RISK Domination IV: Finished!

[Gustaf]

I'll never really quite understand why people have a tendency to spread their reinforcements across multiple disconnected states... that pretty much makes it a certainty that they will not win; rather, they will merely serve as a hindrance for the advancement of those who don't do that.

Not necessarily. And the first time we played I don't remember you doing very well either.

Well sure you can still win if the other players self-destruct, but it still doesn't seem like a terribly good idea from a strategic standpoint.  You're screwed if you can't make a substantial foothold at the start, and while spreading your forces out doesn't ensure that that won't happen, it at the very least increases its likelihood.

Just look at the results from previous games:

RISK Domination I: Jas won, who loaded all of his guys in Alaska.

RISK Domination II: You won, and you loaded most of your guys in the Pacific.

RISK Domination III: You won, and you loaded most of your guys in Texas.

RISK Mission I: I won, and I loaded all of my guys in the Southeast.

RISK Mission II: Ernest won, and he loaded most of his guys in Texas.

RISK Capital I: Everett won, and she loaded all of her guys in Washington and Montana.

In fact, I can't find a single RISK game played on this forum in which someone won who didn't go down this route of initial deployments.

But that's because everyone here on the forum (until this game at least) pretty much played like that. In my second game it almost became ridiculous. As I recall it Jas, TN, Ernest and MAS all "loaded" their troops into one state. It's a kind of prisoners dilemma. If everyone else does it, you're better off doing it yourself too. I'll point out though that when I won the first time I put troops in every state I had. Basically, spreading out is better from a defensive stand-point while concentrating is better from an offensive stand point. It is usually better in Risk to be on the offense but it is occassionally better to be on defense.

[Joe Republic]

Sorry, thought my turn was up.  :-p   I'll attack into NC from TN with two troops.  Thats it for my turn.

Attacks (cont.)

Tennessee invades North Carolina (Gustaf) with 2 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend North Carolina.

HappyWarrior [2] rolls 2 dice: 5 1
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Gustaf loses 1 battalion

HappyWarrior conquers North Carolina and places 2 battalions there, leaving 2 behind in Tennessee.

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New map to follow.

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Josh22, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [8 states ÷ 3 = 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions held]
= 3 reinforcements

[Josh/Devilman88]

All 3 battalions in WV

Orders

Attack KY with WV(DO or DIE)

Attack IN with 3 Battalions from OH

Attack IA with 4 Battalions from MN

Attack IL with 4 Battaions from IL

[Joe Republic]

I'm sorry Josh, I screwed up the new map by forgetting to actually add HappyWarrior's reinforcements to it.  I've now fixed it, but the change in Iowa's strength affects your battle orders.  Do you want to review them?

[Josh/Devilman88]

Just make it 5 from MN to IA. Keep the rest the same.

[Joe Republic]

All 3 battalions in WV

Orders

Attack KY with WV(DO or DIE)

Attack IN with 3 Battalions from OH

Attack IA with 4 Battalions from MN

Attack IL with 4 Battaions from IL

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in West Virginia, where there are now 4 in total.


Attacks

West Virginia invades Kentucky (Gustaf) with 3 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Kentucky.

Josh22 [3] rolls 3 dice: 4 3 2
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

Josh22 [2] rolls 2 dice: 5 4
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

Josh22 has been defeated, and Gustaf retains control of Kentucky with 1 battalion remaining.

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Ohio invades Indiana (Fezzyfestoon) with 3 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Indiana.

Josh22 [3] rolls 3 dice: 6 6 3
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

Josh22 conquers Indiana and places 3 battalions there, leaving 3 behind in Ohio.

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Minnesota invades Iowa (HappyWarrior) with 5 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Iowa.

Josh22 [5] rolls 3 dice: 4 1 1
HappyWarrior [3] rolls 2 dice: 6 4
Josh22 loses 2 battalions

Josh22 [3] rolls 3 dice: 4 2 1
HappyWarrior [3] rolls 2 dice: 5 2
Josh22 loses 2 battalions

Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 4
HappyWarrior [3] rolls 2 dice: 6 5
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

Josh22 has been defeated, and HappyWarrior retains control of Iowa with 3 battalions remaining.

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Wisconsin invades Illinois (Gustaf) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Illinois.

Josh22 [4] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 2
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Gustaf loses 1 battalion

Josh22 conquers Illinois and places 4 battalions there, leaving 3 behind in Wisconsin.

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Awaiting further instructions

Temporary map

[Joe Republic]

Attack IL with 4 Battaions from IL

I had to make the assumption here that you meant to attack Illinois from Wisconsin, as it didn't make logical sense any other way.

[Josh/Devilman88]

Attack IL with 4 Battaions from IL

I had to make the assumption here that you meant to attack Illinois from Wisconsin, as it didn't make logical sense any other way.

Yea sorry about that. Ok end turn.

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Fezzyfestoon, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [7 states ÷ 3 = 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions held]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

Three in HI.
Attack HI-AK-WA-OR, all do or die.

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in Hawaii, where there are now 9 in total.


Attacks

Hawaii invades Alaska (Sensei) with 8 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Alaska.

