| Unknown - FuzzyLogic (Jan 25, 2010, 10:57 am) |
| I would argue that NMRs are, and will always be, a viable tool. They are a creative way to avoid giving support when asked, or to screw up someone's plans when you dont want to order blatantly to do [Reply] |
| Unknown - txurce (Jan 25, 2010, 10:35 am) |
| I totally agree. CD kills games. For me NMRs are like mini-CDs, and frequently also very destructive. I would tilt toward allowing no NMRs, although that could lead to frequent delays. At least a [Reply] |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Rem... - FuzzyLogic (Jan 25, 2010, 10:29 am) |
Yes one might say without builds, this winter might have a hazy shade...
-mike
From: Gregory Bim-Merle [mailto:gbimmerle-at-gmail.com]
[b:40f3f04ec4]Sent:[/b:40f3[Reply] |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Kenshi777 Jan 25, 11:04 am |
Yes indeed - so let's have all your little poems on the underground
wall turned in on time, shall we?
B.
On 1/25/10, Michael Sims <mike-at-fuzzylogicllc.net> wrote:
[quote:6195856ddb |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Nigs Jan 25, 11:12 am |
we all carry the reminders of every nmr that laid us low.....
[quote:0395c8f751]Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:04:22 -0600
Subject: Re: ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder
From: sc |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Kenshi777 Jan 25, 11:25 am |
and cut us til we cried out, I'll never NMR again! I'm pre-liming,
I'm pre-liming, but the adjudication still remains...
How far can we go with this one?
On 1/25/10, Nigel PHILLIPS < |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Tirerndil Jan 25, 12:17 pm |
How far can we go with this one?
Well, at least to Scarborough Fair.
GB
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Benjamin Hester <screwtape777-at-gmail.com |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Nigs Jan 25, 01:06 pm |
OK, to the tune of El Condor Paso.....
I'd rather submit orders by email.
Yes I would.
If I could,
I surely would.
I'd rather moves worked than they fail.
Yes I would.
If I only could,
I |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Kenshi777 Jan 25, 01:54 pm |
To the tune of 59th Street Bridge Song -
Slow down, you move too fast
Forgot to write, the deadline's past
and they're - kicking down your back door
you're losing dots, and feelin' stu-pid!
NM- |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Nigs Jan 25, 02:28 pm |
Far more inventive than mine.
I'll have to have a good look at old S&G songs for inspiration
Nigs
[quote:de1632ffe5]Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:55:09 -0600
Subject: Re: ACD236/DC288: Ba |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) FuzzyLogic Jan 25, 02:30 pm |
With this much hullabaloo, I'm actually kind of tempted to NMR the turn just to see how Ben would handle it...
-mike
From: Nigel PHILLIPS [mailto:nephilli99-at-hotma |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Nigs Jan 25, 02:33 pm |
no more rhymes
never met rumanians
need more resources
Subject: RE: ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:29:59 -0600
From: mike-at-fuzzylogicl |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Nigs Jan 25, 02:34 pm |
no more rhymes
never met rumanians
need more resources
Subject: RE: ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:29:59 -0600
From: mike-at-fuzzylogicl |
| ACD236/DC288: Balkans1860 Winter 1860 Deadline Reminder (dc288) Kenshi777 Jan 25, 02:36 pm |
Why, things would be so uncomfortable we couldn't possibly have more
than a dangling conversation ever again...
B.
On 1/25/10, Michael Sims <mike-at-fuzzylogicllc.net> wrote:
[quo |
| Unknown - psychosis1973 (Jan 25, 2010, 10:28 am) |
| As a GM though, whaddya do with NMRs and CD in the first couple of years? Leaving countries in civil disorder just gives their neighbours a massive advantage, with lots of free dots... [Reply] |
| DC 293: S1903 Adjudication - AceRimmer (Jan 25, 2010, 10:25 am) |
No reminders? No problem! I am happy to report that all players have submitted orders in spite of me not reminding anybody. You are adapting well to the pace of the Blitz.
David, you are officia[Reply] |
| Unknown - txurce (Jan 25, 2010, 10:17 am) |
Michael,
I was involved in one 7-way draw here in a game I entered as a replacement, when on the last turn a one-dot player switched sides, thereby creating a stalemate.
