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DC 262: Angstskrik - Scots EGS - Kenshi777   (Dec 28, 2009, 1:13 pm)
G vs. B in previous editions was all but inevitable. Much work was
put in to changing that. It seems I accomplished my purpose in the
last round of revisions all too well
Smile

So let's hear som

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - Kenshi777   (Dec 28, 2009, 11:58 am)
Good point from Mike...I am trying to have some of each "type" of
power...the Bretons are my Austrians, starting in a minefield of SCs,
but beset on all sides by rivals. The Anglo-Saxons

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - Kenshi777   (Dec 28, 2009, 11:52 am)
Oof - I really don't want to go down the road of adding a continental
power...that detracts from the naval theme to the variant...that
said...interesting notes on Lap...it was meant to be a means fo

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - Kenshi777   (Dec 28, 2009, 11:46 am)
The A-B predisposition to fight mainly came from me. I thought about how a
[quote:f8c9f6a0a8]perfectly functioning A-B alliance would work. He would get Mercia and
Cornwall, I would get two on the

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - FuzzyLogic   (Dec 27, 2009, 6:14 pm)
Remember David in all these talks of balancing the game, Diplomacy is inherently unbalanced. Russia and France win significantly more often than others, while England and Turkey survive to more draws.

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - packrat   (Dec 27, 2009, 5:33 pm)
I wouldn't change the island much at all.
If I recall from earlier postmortems the issue around getting across the water
was by design. I understand the issues that have been raised and I think the

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - NickHiggins   (Dec 27, 2009, 4:59 pm)
The A-B predisposition to fight mainly came from me. I thought about how a perfectly functioning A-B alliance would work. He would get Mercia and Cornwall, I would get two on the continent. Then he

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Scots EGS - Nigs   (Dec 27, 2009, 2:24 am)
Guys,

just a brief one from me: Nick has covered pretty much all the ground.


I fancied playing Scotland out of general interest in all things Scots (my wife's ancestry), and to see what could

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Scots EGS (dc262) Kenshi777 Dec 28, 01:13 pm
G vs. B in previous editions was all but inevitable. Much work was
put in to changing that. It seems I accomplished my purpose in the
last round of revisions all too well
Smile

So let's hear som
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - Kenshi777   (Dec 26, 2009, 10:50 pm)
Finding a way to divide the Jutland peninsula peaceably between the
Norse and Swedes has been the greatest challenge in designing this
variant - I had hoped that the addition of Lindholm and the coa

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - Kenshi777   (Dec 26, 2009, 10:44 pm)
After action report. Haven't heard an EOG called an AAR before, but
it seems appropriate Smile You military maybe Matt?

Interesting that both the Anglo-Saxons and the Gaels seem concerned
about t

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG - Lothar   (Dec 23, 2009, 3:39 pm)
Having played the ill-fated Swedes, I have to agree with the other eastern powers... we're not quite balanced as we are.

Its relatively easy for the Norse or Danes to stop the Swedes from getting

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG - packrat   (Dec 21, 2009, 10:24 am)
No hard feelings at all.

Thanks for the compliments and I would be happy to play with ANY of the players
that were a part of this playtest. I think the comments so far, across three playtests,
sp

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG - Tirerndil   (Dec 21, 2009, 8:45 am)
First off, I want to thank all of you for the very enjoyable experience that DC262 was - this was my first go at this variant and I greatly enjoyed it.

Here is a quick overview of the game from the

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG - packrat   (Dec 20, 2009, 6:51 pm)
Okay, I guess I'll chime in now. This is my third time at this variant, and I must
say that I REALLY enjoy it.


One problem inherent in just about any variant as it's rolled out is that players

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG (dc262) Tirerndil Dec 21, 08:45 am
First off, I want to thank all of you for the very enjoyable experience that DC262 was - this was my first go at this variant and I greatly enjoyed it.

Here is a quick overview of the game from the
DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG (dc262) packrat Dec 21, 10:24 am
No hard feelings at all.

Thanks for the compliments and I would be happy to play with ANY of the players
that were a part of this playtest. I think the comments so far, across three playtests,
sp
DC 262: Angstskrik - Norse EOG (dc262) Lothar Dec 23, 03:39 pm
Having played the ill-fated Swedes, I have to agree with the other eastern powers... we're not quite balanced as we are.

Its relatively easy for the Norse or Danes to stop the Swedes from getting
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - MattKelly   (Dec 20, 2009, 6:00 pm)
Evening All,
First time with this variant and my play showed it. Gaels, and Scots both offered alliance against the other. I agreed to both. Which side I would ultimately support would be determined

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG - NickHiggins   (Dec 20, 2009, 1:27 am)
Thanks to B for running the game, and to my allies Nigel and Nathan for coming together at the end to set up the defense line. Congrats to Gregory for a well-played game. First I will go over a reca

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) MattKelly Dec 20, 06:00 pm
Evening All,
First time with this variant and my play showed it. Gaels, and Scots both offered alliance against the other. I agreed to both. Which side I would ultimately support would be determined
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) Kenshi777 Dec 26, 10:44 pm
After action report. Haven't heard an EOG called an AAR before, but
it seems appropriate Smile You military maybe Matt?

