| DC176 - Get 'm in, get 'm in - Fall 1905 deadline... - bielf11 (Jun 23, 2008, 2:44 pm) |
Only 4 hours left. Yes, the deadline was set to Monday 23.00 GMT this time.
And I have only 3 sets of orders, so please get them in asap.
An NMR at this stage in the game would definitely change the balance of powers. Not that everyone would mind of course. But I'm sure you would if you happen to be the one that NMR'd.
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - News from Turkey - bielschowsky.f at goog... (Jun 01, 2008, 2:20 pm) |
Apologies. Did not have any time earlier to inform you.
From: Eirik S. <rodegned(at)hotmail.com ([email]rodegned(at)hotmail.com[/email])>
Date: 2008/5/31
Subject: RE: DC176 - Winter 1903 - Adjudication
To: bielschowsky.f(at)gmail.com ([email]bielschowsky.f(at)gmail.com[/email])
Ah, the adjudication came as I had assumed... Due to both a lack of time and unforeseen technical circumstances I was sadly unable to deliver my builds for the Winter 03. This, one "informal" email account of mine, was not functioning at all yesterday, in that I could not proceed to login. Also, when I did log in only moments ago, I noticed I had not received much email save for spam as well as this adjudication. I had heard earlier that Hotmail was experiencing server difficulties, so there was a combination of this and my severe lack of time in the past few days which made me unable to deliver.
It has been like this at other occasions too, once resulting in a lack of communication between allies before a crucial deadline. But things to not look bleak for the Turks merely because of technicalities, but in great part of my own ignorance.
I look forward to building up the Empire again.
-Henry Haig[Reply] |
| DC176: House Rules posted & Assignment of Powe... - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Hi everyone,
my House Rules are now posted on the DC website (http://www.diplomaticcorp.com/houserules/bielf11.doc).
Make sure you have read them. Contact me if you have any questions.
Our game has now been official named as DC176 abnd it has now moved from Open Games to Active Games.
Also a Forum has been set up for DC176. Any messages to dc176(at)diplomaticcorp.com ([email]dc176(at)diplomaticcorp.com[/email]) will automatically be posted.
As per my previous message, all game turns have their deadline set at 16:00 GMT (regardless of daylight saving adjustments).
Orders for Spring or Fall are due by 16:00 GMT every Tuesday.
Any Retreats, Disbands or Builds will have a deadline at the same time but its day will be announced with the distribution of the moves and the maps. I aim to get you the moves and maps within 36 hours; usually the day after.
IMPORTANT: any communication to me about this game, especially the orders, should be submitted starting with the game number i.e. DC176. See my House Rules: rule #1 on Moves. If you don't, you run the risk I may not see your message in time for it to be executed.
Thank you all also for timely submitting your Power preferences.
Kassu, I haven't heard back from you but since the first 7 players already committed to this game, we have a full game. Please sign up for another game: Trout has launched an new STD game that people are already signing up for.
As a result the Powers have been assigned as follows:
ID : davidellsworth
Ctry : England (ENG)
Name : David Ellsworth
Email: davidellsworth(at)sbcglobal.net ([email]davidellsworth(at)sbcglobal.net[/email])
ID : Sardine
Ctry : Russia (RUS)
Name : Dean Gardiner
Email: gardinerdean(at)aol.com ([email]gardinerdean(at)aol.com[/email])
ID : everytime
Ctry : Germany (GER)
Name : Willie Wonder
Email: willie.everytime.wonder(at)gmail.com ([email]willie.everytime.wonder(at)gmail.com[/email])
ID : bschoner
Ctry : France (FRA)
Name : Brian Schoner
Email: brianschoner(at)bellsouth.net ([email]brianschoner(at)bellsouth.net[/email])
ID : Brutus
Ctry : Italy (ITA)
Name : Kevin Burt
Email: kjb(at)wbhsi.net ([email]kjb(at)wbhsi.net[/email])
ID : HenryHaig
Ctry : Turkey (TUR)
Name : Henry Haig
Email: rodegned(at)hotmail.com ([email]rodegned(at)hotmail.com[/email])
ID : banana
Ctry : Austria (AUS)
Name : mike paoletti
Email: mikep170(at)comcast.net ([email]mikep170(at)comcast.net[/email])
So now it's up to you. Start your diplomatic efforts and roll out those war maps.
