Diplomacy: Realpolitik

[Vexen]

did you get my orders?

[Mael]

I got everyone's orders except for 4is111 (Turkey) who instead sent me a message that he has to pull out of the game.
As I hate NMRs when they can be avoided, I'm going to put the game on pause until we find a replacement.

[Splynn]

Lol. Well it shouldn't be hard to find a replacement! Turkey's in a great place.

[zorba1994]

Er...could I fill in as a replacement Turk?

[Mael]

Welcome Zorba!

I would encourage all players to contact him to make sure he realises that YOU are his only true friend in the game and that all the other players are out to get him.

To give time for this and to allow everyone to change their orders if they so wish the next move order is due Wednesday 11th April at noon. If anyone wants an extension please say so ahead of time. By my reckoning the next turn is Spring 1909, I really should note it on the maps in future.
If anyone doesn't submit orders I'm going to assume their old set of orders is valid. If you want your orders to stand, I would appreciate if you could PM me to confirm this anyway so I know you're still around.

[zorba1994]

Welcome Zorba!

I would encourage all players to contact him to make sure he realises that YOU are his only true friend in the game and that all the other players are out to get him.

To give time for this and to allow everyone to change their orders if they so wish the next move order is due Wednesday 11th April at noon. If anyone wants an extension please say so ahead of time. By my reckoning the next turn is Spring 1909, I really should note it on the maps in future.
If anyone doesn't submit orders I'm going to assume their old set of orders is valid. If you want your orders to stand, I would appreciate if you could PM me to confirm this anyway so I know you're still around.

It seems like the next move should be a fall turn, as some countries have invaded territory that has not yet re-colored...

[Mael]

It seems like the next move should be a fall turn, as some countries have invaded territory that has not yet re-colored...

Excellent deduction. I have a map whose filename would disagree with you, but on inspection it is showing the situation before anyone moves this turn. JDip also tells me that the last turn processed was Spring 1908. So the next turn is Autumn 1908.

[Splynn]

Been four days since the posted deadline. Just posting this to perhaps get a feel for what's going on.

[Mael]

Been four days since the posted deadline. Just posting this to perhaps get a feel for what's going on.

Life stuff. I'll probably get to it later today / tomorrow.
Also, not sure if we still have players as only 1 person replied to my "I would appreciate if you could PM me to confirm this anyway so I know you're still around."

[Mael]

Map of troop movements in Europe during Autumn of 1908


Which results in the following situation in Winter


Austria - The Grimmace
F wal-lvp
A vie-tri (Bounced - Dislodged)
A ser-rum
A bud support A ser-rum

England - Murska
A Lon Holds
F Yor - Nth

France - thewamp
F Eng C A Bel - Lon
A Bel - Lon (Bounced)
A Hol - Sev (using jetpacks) (Invalid - No convoy route possible)
F Mao - Iri
A Spa - Gas
A Mar H

Germany - Splynn
A Kie > Mun
A Tri > Vie
A Boh S (A Tri > Vie)
A Gal S (A Tri > Vie)

Italy - Niezck
A tyr -> tri
F adr S A tyr -> tri
A ven S A tyr -> tri
F ion H

Russia - Vexen
F Edi - Hold
A Lvn to Stp
F Bot to Swe

Turkey - zorba1994
A War S F Bal --> Lvn
F Bal --> Lvn
F Eas --> Aeg
A Alb S A Bul --> Ser
A Bul --> Ser
A Con --> Bul
F Ru hold (Dislodged)
A Mos S A War hold

Oddly the order "F Edi - Hold" was interpreted as an invalid order as Jdip tried to find a province called Hold to move the fleet to. :)
Also, I presume Ru should be Rum? Not relevant on this occasion as it's a Hold order anyway.

Retreats are required for Austrian Army Vie and Turkish Fleet Rum.

Assuming the units are retreated rather then disbanded:
Austria must remove 1 unit.
England must remove 1 unit.
France may build 1 unit.
Germany may build 1 unit.
Italy may build 1 unit.
Russia may build 1 unit.
Turkey no build.

Lets say that Retreats are due Wednesday and Builds are due Friday.

[Murska]

Disband F Nth

[Mael]

Only 1 retreat order received. A short delay will occur before the unit is auto-disbanded.

[Zjoot]

Oh, thought this game died or something. I'll disband A vie.

[Mael]

It wasn't dead, it was just uh .. resting.

Turkey
Retreats Rum --> Sev

Builds due on Friday at 12 noon gmt.

[Vexen]

Assuming the units are retreated rather then disbanded:

Russia may build 1 unit.

I think you meant to say; "Russia may NOT build 1 unit."

[Mael]

I think you meant to say; "Russia may NOT build 1 unit."

You're right, sorry.

[Mael]

Is there any way to check when someone last logged in?

[zorba1994]

Is there any way to check when someone last logged in?

Yes, it's on their public profile. "Last Activity".

[Mael]

That line seems to be missing from Niezck's profile, and his last post was more than two weeks ago.


Back to the dip central for a replacement ....

[Sir Ebonwolf]

Hey, Guys. You can play diplomacy online at a kind-of play by post but more an online clone called politics at: www.gamesbyemail.com

[Sir Ebonwolf]

That line seems to be missing from Niezck's profile, and his last post was more than two weeks ago.


Back to the dip central for a replacement ....

Oh, oh oh!
Pick me!
Pick me!

[Mael]

Oh, oh oh!
Pick me!
Pick me!

Sure, you seem enthusiastic, welcome aboard.

Send me your build order and start politicking with folk.
Also, I would suggest you subscribe to this thread so you will be notified of updates (this also goes for anyone else who hasn't already done so).

Build deadline set to about 32 hours from now in case anyone wants to change their orders. Anyone thinks they need longer, let me know.

[Sir Ebonwolf]

ooh... could be hard for me to keep up but i'll try

[Mael]

Adjustments for Winter 08

England
Disbands F Nth

France
Builds F Bre

Germany
Builds F Kie

Italy
Builds A Rom

Map at the start of 1909 looks like this:


Orders for spring 1909 movement are due Friday at 12 noon gmt.

As always, but saying again for the benefit of the new guys, let me know in advance if you need an extension to that deadline.
Also, if I have everyone's orders ahead of time, I might resolve orders early. Please clearly state in your pm if you would prefer me not to (if you think you might change your mind, or you just want to send in a preliminary order set so there's no NMR).

[Mael]

For some reason my last post isn't showing on my subscriptions page, just posting this so people know the turn has updated.
(There was a server error when I posted, I didn't take note of the details)

[Sir Ebonwolf]

i can't see the map picture, could someone email it to me please..

[Mael]

hmmm, can you tell me if you can see it via this link?

Is anyone else having problems viewing it?

[Sir Ebonwolf]

I think its fine, i'm just on a government gifted school computer lol surprised this site isn't blocked

[Mael]

And once again I only have 3 sets of orders.

Can I get a quick poll (via pm to me) of who actually wants this game to continue, because the amount of late orders is suggesting distinct apathy on the part of the players. Anyone not replying to this poll will be taken as a vote to end the game this turn.

[Murska]

I honestly don't really care for obvious reasons. If my actions are late, assume I'm holding.