Of Emperors and Presidents IC

[J_Muller]

Spring 1904!


Austria
F aeg-con
A bud-klu
A bul S F aeg-con
A klu-rum
A rum-sev
A tri holds
A vie holds

China
A cam-tha
F can-sch
F gos S F tha-joh
A han-sik (failed because a sik-sha failed)
A kan-inn
A sib S A sin-tur
A sik-sha (bounced 1:1 with sha)
A sin-tur
F sch-bru
F tha-joh
A tib-nep (bounced 1:1 with nep)

England
A edi-yor
F liv holds
F mal-joh (bounced 1:1 with joh)

France
F joh S A sha-tha (support failed: supported unit's order does not match support given; dislodged 2:1 from tha)
F lon-wal
F mao-nat
A spa holds
A yor-lon

Germany
F bal S A pru-lvn
F eng S A par-bre
A gal-boh
F nth S F eng
A nwy-stp (bounced 1:1 with mos)
A par-bre
A pru-lvn
A sil-sax

India
A afg-tur (fails)
F cal-brm
F eio-cey
A ira S A rum-sev
A nep-tib (bounced 1:1 with tib)
A sha S F joh-tha (support failed: supported unit's order does not match support given)

Italy
A bag-arm (failed because A arm-smy failed)
F gol S A pie-mar
F mag-som
A mar-bur
F mor S F wes-mao
F nap-tys
A pie-mar
A rom-ven
F smy S F aeg-con (support cut by move from armenia)
F tys-wes
A ven-tyr
F wes-mao

Japan
F bor holds
F jav S F tim-eio
F obk holds
F obl holds
(Explanation: Your GM doesn't understand the rules >.>. The off-board boxes these units were ordered to move to are not, according to the way the off-board boxes work, adjacent to off-board boxes obk and obl. I failed to spot this until jDip didn't let me input those orders.)
F phi holds
F tim-eio
F vla holds

Russia
F lvn-gob
A mos-stp (bounced 1:1 with norway)
A stp-fin
A war-mos (failed because a mos-stp failed)

Turkey
A arm-smy (bounced 1:1 with smy)
A con S A arm-smy (support cut by move from Aegean Sea; dislodged 2:1 from aeg)
F sev-bla


The following retreats are due Saturday, November 3rd, at 10:00 EST:
A con
F joh

[J_Muller]

((Then again, those German builds might have been more important that at first thought...))

[Moody the Wise]

War With Germany!

May the best man win. I mean that sincerely. If I weren't hundreds of miles away I'd shake your hand and say "let's have a good [dirty] fight."

[Vexen]

After hearing the Italians offer to shake hands the Kaiser became quite enthusiastic. "Oh boy", he said, "they're finally gonna let me in their club. And there is even a secret hand shake"

Come on Moody as if I wouldn't see that coming, even 500 miles away!

[Moody the Wise]

Originally Posted by Vexen

After hearing the Italians offer to shake hands the Kaiser became quite enthusiastic. "Oh boy", he said, "they're finally gonna let me in their club. And there is even a secret hand shake"

Come on Moody as if I wouldn't see that coming, even 500 miles away!

I don't feel as though your ability to anticipate the possibility of my move against you invalidates the strategical value of my doing it. I stand by my decision, and I look forward to the many guessing matches we have in store for us in this war.

As Captain James Hook once said, "Death is the only great adventure left."

[Elder_Kin]

Huh well I find that rather annoying about the moves. When I read the bit about youngstown I must have misunderstood aswell.

Looks like japans about to go down the crapper.

[J_Muller]

Retreats


France
F joh-and

Turkey
A con-ank

Fall 1904 Orders Due Wednesday, November 7th, at 10:00 EST

[J_Muller]

25-Hour Warning for Fall 1904 Orders

[J_Muller]

ONE HOUR warning for Fall 1904 Orders since only five nations have submitted theirs.

[J_Muller]

Fall 1904!