Remember: first deadline for the Spring 1900 orders, is next Tuesday, April 15, 16:00 GMT.
Enjoy the game.
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Anonymous Spring 1901 Press - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
ST. PETERSBURG - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Vasily Popoff, today announced that Russia, Austria and Germany have concluded an alliance.
Popoff, speaking for Tsar Dean, said "the three powers are Central to peace in Europe, and Eurasia."
The Minister said "an attack on one would be interpreted as an attack on all."[Reply] |
| DC176 - Anonymous Spring 1901 Press - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Here is some NOT so anonymous spring 1901 press.
I am unaware of any Central Powers Alliance. However if those powers want to join with me, I am sure I could use their forces.
I caught wind of some of the things being said about me. Although I have many, many, years of experience playing this game, I see now I might have a bit to learn about playing by email.
Yes I am a "maverick". I am also predictable in that I do what works and what is in my best interests.
I am use to playing with players around a table, where deals are often sealed with as little as a look or a nod. I think all this extra chatter is mostly noise. I do see that in this style of play, some might be needed.
I judge players by what they DO not what they say they will do.
I will not appologise for my "rude...." nature. I am just not one for big flowery letters.
I do expect to give you all a run for your money, and to enjoy playing a game I love.
Willie
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 11:02 PM, F Bielschowsky <bielschowsky.f(at)googlemail.com ([email]bielschowsky.f(at)googlemail.com[/email])> wrote:
ST. PETERSBURG - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Vasily Popoff, today announced that Russia, Austria and Germany have concluded an alliance.
Popoff, speaking for Tsar Dean, said "the three powers are Central to peace in Europe, and Eurasia."
The Minister said "an attack on one would be interpreted as an attack on all."
[Reply] |
| DC176 - Spring 1901 orders - Reminder - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Most Powers have already submitted their orders for Spring 1901.
I guess that the others are still busy planning and engaging in diplomatic affairs.
There are still just under 5 days left to submit me your final orders and Adjudication takes place.
A word of advice however: don't wait until the last minute or else risk missing out on it.
For any Diplomacy newbees, a quick explanation of the rules in case you miss a turn (of course this is not going to happen us): if I don't receive any orders from a Power for a turn, this is considered a NMR (No Moves Received). And, yeah, that's a bad thing: your units stay where they are and Hold; and two consecutive NMRs means your units go into Civil Disorder, and you are out of the game as a player.
So better submit preliminary orders early, than risk not sending in any. Be forewarned because many of us have experienced situations where the Internet connection or PC no longer worked when it really counted !
For those with an interest of tracking orders and moves on their computer instead of paper or on the board: since I'm using RealPolitik, after each adjudication, with the orders and maps, I will also send you the RealPolitik DPY file.
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Spring 1901 - Not all orders rcvd yet - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
I have received orders from most of you.
If you haven't received any conformation from me, please assume I haven't received them.
I haven't received any orders from everyone that is BCC'd on this message.
No panic. There is still time.
So if you still need to submit your initial orders or want to revise them, know that it's now fewer than 3 days until the deadline of Tuesday 16:00 GMT.
Your GM[Reply] |
| DC176 - Spring 1901 - Deadline reminder - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Spring 1901 is almost here.
Imagine a bird's eye view on a peaceful world of green grass and blue seas.
Can you feel the serenity of the moment?
Birds high in the sky and tiny specks moving down below.
Tiny specks???
Slowly we're zooming on this view. Now what is that?
