| Press for Fall of 1906 in ruffians |
Movement
Message from Austria to Russia in 'ruffians':
Cal,
RUM -> SEV!?!?!
What happened? I thought you were a) supporting me from Serbia -> Bulgaria,
and b) moving Ukraine into Sev. and c) moving to Silesia.
Ok Germany didn't break the DMZ, but it was a bad move on his part, and he
SHOULD have moved there! Why does he still have 4 armies in France I
wonder?
I hate it when a plan doesn't come together -- please let me know what's up!
Best,
Chris
Message from Italy to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Would you consider supporting my A Tun to Nap?
The Pope
Message from Italy to Austria in 'ruffians':
You did not help me to Nap... But will you support me to hold in Mar?
The Pope
Message from Austria to Italy in 'ruffians':
Your holiness,
Sorry about not supporting you in -- I didn't reckon with the fact that
you'd have a supported attack on rome that I couldn't stop.
Yes, I will support you to hold in Marsailles, and I will do my best to
bouce Turkey out of Bulgaria again -- as I say, I need you alive alot more
than I need your centers!
As long as I am able, I will keep you in Marsaille, and Tunis, at least,
will remain yours -- perhaps you would move the fleet to North Africa, where
it can help against England? or maybe the army. I can't expect you to help
me, but if england takes down France, I can't keep you in Marsaille!
best,
Chris
Message from Italy to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Your holiness,
>
> Sorry about not supporting you in -- I didn't reckon with the fact that
> you'd have a supported attack on rome that I couldn't stop.
>
Eh?
> Yes, I will support you to hold in Marsailles, and I will do my best to
> bouce Turkey out of Bulgaria again -- as I say, I need you alive alot more
> than I need your centers!
>
I agree, but you will have to work harder if you should keep me and my
units alive.
> As long as I am able, I will keep you in Marsaille, and Tunis, at least,
> will remain yours -- perhaps you would move the fleet to North Africa, where
> it can help against England? or maybe the army. I can't expect you to help
> me, but if england takes down France, I can't keep you in Marsaille!
>
Well, I will do what I can to stay alive. But I can not promise to help
anyone else.
> best,
>
> Chris
The Pope
Message from Austria to Italy in 'ruffians':
Your holiness,
> Sorry about not supporting you in -- I didn't reckon with the fact that
> you'd have a supported attack on rome that I couldn't stop.
>
Eh?
F Tyhr -> Rome, A naples S F Tyhr -> Rome.
Couldn't take the chance, I need the fleet for other stuff -- this way I
build another fleet as well.
Chris
Message from Italy to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Your holiness,
>
> F Tyhr -> Rome, A naples S F Tyhr -> Rome.
>
> Couldn't take the chance, I need the fleet for other stuff -- this way I
> build another fleet as well.
>
> Chris
There were steps you could have taken. A Ven S A Rom. Or F Ion - Tys or to
Nap unsupported.
Well, it came as no surprise. Your greed is well known to me already.
The Pope
Message from England to Russia in
'ruffians':
Cal,
Suppose I tell you Norway will be convoyed somewhere. What would you say
about that?
/Christian
Message from England to Turkey in
'ruffians':
See Cyrille, at last I moved against Russia's north!
/Christian
Message from England to Germany in
'ruffians':
Paul,
looking at the situation makes me wonder if I dare to move out of Denmark
this fall. Do you dare to leave Kiel vacated? Holland?
Since this is a fall season, I feel it is best if you bounce yourself (or
whatever you want to do) in Holland and I�ll hold in Denmark. Also this
makes it possible for me to move Nwy-Finland and build a new army in Edi to
be convoyed to Nwy with support next turn. Maybe we shouldn't try for the
supported attack on Spain but rather hope Austria will use Piedemont to
cover Venice and I�ll go for Portugal. Chances are France guesses that we
could attack with support and is holding in Spain supported by WES.
I feel this is the best way to do it. Please let me know if you have any
other thoughts.
