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[spoilers] Germany brings Weltfrieden

So, here we are... my own thread to talk about... well... i don't know, let me know if you want to know something wink


Introduction maybe?
I played a couple games in the past but it's been... 15 years? 
Started way back in the late 90s as part of an international mailing list. Had enough time to dive into the rabbit hole as a student and it was a very intense experience.
Some time after that, I discovered various gaming communities and tried a few different, mainly the german site "ludomaniac". Say Hi if you heard about it wink 

Participated a few times in face-to-face weekends, playing the classic board game as a tournament or just for fun and beer. Was fun but not very successful because I need time for tactics and communication, don't like to be stressed by a clock.


Ok, as for this game:
We are using discord for diplo which is unexpectedly uncomfortable. Technically it's super nice but the fact, that others can watch me writing is a bit like that teacher standing behind my back while writing a test. It's fine, I can deal with that and maybe it's even some kind of learning experience.
Slightly nervous to be honest, and slightly paranoid, I guess that's the game smile


Notable facts about my opponents:

Austria: Naufragar
England: AdrienIer
France: Pindicator
Germany: Klops
Italy: Cyneheard
Russia: Scooter
Turkey: Chevalier Mal Fet

Pindi/France is inexperienced (by his own words)
Other than that, I know nothing about the group  *shrug*


Oh dear, and while writing, something is happening... early, unexpected adjudication which shows all saved orders.
That might be an issue if someone really wanted to change them later. If we are lucky then everyone is fine which his orders. If not... what can we do, probably restart with different nations?
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If you have problems with „klops is writing“ maybe write your text in another program and copy paste in the discord channel ?
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thought about it but it's ok. Just not used to have live lurkers.
I usually use my laptop with discord, so I can write a lot faster while predicting to have clumsy fingers on the phone wink


Regarding game status: All players submitted pretty standard openings, meaning that I know nothing about the diplo side. Fall will be exiting.
I have very limited options for my orders. You all know the map, Hol and Ruh are set and I can just choose to let Russia have Sweden or not.
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small update: I kinda regret the bounce in Bur. Gets me a good start with France but I did not realize that England could block me in Hol. That would be very agressive, but that would also very bad for me because I have to decide to build an army and feel "safe" or a fleet to have a chance on water...
worst case: France 6, Russia 6, England 5, Germany 4
If France is really my Ally then this would be ok but pushes me into a junior-partner role needing help of Russia.
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Ah, found a purpose for this thread. I can bitch about nonsense and nobody cares :D
No messages for 20h, everything's said... just waiting for the last 2 hours to pass because someone didn't use that checkbox...
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Haha Im rooting for you since I support the check box! smile
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Thanks! I should ally with lurkers, turns out my pessimistic worst case scenario became true.

Generally, I try to talk to everyone, especially potential allies, but I'm lacking words right now. My position is just bad. Not quite as bad as Austrias but still...
Didn't really expect England to be that agressive. Ok, so it's only one build.

A Mun... safer to hold my lands. 3 defending armies (plus ship) are tricky to crack. But if England and France ally, I am toast anyways.

F Ber... needed, if I keep allying with France and I want to believe him that he sticks with me. Uncomfortable for Russia because I can only build it in Berlin. And uncomfortable for myself because it really weakens my defense. I might look like a fool next year. And if i am too open, I might ask France to invade me because otherwise he would feel like a fool himself.
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I built the fleet and it went well. Russia neutral and France friendly.
No idea about Pindis Civ-diplo-reputation and I don't care anyways because it's a fresh game, feels good to have him on my side.


(totally expecting some "awww, sweet" comments wink)
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how do you win from here smile
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Hehe, easy. Crush all opponents :D
But basically, I am just switching from "survive the start" to "hopes for midgame". I see no serious winning chance, not impossible but very unlikely. (after fall 1902 right now)

I'll make an early prediction: It's going to be a 3-way-draw and Russia is part of it. He could also win with good diplo and some luck.

France will be the big counterpart and needs 1-2 allies to stop Russia. Me or Italy? Long shot though.
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