Diplomacy: Game 1

[JackCopsey]

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Game 1: Let the Chaos Commence!



To see the official rules for the game, click here (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showpost.php?p=2276020&postcount=1).


Empires in Order of Size/Date Overthrown:

1. AUSTRIA: malcolio (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755#2)
2. ENGLAND: Turkey Sandwich (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755&page=2#25)
3. FRANCE: Pie hunter D (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755&page=1#6)/Trickian (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755&page=7#99)
4. ITALY: [murray] (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755#12)/Arfmaster (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755&page=9#134)
5. TURKEY: happy-go-lucky (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755#3)/Nimblewright (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showpost.php?p=2293537&postcount=164)
6. RUSSIA: Arfmaster (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79698&page=2#27)
7. GERMANY: Zhyl (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=79755&page=2#23)


This is what the Map looks like in Winter 1900 (the beginning of the game):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4023135192_6db6316b53_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4023135192_93f6994586_o.png)

(From now on, you can click the map for a high-resolution version)


This will probably be hectic, as it is the first ever game of Diplomacy that has been run on the Weebl's Stuff Forum, but I will be happy to extend time periods if people are still indecisive about where to move, and I will tell people if they have given me an order which is impossible to carry out.

Feel free to ask me any questions you may have, or if you would like some tactics for your country.
EDIT: I am no longer giving out tactics, as you should all know what you are doing by now. You can still ask me questions about the rules though.

Good luck to everyone, and remember to get your knives sharpened, ready to backstab!

The game begins NOW!!

[malcolio]

Franz Malcolio I of Austria here, keen to establish diplomatic relations with other European countries. Well, rich and influential countries, anyway. I have only peaceful intentions for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but that won't preclude me from assisting the development of the poorer nation states to my southern borders.

[happy-go-lucky]

Malcolio, you can have Rumania and Serbia if I can have Bulgaria and Greece.
:D

[malcolio]

Hmm...I guess that's a good deal. As long as that's all you're taking! One wrong move and the armies of the Duel Monarchy will march to Constantinople!

[happy-go-lucky]

Stay away from Constantinople :(

[Pie hunter D]

Bonjour, sports fans!
France is checking in and setting up negotiations as we speak....

Ah it's all so sneaky, wahahaha!

[Turkey Sandwich]

What-ho old chaps, jolly old England here!
Pie Hunter, if you leave Belgium and Holland for me (or at least for me and Zhyl to fight over), I'll leave you alone so you can take Spain and Portugal. Otherwise I'll have no choice but to invade Europe via Brest and Picardy, and neither of us want that. Fair?

Oh and there's just one thing I'm confused about, JackCopsey - what happened to summer?

[JackCopsey]

Don't ask me - ask Avalon Hill. In the official rules, there are only a Spring, Fall and Winter phase.

[Pie hunter D]

Deal TS. But no funny business, or the Napolionic Empire marches to Waugh!

[Zhyl]

I would like Denmark, but nothing else immediately takes my fancy. Turkey Sandwich can have Holland FOR NOW.

Also, do we PM our moves to the OP?

[Pie hunter D]

PM your moves to JC. He's like god in this game.

No one so much as FARTS that he does not/should not know about.

[[murray]]

Ciao, buongiorno, etc.

King [murr]berto XXXVI of Italy here!

I am a sad King because it is difficult to communicate solely via the use of body language if we're negotiating through PM. :( < that is my sad King face.

Edit: If I take a while to reply I'm not ignoring you it's just that currently the only connection I have is at my dads, where I no longer live. I may also be ignoring you.

[malcolio]

Franz Malcolio I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is pleased to announce an ever-lasting and prosperous entente with the good peoples of Italy. The signing of the Adriatic Accord will ensure that our nations will stand firm together and perhaps be the start of a strong alliance to strengthen the lands of Southern Europe.

[JackCopsey]

Great, everyone has joined in, and the game can begin properly now. (Arfmaster posted on the sign-up thread for some reason)

This means I can give you your first deadline - Please send me all moves you want to do this turn by Monday 28th September, 10 PM (22:00). There are 3 people who have not sent me their moves yet. You know who you are, so please sort it out by Monday.

I have given a couple of people who are new to this game some advice. After all, it is a complex game to learn. Feel free to PM me and ask for some tactics, as I would be more than happy to help for this game only.

And by the way, malcolio and [murray], I like your in-character posts. Keep it up!

[[murray]]

The Italian royal family wishes to express its fondest gratitude to the Austrian leader for his kind and generous gift of a very large sausage to coincide with the signing of this famous accord. They also express the greatest hope that our return gift of the arms of the Venus de Milo were just as graciously received in the court of Vienna.

King [murr]berto XXXVI

[Turkey Sandwich]

I've just had an idea. Why don't we all just not invade each other and live peacefully instead? :)

[Arfmaster]

That would suck.

BRING ON WARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[JackCopsey]

Yes, it would suck. And the game would never end.

[Pie hunter D]

Bring the war indeed Arfmaster...I know something you don't know.

You're so screwed lol.

Or am I lying?

[Arfmaster]

Lying.
:)

[JackCopsey]

After a bit of nagging, and some hasty last-minute changes to orders, I managed to get some successful moves off of everyone. Here is what the map looks like after your orders were conducted:


SPRING 1901
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3963165543_0b89d163d4_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3963165543_861d331a88_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Army Liverpool to Yorkshire
Fleet Edinburgh to the Norwegian Sea
Fleet London to the North Sea

France
Fleet Brest to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Army Marseilles to Burgundy
Army Paris to Gasconny

Germany
Fleet Kiel to Denmark
Army Berlin to Silesia
Army Munich to Ruhr

Italy
Fleet Naples to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Army Venice to Piedmont

Austria
Fleet Trieste to Albania
Army Budapest to Serbia
Army Vienna to Tyrolia

Russia
Army Warsaw to Prussia
Fleet St. Petersburg to the Gulf of Bothnia
Army Moscow to Warsaw
Fleet Sevastopol to the Black Sea

Turkey
Army Constantinople to Bulgaria
Fleet Ankara holds
Army Smyrna holds


The next move will be Fall, 1901. This is the same as Spring, and you must send me a PM of the moves you would like to do. After this, every Supply Centre you are in becomes yours, and your total number of Supply Centres are counted. You will then get to build some more Units, and continue on your quest to conquer Europe.

The deadline to send me orders is Wednesday 30th September, 22:00 PM. You have this long to negotiate and decide on your strategies.

Feel free to ask if you have no idea what's going on.

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I is shocked at the invasion by the despicable Russian Army of German soil. He and the people of Austro-Hungary pray for a peaceful solution to this rash act by Russia, and hope that any bloodshed comes to an end soon. To this purpose, he will ensure that his northern forces are arrayed to defend against any further Russian offences.

This sorrowful news may perhaps be lightened by the following though:

Emperor Franz Malcolio I is overjoyed at the welcoming of the heroic Austro-Hungarian Army into Serbian and Albanian soil. He and the people of Austro-Hungary pray for a glorious completion by our forces, and hope that any peacekeeping comes to an end soon. To this purpose, he will ensure that his southern forces are arrayed to liberate any further Serbian or Albanian people.

[Zhyl]

Wilhelm IV of Germany is outraged at Russia's brash decision, and thanks the Kind Emperor Malcolio for his support. The sentiments expressed by both parties will surely be paid in kind.

[[murray]]

The King of Italy wishes to urge restraint to the Russian armies in their surprising advance in to German territory, whilst also expressing his sadness that the Austrian Emperor has acted against his will by moving troops in to rightful Italian territory in Albania.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister the Lord Salisbury Sandwich of Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the Uinted Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (henceforth to be know as 'Prime Minister Sandwich' for obvious reasons) would like to express shock and concern over the invasion by Russian forces of the kingdom of Prussia.

On a happier note, England's naval forces continue to rule the waves in the north west of Europe, and are happy to report that our allies in Norway and Holland will soon be receiving military protection.

[malcolio]

Emperor Malcolio I understands the King of Italy's concerns with Albania. He is willing to accept the nation being neutral between our two nations, if he would allow the great Austro-Hungarian Navy passage into the Ionian Sea.

[[murray]]

Passage allowed, hombre!

[malcolio]

Wonderful! Clearly a sign of the Adriatic Accord being a strong bond between our people.

I also need to copy Zhyl and make a suitable signature for this game. Although I'll be using a less anachronistic flag. :p

[happy-go-lucky]

The peace loving people of Turkey wish to express their deepest horror at the shocking invasion of the noble country of Prussia by the warlike Russians.

[Pie hunter D]

This king of france wishes to convay this message at the current, sad, state of affairs;

*ahem*


"wtf"..."lol!"

That will be all from the regent at this meeting of staff.

[Arfmaster]

The Tzar has no comment.

[[murray]]

If anyone who has the time inclination would care to make me a sig that'd be super.

[Pie hunter D]

Also me :trex:
I suck at making sigs.

[JackCopsey]

I have most of the moves now, but I still need moves from 2 people. I've sent you PM's, so please reply ASAP.

[malcolio]

When I have some time tonight I'll have a go at signatures. :)

[Zhyl]

Mine was made for me by a street artist in Munich. He's ahead of his time.

[[murray]]

I detect excuses for shoddy research!

[Pie hunter D]

I have boobs in mine \o/
Also thanks for said sig, to my secret admirer. Much appreciated!

