Okay, People- We're done.
A Surprising amount of action for a Spring 1901 Turn- A Clash over Burgundy (French Victory) and a quarrel over the Black Sea (No Victor). No Retreats, so we move into Fall 1901, resuming a normal timeframe. Fall 1901 Orders due Tuesday the 14th of October, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US). Time Zones are:
GMT-8: 10 AM Tuesday the 14th
GMT-5: 1 PM Tuesday the 14th
GMT: 6 PM Tuesday the 14th
GMT+1: 7 PM Tuesday the 14th
GMT+11: 5 AM Wednesday the 15th
Before we get to the Adjudication, I have some press I'm giving out. I don't know if it's black or white, so I'll assume it's black and if I'm wrong, the source can make that known.
Los Angeles, California:
Let's play Dip-JEOPARDY!
Now entering our stdio are today's contestants...
Playing Austria, we have Tom
:::loud applause:::
Your English representative, Simon
:::very loud applause:::
You know him, you love him, our German player, Mark
:::raucous applause:::
Our very own Russian bear, Bruce
:::unbelievably loud applause:::
Say ciao to our Italian player, Graham
:::applause and fireworks:::
No game can be complete without a Turkey, today manned by Arny
:::applause, fireworks and sparklers for everyone:::
And lest we not forget the French representative, Joe
:::smattering of applause:::
And the role of Alex Trebek will be played ably by our own GM, Sam
:::incredibly loud applause:::
Alex (Sam): Welcome players. Let's take a look at today's categories. We have: "Naval Escapades," "Stabbing Pains," "Words Beginning with 'F'," "John Belushi Films," "Great Expectations," and "Potpourri." Remember players, hidden somewhere on the board is a Daily Double to help you. Also, players, remember to phrase your answers in the form of a question.
Alex: Tom, you won the coin toss backstage, won't you get us started?
Tom: Uh, thanks, Alex. I'll take "Great Expectations" for $100...
Alex: And the answer is "3 builds"
Arny: What I'll have after the fall turns when I take SEV and RUM?
Alex: Uh, no...
Mark: What I expect to have after the fall moves are revealed?
Alex: No...
Bruce: What I expect to have after Fall, '01?
Alex: Correct. Continue please...
Bruce: I'll take "Great Expectations" for $200
Alex: And the answer is "Belgium"
Joe: What I expect England to support me into during the Fall moves?
Alex: :::holding back laughter::: Uh, no...
Simon: What I will be taking in the Fall unopposed?
Alex: Eww...no...
Tom: What will be mine by the end of '04?
Alex: Correct. Please select.
Tom: I'll take "Great Expectations" for $300
Alex: And the answer is "C A SYR to STP"
Graham: What I will probably screw up by forgetting to order my fleet in Norwegian Sea to convoy?
Alex: Correct...
Graham: "Great Expectations" for $400...
Alex: And the answer is "Stable DMZs"
Joe: What is Black Sea?
Alex: No...
Bruce: What is SIL?
Alex: :::chortle::: No...
Graham: What is English Channel?
Alex: No, sorry players, time's up. The correct response is "There are no stable DMZs."
Alex: Graham, you were our last correct questioner...select...
Graham: Let's finish "Great Expectations" for $500, Alex.
Alex: And the answer is "18 supply centers"
Arny: What the Russian and I will achieve before any other pair of players on the board?
Alex: Sadly, yes...
Now, as for the Adjudication:
Austria: A vie -> bud
Austria: F tri -> alb
Austria: A bud -> ser
England: F lon -> nth
England: A lvp -> yor
England: F edi -> nwg
France: A par -> bur
France: A mar Supports A par -> bur
France: F bre -> mao
Germany: A mun -> bur
Germany: F kie -> den
Germany: A ber -> kie
Italy: A ven -> tyr
Italy: A rom -> apu
Italy: F nap -> ion
Russia: A war Holds
Russia: F stp/sc -> bot
Russia: F sev -> bla
Russia: A mos -> ukr
Turkey: A smy -> con
Turkey: A con -> bul
Turkey: F ank -> bla
If there are any errors, let me know ASAP.
Well, I think that's all- Thanks for having your orders in on time, and I'll talk to you at the next deadline.
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