Teddy's Diplomacy Thread 01

[muon2]

I like to shadow the game with my copy of jDip. I would be grateful if you would echo orders as well as post the maps.

For instance, there have been units that did not move. I like to know if they were ordered to hold, given an invalid order, or were left without any order. That gives me a sense of the thinking and strategy of the players. For cases with invalid orders it also offers a teaching moment for players and spectators alike.

[muon2]

Convoy orders must include the full path.

Fleet Aeg Convoys Army Con-Gre
Army Con-Aeg-Gre

This is actually contrary to the official rules. The rules explicitly allow for ambiguous convoy paths.

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[muon2]

I hope it's not me. No sooner do I get back to the forum and start to shadow this, and there's a delay.

[muon2]

I have the time this summer and fall to GM if Teddy is too busy. I'll run it as I did when I took over for Smid on his game.

[muon2]

If there is no opposition I'll willingly hand over the GMship. I've been far to busy as of late.

I have heard no opposition, and my offer still stands. I presume that orders had been sent in already, so if all would copy those orders to me, I'll post the turn and continue the game. If I don't hear from some of the players I'll reach out to get the game going again.

[muon2]

Is this settled?  Are we sending moves to Muon now...is he officially the GM?

I assume so. I have received four sets so far.

[muon2]

Both Austria and Germany have notified me that time constraints will keep them from playing. If there are two players that want to take over those countries we can continue from here. Also, since the game is only into the first year, and I have volunteered, I would entertain a fresh start. Please post with your thoughts.

[muon2]

I am a diplo noob but I can take over for somebody.

If there is one more volunteer, I'll be happy to get things going.

[muon2]

That seems like the best course. Is there interest in a fresh start instead?