Some Back Story

I haven't had time to post the years from 1901 until I started. So I'll provide some background to how we got to this position...

I sent email to both England and France to figure out the how the alliances were going to work out. England actually was pushing for a 3 way alliance for all of us to take out the rest. I really was pushing for either an alliance with England OR an alliance with France. I could tell that England wouldn't really ally with me against France. But I really didn't like the thought of us taking on everyone. For one, that would mean that I go south to take on Austria (which I kinda wish I did as Austria did not answer ANY of my emails.. argh).. but England was going to move on Russia. And I didn't really like the idea of me going south and leaving my northern border exposed to England. And I couldn't see England doing much damage to Russia quickly.. It would've taken a couple turns, meanwhile, he'd get territories in Norway/Sweden possibly, which I was potentially in a battle with Austria. So I worked hard to get France to see my point of view, and finally he did. So we turned on England.

That worked really well. Russia was begging to help attack England as well, so I had to decide what to do about StP, Norway and Sweden. I didn't want either one to really get Norway or Sweden, but I allowed Russia to take Sweden with the promise that we wouldn't attack each other for 2 years (i think). He was pretty busy fending off Turkey, so I felt pretty confident he wouldn't attack me, although I still left protection just in case.

Once we eliminated England (i took one territory, France took 2). Russia wanted me turn on France.... shit.. i already forget... i'd look it up by it is almost 2am... eventually...


Italy was starting to feel the squeeze between France and Turkey. Italy persuaded France to postpone his attack on Turkey so that he could first eliminate Turkey before he is eliminated. He also wanted me to hold off on my attack of Russia so that Russia could help eliminate Turkey. He promised that they would give us territories to compensate for our patience. I didn't think it was the best idea.. I already had a strong alliance with France and figured that if we crushed Italy and Russia while they were both battling Turkey, then they'd get eliminated quickly and then together we could crush Turkey, and then race for the 18 SC's. But Itlay proposed this on the day that the moves were to be turned in, and I told everyone (through email) that if France would agree to it, and Russia would agree to it, that I also would. But I didn't hear from anyone before the moves were due. SO I continued my attack on Russia, which he had expected. So ...

I was battling Russia (apparently Russia and Turkey had a truce as all of Russia's forces were aimed at me). But I had all of my troops aimed at Russia as well (Austria was eliminated by now and Italy/Turkey had most of Austria). SO I eliminated Russia in a couple of years. France basically did no moves for 3 turns while Italy and Turkey battled. Italy tried to convince France to turn on me, and as an attempt to lure Italy's troops away from its headquarters, he told Italy that he would turn on me, and I allowed him to take my England territory that I had captured, and then we bounced in another territory. Italy cleared out just a little bit so we had to move in..


France then moved in to take over Italy and I'm continuing to attack Turkey and now have started to take on Italy as well, in Austria lands. Turkey wants to help me eliminate Italy, so he supported me into Budapest. So that's where we stand today...

I'm still not sure how this will end.. I think I should do well.. don't want to jinx myself.. Italy looks strong, but clearly my alliance with France should eliminate Italy fairly quickly, if we both attack him full force. I want to get the 18 SC's clearly, but need to ensure I don't do it too soon for fear that Italy will switch to helping Italy. So...

we'll see....