But seriously....boobs \o/

[JackCopsey]

This is a bit blunt, but there is no other way for me to communicate this:

happy-go-lucky, I cannot send you any more PMs, as your Inbox is full. Please delete some messages.

[Arfmaster]

Aww, It's so close to ten!

HGL! Wake Up!

[malcolio]

I have boobs in mine \o/
Also thanks for said sig, to my secret admirer. Much appreciated!

But seriously....boobs \o/The depiction of Marianne leading the people to glorious revolution against the bourgeoisie is kind of lost on you there, methinks. :p Glad you liked it though. :)

And I'm torn between wanting the game to continue now with H-G-L missing out, and knowing the game will suck if we do so waiting it out!

[happy-go-lucky]

Heh, just noticed that :p
All gonned!
Sorry!

[JackCopsey]

OK, enough waiting around for happy-go-lucky, she missed her deadline to change failed moves.


FALL 1901
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ORDERS:

England
Fleet Norwegian Sea to Norway
Army Yorkshire to Holland - Bounced
Fleet North Sea convoys Army Yorkshire to Holland

France
Army Burgundy to Belgium
Army Gasconny to Spain
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean to Portugal

Germany
Army Ruhr to Holland - Bounced
Fleet Denmark hold
Army Silesia hold

Italy
Army Rome to Tunis
Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea convoys Army Rome to Tunis

Austria
Army Tyrolia to Bohemia
Army Serbia holds
Fleet Albania to the Ionian Sea

Russia
Army Warsaw holds
Army Prussia to Berlin
Fleet Black Sea to Constantinople
Fleet Gulf of Bothnia to Sweden

Turkey
Army Bulgaria to Greece
Army Smyrna to Bulgaria - Failed


Some of you may be thinking that I forgot to do your moves. I did conduct every move I was sent, but some of them failed. They can fail for many reasons, but the two most common reasons are a bounce and a fail.

A bounce is when two armies of equal strength attack a province, or an attacking army is of equal strength to a defending army. In the attacking instance, both units move back to where they were originally. In the defending instance, the attacker moves back, and the defender stays where they are. Common examples include two armies bouncing out of a Supply Centre, and a supported attacker (worth 2) attacking a supported defender (also worth 2).

A fail is a move which is impossible to conduct for some reason or another. You may be trying to do 2 things with an army at once, supporting an attack which you can't reach, moving to a space which you are not adjacent to or not telling the fleet to convoy your army.

Now that that's out of the way, let's continue.


It is now Winter, 1901. You don't move in this stage; you build instead. You can build any units in your Home Supply Centres. (the Supply Centres you started with) The amount of units you can build is based on how many Supply Centres you own. Obviously you can't build a Fleet inland, before someone makes this inevitable mistake... ;)

France and Russia bagged 3 Supply Centres this turn, an admirable feat, and get to build three new units.

England, Austria and Italy all gained a modest 1 Supply Centre, and hence get to build one new unit.

Germany and Turkey both gained a Supply Centre, but also lost one. Their number of units is equal to their number of Supply Centres, and thus they don't get to build this turn.


You have until Friday 2nd October, 22:00 PM to send me your builds, and I will end this deadline earlier if I receive everyone's builds before then.

[Pie hunter D]

The depiction of Marianne leading the people to glorious revolution against the bourgeoisie is kind of lost on you there, methinks. :p Glad you liked it though. :)

And I'm torn between wanting the game to continue now with H-G-L missing out, and knowing the game will suck if we do so waiting it out!

Nah I know what it is :P It's one of the most Iconic pieces of art from the revolution. Ejukashun I haz it! :eng101:

[happy-go-lucky]

Bums :(

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I is outraged at the continuing Russian aggression. He will gladly assist any country in repelling such attacks, if they require it.

[[murray]]

Arfmaster isn't exactly making any friends at the moment, is he?

Italian King outraged etc. Offer to etc the victims of Russian etc.

King [murr]berto etc

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Salisbury Sandwich would like to express his outrage at the agressive expansion of Russia, both into Germany and Turkey.

He would, however, also like to express his disappointment at the German Kaiser's decision to renege on his earlier assurance that Holland would not be disputed, and asks him to reconsider his position before a more forceful entry into Holland is necessary.

[Arfmaster]

The Tzar is not invading turkey, Infact, he got permission to be there. I am moving from turkey.

That is all

[happy-go-lucky]

The people's republic of Turkey would like to confirm Russia has permission to be in our lands for this winter.

[[murray]]

When did Turkey become Marxist?!

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich would like to express thoughts along the lines of 'well that's alright then'.

[JackCopsey]

As I said, I would end the phase when I received everyone's build. Thank you to everyone for sending me your builds in time, without my constant nagging!


WINTER 1901
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ORDERS:

England
Army in London

France
Army in Brest
Army in Paris
Fleet in Marseilles

Italy
Fleet in Rome

Austria
Army in Budapest

Russia
Army in Moscow
Army in Sevastopol
Fleet in St. Petersburg (North Coast)


It is now Spring, 1902. The whole move/move/build cycle starts again. In case you are still wondering, this is a Move phase. Please send me your moves by Saturday 3rd October, 22:00 PM at the latest. (I may extend this if it is awkward for people)

[Arfmaster]

Has the time been extended? Or am I just being impatient.

[Pie hunter D]

Want more war nao! I thought it was set for 2200 hrs, hmmm.

[Arfmaster]

Oh well, He's not online.

I'll come back tomorrow.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Oh, whups, I think it might be my fault, I forgot to send orders.

*Does so*

[Pie hunter D]

Another classic fuck up , brought to you by the British Government =P

[JackCopsey]

Sorry for the lateness, but I was at my mate's birthday party, and I forgot to check for orders when I got back home.

Anyway, the move is now over. There were plenty of failed moves this time, which is a lot more what a Diplomacy Game should be like! This is what the map looks like now:

SPRING 1902
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3978734175_fbe50d39a1_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3978734175_eb942420bc_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Army London to Holland
Fleet North Sea convoys Army London to Holland
Fleet Norway to Barents Sea - Bounced
Army Yorkshire holds

France
Fleet Marseilles to the Gulf of Lyon
Fleet Portugal to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Army Spain to Marseilles
Army Paris to Burgundy
Army Brest to Picardy
Army Belgium supports Army London to Holland

Germany
Fleet Denmark to Kiel
Army Silesia to Munich
Army Ruhr to Holland - Overpowered

Italy
Army Tunis to North Africa
Fleet Rome to Naples
Fleet Tyrrhenian SEa to the Western Mediterranean

Austria
Army Bohemia holds
Army Budapest holds
Fleet Ionian Sea holds
Army Serbia to Rumania

Russia
Fleet Constantinople to the Aegean Sea
Fleet Sweden to the Baltic Sea
Army Berlin holds
Army Warsaw to Silesia
Fleet St. Petersburg to Barents Sea - Bounced
Army Moscow to Livonia

Turkey
Army Greece to Bulgaria
Army Smyrna to Armenia

In further details of the Failed Orders, England launched a Supported Attack on Holland, with support coming from France. At the same time, Germany launched an Unsupported Attack on Holland. Because this meant that there was a force of 2 vs 1, England's move succeeded, and Germany's move failed.

In the other failed orders, both England and Russia moved a Fleet into the Barents Sea. These were of equal strength, and so they bounced back to their original territories (Norway and St. Petersburg).


It is now Fall, 1902. This is a Move phase. Your next deadline for moves is Monday, 5th October at 10 PM. (I will try and keep to the time limits this time)

[happy-go-lucky]

Turkey wishes to express their disappointment at the continuing aggression from Russia towards Germany. :(
Poor Germany.

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I is shocked at the loss of life in Germany, but is overjoyed at the welcoming Romania has given to the Austro-Hungarian military. May the nations of the Balkans serve an example as to the peaceful liberation that can occur if empires work together.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minster Sandwich would like to express dismay at Russia's continued aggression towards Germany, but would like to make clear his country's military neutrality in this matter.

To this end, the Prime Minister wishes to announce a non-aggression pact between the countries of England and Russia. Russia has received permission to use the waters around British territory, despite a small misunderstanding in Spring of this year.

The Prime Minister is also pleased to announce that Holland is now receiving military protection form the British Empire. He would like to thank the French premiere for his cooperation on this matter, which has been given in exchange for his earlier entry into Belgium.

[[murray]]

The King of Italy would like to reassure the French government that the Fleet moving round the Iberian peninsula currently presents no threat to French sovereign territory.

Also: Boo-urns, Russia!

[Pie hunter D]

France should hope this apparent aggressive movement should not be a case for concern. France would like to remind Italy, that if french soil is comprimised; retalitory action and retribution shall be swift.

I hope our nations can remain in a state of peace.

[[murray]]

King [murr]berto wishes the French government to know that the Italian ships are merely making their way round the French coast in order to pick up a Collection Only item from eBay on behalf of the Royal Family.

[Pie hunter D]

The king of france would like to share the knowlage and timely delivery services of the newly formed UPS fleet. It only took two working days to deliver his new state of the art velocipede.

He is gayly zooming about the gardens of versais as we write this telegram, absolutely delighted.

[JackCopsey]

I still need orders from one more person please; I have sent you a PM. Everyone else is fine, I'm happy to report. :)

[Pie hunter D]

I have a sinking feeling the shit is about to hit the fan...


WAR! Hwuh, yeah! What is it good for?!

Sing along nao!

[malcolio]

:isay: I say, what vulgar words! I hope they are ill-founded, and that the situation in Germany ends in an agreeable manner for her people.