/Christian
Message from Russia to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Message from [email protected] as Austria to Russia in
'ruffians':
> Cal,
>
> RUM -> SEV!?!?!
>
> What happened? I thought you were a) supporting me from Serbia ->
Bulgaria,
> and b) moving Ukraine into Sev. and c) moving to Silesia.
>
> Ok Germany didn't break the DMZ, but it was a bad move on his part, and he
> SHOULD have moved there! Why does he still have 4 armies in France I
> wonder?
>
> I hate it when a plan doesn't come together -- please let me know what's
up!
I don't even remember anymore, but I'll get back to you. I've just gotten
home from a five day stay in the hospital for major surgery and everything
has pretty much gone to hell in my absence. Regardless, I'll look at the
game by tomorrow and get back to you. If I've fucked up, I'll figure out
how and make amends. There was no element of "stab" in whatever I ordered,
maybe just some confusion before going to the hospital.
Cal
Message from Austria to Russia in 'ruffians':
Cal,
Wow -- I am glad to hear that you are back and doing well. Life is clearly
more important than this game -- get well and drop me a note when you get a
chance!
Chris
Broadcast message from Russia in 'ruffians':
Sorry to be so silent folks, but I've just got back from being in the
hospital since last Monday. Lemme tell you, surgery ain't fun and this was
my first ever.
I still need some recovery time and Dip isn't a priority right now (sleep is
probably #1), but I'll answer those of you who wrote me in a day or so.
Again, sorry for the delay.
Cal White
Russia
Message from Russia to England in 'ruffians':
> Message from [email protected] as England to Russia in
> 'ruffians':
>
> Cal,
>
> Suppose I tell you Norway will be convoyed somewhere. What would you say
> about that?
I'd wonder why you'd do that when you tied up three units just to get it UP
there...
I'm going to cover St Pete's. If you decide to attack the German, let me
know. Until then, I play like I have no friends... <g>.
Cal
Message from Russia to Austria in 'ruffians':
Okay, I give up. I have no idea why I didn't order the support to Bulgaria
for you.
Well, I certainly seem safe this turn so I'm open to suggestions. It looks
like I'd better build up some credibility with you, so let me know what you
suggest. Keep the explanations short as I'm not spending much time on
e-mail (not to say you're long-winded, Chris, but, your, uh, stream of
communication is the main reason I still prefer to work with you...)
Cal
Message from Observer to Russia in 'ruffians':
My BEST wishes for a speedy recovery!!! Don't overdo it.
Jim
>
> Broadcast message from [email protected] as Russia in 'ruffians':
>
> Sorry to be so silent folks, but I've just got back from being in the
> hospital since last Monday. Lemme tell you, surgery ain't fun and this was
> my first ever.
>
> I still need some recovery time and Dip isn't a priority right now (sleep is
> probably #1), but I'll answer those of you who wrote me in a day or so.
>
> Again, sorry for the delay.
>
> Cal White
> Russia
>
Message from Austria to Russia in 'ruffians':
Cal,
Wow, I guess we have few good choices. I guess I'd like to see:
A mos -> Stpete
A War -> Silesia
A Ukraine ?
A Sev hold
I just cut a long analysis. move Ukr -> Rum and hope for the best, I will
do what I can.
Get well soon!
Chris
Message from Austria to England in 'ruffians':
Russia is covering StP -- and looks to build. I need the build in the
south -- do you want him to build F stP NC -- i didnt think so.
Chris
Message from Austria to Italy in 'ruffians':
Roland -- I don't know if Cyrille has been in touch, but you might as well
try for Naples again -- I wont hold it against you if you take it with the
fleet! You have your support for Marsaille.
Chris
Message from Russia to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Message from [email protected] as Austria to Russia in
'ruffians':
>
> Wow, I guess we have few good choices. I guess I'd like to see:
>
> A mos -> Stpete
> A War -> Silesia
> A Ukraine ?
> A Sev hold
>
> I just cut a long analysis. move Ukr -> Rum and hope for the best, I will
> do what I can.