Fezzyfestoon [8] rolls 3 dice: 5 2 1
Sensei [3] rolls 2 dice: 4 1
Sensei loses 2 battalions

Fezzyfestoon [8] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 4
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Sensei loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Alaska and places 8 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Hawaii.

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Alaska invades Washington (Gustaf) with 7 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Washington.

Fezzyfestoon [7] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 2
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Gustaf loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Washington and places 7 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Alaska.

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Washington invades Oregon (Josh22) with 6 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Oregon.

Fezzyfestoon [6] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 2
Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon [5] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 2
Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon [4] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 3
Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Oregon and places 4 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Washington.

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* General Fezzyfestoon has taken control of the Pacific region *

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Awaiting further instructions

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Gustaf, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [4 states ÷ 3 =  Minimum 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions held]
= 3 reinforcements

[Gustaf]

Put all in MA and attack MA-->RI do or die. If I take it put minimum number of troops there and await further orders.

[minionofmidas]

Put all in MA and attack MA-->RI do or die. If I take it

But you won't!

[Joe Republic]

Put all in MA and attack MA-->RI do or die. If I take it put minimum number of troops there and await further orders.

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in Massachusetts, where there are now 21 in total.


Attacks

Massachusetts invades Rhode Island (Lewis Trondheim) with 20 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Rhode Island.

Gustaf [20] rolls 3 dice: 4 2 1
Lewis Trondheim [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Lewis Trondheim loses 1 battalion

Gustaf conquers Rhode Island and places 3 battalions there, leaving 18 behind in Massachusetts.

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Awaiting further instructions

[Speed of Sound]

Really quick, I would like to predict a winner: Fezzy. The unity of his states and the location of his men allows him some serious opportunity.

[Gustaf]

Really quick, I would like to predict a winner: Fezzy. The unity of his states and the location of his men allows him some serious opportunity.

I definitely agree with that assessment.

Now, attack MA-->ME-->NH-->VT as long as I have double-digit attacking armies and await further orders.

[Joe Republic]

Now, attack MA-->ME-->NH-->VT as long as I have double-digit attacking armies and await further orders.

Attacks (cont.)

Massachusetts invades Maine (Sensei) with 17 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Maine.

Gustaf [17] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 2
Sensei [3] rolls 2 dice: 6 1
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Gustaf [16] rolls 3 dice: 4 3 1
Sensei [2] rolls 2 dice: 2 2
Sensei loses 2 battalions

Gustaf conquers Maine and places 16 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Massachusetts.

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Maine invades New Hampshire (HappyWarrior) with 15 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend New Hampshire.

Gustaf [15] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 3
HappyWarrior [3] rolls 2 dice: 5 3
HappyWarrior loses 2 battalions

Gustaf [15] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 4
HappyWarrior [1] rolls 1 die: 1
HappyWarrior loses 1 battalion

Gustaf conquers New Hampshire and places 15 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Maine.

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New Hampshire invades Vermont (HappyWarrior) with 14 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Vermont.

Gustaf [14] rolls 3 dice: 3 1 1
HappyWarrior [3] rolls 2 dice: 1 1
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Gustaf [13] rolls 3 dice: 3 2 1
HappyWarrior [2] rolls 2 dice: 6 2
Gustaf loses 2 battalions

Gustaf [11] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 1
HappyWarrior [2] rolls 2 dice: 3 3
HappyWarrior loses 2 battalions

Gustaf conquers Vermont and places 11 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in New Hampshire.

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Awaiting further instructions

[Gustaf]

That was fast... :S Let's go Vermont-->New York as well and see where that leads us then.

[Joe Republic]

That was fast... :S Let's go Vermont-->New York as well and see where that leads us then.

Attacks (cont.)

Vermont invades New York (Fezzyfestoon) with 10 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend New York.

Gustaf [10] rolls 3 dice: 3 2 1
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

Gustaf conquers New York and places 10 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Vermont.

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Awaiting further instructions.

Temporary map

[Gustaf]

Phew...Ok, now do New York-->Connecticut as long as I have 3 attacking. Put minimum number in Connecticut if I take it.

[Joe Republic]

Phew...Ok, now do New York-->Connecticut as long as I have 3 attacking. Put minimum number in Connecticut if I take it.

Attacks (cont.)

New York invades Connecticut (Neutral Army) with 9 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Connecticut.

Gustaf [9] rolls 3 dice: 6 6 2
Neutral Army [3] rolls 2 dice: 4 1
Neutral Army loses 2 battalions

Gustaf [9] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 4
Neutral Army [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Neutral Army loses 1 battalion

Gustaf conquers Connecticut and places 3 battalions there, leaving 7 behind in New York.

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* General Gustaf has taken control of the New England region *

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Awaiting further instructions

[Gustaf]

Wow, thanks Joe, good work on the dice there.

Tactical move all available from Rhode Island to Connecticut and end turn.

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Sensei, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [6 states ÷ 3 = Minimum 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions held]
= 3 reinforcements

[Sensei]

Put all three reinforcements in Arizona

Attack AZ-NM-TX-LA Do-or-die. Await further instructions.