The Zenith of Power: Concert of Europe Part IV (Sign-Up, Rules, and Discussion)

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I’m confused.  Are France and Austria at full mobilization?  What does “France is mobilized everywhere” even mean?  Generally, you have to pick a place for your troops to be located.

[Spamage]

Okay, slight update.

X asked to switch to Prussia, a possibility since the beginning of the game. I didn't see this as I was writing the prompts and posting the turn, but he did get it in before the turn started. I'm willing to give him the benefit as well because the turnaround time on this turn was exceptionally fast compared to usual (it was stormy here this afternoon and I had ample time to write). I already had said he could have Prussia at the start of turn 4 regardless, and since his request was technically before the start of the turn, after careful deliberation I will permit him to switch. It seems pointless to spend a week of me negotiating as NPC Prussia only for him to take the helm moving forward.

Also, welcome to the game, joshva!

[windjammer]

Welcome !

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I think I have taken Brazil about as far as I can and it will always have a warm, special place in my heart.  However, you guys know how I feel about staying as the same country for too long and it was time for a change.  Brazil is great fun, but it also has certain limitations that I have faced in pretty much every game in the series (namely its military is dwarfed by the European powers).  Prussia will mean different opportunities and challenges.  If any negotiations were secret deals or negotiations were underway involving NPC Prussia, please loop me in so I know the current state of play.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Statement of the Kingdom of France
We intend to liberate Egypt and reopen the suez canal, potentially in coordination with Austria.
Any other powers fighting the ottomans in that region will be attacked by the Kingdom of France.
(OOC: THIS MIDTURN)

I’m confused, I thought Spamage doesn’t allow player vs. player moves during the midturn.  Wouldn’t this violent that? 

[Dereich]

Statement of the Kingdom of France
We intend to liberate Egypt and reopen the suez canal, potentially in coordination with Austria.
Any other powers fighting the ottomans in that region will be attacked by the Kingdom of France.
(OOC: THIS MIDTURN)

I’m confused, I thought Spamage doesn’t allow player vs. player moves during the midturn.  Wouldn’t this violent that? 

I wouldn't think that at this point this would constitute a "player vs player" move for reasons you should be fairly extensively aware of.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Statement of the Kingdom of France
We intend to liberate Egypt and reopen the suez canal, potentially in coordination with Austria.
Any other powers fighting the ottomans in that region will be attacked by the Kingdom of France.
(OOC: THIS MIDTURN)

I’m confused, I thought Spamage doesn’t allow player vs. player moves during the midturn.  Wouldn’t this violent that? 

I wouldn't think that at this point this would constitute a "player vs player" move for reasons you should be fairly extensively aware of.

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[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

..the Habsburg Momarchy...

Epic 

[Kuumo]

Barring something crazy happening, my orders for the turn are sent.

[DKrol]

Also all set.

[Lumine]

Orders sent.

[PSOL]

Orders sent

[Continential]

Orders sent

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I think I am out, I have been on screens too much lately and was already thinking that I needed to take a step back.  Recent events make now as good a time as any.  I may rejoin in the future, but for now I need a break.  

Apologies for any inconvenience

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

My orders have been sent for this round

[GoTfan]

I'm still waiting on responses from Spamage.

[Dereich]

I'm still waiting on responses from Spamage.

Hasn’t the turn been over for a day now?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I'm still waiting on responses from Spamage.

Hasn’t the turn been over for a day now?

Technically, 23 hours and 13 minutes

[windjammer]

Not interested in continuing playing the game sadly.

I admit having completely underestimated Xavier. However, no one actually predicted that.

Thank you spamage for everything.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

You either die a Catholic-Republican or live long enough to see yourself become France.  I will join as Queen Charlotte of France.

[Devout Centrist]

Any chance HCP and I can join as Republican China?

[Spamage]

Any chance HCP and I can join as Republican China?

Sure, welcome!

You either die a Catholic-Republican or live long enough to see yourself become France.  I will join as Queen Charlotte of France.

Welcome back!

[Spamage]

Not interested in continuing playing the game sadly.

I admit having completely underestimated Xavier. However, no one actually predicted that.

Thank you spamage for everything.

Totally understandable, I can see why it would not be ideal. Thank you for everything you have brought to both this game and its predecessors. It’s a testament to your skill that you’ve kept France stable for coming up on 140 years in-game!

[Spamage]

Turn 4 has commenced! It will run until 11:59 on April 1st (next Friday). I will try to get the military numbers up at some point this weekend.

Expect the midturn Tuesday or Wednesday depending on game conditions among other things!

[Spamage]

Just wanted to make a public note about some stuff I've seen about interactions between players over the last week or so. I'm not going to name specifics, and this is not solely directed at any one person, but there have been several different instances I've seen of tensions getting to the boiling point. At the end of the day this is a game and people's moves in said game should not be taken personally.

I can understand the frustration of dealing with a perceived betrayal, I've had experiences in several games similar to these in the past, but I would urge people to keep calm and remember that, at the end of the day, this game is just as much about having fun and worldbuilding as it is high-stakes diplomacy.