Seems like dirt tracks cutting through the green fields and white lines of foam cutting through the waves.
Where are they all going? What is it about?
Less than a day to go and we will know...
Gents,
less than 16 hours to submit any (revised) orders.
At 16:00 GMT the adjudication starts.
Your GM[Reply] |
| DC176 - Spring 1901 - Adjudication - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
My dear Rulers,
a lot of movement in Europe already. So far everything seemed to have worked out as planned.
No surprises or embarrassments, or... maybe around the Black Sea where the Russian Tsar and His Imperial Majesty Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire had their fleets collide and bounce.
These are the Spring 1901 orders that were received:
Austria:
A Budapest - Serbia
F Trieste - Albania
A Vienna - Trieste
England:
F Edinburgh - Norwegian Sea
A Liverpool - Yorkshire
F London - North Sea
France:
F Brest - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
A Marseilles - Burgundy
A Paris - Gascony
Germany:
A Berlin - Kiel
F Kiel - Denmark
A Munich - Ruhr
Italy:
F Naples - Ionian Sea
A Rome - Apulia
A Venice Hold
Russia:
A Moscow - Ukraine
F Sevastopol - Black Sea (*Bounce*)
F St Petersburg(sc) - Gulf of Bothnia
A Warsaw - Galicia
Turkey:
F Ankara - Black Sea (*Bounce*)
A Constantinople - Bulgaria
A Smyrna - Constantinople
Attached are the maps for the Spring 1901 orders and their results as well as the RealPolitik DPY file.
No retreats or disbands are due.
Next deadline for the Fall 1901 orders is set for next Tuesday April 22 at 16:00 GMT.
Your GM
Frank (bielf11)[Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1901 - Anonymous Press - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
The Grudge Report
What's this we hear about Italian Alpini troops brushing up on their Greek language skills?
Every Greek phrase book in Italy has been bought up!
More later.[Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1901 - more Anonymous Press - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
| "Turkey warns that Greece is in its sphere of influence." [Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1901 - 24 hrs notice for your orders - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Well, actually it is closer to 19 hrs...
At this moment I have only 3 sets of orders in !
That must mean that several Powers are still debating what orders to give.
What an excitement! While it's still only 1901.
Make sure you get your orders in by 16.00 GMT or else face the NMR. And a NMR at this stage could be fatal....
Just remember: better to have your prelims executed than a NMR.
After the Fall 1901 adjudication, we will continue with any disbands/retreats, if any, followed by builds.
I will try to keep up our current schedule with Spring 02 orders due by next Tuesday.
Your GM[Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1901 orders - 12 hrs notice - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Dear Sovereign / Ruler,
less than 12 hours remain and we still haven't received any orders from you (if your name is listed as BCC).
I understand the confidentiality of your orders and have no doubts that you want to keep your orders secret til the last moment,
but you just may want to share them with me.
So make sure that I have your orders by 16.00 GMT on Tuesday.
And remember: if you haven't received a confirmation from me, assume I have not received your orders.
Your messenger likely was intercepted on his way to me - or worse, has sided with one of the other Powers.
Or, more likely, is suffering from a serious hangover from the pubs he visited on his way to me
and is still trying to figure out how he got there and where he's supposed to go.
Your GM[Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1901 - Adjudication - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
"Lines of communication are the routes used to communicate by people or groups who are in conflict"
OK, now we got that straight, let's take a look at what happened in Fall 1901.
Wow! Ouch! Yesss! Noooooooo! That pretty much sums it up for this season.
Saying that it has some very surprising results would be an understatement.
Or were you gonna say that all these bounces and cuts were planned?
O, if only you could see eachother's faces and hear the appreciation...
