06-11-2000 03:13									#1
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RESULTS :
Turkey:
Con - Bul: OK
Smy - Con: OK
Ank - Bla: Bounce with Sev 1:1;

Russia:
StP - Bot: OK
Sev - Bla: Bounce with Ank 1:1;
Mos - Ukr: OK
War - Gal: OK

Italy:
Ven - Pie: OK
Rom - Ven: OK
Nap - Ion: OK

Germany:
Kie - Den: OK
Ber - Kie: OK
Mun - Ruh: OK

France:
Par - Gas: OK
Mar - Spa: OK
Bre - MAt: OK

England:
Lon - Nth: OK
Edi - Nrg: OK
Liv - Yor: OK

Austria:
Bud - Ser: OK
Vie - Bud: OK
Tri - Alb: OK


RETREATS
none


SUPPLY CENTRE OWNERSHIP AND UNIT POSITIONS :
Turkey:
3 SC-s: Smy Ank Con
2 Armies: Con Bul
1 Fleet: Ank

Russia:
4 SC-s: Sev War Mos StP
2 Armies: Gal Ukr
2 Fleets: Sev Bot

Italy:
3 SC-s: Nap Rom Ven
2 Armies: Ven Pie
1 Fleet: Ion

Germany:
3 SC-s: Mun Ber Kie
2 Armies: Ruh Kie
1 Fleet: Den

France:
3 SC-s: Mar Par Bre
2 Armies: Spa Gas
1 Fleet: MAt

England:
3 SC-s: Lon Liv Edi
1 Army: Yor
2 Fleets: Nth Nrg

Austria:
3 SC-s: Bud Tri Vie
2 Armies: Ser Bud
1 Fleet: Alb

Ok, the RUssian move scares me. I think he is setting up a move into Vie. He emailed me, and said that it is for an attack into Rum, but I do not think so. Germany and Italy were completely honest with me, and have both expressed both concern and support about Russia. Turkey has been silent, but it is not looking good.

I am planning an attack into Gre (F Alb-Gre, A Ser S F Alb-Gre), but I am not sure what I should do with the third.

Suggestions?

	09-11-2000 10:44									#2
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Ok, I got this from Russia

quote: Perhaps the Italian player has already told you: Germany could threaten us. I think we should coordinate an invasion of Germany, in case of. Anyway, who else would you attack after the destruction of Turkey? That is just an idea; if you agree, keeping my army in Galicia will be good, so as to be able to order in 1902: A War - Pru A Gal - Sil A Vie - Boh A Tri - Tyr By the way, are you going to order A Bud - Ser for this autumn? Because it would help to quickly invade Bulgaria. Of course I am waiting for your answer to modify my orders; for the moment they are: A Sev - Bla A Gal - Rum A Ukr S A Gal - Rum F Bot - Swe

	09-11-2000 13:24									#3
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I donīt think attacking Germany would be good. No, let Russia fight G, if he likes, all the better for you. But A and G should stay peaceful as long as possible.

I think it looks more as if RI work together against you. Talk to Germany, he should try to influence Italy not to attack you.

If you get the feeling IR are really working against you, why not order Bud-Tri. If they attack, you bounce in Tri and also keep Bud.
You should of course tell R you would move Bud-Vie (to fight G as Russia wants). Then R will hopefully order Gal-Bud in case he attacks.

Whatever happens, this will give you one build at least and a good position in case you are stabbed.

	09-11-2000 18:31									#4
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Midshipman, I agree completely with Sahib.

1. Do not attack Germany, particularly if Russia opened to Galacia.

2. Ask Germany to pressure Italy not to attack you. I don't think that this can be emphasized enough. Italy will most likely feel the pressure and abort, because he's trying to avoid showing Turkey the IR alliance. Maybe Germany could discretely drop the Turk a line about that?

3. I like the warning to Russia that you'll be using Budapest to Rumania just in case. Then order it to Trieste. Keep the supported move of F Albania - Greece.

4. Reach out to Turkey anyway. let him know that if he doesn't molest you, you won't hinder his moves. BTW, if he tries for Greece or Serbia, he's molesting you!

Overall your situation is not perfect but it's your best move. And depending on the relationships you deveop, you might come out with two builds and some friends. Good luck!

	09-11-2000 18:47									#5
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One more thing:

Donīt worry, your position is not bad. There are many Austrias that die 02. Austria is one of the weakest countries on the board IMO. You will get at leat one build, possibly two, thats more then mayn Austrias can even dream of. And if you succeed playing your neigbors against each other, you actually have a good start. Just make sure Germany is supporting you with his diplomacy (he will, because he needs you to survive). And make sure there is no IRT alliance.

	10-11-2000 10:58									#6
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Your Russia is evil, he wants to kill you, that A Gal was a stab (or a prelude to one). Ally with Germany against him and get Germany to bounce him out of Swe. Tell Germany that Russia doesn't like him.