I agree that your game h[Reply] |
| Italy EoG - blueraider0 at gmail.com (Jan 25, 2010, 10:02 am) |
| The only End of Game I can think of to say is that I originally planned to attack France (especially after his incredible S01 move), but was wooed by a trecherous Sultan to hit Austria, and that cause [Reply] |
| DC281 game end - psychosis1973 (Jan 25, 2010, 9:46 am) |
Gents
I've now received a "Yes" from everyone for the seven way draw proposal. As such, the game now finishes. Ratings and such on the site will be updated as soon as I figure out how t[Reply] |
| Unknown (dc281) txurce Jan 25, 10:17 am |
Michael,
I was involved in one 7-way draw here in a game I entered as a replacement, when on the last turn a one-dot player switched sides, thereby creating a stalemate.
I agree that your game h |
| Unknown (dc281) psychosis1973 Jan 25, 10:28 am |
| As a GM though, whaddya do with NMRs and CD in the first couple of years? Leaving countries in civil disorder just gives their neighbours a massive advantage, with lots of free dots... |
| Unknown (dc281) txurce Jan 25, 10:35 am |
| I totally agree. CD kills games. For me NMRs are like mini-CDs, and frequently also very destructive. I would tilt toward allowing no NMRs, although that could lead to frequent delays. At least a |
| Unknown (dc281) FuzzyLogic Jan 25, 10:57 am |
| I would argue that NMRs are, and will always be, a viable tool. They are a creative way to avoid giving support when asked, or to screw up someone's plans when you dont want to order blatantly to do |
| Unknown (dc281) txurce Jan 25, 11:00 am |
| I would interpret that quote from the rule book as saying one NMR means you're in CD. Which pretty much eliminates the use of NMRing as creative game play. |
| DC281 - psychosis1973 (Jan 25, 2010, 7:36 am) |
Hi
Just to note that:
1. We still don't have a unanimous vote
2. If people so wish, then a private vote to just the GM can be made
3. In the event the draw doesn't get approved, I still need m[Reply] |
| DC281 - untitled36 (Jan 25, 2010, 7:33 am) |
Do NMRs count as "yes" or "no" in this situation? I'd hope for yes, since an NMR would be as much a show of disinterest in the game as anything else.
John
From: wtfleming(at)m[Reply] |
| DC298 Spring 03 Adjucation - untitled36 (Jan 25, 2010, 7:29 am) |
| I wonder if this game is as confusing from the player side as it is looking at it from without? It appears alliances are shifting nearly every turn in the east. The west appears a bit more stable, but [Reply] |
| DC281 - wtfleming at msn.com (Jan 25, 2010, 7:25 am) |
I will go with the majority here. The draw is fine.
Will
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:55:17 -0500
Subject: Re: DC281
From: blueraider0(at)gmail.com
To: krudge(at)goldenwestradio.com
CC: untitled36(at)ho[Reply] |
| DC281 - blueraider0 at gmail.com (Jan 25, 2010, 6:55 am) |
| Originally I'd voted against it as a matter of principle, 7-way draws are terrible, but this game has been slow from the start and needing to replace two players + a 3 week delay of game seems to [Reply] |
| DC281 Spring 1904 deadline - psychosis1973 (Jan 25, 2010, 4:30 am) |
The Spring 1904 deadline is at 2100GMT today, and I'm still waiting for French, Turkish and Russian orders. Other players have time to change their orders if they want...
Michael[Reply] |
| DC269 - Spring 1908 reminder - Viper (Jan 24, 2010, 11:47 pm) |
A quick reminder that your orders are due on Monday at noon CST. I have most of the ones I need, but not all... and remember to vote on that EOG.
mvp[Reply] |
| DC281 - ignite107 (Jan 24, 2010, 9:52 pm) |
I'm okay with it as well. Started to lose interest in this incarnation with all the stops and starts.