[happy-go-lucky]

1 hour! :D

[Arfmaster]

Any possibility it could be posted earlier? I'm wishing to see this

[JackCopsey]

I'm glad that you're excited HGL and Arfmaster. ;)

EDIT: You know what, seeing as I have everyone's orders in, and no-one has shown signs of changing any moves, I might as well end the round now. Please bare with me though; it takes a while to sort everything out.

[happy-go-lucky]

Go to bed at ten then :p

[Pie hunter D]

I'm teleporting my doods into Turkey...

[JackCopsey]

Before you see the map, I'd just like to remind you how crucial diplomacy is at this stage in the game. I'm sure all of you are frantically whizzing PMs to and fro out of your inbox, but I must stress the importance of forming alliances with other players.

Right then, without further ado, here is the map after your Fall 1902 moves were conducted:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3984279413_aa72ec4e48_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3984279413_0d22cefb27_o.png)

(As always, orders can be found here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/3984279413/in/set-72157622475358892/).)


Failed Orders:


Army Belgium to Ruhr - BOUNCED
Fleet Western Mediterranean to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean - OVERPOWERED

In regards to the second failed order; Italy did an unsupported attack on the Mid-Atlantic Ocean, whilst France did a supported attack on the Western Mediterranean. Because there was a force of 2 moving into the Western Mediterranean, this was the move which succeeded, whereas Italy's move failed.

Usually people will get 24 hours to choose where to retreat to, or their retreating unit will automatically be destroyed. However, in this instance Fleet Western Mediterranean can ONLY retreat to Tunis; there is a unit in every other adjacent space which it could retreat to. (excluding Mid-Atlantic, which is where the attack came from)

The same thing happened with the Russian Army in Berlin; it could only retreat to Prussia, so automatically retreated there.


In any case, this is what supply centres look like at the end of this turn. It is now Winter, 1902. For some countries, this period of peace is a chance to rebuild forces; for others, the lack of supplies has led to units dying.

England, Austria and Turkey each get to build two more Units.

France and Italy remain on the same amount of Units.

Germany and Russia actually have more Units than Supply Centres, and as a consequence each lose 1 unit.


Please PM me what you would like to build this move, or what you will reluctantly have to destroy. Your deadline is Wednesday, 7th October by 8 AM, but I will end the round earlier if I receive everyone's builds before then.


P.S. Pie hunter D - I'm afraid that we're only at the beginning of the 19th Century, and Teleportation Devices don't exist; yet...

[Arfmaster]

The tzar would like to express his shock at how idiotic he is.


THIS MEANS WAR ENGLAND

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I regrets having to enter German lands with his humanitarian forces, however it was clear the country was in chaos and that the Germanic people needed governance during these difficult times. He is keen to see that Berlin is regained, and hopes that in due course Munich may be given back to the German government once law and order has been restored. He thanks the French and Russian armies for support in this successful peace keeping operation.

I also sincerely hopes that clashes in the Mediterranean and Barents Sea end with all haste. Such needless violence should not occur between any forward-thinking empires.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich would like to express feelings of 'nah-nah na-na-nah' towards the Russian Tzar, and thank him for being so very cooperative in the British Empire's invasion of Russia. :p

[Zhyl]

Strangely, I knew this was coming.

[Pie hunter D]

Crying when Russia bitch slapped you was a sign of weakness, and we capitolised on it like we were told in warmonger school.

I, naturally, had nothing to do with it... Teleporting my doods into Turkey now.

[happy-go-lucky]

Hey get the fuck out of Turkey man :(

[JackCopsey]

Thanks once again everyone for sending in your orders before the deadline. Keep up the good work! ;)

Here is what the map looks like after the Winter Build:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3988125282_f930bd6f95_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3988125282_5703298d00_o.png)

(As always, click here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/3988125282/) for the orders)


It is now Spring, 1903. Please send me your moves for this turn by Thursday, 8th October at 10 PM.


And for the last time Pie hunter, you don't have a teleportation machine!!

[Arfmaster]

Hey Guys,

Tomorrow I'm going away for the weekend and probably won't have internet access. Would you mind putting the next deadline On Sunday?

Edit// Thought it was thursday. -_-. I'm not going away until friday

[JackCopsey]

Yep, 'tis fine. Just need moves from 3 more people. (no sweat though; you have until tomorrow evening)

[Arfmaster]

40 Minutes!

[JackCopsey]

Hopefully so. However, I am still awaiting orders from one unnamed country. *cough England cough*

Please hurry up with getting your orders sorted out!

EDIT: After a bit of nagging, I finally got everyone's orders in. And I must say, this is probably one of the most hectic moves we have had thus far! Here is what the map looks like:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/3994962302_33fdf3a0e9_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/3994962302_b650bf1256_o.png)

(Direct your mouse here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/3994962302/) for orders)


Failed Orders: (There are a lot of them!)

English Fleet St. Petersburg to Barents Sea - Bounced
German Fleet Kiel supports Army Berlin - Support Cut
German Army Berlin supports Fleet Kiel - Support Cut
Russian Fleet Denmark to Kiel - Overpowered
Russian Army Moscow to St. Petersburg - Bounced
Russian Fleet Barents Sea supports Army Moscow to St. Petersburg - Support Cut
Russian Army Sevastopol holds - Overpowered


The Germany Army in Berlin could not retreat anywhere, so it was automatically destroyed. Similarly, the Russian Army in Sevastopol could only retreat to the Ukraine, so that's where it had to go.

However, the German Fleet in Kiel can retreat to either the Helgoland Bight or the Baltic Sea.


For this reason, it is now Spring Retreat, 1903. Only Germany can send me any moves this turn; in fact, they can only send me where they would like to retreat to with their Fleet in Kiel. Your deadline is Today, at 10 PM. I will be much more strict this time, and if you miss the deadline, your Fleet will be destroyed!


In other news, Constantinople was shocked today as a group of strangely dressed soldiers mysteriously appeared out of nowhere in the city centre. When asked about their purpose, they said only incomprehensible words such as "Bonjour" and "Je ne comprends pas".

[Zhyl]

The scenario is as anachronistic as my sig.

[JackCopsey]

Here are the results to this rather uneventful retreat:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/3995597407_cf6b07e36e_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/3995597407_02d5c2ff8a_o.png)

(If you're that obsessed, click here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/3995597407/) for this move's order)


The German Government has been forced to retreat to the Helgoland Bight, with the last of their Navy, after an attack on Kiel earlier this year. With Germany graciously surrendering its land to England, France, Austria and Russia, it shall soon be time for the remaining governments to decide on their next victim...

It is now Fall, 1903. As requested by Arfmaster, the next deadline for moves will be Sunday 11th October, 10 PM.

[malcolio]

Emperor Malcolio I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire would like to thank the Ottoman Empire for their support in the aggressive defence against Russia. Clearly these manoeuvres are too late for the great nation of Germany, but let us hope that such peace-keeping operations help relieve the suffering that Russia has caused to those it has invaded.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Russian Army Moscow to St. Petersburg - Bounced
Russian Fleet Barents Sea supports Army Moscow to St. Petersburg - Support Cut

Oh hell yes. Even 2 units are no match for one British fleet. :p

[Arfmaster]

Not really

It was a bounce.

RUSSIA WILL PREVAIL!

[malcolio]

What no update? :(

[JackCopsey]

Sorry about the lateness, but I was still waiting for orders from Pie hunter. (I should have posted something) I still haven't received any orders, and as a consequence, he misses his move.

Other than that, it's a very interesting round, with more failed orders than ever before...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4003246061_a509c58723_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4003246061_dd5f208961_o.png)

(A full list of orders is right here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/4003246061/))


Failed Orders:

English Army Kiel to Berlin - BOUNCED
Austrian Army Rumania to the Ukraine - BOUNCED
Russian Army Ukraine to Sevastopol - EQUAL POWER
Russian Army Moscow supports Army Ukraine to Sevastopol - EQUAL POWER
Russian Fleet Denmark to Kiel - BOUNCED
Russian Army Berlin supports Fleet Denmark to Kiel - SUPPORT CUT
Russian Fleet Barents Sea holds - OVERPOWERED


If you look at these orders, you shall see that only 1 Russian Move succeeded this turn. However, don't laugh too much England.

The Russian Fleet in the Barents Sea was forced to retreat to Norway. (I'm sure Arfmaster doesn't mind that much though... ;)) However, the Russian Fleet in Denmark can retreat to either Skagerrak or the Baltic Sea.


For this reason, it is now Fall Retreat 1903. Your deadline will be 23:00 PM Today. (Monday 12th October) I only need in one move from Arfmaster; as soon as I receive it, the round will end, and it you will all get a chance to build (or destroy) some more units. And this deadline is very strict!

I would just like to give a small applaud to the German Government; though their efforts at negotiation were unsuccessful, they were gracious in defeat, and very kindly shared their land between England, France, Austria and Russia. The question is; who will be the next target?

(And the answer is Russia)

[[murray]]

Thankyou Arfmaster for sending in your retreat nice and early. :D

I have to go to school now, so I'll sort this out properly when I get home, but this is what the map looks like:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/4004322706_a0782fa8d4_b.jpg

It is now Winter 1903. I'll edit this with the number of builds you get after I come back from school.


Edit: Like that!

