Diplomacy: Spring map 1911 on page 17. Down to E/F/T for the win

LoserForHireX

Tmoiy wrote:

Oh cool, this started! And I have messages! Hooray!

(...And of course I'm playing Turkey. Curses! D:)

Yeah, I really hate it when I start in one of the safest spots on the board.

Wait a second...

jakobagger

So that was an interesting talk on Italy in the pod cast. But their conclusion was "we don't know how to win as Italy". So uh.... Yeah.

Darian

jakobagger wrote:

So that was an interesting talk on Italy in the pod cast. But their conclusion was "we don't know how to win as Italy". So uh.... Yeah.

Italy strategy
You can probably find some other useful stuff on that site, as well.

jakobagger

Yeah, I'm reading up a lot right now. This rabbit hole goes really deep! Its like reading about chess or bridge. Or Mornington Crescent...

stever777

jakobagger wrote:

So as I understand it Italy is the hard one? Great.

Actually, now that I think about it, Austria was the worst country to get, if I'm remembering right.
So, if I win, it'll be shame on all of you.
Think I'd rather have Italy but, hey, someone's gotta take this aging Empire to one more Era of Glory! 8-)

38thDoe

No, its Italy, then Austria, then Germany. I can't imagine why.

stever777

You sure us German-types aren't just looking for an excuse?

stever777

Are we using a playdiplomacy.com forum thread for general info and talk?
If so, which one?

Also, 38th, thanks for the PM heads-up but I do have email notify on, Meine Kaiser.

Darian

I propose that general info and talk should go here, for the benefit of spectators. Also, an image of the board after each round of orders, so that we can follow along.

stever777

I agree with that but, as for a more detailed chat, do we have a thread on the other site?

LoserForHireX

I didn't start one. I think everything can go here that isn't in private messaging over the playdiplomacy site.

Like the fact that England is willing to share it's stockpiles of Tea with all allies in return for food that isn't boiled until it's tasteless.

stever777

Well, 38th mentioned he was on the forum there.
Not sure what he may have started, if anything.
Maybe it was just for his own enjoyment.

jakobagger

If this game was about having the most delicious food I(taly) would totally win. Also the best coffee.

38thDoe

It was Spring of 1901, and the sun was shining. Birds were singing, and children of all countries were playing together on the borders. A friendly discussion of national foods developed, and leaders smiled at each other and laughed heartily. Nothing could possibly go wrong...

stever777

Uh huh. Nice. We're all friends here, right? :whistle:

jakobagger

War was beginning

Spoiler:

Can memes be retro? I hope so.

stever777

What??!! Who?!! Where??!!

stever777

Austrian Spr 1901 orders are in.

jakobagger

Italy too. Deus vult, and all that.

Tmoiy

Hm, are you allowed to change your orders after finalizing them?

Also we totally have the best candy. Nom nom nom.

stever777

good ?
dunno

E - Yes.
Click on orders and on the X you want to delete.

Assuran

I have moves placed, but not confirmed on the off chance my internet goes off everywhere at once. It's so early to make decisions yet, plus I still haven't even heard from everyone in the game yet.

stever777

Oh, The Beast in The East is unsure?

Assuran

As mother Russia, I'm always unsure. I have something like 46 different openings I can consider just for spring 01. Sure, some of them are terrible, but that's still more than anyone else.

Edit: I also vote we try to convince England that he should try the Yorkshire Pudding opening, just to prove to us how much of a badass England is in this game. ;p

Tmoiy

Since I only have something like four choices anyway, my orders are finalized. Nothing can possibly go wrong!

SeGaTai

Well looks like I was the last to show up-interested to see who has the most unpredictable 1st turn

Cayrus

Hey guys, just want to let you know I'm watching along as you play. Have fun everyone!

LoserForHireX

England is finalized. There aint a whole lot for me to do that isn't ridiculously offensive.

38thDoe

jakobagger wrote:

War was beginning

Spoiler:

Can memes be retro? I hope so.

Heh, that was going to be the caption for my fall update.
If I ignore messages during the day, its only because I hate writing anything lengthy on my phone, and work has blocked all sites of interest. No offense meant to ambassadors.

Also, my orders have been finalized.

SeGaTai

French carrier pigeons have been dispatched (orders are in)

LoserForHireX

SeGaTai wrote:

French carrier pigeons have been dispatched (orders are in)

Look, you can put a baret on a carrier pigeon, but that doesn't make it French.

Assuran

My orders are in, and the board flipped immediately.

Interesting setup. France heading straight East, ignoring portugal this turn.

LoserForHireX

AGGRESSION!!

stever777

Looks like trouble's a-brewin' in the Old World!
Ahh, Diplomacy.
I already feel screwed.
Good times!

LoserForHireX

stever777 wrote:

Looks like trouble's a-brewin' in the Old World!
Ahh, Diplomacy.
I already feel screwed.
Good times!

You are playing Austria

stever777

JA!
Untouchable England.
Can I hide on your island?

stever777

Historical Flavor of the Age -


Spring 1901




Fall 1901

jakobagger

Pen Pals: the War Game.

stever777

Shut up, Italy!

Assuran

Honestly, that's probably the ballsiest set of French moves I've ever seen in my 10+ games. Whenever I play France, I'm more than happy to just take my two uncontested centers and bounce in Burgandy.

I checked the diplom.org database, and that is an un-named opening. Become famous and name it something, SeGaTai!

Also, I noticed some misorders with support. I had to play with orders to figure out the support option in Spring, and here's what I found out. When you choose support, click on the unit you want to support, then click where you want the supported unit to end up. Make sure to reread the orders, but that should do the trick. I'd hate to see someone lose a piece or center because of (unintentional) misorders.