Okay. I'll make those moves. Although I reserve the right to hear what
Christian says when he writes me. After the last moves he asked me what I'd
say if he told me the army in Norway was going to be convoyed out this turn.
I told him he invested three units to get it there, so I'd be unlikely to
believe it. I'd like to see if he reveals anything with his next letter.
I'll keep you informed.
Cal
Message from Russia to Germany in 'ruffians':
Austria is demanding I move on Silesia or he'll move on me with Turkey. I
think it's just a bit of desperate blackmail on his part, but it would only
take a unit or two to hurt me.
What's the odds of pre-arranging a bounce in Sil this turn?
Cal
Message from Russia to Germany in 'ruffians':
> > Message from [email protected] as Russia to Germany in 'ruffians':
> >
> Actually, with your silence and all I was expecting your move to Sil and
have
> already written A Ber-Sil to counter it. Okay, I can live with the bounce
> there:
The silence was mostly morphine induced although I'm trying to get my head
back into this game after all the problems. I just don't have a lot of
energy now.
> I've been worried about what you might have in mind post-Turkey: are
you
> going to stick with your alliance with Austria vs. the Sultan, maintain
our G/R
> neutrality and concern yourself with what comes next "later"?
Quite frankly, I don't know what I'm going to do and that's as honest as I
can be. Right now I seem to have nobody attacking me, but future expansion
prospects look dim. I figure my best move is to wait and see which way
things break. I don't trust Austria, but then again, he didn't convoy an
army into Norway this turn. Not much point in attacking Austria when
England may be coming over the top, is there? Conversely, how can I try to
expand northward when Turkey is still strong enough to take me out?
Best to see how things turn out and defend when attacked. I suspect you'd
do the same in my position.
Too tired to write more,
Cal
> Are you and England planning a bounce over StP?
>
> --Paul P.S. I hope that you are recovering from recent ills!
>
Message from Austria to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Cyrille,
cut and paste your choice:
A Arm -> Bla -> Bul
F Bla C A Arm -> Bul
F Con S A Arm -> Bul
F Aeg S A Arm -> Bul
F Aeg S F Con -> Bul (sc)
F Con -> Bul (sc)
F Black S A Arm -> Sev
A Arm -> Sev
F Aeg Hold
F Con hold
F Black Hold
A Arm Hold
I really don't care -- lets just get this game moving!
Chris
Message from Turkey to Austria in 'ruffians':
I thought that we were waiting for your russian's ally, sorry.
Retreats
Message from Austria to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Cyrille,
Thanks. I didn't mean to harrass you, I figured you thought we were waiting
for Cal. Interesting swap you've set up with Italy -- I wonder what will
become of it?
Best,
Chris
Message from Austria to Russia in 'ruffians':
Cal,
Well, that went well. I hope you are recovering. I think it's a pretty
obvious A Moscow, and then we try to crack Munich -- it might even happen!
If you are feeling risky, you could Waive the build, and play one short, in
the hopes of building in Sev next year.
let me know your thoughts!
Chris
Message from Austria to Italy in 'ruffians':
Roland,
Well done, and no hard feelings here! I will be retreating to the Ionian,
the better to finish Cryille off. You will continue to recieve my support
to hold in Marsaille, for what it is worth. I think it will be safe for a
while, as Burgundy will need to Support Munich to hold for a while -- would
you be willing to cut that support, now that you have a home center to
re-build in? I mean, you can take rome now, and if it gets popped, no prob,
you stay at 3 and re-build, if it doesn't, I'd like you to move back out (of
course) but would understand if you didn't.
I know its tough to work with someone who stabbed you brutaly for your home
centers, but I am really trying to stop the G/E alliance, and I have seen
you as a key part of that for years now -- its why I didn't support naples
to hold -- if you got Cyrille to support you in, then fine, was my theory --
as long as HE didnt hold it!
but it's late and I'm rambling. Let me know your thoughts, I still think of
you as a key player on this board, or indeed on any board you haven't been
eliminated from!
best,
Chirs
Adjustments
Message from Germany to Russia in 'ruffians':
Cal:
Yeah, I know my move to Sil is a pain in the ass...but SOMEBODY has
to put
units in place to contain Austria!! Hey, it's not like I have enough
units in the area
to attack War.