[JackCopsey]

Ah, thanks [murray] for sorting out the Doublepost thingy. Unfortunately, I can no longer edit my original post with Builds and other information that I need to add. So I'll have to do it all again anyway. :rolleyes:


Once again, thanks to Arfmaster for sending in his retreat nice and early. :D

After his retreat, the map looks like this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/4004322706_a0782fa8d4_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/4004322706_a89cb0c9ba_o.png)

(Aim your mouse here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/4004322706/) to see the retreat in text form)


It is now Winter 1903. If you recall, this is a Build Phase, so you cannot move any of your units about.


England, France, Austria and Turkey all get to build 1 more unit in the Home Supply Centre of their choice.

Italy once again remains on the same number of units.

Germany loses its Fleet in the Helgoland Bight, which means Zyhl is out of the game.

Russia has to destroy 3 of its units. (It would have been 4, had it not been for the retreat into Norway...)


Please PM me your builds by Tuesday 13th October, 23:00 PM. This will be strict, and if you miss the deadline, you miss your builds! (If Russia misses the deadline, I will destroy the units furthest away from its Home Supply Centres)

I may extend the deadline, if this short time gap between moves is too awkward for people, and there are 3 or more people who haven't sent me builds.

[[murray]]

Oh man, Russia is so boned.

[malcolio]

Fair well, Germany. Zhyl played a fine game, but being attacked by four different countries at once is a bitch.

[JackCopsey]

I still haven't received anything from Pie hunter; his role is now up for grabs, and if I don't here anything from him before the next deadline, he will be replaced by someone else.

Everyone else is fine, and after your builds were conducted, the map looks like this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4010027517_13961cffc3_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4010027517_175136e23c_o.png)

(Orders here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/4010027517/), etc.)


Your next deadline will be Friday, 16th October at 23:00 PM. It is now Spring 1904, and in case anyone is still uncertain, this is a Move Phase.

[Trickian]

If his place is still for grabs, Je voudrais la. :search:

[[murray]]

I am glad to find your site - now I know what a good one looks like.
Very good topic to share with us. Great info.

ROFL, this is probably my favourite quote of any post I've ever made.

[JackCopsey]

I am glad to find your site - now I know what a good one looks like.
Very good topic to share with us. Great info.

Could someone delete that post please? I think the person who wrote it might be a bit confused...


Also, Trickian will now be taking over France, unless Pie hunter sends me a message before the next deadline. So any conversations you want with France, please send to him!

EDIT: Thanks to whoever deleted the random post!

[JackCopsey]

EDIT 2: Pie hunter has come back, so I'm very sorry Trickian, but I'm going to have to give France back to Pie hunter. :(

EDIT 3: Scrap all of that! Trickian now takes over France, regardless of whether Pie hunter recovers his internet or not. The Government of France can't stay in a state of Civil War forever!

[Trickian]

Okidoki, it doesn't really matter, I just hope there will be much subscriptions to the teamgame asap...

[JackCopsey]

Right, seeing as the situation with France has been sorted out, and that I have everyone's orders in except France, I shall say that the move ends as soon as I have received the last set of orders.

Get braced for some shock and despair; this is a rather interesting move!

[happy-go-lucky]

I won't be at home until sunday night, would it be possible to extend the next deadline until then?
:D

[JackCopsey]

Yeah, that's fine.

[Arfmaster]

Any update on the map?

[JackCopsey]

Still waiting for orders from Pie hunter, I'm afraid. As soon as I get them though, the new map shall be uploaded.

[Arfmaster]

Hurry up Pie hunter!

[JackCopsey]

*sigh*

Looks like we might have a long wait for Pie hunter after all...

He has until tomorrow morning, or France officially becomes Trickian's property.


EDIT: After yet again failing to send me orders, Pie hunter D has been removed from the game, and Trickian has now officially taken his place. Also, Arfmaster took too long to change his failed order (see below), so it has stuck.

Right then, after some backstabbing and confusion, the map looks like this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4019150166_6b09f2a681_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4019150166_1263cd779b_o.png)

(Click here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weebls-stuff-diplomacy/4019150166/) for orders)


Failed Orders:

English Fleet Barents Sea to St. Petersburg - OVERPOWERED
Russian Fleet Norway to Finland - FAILED
Turkish Army Constantinople to Bulgaria - BOUNCED
Turkish Fleet Black Sea to Constantinople - BOUNCED


The Turkish Army in Greece had nowhere to retreat to, so it was automatically destroyed. The Russian Fleet in Norway could only retreat to Skagerrak.

It is now Fall, 1904. The next deadline for orders will be Sunday 18th October, 22:00 PM.

[Arfmaster]

Oh well, I just woke up. Sorry for the failed order, I just got it.


And that plan's all gone to balls.

[happy-go-lucky]

You bum Italy :(

[Trickian]

Well, I'm KING!

[JackCopsey]

I had a lot of spare time this weekend, so I spent a large proportion of it redesigning the game’s graphics to look a bit neater, and improving how I post the moves on this thread. These are only slight improvements, but improvements none-the-less. Enjoy! :D

FALL 1904
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/4023018635_8bd00b017d_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/4023018635_d31e48a2e6_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Army Edinburgh to Denmark
Fleet North Sea convoys Army Edinburgh to Denmark
Army Sweden supports Army Edinburgh to Denmark
Army Berlin holds
Army Finland to St. Petersburg
Fleet Norway supports Army Finland to St. Petersburg
Fleet Barents Sea supports Army Finland to St. Petersburg

France
Army Holland to Kiel
Army Ruhr to Munich - Overpowered
Army Burgundy supports Army Ruhr to Munich - Overpowered
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean to the English Channel

Italy
Fleet Greece supports Army Serbia to Bulgaria
Fleet Ionian Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean

Austria
Army Munich holds
Army Silesia supports Army Munich to hold
Army Warsaw to Moscow - Overpowered
Army Ukraine supports Army Warsaw to Moscow - Overpowered
Army Serbia to Bulgaria
Army Rumania supports Army Serbia to Bulgaria
Fleet Albania to the Ionian Sea

Russia
Fleet Skagerrak to Denmark - Overpowered
Army St. Petersburg holds - Overpowered
Army Livonia supports Army St. Petersburg to hold - Overpowered

Turkey
Army Constantinople to Bulgaria - Overpowered
Fleet Black Sea to Constantinople - Bounced
Fleet Smyrna to the Aegean Sea
Army Moscow holds
Army Sevastopol supports Army Moscow to hold

The Russian Army in St. Petersburg had nowhere to retreat to, and was destroyed.


It is now Winter 1904, a chance for some troops to rest, and strengthen their forces, ready to attack next year. For others, it is a time of despair and starvation, as troops haven’t got enough supplies to survive the harsh coldness of Winter.

France gets 2 builds this year, in part due to its sneaky backstabbing of England. ;)

England, Italy and Austria have enough supply centres to support 1 more unit each.

Turkey remains on the same amount of units, due to the Austro-Italian Alliance.

Russia has now lost all of its Supply Centres, and thus is out of the game. All of its units will be automatically destroyed, and as a result every other territory Russia owned has become neutral, as it has lost military control.


Please PM me your builds for this phase by Tuesday 20th October, 22:00 PM.

[Arfmaster]

Fare thee well Game

[Turkey Sandwich]

Ah, France, why am I not surprised? Unfortunately for you, I thought you might try something like this...

[malcolio]

Such French aggressions against The British Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire will not go unpunished. This means war!

[Trickian]

One day war would have waged between the Austrian empire and France, so now the day has come....

[happy-go-lucky]

Traitors :(

[[murray]]

Ahehehehe

[malcolio]

The Emperor of Austro-Hungary regrets having to invade to forcibly remove Turkish citizens from the Balkan territories. Let it be known that this was a pre-emptive move to guard against future Turkish aggression. The Adriatic Accord between Italy and Austro-Hungary was vital to maintain against French and Turkish threats.

[JackCopsey]

WINTER 1904
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4031416806_361dca7a72_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4031416806_be6f0711f7_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Fleet in London

France
Army in Paris
Fleet in Brest

Italy
Army in Venice

Austria
Army in Vienna

Russia
Destroy Army in Livonia
Destroy Fleet in Skagerrak


Well, better luck next time Arfmaster! :D Which means that now only 5 Empires remain; who will be the next to crumble under the might of the other nations? I have my predictions, but Diplomacy is one of those games where you can never be too sure about who’s going to win. (Just look at how quickly Russia went from a powerhouse to governmental collapse...)

It is now Spring, 1905. I need your orders in by Thursday 22nd October, 22:00 PM please.

[JackCopsey]

SPRING 1905
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4035957215_fb8bd187cd_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4035957215_bd083d842c_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Fleet London to Wales
Fleet North Sea to London
Fleet Norway to the North Sea
Fleet Barents Sea holds
Army St. Petersburg supports Army Warsaw to Moscow
Army Denmark to Kiel
Army Berlin supports Army Denmark to Kiel
Army Sweden to Denmark

France
Fleet English Channel to Belgium
Fleet Brest to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Army Kiel to Munich
Army Burgundy supports Army Kiel to Munich
Army Ruhr supports Army Kiel to Munich - Cut
Army Paris to Picardy
Fleet Gulf of Lyon to the Tyrrhenian Sea

Italy
Fleet Eastern Mediterranean to Smyrna - Bounced
Fleet Greece supports Army Bulgaria to hold
Army Tunis to Albania

Austria
Army Munich to Ruhr - Bounced
Army Warsaw to Moscow
Army Ukraine supports Warsaw to Moscow - Cut
Army Bulgaria holds
Army Rumania supports Army Bulgaria to hold
Army Silesia holds
Army Vienna to Tyrolia
Fleet Ionian Sea convoys Army Tunis to Albania

Turkey
Army Constantinople to Smyrna - Bounced
Fleet Aegean Sea to Bulgaria - Overpowered
Fleet Black Sea supports Fleet Aegean Sea to Bulgaria - Overpowered
Army Moscow to Ukraine
Army Sevastopol supports Army Moscow to Ukraine


It is now Spring Retreat, 1905. Army Munich automatically retreated to Bohemia, whereas Army Ukraine can retreat to either Warsaw or Galicia

maclolio, I need your order in by Saturday 22nd October, 22:00 PM at the latest. (I would appreciate the retreat to be sent in earlier than this, though)

[JackCopsey]

i've now received malcolio's order, so I'll end the retreat early.