Interesting that both the Anglo-Saxons and the Gaels seem concerned
about t
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) Kenshi777 Dec 26, 10:50 pm
Finding a way to divide the Jutland peninsula peaceably between the
Norse and Swedes has been the greatest challenge in designing this
variant - I had hoped that the addition of Lindholm and the coa
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) NickHiggins Dec 27, 04:59 pm
The A-B predisposition to fight mainly came from me. I thought about how a perfectly functioning A-B alliance would work. He would get Mercia and Cornwall, I would get two on the continent. Then he
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) packrat Dec 27, 05:33 pm
I wouldn't change the island much at all.
If I recall from earlier postmortems the issue around getting across the water
was by design. I understand the issues that have been raised and I think the
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) FuzzyLogic Dec 27, 06:14 pm
Remember David in all these talks of balancing the game, Diplomacy is inherently unbalanced. Russia and France win significantly more often than others, while England and Turkey survive to more draws.
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) Kenshi777 Dec 28, 11:46 am
The A-B predisposition to fight mainly came from me. I thought about how a
[quote:f8c9f6a0a8]perfectly functioning A-B alliance would work. He would get Mercia and
Cornwall, I would get two on the
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) Kenshi777 Dec 28, 11:52 am
Oof - I really don't want to go down the road of adding a continental
power...that detracts from the naval theme to the variant...that
said...interesting notes on Lap...it was meant to be a means fo
DC 262: Angstskrik - Anglo Saxon EOG (dc262) Kenshi777 Dec 28, 11:58 am
Good point from Mike...I am trying to have some of each "type" of
power...the Bretons are my Austrians, starting in a minefield of SCs,
but beset on all sides by rivals. The Anglo-Saxons
DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way... - Kenshi777   (Dec 19, 2009, 9:20 pm)
Quickie note -

- I'll give the Isle of Man some thought...could be worth it. I'd be
inclined to remove the SC on the home island though (don't have the
map in front of me here in Colorado), thin

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DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way... - ndeily   (Dec 19, 2009, 8:21 am)
That'd be interesting indeed, and it would give a reason for the Irish player to say "the craic was 90 in the Isle of Man" at least a few times.

N


From:

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DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way... - Nigs   (Dec 19, 2009, 8:15 am)
Nathan,

just a brief comment before I'm out through the door - I wondered about adding the Isle of Man with a dot on it, bordering both seas


Nigs

[quote:4fec23194b]Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06

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DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way... - ndeily   (Dec 19, 2009, 8:08 am)
Thanks to B for a smooth game, and to all for the high level of play.

Ireland's lot is a bit harder than many others on the board, given the need to break out and step on others' toes pretty much fr

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DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way draw - GAELS EOG (dc262) Nigs Dec 19, 08:15 am
Nathan,

just a brief comment before I'm out through the door - I wondered about adding the Isle of Man with a dot on it, bordering both seas


Nigs

[quote:4fec23194b]Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06
DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way draw - GAELS EOG (dc262) ndeily Dec 19, 08:21 am
That'd be interesting indeed, and it would give a reason for the Irish player to say "the craic was 90 in the Isle of Man" at least a few times.

N


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DC 262: Angstskrik - GAME OVER - Fall 833 - 4-way... - Kenshi777   (Dec 18, 2009, 3:00 pm)
Honored Kings of the Dark Ages:

All is at peace, the angry hordes are angry no more. Despite a truly
valiant effort, Gregory's Danes were stopped short of the solo by 2
SCs. All players have ag

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Spring 833 Results - Kenshi777   (Dec 17, 2009, 4:33 pm)
Honored Kings of the Dark Ages:

Welcome back to the Dark Ages - we have had our first static season in
some time, where no SCs changed hands. That leads into a question I
was asked: what happens

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Spring 833 Deadline Reminder - Kenshi777   (Dec 17, 2009, 10:19 am)
Honored Kings of the Dark Ages:

Spring is here! Or it will be at least, at 1700 EST today. Get 'em in!

B.

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Winter 832 Adjudication - Kenshi777   (Dec 14, 2009, 4:15 pm)
Honored Kings of the Dark Ages:

Winter has come and gone, and the time for angry hordes of Vikings to
go a-plundering has come again. Yes, it is time, because the DIAS
proposal has been voted do

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DC 262: Angstskrik - Spring 832 Adjudication - Kenshi777   (Dec 10, 2009, 6:15 pm)
Honored Kings of the Dark Ages:

The bitter cold of fall is here (winter here in Dallas, I'm freezing
my tail off lately), as we bid a sad farewell to our Norse player,
Scott. The remaining Norse

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