What I want to do, if you will allow me, is to try a supported
attack on Boh in
the Spring. That wouldn't be a threat to you...would it?
Paul
Message from Germany to England in 'ruffians':
> Christian:
> Why leave it to guesswork every turn? Send a fleet to Naf and
> either cut the
> French support for Spain in the Fall--or support yourself to WMS and
> truly
> dominate the seas around Iberia.
> That Italian army in Mar is a pain in the ass, isn't it? I cannot
> get into Mar
> myself until you have taken Spain and can support me there, I guess.
> Your F Nth is, finally, moving to Nwy?
> --Paul
Message from Italy to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Roland,
>
Greetings!
> Well done, and no hard feelings here!
Good. :-)
I was not at all sure I would get that support.
Thank you BTW for the help with Marsellies.
>I will be retreating to the Ionian,
> the better to finish Cryille off. You will continue to recieve my support
> to hold in Marsaille, for what it is worth.
Great!
>I think it will be safe for a
> while, as Burgundy will need to Support Munich to hold for a while -- would
> you be willing to cut that support, now that you have a home center to
> re-build in?
By the fall maybe, if you still need it.
>I mean, you can take rome now, and if it gets popped, no prob,
> you stay at 3 and re-build, if it doesn't, I'd like you to move back out (of
> course) but would understand if you didn't.
>
Ok, I will consider it. But I do not think you coould afford giving Mar to
Germany.
> I know its tough to work with someone who stabbed you brutaly for your home
> centers, but I am really trying to stop the G/E alliance, and I have seen
> you as a key part of that for years now -- its why I didn't support naples
> to hold -- if you got Cyrille to support you in, then fine, was my theory --
> as long as HE didnt hold it!
>
I can understand that. And if I am able to build a fleet this year, I can
possibly become the one that helps you with G/E.
>
> but it's late and I'm rambling. Let me know your thoughts, I still think of
> you as a key player on this board, or indeed on any board you haven't been
> eliminated from!
>
Thank you! I will do my best.
> best,
>
> Chirs
Mvh Roland
Message from Italy to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Greetings!
And very much thank you for your help!
I really needed that.
Mvh Roland
Message from England to Germany in
'ruffians':
Paul,
Yes I am moving down south with fleets in MAO and IRI. I am also moving NTH
to NWY with support from Finland.
/Christian
Message from Turkey to Italy in 'ruffians':
>Message from [email protected] as Italy to Turkey in 'ruffians':
>
>Greetings!
>
>And very much thank you for your help!
>I really needed that.
>
>Mvh Roland
You're welcome. For next year, I'll be there too!
Message from Italy to Turkey in 'ruffians':
> You're welcome. For next year, I'll be there too!
>
Sounds great! What shall we do?
Mvh Roland
Message from Turkey to Italy in 'ruffians':
I had to destroy Apulia. But now, as ion is still free, you could easily ask
England to move in Tun in Spring, and then in Ionian. It's quite hot, but I
think that he cannot have your fleet against him.
Of course, he can always agree a draw with Austria, but what can we do?
I didn't talk with England, so don't know what to do. If you have some
suggestions, I will read it carefully.
Best,
Cyrille.
Message from Italy to Turkey in 'ruffians':
> I had to destroy Apulia. But now, as ion is still free, you could easily ask
> England to move in Tun in Spring, and then in Ionian. It's quite hot, but I
> think that he cannot have your fleet against him.
> Of course, he can always agree a draw with Austria, but what can we do?
> I didn't talk with England, so don't know what to do. If you have some
> suggestions, I will read it carefully.
> Best,
> Cyrille.
Oh, I do not know... You and Russia should be able to hurt Austria some.
I will try to retake Rome soon, I hope.
I am not sure I want to cooperate with England... Bu tI shall see.
Mvh Roland