Austria:
F Albania - Greece
A Serbia Supports F Albania - Greece (*Cut*)
A Trieste Hold
England:
F North Sea Convoys A Yorkshire - Belgium
F Norwegian Sea - Norway
A Yorkshire - Belgium (*Bounce*)
France:
A Burgundy - Belgium (*Bounce*)
A Gascony - Spain
F Mid-Atlantic Ocean - Portugal
Germany:
F Denmark - Sweden (*Bounce*)
A Kiel - Holland
A Ruhr - Munich
Italy:
A Apulia - Tunis
F Ionian Sea Convoys A Apulia - Tunis
A Venice Hold
Russia:
A Galicia - Vienna
F Gulf of Bothnia - Sweden (*Bounce*)
F Sevastopol Supports A Ukraine - Rumania
A Ukraine - Rumania
Turkey:
F Ankara - Black Sea
A Bulgaria - Serbia (*Fails*)
A Constantinople - Bulgaria (*Fails*)
No doubt that some serious questions will be asked.
Once promising relationships have now come under pressure.
Will they survive, rise up stronger than before? Or will the brotherly embrace turn to a deadly one?
No retreats or disbands.
Next deadline is for the builds. It is set at 23.00 GMT Thursday April 24.
Note that once I have received builds from all of you, I will send out the results immediately.
That will leave us more time until the deadline for Spring 1902: Tuesday April 29 at 23.00 GMT.
Yes, a new time for the deadlines to reduce the delay between deadline and distribution of results.
Austria: Supp 4 Unit 3 Build 1
England: Supp 4 Unit 3 Build 1
France: Supp 5 Unit 3 Build 2
Germany: Supp 5 Unit 3 Build 2
Italy: Supp 4 Unit 3 Build 1
Russia: Supp 6 Unit 4 Build 2
Turkey: Supp 4 Unit 3 Build 1
Your GM[Reply] |
| DC176 - After Fall 1901 - White Press - Declaratio... - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
We Declare to all Our loyal subjects and Allies:
[color=red:00411c8755]Impossible as it seemed, but treacherously preparing from the very beginning of the war, Austria has betrayed the cause of Peace. The Austrian army has attacked Our faithful ally Greece, [which is already] bleeding profusely in a struggle with a strong enemy.
Italy and Our allied Great Powers tried to warn Austria against this fatal step. The fullfillment of an age-old aspiration of the Austria people - union with Macedonia - has [already] been guaranteed to Austria by a means less in accord with the interests of world Peace.
But appeals by the Hapsburgs to secret ambitions and fratricidal emnity against the Serbs and Greeks prevailed.
The Italian people react with bitterness to the treachery of a Austria which was so close to them until recently, and draw their swords against her with heavy hearts, leaving the fate of these traitors to the peaceful world to God's just retribution.[/color:00411c8755][Reply] |
| DC176 - Austria - Player resigned - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
The current Ruler of Austria has decided to resign after disappointing results and expectations that were not met.  O yeah
This news was brought to me this morning and was totally unexpected and honestly a big disappointment.
His units would now go into Civil Disorder off-setting the delicate balance you had all created .   .... I hear you.
Hold your emotions though... we have found someone that will step in.
Former Trout has offered to take up the role of Emperor of Austria.
He will introduce himself to you later today.
And due to his quick response we can continue with the game without any delays.
Your GM
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Winter 1901 - Builds and Spring 1902 deadl... - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Factories have been working overtime this winter to meet the huge demand in Europe for steel.
Workers had been brought in from all around the country.
Black clouds and loud noise filled the air.
And look. What a magnificent sight.
Endless lines of machines of war leaving the factories.
In 5 different Supply Centers, Powers have been building new armies.
And in another 5, new fleets have entered the waters.
Austria: Build A Budapest
England: Build F London
France: Build F Marseilles, F Brest
Germany: Build A Kiel, A Berlin
Italy: Build F Naples
Russia: Build A Warsaw, A Moscow
Turkey: Build F Smyrna
And thus starts a new season. Spring 1902 is here.
People are gathering in large numbers to say farewell to their family and friends.