Austria
A bul S F con
F con S F smy (Support cut by move from Black Sea)
A klu-gal
A rum S A sev
A sev holds
A tri holds
A vie S A tyr-boh

China
F bru-bor
F gos S F bru-bor
A han-sik
A inn-man
F joh S A tha
A sib S A omo (Invalid order; no army in omo)
A sik-brm
F sch-ecs
A tha S A sik-brm (Support cut by move from Andamon Sea)
A tib S A sik-brm
A tur holds

England
NMR

France
F and-tha/wc (Bounced 1:1 with sha)
A lon holds
F nat-ire
A spa-por
F wal S A lon

Germany
F bal-swe (bounced 1:1 with gob)
A boh-mun
A bre-par
F eng-bre
A lvn-mos
F nth-bel
A nwy S F bal-swe
A sax S A boh-mun

India
A afg-del
F brm-cal (bounced 1:1 with nep; dislodged from sik)
F cey S F mal-eio (Support failed; Supported unit's order does not match support given)
A ira S A sev
A nep-cal (bounced 1:1 with brm)
A sha-tha (bounced 1:2 with tha)

Italy
A bag-arm
A bur-ruh
F gol-mar
A mar-bur
F mao-spa/nc
F mor-mao
F smy holds (dislodged from arm)
F som-ara
A tyr-boh
F tys-tun
A ven-tyr
F wes S F mao-spa

Japan
NMR
F bor holds (dislodged from bru)

Russia
A fin S F gob-swe
F gob-swe (bounced 1:1 with bal)
A mos-stp
A war-sil

Turkey
A ank S A arm-smy
A arm-smy
F bla-con (bounced 1:2 with con)

Retreats due Friday, November 9th, at 10:00 EST
F brm
F bor
F smy

[Moody the Wise]

Disciplined Italian Soldiers March Straight Past Temptations, Into Excellent Tactical Position

Russian Moves Incomprehensible

[GrandDukeJerot]

Italy, Germany conquer Mainland France; France simply moves into England

[Vexen]

Germans try to count again

China 14 - China gains 3 builds and jumps into the lead. Now it looks as though this eastern "supper"* power will turn on the ever vacant Japan. It seems as though nothing will stop its growth.

Italy 12 - remains still. What! A year of no builds. I guess it makes up for the Four last year. Also what is with this, Italy lost a province. Unheard of.

Germany 11 - Still a contender, gaining one build even with a misterious disapearance last winter. It is a good thing Italy is at war with Germany, an alliance between these western powers would be perhaps too much to handle.

Austria 10 - after starting out a little shaky Austria is now going strong. They have done well in riding the tides of power in the west and have shown turkey who is boss.

Japan 8 - where did the japanese go. Their massive fleets now stand Idle. The only other remaining power in the east and now it looks doomed to be swallowed up by their past ally china.

India 6 - Indian forces hang in there. However, even with the war with Japan looming it looks like China has its eyes set on taking out these guys. Whats this the Italians are floating around as well to pick up the leftovers. What will India do next?

France and Russia 3 - The once great Power now is matched with the Puny French, who have taken up residency in London. Will the Russians continue striking at the German forces, or attempt to defend their last remaining lands.

Turkey and England 2 - these countries are just holding in there. Who will last the longest, and who will be the first to go. It seems turkey is worse off, being surrounded by greedy neighbors and a lack of allies. While Enland sits Isolated sharing its homeland with its most bitter enemy the French.

*this is just for you Moody.

[thewamp]

Originally Posted by Vexen

Germans try to count again

China 14 - China gains 3 builds and jumps into the lead. Now it looks as though this eastern "supper"* power will turn on the ever vacant Japan. It seems as though nothing will stop its growth.

*this is just for you Moody.

Not just for Moody. That was a fun game. I believe that was chaos of war? Lots of entertaining trash talk...

Good times

[Moody the Wise]

Originally Posted by Vexen

Italy 12 - remains still. What! A year of no builds. I guess it makes up for the Four last year. Also what is with this, Italy lost a province. Unheard of.

Eh, we're not concerned. Italy lost a supply center whose position was untenable. We don't expect the situation to be repeated on the German front.

[Vexen]

just wondering if anyone has heard from Elder_Kin. I ask because Japan NMR last season, and also I just replaced him as Brittain in Art of War. I really don't mean to be a thorn to China, but this retreat could make a significant difference in tactics. Maybe we can hold retreat orders or at least builds until we can confirm that Japan is still being governed and is not in Civil disorder.

[viggo]

Austrians Flex Nuts, Own Turkey

[J_Muller]

Originally Posted by Vexen

just wondering if anyone has heard from Elder_Kin. I ask because Japan NMR last season, and also I just replaced him as Brittain in Art of War. I really don't mean to be a thorn to China, but this retreat could make a significant difference in tactics. Maybe we can hold retreat orders or at least builds until we can confirm that Japan is still being governed and is not in Civil disorder.