SPRING RETREAT 1905
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4039677030_7cec74b4e2_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4039677030_51def5dccd_o.png)

ORDERS:

Austria
Army Ukraine to Warsaw


It's now Fall 1905. Please send me your moves by Sunday 25th October, 22:00 PM by the latest.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich would like to thank the premiere of France for retracting his troops from British territory, and is pleased to announce a peace treaty between our two great nations.

[JackCopsey]

Unfortunately, happy-go-lucky missed her move. If she misses the build as well, her role will be up for grabs.

FALL 1905
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/4045915854_9ec857b1ce_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/4045915854_4632f4062c_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Fleet Barents Sea holds
Army Denmark to Holland
Fleet North Sea convoys Army Denmark to Holland
Army Kiel supports Army Denmark to Holland
Fleet London to the English Channel
Fleet Wales supports Fleet London to the English Channel
Army St. Petersburg supports Army Moscow to hold
Army Berlin supports Army Bohemia to Munich

France
Army Munich holds - Overpowered
Army Ruhr supports Army Munich to hold - Overpowered
Army Burgundy supports Army Munich to hold- Overpowered
Fleet Belgium to Holland - Overpowered
Army Picardy holds
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean to North Africa
Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea to Naples
Army Marseilles to Gasconny

The French Army in Munich had nowhere to retreat to, and as a result, was destroyed.

Italy
Army Albania to Syria
Fleet Eastern Mediterranean convoys Army Albania to Syria
Fleet Greece supports Army Bulgaria to hold

Austria
Army Bohemia to Munich
Army Tyrolia supports Army Bohemia to Munich
Army Silesia supports Army Bohemia to Munich
Army Warsaw to Ukraine - Bounced
Army Moscow holds
Army Bulgaria holds
Army Rumania supports Army Bulgaria to hold
Fleet Ionian Sea convoys Army Albania to Syria

Turkey
Missed Orders


After successfully extending its Empire, England has bagged itself 2 builds.

Austria, though not quite as lucky, still gets the reasonable result of 1 build.

France, after a fairly unfortunate round, manages to scrape in with no builds.

Italy and Turkey are both one Supply Centre down, and as a result, both have to destroy 1 unit.


It is now Winter 1905. Please send me your builds by Tuesday 27th October, 22:00 PM. From now on, I shall not be sympathetic about people missing the deadline; it is there for a reason. (That reason being that I go to bed at ten normally... :p) I know that I have said I wouldn’t be lenient before, but this time I am serious!

If you will not be able to access the internet for some random reason at any time before the deadline, please tell me about it before the deadline is reached!


UPDATE: happy-go-lucky is away for this week, so whilst she is gone, I need someone else to take over Turkey.

EDIT: Nimblewright has now temporarily taken over Turkey. So please send any PMs in that direction. :)

[Trickian]

Hahahaha, no surprise there. Never trust a man who likes sandwiches and has too many boats...

[malcolio]

I would like to congratulate my Italian counterpart for the brilliant combined arms operation that took place with assistance from the Austro-Hungarian navy. Such an amphibious assault has never been achieved before, nor so successfully!

[[murray]]

We call it the bridge o' boats.

[JackCopsey]

I have everyone’s builds in, and as a result, I can end this phase early. Also, I am still looking for someone to replace Italy. If no-one takes over by Saturday Morning, the game will continue as normal, without Italy doing any moves. So please could someone join in soon? :D

WINTER 1905
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4052411850_2a8b5a108f_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4052411850_3dd08f1ab4_o.png)

ORDERS:

England
Build Army in Liverpool
Build Army in London

France
N/A

Italy
Disband Army in Piedmont

Austria
Build Army in Budapest

Turkey
Disband Army in Sevastopol


It is now Spring 1906. By the look of the map, I would say the game has reached its half-way mark. (I do realise that this game takes ages, which is why there will probably be two games running simultaneously in the future) If you are considering doing any wild backstabbing, I strongly recommend that you do so very soon! Well, if you’re in a good position to backstab, anyway.

The next deadline shall be Thursday 29th October, 22:00 PM. Please send me your moves by this time.

[Trickian]

Do I need 2 backstab or is it obvious what my plans are? MUHAHAHAHA!!

[Nimblewright]

On a sidenote...

I always thought it was Gascony, with a single n.

Could be me.

[JackCopsey]

Yep, you're right. Sorry 'bout that. :D I'll change it in the morning, when I have time.

SPRING 1906
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4057159972_e737b0355a_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4057159972_64c038703a_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Fleet Barents Sea to St. Petersburg
Army St. Petersburg to Finland
Fleet North Sea to Belgium - Bounced
Army London holds
Fleet English Channel to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Fleet Wales to the English Channel
Army Liverpool to Wales
Army Kiel to Ruhr
Army Holland supports Army Kiel to Ruhr
Army Berlin to Kiel

France
Army Burgundy to Marseilles
Army Ruhr to Burgundy
Army Gasconny holds
Fleet Belgium holds
Army Picardy supports Fleet Belgium to hold
Fleet North Africa to Tunis
Fleet Naples to Rome - Bounced

Italy
Army Venice to Rome - Bounced
Army Syria to Smyrna
Fleet Eastern Mediterranean supports Army Syria to Smyrna
Fleet Greece to the Aegean Sea

Austria
Army Silesia holds
Army Tyrolia holds
Army Warsaw to Ukraine
Army Moscow supports Army Warsaw to Ukraine
Army Budapest to Galicia - Bounced
Army Rumania to Sevastopol
Army Bulgaria to Constantinople - Overpowered
Army Munich supports Army Kiel to Ruhr
Fleet Ionian Sea supports Fleet Greece to the Aegean Sea

Turkey
Army Ukraine to Galicia - Bounced
Army Constantinople to Bulgaria
Fleet Aegean Sea supports Army Constantinople to Bulgaria - Cut
Fleet Black Sea supports Army Constantinople to Bulgaria


AUTOMATIC RETREATS:

Army Ukraine to Rumania
Army Bulgaria to Serbia
Fleet Aegean Sea to Constantinople


I am pleased to announce that Arfmaster has taken over Italy, so please send all Italian-based messages to him. It is now Fall 1906, incase you hadn’t guessed already. Please send me orders by Saturday, 31st October, 22:00 PM. I’m sure I can pull you away from trick-or-treating long enough to make your moves. ;)

[Arfmaster]

That's right, I'm back baby

If there was any secret treaties or anything, can you all tell me?

[Trickian]

nope, im just being screwed around and I'm taking you down with me....

[JackCopsey]

FALL 1906
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4062737597_065c39ea02_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4062737597_af5b75d8a3_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Fleet St. Petersburg holds
Army Finland holds
Army Kiel holds
Army London holds
Army Holland to Belgium - Bounced
Fleet North Sea supports Army Holland to Belgium - Bounced
Army Ruhr supports Army Munich to Burgundy - Failed
Army Wales to Portugal
Fleet English Channel convoys Army Wales to Portugal
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean convoys Army Wales to Portugal

France
Fleet Belgium holds
Army Picardy supports Belgium to hold
Army Burgundy supports Belgium to hold
Army Gasconny to Marseilles
Army Marseilles to Piedmont
Fleet Naples to Rome - Bounced
Fleet Tunis holds

Italy
Army Smyrna to Ankara
Fleet Eastern Mediterranean to Smyrna
Army Venice to Rome - Bounced
Fleet Aegean Sea to Constantinople - Bounced

Austria
Army Munich holds
Army Silesia to Galicia
Army Sevastopol holds
Army Moscow supports Army Sevastopol to hold
Army Ukraine to Rumania
Army Budapest supports Army Ukraine to Rumania
Army Serbia supports Army Ukraine to Rumania
Fleet Ionian Sea to Greece - Bounced

Turkey
Fleet Constantinople to Bulgaria - Bounced
Army Rumania supports Fleet Constantinople to Bulgaria - Failed
Army Bulgaria to Greece - Bounced
Fleet Black Sea to Armenia


AUTOMATIC RETREATS:

Army Rumania had nowhere to retreat to, and was consequently destroyed.


BUILDS:

England and Italy both get to build 1 more unit, in the home supply centre of their choice.

Austria and France remain on the same number of units.

Turkey has to disband 1 unit.


In case some of you are wondering, the Turkish move “Army Rumania supports Fleet Constantinople to Bulgaria” failed because you cannot support an attack against one of your own units. In real life, it just doesn’t make sense!

It is now Winter 1906, and many questions remain. Will Turkey recover from their dire situation? Who will Austria target next, after (and if) Turkey is destroyed? Can Italy defend against French attack without losing its foothold in Turkey? Can France successfully expand Eastwards? And will the mighty English Empire ever be defeated? Find out after the break!

