Hey folks,
I'm gratified to see all the introductions that have already flown around. I just set up this email distro, so please reply to it as soon as you can so I know it works (mods, this includes you, as well.)
My real name is Andrew (though I prefer my stage name in this forum.) I'm 27 and have been playing Diplomacy for just over a decade. I started off playing Machiavelli in my parents' basement (before I even knew it was a Diplomacy variant, or even what Diplomacy was.) I got my PBeM start on Cat23, WAAAY back in the halisp.net days. I can't say I know what a solo feels like, but I've shared in a couple really impressive draws.
Firefly is a major obsession in my life (I've attached proof of my obsession,) so Mark has already lost points for his disinterest. Oh yeah, that's me in the first, just so you guys can put a face to all your complaints.
Anyway, I'm in the US Navy, currently "deployed" to Augusta, GA. My home station is in San Antonio, TX - I expect to return there sometime between mid-February and late May (thanks for the indecision, Navy.) I'm a supervisor, so I really don't have a job. I was told by my predecessor here that my job description is "cat herder," and I can see now what he meant.
I'm married (to a fellow DC player/GM,) and we have two daughters, 4 and 1. In addition to the family load, I work long hours on a strange schedule, so if adjudications aren't prompt, try to be a little understanding.

On to the really important stuff: Country Assignments!

Austria: Jack McHugh <jwmchughjr(at)gmail.com>
England: Nick Cherrier <zeclient(at)hotmail.com>
France: Andrew Ott <drew3739o(at)yahoo.com>
Germany: Michael Stroz <mistro914(at)gmail.com>
Italy: Mark Utterbach <mdemagogue(at)gmail.com>
Russia: Babak Talebi <babaktalebi(at)gmail.com>
Turkey: Steve Caponigri <scaponig(at)yahoo.com>

I've attached (in addition to proof of my geekdom) a zip file of the Sudden RP variant files. If you use RealPolitik, here's what you need to do:
Unzip the file
Move the unzipped folder to the RealPolitik Variant Files folder (usually found on your C drive under Program Files)
Restart RealPolitik (if you've got it open)
Sudden should show up somewhere near the bottom of your Variants list

If, conversely, you choose not to use RP, I'll be sending out a GIF every turn, as mentioned already. All the variant details can be found in the "Info" window of the game, or on the DC's DipWiki. If anyone has further questions, I'll do my best to answer them.
I'm going to bed now, in preparation for a very long work day. I'll try to get my house rules out to you guys within the next few days.

Welcome to the mayhem!
The White Wolf

I'm a Firefly fan and proud! Read my fiction:
http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1369632/