with their families, thus the extremely long deadline. However, if I get all adjustments before the deadline, I'll adjudicate as soon as I get the last one (so make sure you get them right the first time!)
Any issues or errors, let me know.
Map and RP file are attached for your convenience, enjoy!
Thanks all,
The White Wolf
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