Where they're heading?
Wait and see....
Deadline for Spring 1902 orders is Tuesday 23.00 GMT.
Your GM
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Spring 02 - 24 hrs notice - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
My dear Rulers,
I understand you're very busy exchanging diplomatic messages while also trying to keep your people happy, but Tuesday 23.00 GMT is the deadline for your Spring 1902 orders.
Please submit your orders in time or risk a NMR (and disappointed allies).
If your name is listed as one of the BCC above, it means I have not received any orders from you yet.
Your GM
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Spring 1902 Adjudication - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Dear Rulers,
allow me to give you a short impression of Spring 1902:
- England and Russia had a little quarrel over St Petersburg. Of course, it is a beautiful place to visit in Spring.
Russia also seemed to have some mixup with Italy and Turkey. Opportunities for interpreters of these languages?
- France apparently decided that there is no place like home and returned en-masse to its terra patria.
- Austria gently but firmly made Russia to understand that the feeling of coziness in sharing Vienna was not mutual.
- The Italian army did not see any reason to move whereas its navy did not see any reason to stay.
- Turkey felt it was somewhat constrained and decided it would need more space.
- Germany was in an excellent mood and decided to pay a visit to its neighbouring locations.
These are the orders that were given for Spring 1902:
Austria:
A Budapest Supports A Trieste - Vienna
F Greece - Bulgaria(sc) (*Bounce*)
A Serbia - Trieste
A Trieste - Vienna
England:
F London - North Sea
F North Sea - Skagerrak
F Norway - St Petersburg(nc) (*Bounce*)
A Yorkshire - London
France:
F Brest Hold
A Burgundy - Paris
F Marseilles Hold
F Portugal Hold
A Spain - Gascony
Germany:
A Berlin - Prussia
F Denmark Supports F Gulf of Bothnia - Sweden
A Holland - Belgium
A Kiel - Munich
A Munich - Silesia
Italy:
F Ionian Sea - Aegean Sea
F Naples - Ionian Sea
A Tunis Hold
A Venice Hold
Russia:
F Gulf of Bothnia - Sweden
A Moscow - St Petersburg (*Bounce*)
A Rumania Supports A Bulgaria - Serbia (*Void*)
F Sevastopol Supports A Rumania
A Vienna Supports A Venice - Trieste (*Dislodged*)
A Warsaw - Galicia
Turkey:
F Black Sea Supports A Bulgaria - Rumania
A Bulgaria - Rumania (*Fails*)
A Constantinople - Bulgaria (*Bounce*)
F Smyrna - Eastern Mediterranean
With these moves we're at Summer 1902.
Since Austria was so adamant about Vienna, the local Russian army needs to find itself another location.
*** Russian retreat is due by Wednesday April 30, 23.00 GMT. ***
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Summer 1902 - Russian retreat - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Thanks for your fast response, Dean.
As the order was worded so nicely, I have copied it in (hope you didn't mind):
"Army Vienna Advances to Bohemia for some much needed R&R, finding the food in Vienna not to thier liking
Tsar Dean"
*** Orders for Fall 1902 are due by next Tuesday, 23.00 GMT. ***
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Summer 1902 - Russian retreat - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
What!!
You LOVE the Schnitzel!! (You just don't want to admit it...)
That's okay - we know you took a doggie bag with you. =P
Trout
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 7:51 PM, F Bielschowsky <bielschowsky.f(at)googlemail.com ([email]bielschowsky.f(at)googlemail.com[/email])> wrote:
Thanks for your fast response, Dean.
As the order was worded so nicely, I have copied it in (hope you didn't mind):
"Army Vienna Advances to Bohemia for some much needed R&R, finding the food in Vienna not to thier liking
Tsar Dean"
*** Orders for Fall 1902 are due by next Tuesday, 23.00 GMT. ***
Frank
[Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1902 - 30 hrs reminder - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
I have received Fall 02 orders from most of you but if your name is listed as one of the BCC, I have not received yours.