By the way, the break ends on Monday 2nd November, 22:00 PM, so please send me your builds by this time.

[Trickian]

Hahahaha, Mr. Sandwich...I like your style! Now I know what I have as a partner for the team-game and I can say: YEAH!

[JackCopsey]

Thanks to everyone for sending in their builds before the deadline. The map now looks like this:

WINTER 1906
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/4069163474_cee3c5efed_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/4069163474_355e0618b8_o.png)

BUILDS:

England
Build Army in Liverpool

Italy
Build Fleet in Rome

Turkey
Disband Fleet Armenia


It is now Spring 1907, and the final battle between the few remaining powers draws ever closer. Soon the choice must be made as to whether a draw will be agreed, and peace throughout Europe proclaimed, or if bitter rivalry and betrayal will dominate, and a victory will be achieved through deceitful backstabbing.

Please send me your moves by Wednesday 4th November, 22:00 PM.

[JackCopsey]

SPRING 1907
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4075305779_a5d86a8946_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4075305779_bb6755ee33_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Fleet St. Petersburg to Barents Sea
Army Finland to St. Petersburg
Army Holland to Belgium
Fleet North Sea supports Army Holland to Belgium
Army Ruhr supports Army Holland to Belgium
Army Kiel to Holland
Army London to Spain
Fleet English Channel convoys Army London to Spain
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean convoys Army London to Spain
Army Portugal supports Army London to Spain
Army Liverpool to Wales

France
Army Picardy to Paris
Fleet Belgium to Picardy
Army Burgundy holds
Fleet Tunis to the Tyrrhenian Sea - Bounced
Fleet Naples to Rome - Bounced
Army Piedmont to Tuscanny - Bounced
Army Marseilles to Piedmont - Bounced

Italy
Army Venice to Piedmont - Bounced
Fleet Rome to Tuscanny - Bounced
Fleet Aegean Sea to Greece - Bounced
Army Ankara to Constantinople
Fleet Smyrna supports Army Ankara to Constantinople

Austria
Army Munich to Burgundy - Bounced
Army Tyrolia holds
Army Budapest to Trieste
Army Moscow to Livonia
Army Ukraine to Galicia
Army Sevastopol holds
Army Rumania to Bulgaria
Army Serbia supports Army Rumania to Bulgaria
Fleet Ionian sea to the Tyrrhenian Sea - Bounced

Turkey
Army Bulgaria to Greece - Bounced
Fleet Constantinople holds - Overpowered


AUTOMATIC RETREATS:

Fleet Constantinople to the Black Sea
Army Bulgaria couldn’t retreat anywhere, and was destroyed


It is now Fall 1907. Please send me your orders for this move by Friday 6th November, 22:00 PM.

[[murray]]

Go Arfmaster! Kicking it in the true style of Kin g [murr]berto!

I am not back, just interloping from cuba.

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I is pleased to announce the formation of the Eighth Coalition, an alliance of the Austro-Hungarian, British and Italian Empires for the common goal of destroying French ambitions on the European continent. The Congress of Vienna also sets out to ensure that once France is no longer a political entity, that peace will reign over the continent.

[Trickian]

Well, after a long debate, The French Kingdom has decided to wave the white flag...Hopefully not for naught, but knowing we have back-stabbed al the parties left on the map, I don't see my chances very high of any remorse...

The Late King

[Arfmaster]

Sorry Guys, my fault about the update. I didn't realise my moves had failed.

Thanks Jackcopsey for leaving it so I can change it

[JackCopsey]

The update isn't until 10 Pm anyway... but you're welcome! :D

[Arfmaster]

Ohhhhh, I thought it was for yesterday. I've made quite a fool of myself.

[JackCopsey]

FALL 1907
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4082829489_591504c264_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4082829489_379f4a0f57_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Fleet Barents Sea to the Norwegian Sea
Army St. Petersburg to Norway
Fleet North Sea to Denmark
Army Ruhr to Burgundy - Bounced
Army Belgium supports Army Ruhr to Burgundy - Cut
Army Holland to Ruhr - Bounced
Army Wales to Brest - Bounced
Fleet English Channel convoys Army Wales to Brest
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean to North Africa
Army Spain to Gascony
Army Portugal to Spain - Bounced

France
Fleet Picardy to Belgium - Bounced
Army Burgundy to Munich - Bounced
Army Paris to Brest - Bounced
Army Marseilles to Spain - Bounced
Army Piedmont to Venice - Bounced
Fleet Naples to Rome - Bounced
Fleet Tunis to the Tyrrhenian Sea

Italy
Fleet Smyrna to the Eastern Mediterranean - Bounced
Fleet Aegean Sea to Constantinople - Bounced
Fleet Rome to Naples - Bounced
Army Venice to Piedmont - Bounced
Army Constantinople to Ankara

Austria
Army Munich supports Army Ruhr to Burgundy - Cut
Army Livonia to Moscow
Army Trieste to Venice
Army Tyrolia supports Army Trieste to Venice
Army Galicia to Rumania
Army Sevastopol to Armenia
Army Serbia to Greece
Army Bulgaria supports Army Serbia to Greece
Fleet Ionian Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean - Bounced

Turkey
Fleet Black Sea to Constantinople - Bounced


Unfortunately for some of you, your units left a supply centre before you captured it. So Spain and Constantinople were not actually captured by a different country, and Turkey continues to cling on to the game.


It is now Winter, 1907. In addition to the builds below, Arfmaster needs to choose whether his Army in Venice retreats to Tuscanny or Apulia. (or alternatively, if it is destroyed)


BUILDS:

Austria has skillfully managed to steal itself 3 more builds this go; the maximum number possible!

England has achieved the reasonable result of being able to build one more unit.

Due to what seems to be a cross between a miracle and well-formulated tactics, Turkey is able to stay on the same number of units.

After a ruthless English invasion, France has to destroy 1 unit.

Italy has to destroy 2 units, after a rather malicious Austrian backstab.


Please send me your builds by Sunday 8th November, 22:00 PM. As always, the build will end early if I receive everyone’s orders in before the deadline.

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire regrets having to break the Adriatic Accord that had held his nation so closely to that of the Italian Empire. He feels that the state is undermined by the French invasion into it's heartland, and feels that the Italian rule of it's Turkish possessions was harsh and oppressive.

However, he hopes that the Eighth Coalition will still strive to remove the French aggression from the continent, which still threatens every nation in it.


Fleet Tunis to the Tyrrhenian Sea - BouncedI might be wrong, but I can't see why this move bounced.

[Trickian]

I agree with malcolio, why the bounce?

[JackCopsey]

Ah, sorry about that. :D Completely my fault. I'll fix it right away!

[malcolio]

I'm now also wondering why the move into Burgundy wasn't successful. The move from the Ruhr to Burgundy was supported by Munich and Belgium, so should have succeeded as Burgundy was not supported in defence. 2 units should not be able to stop 3 units!

The rules as I see it state that support is only cut if the unit giving support is attacked from any province except the one where support is being given. So the attack by Burgundy on Munich wouldn't have cut the support Munich gave, so the move should have succeeded.

Sorry for nit picking these things btw, but I'm trying to come up to speed on the rules and looking over what's happened is the only way I'll learn them! :)

[JackCopsey]

I always assumed that a unit always cut support from a province if it moved there, regardless of where the province was. However...

Note that a unit occupying the province into which the support is directed cannot cut support.

All my life that I've played Diplomacy, I never realised that this was the rule. So many unfair games that I've played! :(

I won't change any of the past maps, for reasons of simplicity alone. But from now on I would be happy to accept this new rule, that a unit cannot cut support being given to that unit's province. Thanks malcolio for bringing this to my attention.

(Now who's the smart arse?)

[Trickian]

Hmmm, not vewwy happy wiss zis, but I again have to say that malcolio is right...:( Even though I agree, I do disagree, simply because that will mean I lose yet another piece of land...

EDIT: Thanks Jack :)

[Turkey Sandwich]

Well I suppose I can't complain, I used that tactic to beat Russia a while ago, with 1 unit vs 2. :p

[JackCopsey]

WINTER 1907
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4087433290_93f829c403_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4087433290_b223b78af5_o.png)

RETREATS:

Italy
Army Venice to Apulia


BUILDS:

England
Build Army in London

France
Disband Fleet Picardy

Italy
Disband Fleet Aegean Sea
Disband Fleet Smyrna

Austria
Build Army in Budapest
Build Army in Vienna
Build Fleet in Trieste


It is now Spring 1908. Remember that if you want to propose a draw, you must send me a PM, telling me which countries are involved. I’m not trying to influence the game here; just reminding you all. :)

Please send me your next set of orders by Tuesday 10th November, 22:00 PM.

[[murray]]

Malcolio you fiend i trusted you

[malcolio]

;2293028']Malcolio you fiend i trusted youSorry, I did string you along just to help me take out Turkey, but can you honestly say you wouldn't have back stabbed me, in a few years time?

EDIT: At least I've kept Albania neutral though. That's something, at least? :D

[[murray]]

Yes, I could! I was all for declaring a joint peace! This shall not be forgotten!

[malcolio]

Oh, that makes me feel bad. :( I'll be expecting a back stab in the next game then...

[Trickian]

You both work together in the next game!!

EDIT: Sorry, was confused with the team-game...

Call me N00B all you want, but how the h... do you use strike-through?

