Baley Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 One more thing: Isn't september 1st,Thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 One more thing: Isn't september 1st,Thursday? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is 100% accurate and precise, for the Gregorian year 2005 ACE. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 It is Thursday, I posted in a hurry when heading out of town. I've barely touched a keyboard the past few days, save for running the Vamp session in IRC. I haven't touched the forums really or my email. I encourage players to post press releases by emailing them to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 My spot is vacant. No time to play. Sorry guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Since Eru wants a spot, he can have Alanschu's. Eldar can negotiate with Skynet about taking his place if he so desires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Im not so sure Eru wants the spot anymore. He just quit OBS-03 and said the "game [Diplomacy] sucks." And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 And he's 100% correct. Or at least the originl. oh,and Zing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deraldin Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I probably should have mentioned this a little sooner, but my e-mail is back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 Given that the deadline is approaching and I only received orders from one player, I assume some of you need an extension. Eru also asked to join the game, and now I need to verify that he is in fact taking Alanschu's place. I also want to make sure he has an ample opportunity to establish diplomatic ties and play a full turn. So I will extend the deadline a couple days to the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Child of Flame Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Assuming someone can explain to me how important things such as supporting units, convoys, giving orders, etc. etc. all work, I am up for playing in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 I can answer any questions you have. If you submit moves and they aren't valid, I will happily tell you so and explain the rules. However I can not offer specific tactical advice as the GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 Dear Sovereign Ruler of the glorious Austria-Hungary Nation, Your neighbor Italia wishes to harbor no hostility between our two great nations. Given our central location, I feel an Italian-Austrian partnership would promise great mutual success for the future of our countries. Not only can we assist each other in the capture of neutral supply centers such as the Balkans, but we are also strategically capable of launching coordinated strikes on both Germany & Turkey. As such, I propose we reveal ourselves to each other as we can then work together as one new world order. However, should you choose to turn down your open armed Italian neighbor, I suggest we declare our shared border of Tyrolia & Croatia a demilitarized zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Wouldn't it be best to start friday? Wasn't that the usual? And are we gonna go with the Obs 1 turn length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 I'm extending the deadline because of a new player just now stepping in. Giving all the other players 6-7 days and giving Eru 1 day didn't seem fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 So I take it we're starting Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 The deadline is Sep 4. Today is Aug 31. Tell me, do you think we are starting tomorrow? " And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Eh? And where did he mention that kind sir? I see the first post has remaind unedited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 So I will extend the deadline a couple days to the 4th. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> See above. And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 My mistake and I apologize to all you willing gents. I will now go silent. Good Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Assuming someone can explain to me how important things such as supporting units, convoys, giving orders, etc. etc. all work, I am up for playing in this game. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Eru, buddy, there are a bajillion articles here, and they are all easier to read than the manual. Try reading through your country's opening moves, read the logic, who your natural enemies (and friends) are, and then progress onto the meatier stuff. Basically, the central tenet of the game is that military units will stand-off against each other (it's not like Risk, where you can build up your army and sweep through a continent). The point is that you need more than your own country's units to survive the first part of the game, and so you need to decide who you can trust to partner with, and when you can turn on them (if necessary) before they turn on you. It's all about the diplomacy, as in the original Byzantine and French-type of whispered secrets that are only partially true. At the end of the day, you need to make a risk assessment of who is actually going to be doing what they tell you, and who isn't, and plan contingencies accordingly. Unfortunately, there is very little a single player can do against multiple players (even if you know for certain some events will transpire), so there is a downside. However, this only more firmly puts the emphasis back onto building good relations with your allies, and fooling your enemies into thinking you are their friends. Also, don't think you have to win or bust. It is very likely that most countries will not be able to win after the first few turns. But these same countries can still affect the balance of the game, helping to shpae the board and possibly even deciding who will win. Above all, it's all for fun, so don't take any backstabs personally. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 As a friendly reminded, PM me or even better, email me at my GMAIL.COM address. Someone sent an email to me through the forums which goes to my spam account. I wouldn't have seen the email or the moves except I use that account to sign up things and had to check it for a validation email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 "Dear Russia, Seeing as how our centralized neighbors have sought alliances, I think it would probably be a good idea to get our own alliance going so as to defend against their future hostilities. An alliance betwen Austria and Italy could mean the death of my fine country, and a strong Austria could prove dire for you as events carry on. Therefore I request we reveal ourselves and start strategerizing immediately. Not to mention that if we spend our time bickering over the Black Sea, it leaves us both open to attacks from the west. From Turkey with Love" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 To all whom it may concern, The humble leader of Austria wishes to express his thanks for the offer of partnership with the nation of Italy, however he feels that at the current time the political climate in the area is not conductive to an alliance between our two nations. We wish to keep the doors open however and would not object to a simple non-agression agreement between our two nations for the first year. At this time we wish to extend the hand of friendship to our Northern neighbours in Germany and Russia. It would be well recieved if the German people would be willing to keep a military presence in the area in order to insure the continued peace between Austria and Italy in this time of instability throughout Europe. If possible a German army in Tyrolia would be the perfect answer to this request and would be very much appreciated I'm sure by both myself and and the honourable leader of Italy. Should one or the other of our two nations begin hostilities between the two of us then Germany could step in to diffuse the situation before it gets out of hand. With regards to the powerful Russia, we would like to say that like with Italy we have no interest in either early hostilities or alliances. We would prefer that for the time being, dealings between our nations remain cordial rather than distant. We wish to say that you should be wary in your dealings with Turkey as the Sultan is regularly the cause of trouble for Russia, whether directly through quick stabs into Russian territory, or indirectly through things going too well for you in the south, forcing the northern powers to work together to dash all hopes of your aquiring Scandinavian supply centres in an attempt to stop the Russia-Turkey juggernaut. Finally we come to Turkey. While we wish you well in your dealings with others we do ask that you keep any scaremongering to yourself when there is no clear evidence to support any of the claims that you have made. While we have nothing further to say to either France of England at this time we would like to wish them well in their future endeavours. His Royal Highness -The Archduke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 As a reminder, the deadline of the 4th rapidly approaches. The first deadline already passed and over half the players have not submitted moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baley Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I'm not even sure I can still play. The next week is hell(school starting). I will drop out of the game if you can find someone to replace me. If that person is willing to play,I will give him the name of my country in private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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