Don't forget the Tuesday 23.00 GMT deadline!
Prelims are welcome at any time.
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Fall 1902 Adjudication - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
UNBELIEVABLE !!
probably describes best what has happened during Fall 1902.
Hope that Russia enjoys its presence in Denmark as it came with a price: the Russians succeeded taking Denmark from the Germans through the support of the English, who in return for that favor must have decided to take Sweden and St Petersburg (nc). Germany as a result of Russia's move has been told to leave immediately - no need to pack.
Further south Russia had to make way for the Germans in Bohemia; since word had come down from what occurred in Denmark, Germany showed no mercy on the Russians either: demand for immediate departure.
And all the way in the Mediterranean we see Italian troops moving from Tunis to Smyrna in an orchestrated convoy which succeeded thanks to the support from Austria. The Turkish delight (forgive me for this little joke) over the victory in Serbia is said to have quickly changed to unbelief at what happened at home.
These are the orders given for Fall 1902:
Austria:
A Budapest Supports A Vienna
F Greece Supports F Aegean Sea
A Trieste - Serbia (*Fails*)
A Vienna Supports A Munich - Bohemia
England:
A London Hold
F North Sea Supports F Sweden - Denmark
F Norway - St Petersburg(nc)
F Skagerrak - Sweden
France:
F Brest - English Channel
A Gascony - Burgundy
F Marseilles - Spain(sc)
A Paris - Picardy
F Portugal - Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Germany:
A Belgium Hold
F Denmark Supports F Sweden (*Dislodged*)
A Munich - Bohemia
A Prussia - Warsaw (*Fails*)
A Silesia Supports A Prussia - Warsaw (*Cut*)
Italy:
F Aegean Sea Convoys A Tunis - Smyrna
F Ionian Sea Convoys A Tunis - Smyrna
A Tunis - Smyrna
A Venice - Apulia
Russia:
A Bohemia - Silesia (*Dislodged*)
A Galicia Supports A Moscow - Warsaw
A Moscow - Warsaw
A Rumania Supports A Bulgaria - Serbia
F Sevastopol Supports A Rumania
F Sweden - Denmark
Turkey:
F Black Sea - Constantinople
A Bulgaria - Serbia
A Constantinople - Bulgaria
F Eastern Mediterranean - Aegean Sea (*Fails*)
As a result the following retreats are expected for Autumn 1902:
- Germany needs to order its fleet out of Denmark or it will be disbanded;
- Russia needs to order its army out of Bohemia or it will be disbanded.
Retreats are due by Wednesday 23.00 GMT and will be adjudicated as soon as I have received all retreats marked as Final.
Builds for Winter 1902 are due by Friday 23.00 GMT.
As I will be away May 10-18, we'll skip next week so the Spring 1903 orders are not due until Tuesday May 20, 23.00 GMT.
Considering everything that has happened this Fall, that may actually be welcome (recover from shock, allow time to have ratio rule emotion, formulate clear messages to former allies, etc.).
Your GM
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Earlier deadline Winter 1902 - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Due to personal circumstances I have to reschedule the due date for the builds of Winter 1902 to Thursday May 8, 23.00 GMT.
Apologies for having to rush this through, but it is either this Thursday or Monday May 19. Would think you all prefer the former.
Frank[Reply] |
| DC176 - Autumn 02 clarification - test_gm (Sep 13, 2007, 12:00 am) |
Dear players,
I seem to have caused some confusion with my second email on the earlier Winter 02 deadline.
Some of you seem to have interpreted this as if I had already adjudicated the Autumn 02 retreats. Not so!
Once I have the retreats confirmed from both players, I will immediately notify all of you, so you can start working on your builds/disbands.
Deadline for Winter 02 Builds/Disbands is still this Thursday, 23.00 GMT.
Frank[Reply] |