[JackCopsey]

Strange thing to ask... anyway, to do so you have to wrap "[ s]" and "[/ s]" around the text you want to make strikethrough. (without the spaces!)

e.g. [ s]insert text here![/ s]

[Trickian]

Thanks very much, didn't know that, never used it before and have been on many forums before...strange ain't it...

Anyhow, let's see how the world looks without Turkey... :) Well, still 2 hours till deadline...

[Nimblewright]

What do you mean, without Turkey? :D

[Trickian]

I was talking about ze bird... :angel:

[Nimblewright]

Mind you, I'm still trying to finish third.

[JackCopsey]

SPRING 1908
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4093149243_d23068c304_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4093149243_90cc5fbaa7_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Fleet Norwegian Sea to the North Atlantic Ocean
Army Norway holds
Fleet Denmark to the Baltic Sea
Army Ruhr to Burgundy
Army Belgium supports Army Ruhr to Burgundy
Army Holland to Ruhr
Army London holds
Army Wales to Brest
Fleet English Channel convoys Army Wales to Brest
Army Gascony supports Army Wales to Brest
Army Portugal to Spain
Fleet North Africa to the Western Mediterranean

France
Army Burgundy to Picardy
Army Paris holds
Army Piedmont holds
Army Marseilles supports Army Piedmont to hold
Fleet Naples holds
Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea to Tunis

Italy
Army Ankara to Armenia - Bounced
Army Apulia to Venice - Bounced
Fleet Rome to Tuscanny

Austria
Army Munich supports Army Ruhr to Burgundy
Army Venice holds
Army Tyrolia supports Army Venice to hold
Fleet Trieste to the Adriatic Sea
Army Vienna to Trieste
Army Budapest to Rumania
Army Rumania to Sevastopol
Army Moscow to Livonia
Army Armenia to Ankara
Army Bulgaria to Constantinople
Army Greece to Bulgaria
Fleet Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea

Turkey
Fleet Black Sea supports Army Armenia to Ankara


AUTOMATIC RETREATS:

Italy
Army Ankara to Smyrna


It is now Fall 1908. Please send me your orders by Thursday 12th November, 22:00 PM.

[Arfmaster]

The Italian government would like to display his disappointment at other countries for not taking on the menace to European peace, the Austrians.

THE ITALIANS WILL NEVER GIVE UP!

[malcolio]

On the contrary, Emperor Franz Malcolio I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire again asks for all Italian military forces to stand down, so that Austrian and French peace keeping forces can restore stability to the area.

[[murray]]

I'll restore stability to your face...

[Trickian]

As soon as he's got Rome, there's no stabilizing faces anymore, then peace will be achieved and the world will be a better place, without you! :)

[Turkey Sandwich]

;2293729']I'll restore stability to your face...

I wish real world leaders would say things like that.

EDIT: Actually, Silvio Berlusconi probably would.

[malcolio]

;2293729']I'll restore stability to your face...Quiet you, you're meant to be dead. :p

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich is pleased to announce the Treaty of Tunis. This agreement guarantees continued French sovereignty in Tunis, and possibly North Africa (tbc), in exchange for a gradual surrender of French forces and territory in France itself over the course of the next two years.

[JackCopsey]

Unfortunately I have a horrible case of flu, so I will have to go to bed fairly soon. I am waiting for orders from one more person, so they have until tomorrow morning to send me their orders.

[Trickian]

Well, Who of you is still doubting about what to do?

[JackCopsey]

Well, I’ve warned people about sending in orders late before, and now I am going to take some action. So Italy misses their moves. The strange thing is that no matter what Armaster ordered, he was almost guaranteed to have to retreat anyway!

FALL 1908
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/4100138298_95a8dd87b5_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/4100138298_e3f00da809_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Army Norway holds
Fleet Baltic Sea to Prussia
Army Ruhr to Kiel
Army London to Picardy
Fleet English Channel convoys Army London to Picardy
Army Belgium supports Army London to Picardy
Army Burgundy to Paris
Army Brest supports Army Burgundy to Paris
Army Gascony to Marseilles
Army Spain supports Army Gascony to Marseilles
Fleet Western Mediterranean to the Gulf of Lyon
Fleet North Atlantic Ocean to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean

France
Army Picardy holds - Overpowered
Army Paris holds - Overpowered
Army Piedmont to Tuscanny
Army Marseilles to Piedmont
Fleet Naples supports Army Trieste to Apulia
Fleet Tunis holds

Italy
MISSED ORDERS

Austria
Army Munich holds
Army Tyrolia holds
Army Venice supports Army Piedmont to Tuscanny
Army Trieste to Apulia
Fleet Adriatic Sea convoys Army Trieste to Apulia
Army Livonia holds
Army Sevastopol holds
Army Rumania holds
Army Constantinople holds
Army Bulgaria supports Army Constantinople to hold
Army Ankara to Smyrna
Fleet Aegean Sea supports Army Ankara to Smyrna

Turkey
Fleet Black Sea to Constantinople - Bounced


RETREATS:

France
Army Picardy was forced to retreat to Burgundy.
Army Paris could not retreat anywhere, and was consequently destroyed.

Italy
Army Apulia was forced to retreat to Rome.
As a result, Fleet Tuscany was forced to retreat to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Army Smyrna was forced to retreat to Syria.


BUILDS:

England managed to rather amazingly take 4 supply centres from France! (although these were arguably surrendered) Unfortunately, England only gets to build the maximum of 3 units in its home supply centres.

Austria secured the decent result of 2 more supply centres, and gets to build 2 more units.

Turkey unfortunately just lost its last supply centre. As a result, it automatically loses Fleet Black Sea, and is out of the game.

Italy had a pretty bad round, losing 1 supply centre and unit.

France had a disastrous round! They lost 4 supply centres, but must only destroy 3 units, as the Army in Paris has kindly been killed by English troops.


It is now Winter 1908, and the game has almost drawn to its conclusion. If you want to propose a draw, now would be a good time to do it. Alternatively, you could keep quiet, and perform a dastardly backstab...

The next deadline is Saturday 14th November, 22:00 PM.

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I regrets having to conquer the Turkish Remnant. However it's ships were a fleet in being that was tying down armed forces that were desperately needed elsewhere. I can assure the ex-Sultan that the people of his former empire will be treated well as new members of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

[Trickian]

Jack, I don't see the :)-part about me having a disastrous round...anyhow, let's clear the last of Italy and have peace amongst our lands :D

[JackCopsey]

The smilie was meant to accompany the latter sentence, relating to my sarcastic use of "kindly" in terms of discussing the slaughter of one of your armies. However, if it pleases you, I shall remove the smilie.

[Trickian]

Well, let's not bitch about one little smiley, shall we :p
World leaders have got much better things to do *ahum*

[JackCopsey]

Looks like once more Arfmaster will miss his builds. He has until tomorrow morning, or I'll automatically disband the furthest unit from his home supply centres.

[Arfmaster]

Fear not, I have sent in my builds before the limit!

[Trickian]

nice man...though Rome gone would've been much nicer :)

[JackCopsey]

WINTER 1908
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4105241212_68b979f374_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4105241212_554833b42e_o.png)

BUILDS:

England
Build Fleet in Edinburgh
Build Fleet in London
Build Army in Liverpool

France
Disband Army Burgundy
Disband Army Piedmont
Disband Army Tuscany

Italy
Disband Army Syria

Austria
Build Army in Vienna
Build Army in Trieste

Turkey
Disband Fleet Black Sea


It is now Spring 1909. This could be the last year, as England is on 16 supply centres, two away from a Solo Victory. Alternatively, a draw could be signed, and peace could reign once more. Please send me your next set of orders by Monday 15th November, 22:00 PM.

[malcolio]

The Emperor Franz Malcolio I wishes to declare his signature to the Tunis Treaty, so that the Austro-Hungarian Empire also supports French sovereignty of Tunis and North Africa, whilst accepting the absolution of French forces in continental Europe. He wishes to thank the French Emperor for the great diplomacy displayed in such a treaty, which comes as a welcome return to earlier Franco / Austro-Hungarian relations.

[JackCopsey]

SPRING 1909
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4111775178_19c1d0ee87_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4111775178_b7b699997a_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Army Norway to St. Petersburg - Bounced
Fleet Prussia to Berlin - Bounced
Army Kiel holds
Army Belgium to Ruhr
Army Paris to Burgundy
Army Picardy to Belgium
Army Brest to Gascony
Army Marseilles to Piedmont
Army Spain to Marseilles
Fleet Gulf of Lyon to the Western Mediterranean
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean to North Africa
Fleet English Channel to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Fleet London to the North Sea
Army Liverpool to Edinburgh
Fleet Edinburgh to the Norwegian Sea

France
Fleet Tunis to the Tyrrhenian Sea - Bounced
Fleet Naples supports Army Apulia to Rome - Cut

Italy
Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea to Naples - Bounced
Army Rome supports Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea to Naples - Cut

Austria
Army Munich to Berlin - Bounced
Army Tyrolia to Munich - Bounced
Army Trieste to Tyrolia - Bounced
Army Vienna to Bohemia
Army Livonia to St. Petersburg - Bounced
Army Sevastopol to Moscow
Army Rumania to Galicia
Army Bulgaria to Serbia
Army Constantinople to Ankara
Army Smyrna to Syria
Fleet Aegean sea to the Ionian Sea
Army Apulia to Rome
Army Venice supports Army Apulia to Rome
Fleet Adriatic Sea to Apulia


AUTOMATIC RETREATS:

Italy
Army Rome to Tuscany


It is now Fall 1909. Please send me your next set of moves by Wednesday 18th November, 22:00 PM.

