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