No, I haven't gotten any response out of him. Since a Japanese NMR would drastically unbalance the game, I'm putting things on hold until we get a replacement. Anyone know anyone who'd be interested in taking over control?

[Moody the Wise]

Originally Posted by J_Muller

No, I haven't gotten any response out of him. Since a Japanese NMR would drastically unbalance the game, I'm putting things on hold until we get a replacement. Anyone know anyone who'd be interested in taking over control?

Yeah, I know of this excellent player who would be willing to take over. I think his name is ... Moopy the Wise? No relation, of course.

[viggo]

Yeah I have this female cousin named Vigga, she'd love to.

[Elektro]

I agree that we should find someone for Japan. I've asked the players of my game if they would like to take the spot. Karmuno might want it, since Turkey is probably not going to last out the year.

However, I think we need to keep the Wednesday deadline for Spring 1905 regardless. I've seen too many games die on these forums in situations exactly like this. Obviously I would gain an advantage in the event of another Japanese NMR, but the clock towards finals and mass NMRs is closing quickly.

[Highwarlord]

I am willing to take the position.

Because Real Men Wear Pink

[J_Muller]

Elektro: You're right that we need to hurry.

Originally Posted by Highwarlord

I am willing to take the position.

Because Real Men Wear Pink

Done. Everyone, meet the new Emperor of Japan. All nations please try to get your retreats, and builds if possible, in to me ASAP.

[Highwarlord]

Japan's Emperor Ill; Shogun Assumes "Care" of Japan
The great shogun Yoritomo, a quiet contender for power within Japan, has assumed control of the great state of Japan for the duration of the emperor's sudden 'illness.'
Caring individuals are to send gifts to the emperor, preferably those that the newfound ruler will be able to use.
Fleets and island nations are, of course, always in style.

[Dwayna_DF07]

Crap... I forgot to send in orders last turn...
Oh well. I will try to live on my last legs, then...

[GrandDukeJerot]

You might not want to stand. You'll fall down hard if you're standing while I amputate your last legs. Just lie down and it will be a lot less painless.

[Elektro]

Hong Kong Morning Post

China Welcomes New Leadership in Japan
With the control of the Japanese Empire now vested in the hands of Shogun Yoritomo, China has sent diplomats to re-establish relations between the nations. Sources report that China has offered to return the former Japanese possession of Borneo and stand down its forces in return for restoration of Sino-Japanese ties. Further news will be forthcoming.

Negotiations Continue on Shanghai Agreement

Chinese diplomats and military leaders met their counterparts in Japan today to hammer out the remaining disagreements in the Shanghai Agreement. The Agreement divides the Pacific into spheres on influence and places limits on the military branches of both nations. Chinese government officials are enthusiastic that the proposal will provide a long-term framework for peaceful cooperation of Japan and China.

France Boasts, Rest of the World Laughs

Leading members of the Emperor's Council reacted to the French boasts to the British nation with derision today. Han Xiang Zi stated, "It is laughable that the French feel they are in a position to demean the noble British people. The previous year saw them lose 40% of their military assets, including the loss of their sole colonial possession in Asia. While they have indeed made some strides against the British, they should learn to be a little more humble when France is currently under German and Italian control. Regardless of how the do against the English, the loss of vital equipment in France means their military can grow no larger than its current size." Chinese cities have seen outpourings of support for the beleaguered British, but there is little the nation can do to aid them.

[J_Muller]

((My apologies to everyone for the delay. I've had a lot of homework lately. Also, Photobucket is down for maintenance at this time, so I can't upload the map with retreats. Suffice to say they are:

F brm disbands
F smy disbands
F bor-cel

I'll post the map later, or I might just post the map with builds once I get all of them. To update, build opportunities at they stand are:

Austria: 3 builds
China: 3 builds
England: 1 disband
France: 2 disbands
Germany: 4 builds
India: 1 build
Italy: 1 build
Japan: 1 build
Russia: 1 disband
Turkey: 1 disband

[Vexen]

Originally Posted by Vexen

Germans try to count again
Germany 11 - Still a contender, gaining one build even with a misterious disapearance last winter. It is a good thing Italy is at war with Germany, an alliance between these western powers would be perhaps too much to handle.

It appears that Germany yet agains fails at counting. And we messed up with our own Nation.

Germany 12!

German Kaiser Vexen blames counting error on his 5th grade teacher. Military experts say it probably has more to do with looking ahead and anticipating the loss of Munich.

[Elektro]

J_Muller, are we waiting for builds still? I hope this game doesn't die ....