[malcolio]

The Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire regrets the border clashes in British-held territory, but sees it as a justified measure against aggression in the area, especially that of the open military movements in the Mediterranean, that can have no other purpose but to breach the Tunis Treaty.

He hopes peace in Europe can be found soon, as such the Emperor's armed forces will continue to advance into Italian provinces and put an end to British ambitions on the continent.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich would like to express dismay that the preemtive measures against the expansionistic Austro-Hungarian Empire have turned out to be justified and indeed necessary.

This is a sad day for Europe.

[malcolio]

To speak nothing of the sad day in Africa. Such hypocrisy on the part of the British Prime Minister is to be expected though, to cover up the imperialistic aims of his country whilst playing down the protection the Austro-Hungarian Empire offers to the French possession of Tunis.

The Austro-Hungarian armed forces will prevail against the British Empire, and Emperor Franz Malcolio I will see to it that all nations under the yoke of British oppression will have their self-determination realised.

[Turkey Sandwich]

The British Empire never has, nor ever will, enter any parts of the African continent which it is not entitled to, such as the sovereign French nation of Tunis, and does not believe that the French government will be fooled by such a blatant slur from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, especially given the clear intention of said Empire to invade Naples. Prime Minister Sandwich would like to remind the Austro-Hungarian government that he was the very person who brokered the Tunis Treaty, against the advice of Emperor Franz Malcolio I!

Also the British Empire is not the one trying to take out Italy. :p

[malcolio]

Emperor Franz Malcolio I advises the British Prime Minister to sack his Admiral of the Fleet then, for sending his Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleets into African waters for apparently no reason. He also wonders how the Prime Minister can say that he is against the Treaty of Tunis, considering the Austro-Hungarian Empire is a signatory to it.

On the contary to the Prime Minister's beliefs, the Grand Navy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has permission from the French government in exile to move through the Ionian Sea. Making mention of the ongoing war with Italy only makes the Emperor wonder which nation put the French government in exile in the first place...

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich also has permission to be in the area surrounding Northern Africa, as per the Tunis Treaty, and evidently has more faith in the French premiere's judgement than the Austo-Hungarian Emperor does!

[[murray]]

Time for an Italian comeback! Take advantage of all the bickering, Arfmaster!

[JackCopsey]

It appears as if an anonymous country will not have sent in their orders within the deadline. For this reason, it will be extended to tomorrow morning, simply because this is such an important point in the game that a single set of missed orders could cause a country to be destroyed.

[Trickian]

The deadline isn't over yet! And NO, it wasn't me, I sent my orders!

[malcolio]

Boo, they should pay the price for holding up our diplomatic talks! :D

[Arfmaster]

I have sent my orders in!

The country has been outed!

[Turkey Sandwich]

Um, wasn't me. :ninja:

[JackCopsey]

FALL 1909
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4116319859_61bb410d1d_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4116319859_c73762ebb8_o.png)

MOVES:

England
Fleet Norwegian Sea to the Barents Sea
Army Norway to Finland
Army Edinburgh to Norway
Fleet North Sea convoys Army Edinburgh to Norway
Army Kiel to Berlin
Army Ruhr to Kiel
Army Belgium to Ruhr
Army Burgundy supports Army Belgium to Ruhr
Fleet Prussia supports Army Kiel to Berlin
Army Gascony to North Africa
Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean convoys Army Gascony to North Africa
Fleet Western Mediterranean to the Gulf of Lyon
Fleet North Africa to the Western Mediterranean
Army Marseilles holds
Army Piedmont to Venice - Bounced

France
Fleet Naples supports Rome to hold
Fleet Tunis holds

Italy
Army Tuscany to Rome - Bounced
Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea supports Army Tuscany to Rome

Austria
Army Livonia to St Petersburg
Army Moscow supports Army Livonia to St Petersburg
Army Galicia to Warsaw
Army Munich holds
Army Bohemia supports Army Munich to hold
Army Tyrolia supports Army Munich to hold
Army Trieste to Albania
Army Serbia to Rumania
Army Venice to Piedmont - Bounced
Army Rome holds
Fleet Apulia supports Army Rome to hold - Failed (They don’t connect by coastline)
Fleet Ionian Sea supports Fleet Tunis to hold
Army Ankara holds
Army Syria holds


BUILDS:

England
Remains on the same number of units.

France
Remains on the same number of units.

Italy
Must disband 2 units.

Austria
Can build 3 units.


The tables have turned! Austria is now on 17 Supply Centres, 1 away from a solo victory. Whatever happens, the end draws near... The next deadline for builds will be Friday 20th November, 22:00 PM, although this will end early if I receive Austria’s builds before this time.


In other news...

A draw has been proposed!

Proposed by: Austria
Draw includes: England, France and Austria

England: Rejected
France: Accepted
Austria: Accepted

Please PM me or post whether you accept/decline the draw. If everyone accepts, the game will automatically end as a 3-way tie. If not everyone has accepted by the time the proposal expires, the game will continue as per normal.

Which reminds me; The draw proposal expires on Sunday 22nd November, 08:00 AM.

[malcolio]

Franz Malcolio I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire sees no reason for the aggression on the European continent to continue. The French Empire in exile is welcome to it's holdings in Naples and Tunis, whilst the British Empire may remain in command of it's possessions in the west and north of Europe. Despite British forces invading North Africa and encircling Austro-Hungarian provinces, he sees that the Prime Minister would be wise to this bloodshed and proclaim this war to be over, for the benefit of all.

[Turkey Sandwich]

Prime Minister Sandwich would like to express disappointment with the French premiere's decision to sell out the Italians, but must say that it is not unexpected. He also finds it interesting that a draw is proposed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire just at the point when they are in a somewhat poor tactical position.

The British Empire demands that the Austrians hand back the land taken from His Majesty before the war ends, as clearly this shocking breach of the Entente cannot stand. The British Empire has not invaded any Austrian territory before now, after all.

However, Prime Minister Sandwich does pledge to cease all hostilities by the end of 1910, regardless of outcome, to ensure that the war in Europe does not take an unnecesary toll on its populace.
Clearly a war of attrition will take far too long, and with the reclamation of its stolen land, the British Empire will be satisfied with a draw.

Therefore the British Empire chooses to defer the draw until the end of next year.

[JackCopsey]

WINTER 1909
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4117946242_c498b9f1b7_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4117946242_c92203eef2_o.png)

BUILDS:

Italy
Disband Army Tuscany
Disband Fleet Tyrrhenian Sea

Austria
Build Army in Budapest
Build Army in Trieste
Build Army in Vienna


Special thanks to malcolio for getting his builds in nice and early. (40 minutes after I posted the results to the Fall move, in fact!) I believe that makes it Spring 1910. The next deadline shall be Saturday 21st November, 22:00 PM.

[Arfmaster]

Oh well, sorry Murray.

[malcolio]

The Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is saddened at the loss of Italian forces. Were he not compelled to act against their hostile nature he would surely have welcomed the continual of the Adriatic Accord. Still, he hopes that fighting in the Italian peninsula will soon be at an end, and Italian subjects under the Austro-Hungarian crown will be treated as full and free civilians of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

It figures the Prime Minister of the UK is still keen to shed blood, having landed an army into North Africa and sending forces into Venice. Or were they peaceful manoeuvres as well? In any case, your claim that British forces have not invaded Austro-Hungarian held land is a falsehood.

The Emperor hopes that the Prime Minister at least keeps to his offer of a ceasefire in the new year. Such a callous attitude to the lives of others is shameful at best, to deliberately wage war when a peace deal has been offered from all other belligerents. The Emperor guesses this is something the French King noticed, hence his decision not to make any deals with the British Empire. On the contrary, the skilled deployment of his fleets in safe-guarding Rome from hostile forces is a diplomatic triumphant, as the Austro-Hungarian navy upheld the Tunis Treaty. Pity that not all great powers could be so rational and peaceful...

[Turkey Sandwich]

It figures the Prime Minister of the UK is still keen to shed blood, having landed an army into North Africa and sending forces into Venice. In any case, your claim that British forces have not invaded Austro-Hungarian held land is a falsehood.

If the Emperor cares to study the wording of the Tunis Treaty, he will find that North Africa has remained, by right, the territory of the British Empire; and, while a military incursion into Tunis itself may at one stage have been considered, it was not ultimately attempted.

Also, while British and Austro-Hungarian forces have clashed, for example in Venice, it is certainly true that not only have British forces never actually invaded any Austrian provinces, but also that any skirmishes have occurred only after Austria-Hungary broke the Entente. These facts, coupled with the Austo-Hungarian invasion of St. Petersburg and attempted invasion of other provinces, make the Emperor's cries of agression and Imperialism seem rather hypocritical.

to deliberately wage war when a peace deal has been offered from all other belligerents... On the contrary, the skilled deployment of his fleets in safe-guarding Rome from hostile forces is a diplomatic triumph. Pity that not all great powers could be so rational and peaceful...

It is very easy to appear rational and peaceful in comparison to a righteous army intending justice for Europe when one's Imperialistic aims have been accomplished, and when one's current desire is to retain control over said conquered countries. Desire for continued domination is often masked by an ostensible desire for peace.
Prime Minister Sandwich also hardly needs to point out that the Austrian forces were the hostile forces in Rome, a territory which the British Empire attempted to restore to its rightful people, the Italians.

The war will end this coming year no matter what, but the British Empire will be victorious. Rule Britannia!