Kyle Rudge
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 9:21 PM, John R <untitled36(at)hotmail.com ([email]un[Reply] |
| DC281 - untitled36 (Jan 24, 2010, 9:21 pm) |
| Hey, I proposed it, so I'm voting for it. Our GM has been great, but with two slacker players needing to be replaced, that kills anyone's momentum. I say we put the game out of it's misery. And if we [Reply] |
| DC281 - vegas_iwish (Jan 24, 2010, 9:14 pm) |
| I'll vote the 7-way. Wasn't planning on doing anything but getting game going before last spring's moves changed things. [Reply] |
| DC281 (dc281) untitled36 Jan 24, 09:21 pm |
| Hey, I proposed it, so I'm voting for it. Our GM has been great, but with two slacker players needing to be replaced, that kills anyone's momentum. I say we put the game out of it's misery. And if we |
| DC281 (dc281) ignite107 Jan 24, 09:52 pm |
I'm okay with it as well. Started to lose interest in this incarnation with all the stops and starts.
Kyle Rudge
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 9:21 PM, John R <untitled36(at)hotmail.com ([email]un |
| DC281 (dc281) untitled36 Jan 25, 07:33 am |
Do NMRs count as "yes" or "no" in this situation? I'd hope for yes, since an NMR would be as much a show of disinterest in the game as anything else.
John
From: wtfleming(at)m |
| DC281 (dc281) psychosis1973 Jan 25, 07:36 am |
Hi
Just to note that:
1. We still don't have a unanimous vote
2. If people so wish, then a private vote to just the GM can be made
3. In the event the draw doesn't get approved, I still need m |
| DC281 (dc281) blueraider0 at gmail.com Jan 25, 06:55 am |
| Originally I'd voted against it as a matter of principle, 7-way draws are terrible, but this game has been slow from the start and needing to replace two players + a 3 week delay of game seems to |
| DC281 (dc281) wtfleming at msn.com Jan 25, 07:25 am |
I will go with the majority here. The draw is fine.
Will
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:55:17 -0500
Subject: Re: DC281
From: blueraider0(at)gmail.com
To: krudge(at)goldenwestradio.com
CC: untitled36(at)ho |
| dc298 Deadline warning - untitled36 (Jan 24, 2010, 9:04 pm) |
Yes... I know... "Haven't". I just clicked send too fast!
From: untitled36-at-hotmail.com
To: blitz-at-diplomaticcorp.com; alley_cat_1990-at-hotmail.com; rbristol-at-cogeco.ca; clark[Reply] |
| dc298 Deadline warning - untitled36 (Jan 24, 2010, 9:03 pm) |
You have about 10 hours! Get 'em in if you havebn't already!!!
John
Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now.[Reply] |
| dc298 Deadline warning (Winter Blitz) untitled36 Jan 24, 09:04 pm |
Yes... I know... "Haven't". I just clicked send too fast!
From: untitled36-at-hotmail.com
To: blitz-at-diplomaticcorp.com; alley_cat_1990-at-hotmail.com; rbristol-at-cogeco.ca; clark |
| DC287 - Recruiting - worldwidegm at gmail.com (Jan 24, 2010, 3:02 pm) |
| So here's the deal: we're definitely in the middle of trying to find a new Congo. The dipcorp site has us listed as a game that's recruiting now and as soon as someone joins, we'll b [Reply] |
| dc294 Spring '03 reminder - notasb (Jan 24, 2010, 10:17 am) |
Spring '03 is due Monday Jan 25th 2 PM CST (GMT -6) 2000 GMT
If I haven't acknowledged your orders I haven't received them.
Christine
------------
History teaches us that many nations beha[Reply] |
| DC300 - Spring 1901 - 24 hrs deadline reminder - bielf11 (Jan 24, 2010, 8:52 am) |
Just about 26 hrs left to submit or update your orders.
People BCC'd on this message I have not received any messages from at all. If you sent me something, it me[Reply] |
| WB standings - 2 years in - FuzzyLogic (Jan 23, 2010, 9:01 pm) |
Brian, I hate to process NMR’s for anyone especially if they’ve sent in orders but the rule is clear. The following is right from the WB rules page:
-mike
[i:28e30db9fc]All orders, and revis[Reply] |
| WB standings - 2 years in - briankingfox (Jan 23, 2010, 7:03 pm) |
Mike
In my case, even I had submitted the orders to GM early before deadline (15 hours earlier), THOSE orders I had submitted were NOT recognized BECAUSE ORDERS SENT TO [b:0b5167b528][i:0b5167b528][Reply] |
