RISK Domination VI: Finished!

[The Man From G.O.P.]

Fantastic play Gustaf, the same kind of micro management I try to use.

[The Mikado]

Meeker's in a tough spot.  The way the map is, Gustav is almost certainly going to want to attack Nevada next round, so trying to get and hold the Southwest is unlikely to succeed unless he can make an arrangement with Gustaf.  With no prospect of taking and holding a region, making a single attack to gain a RISK card or blitzing west to deny Gustaf the Pacific bonus looks like the best short term strategies.

Ha ha!  I was going to suggest he "pull an Ernest" myself...but it's far more convincing coming from you.  Gustaf's borders are actually weaker than mine were in the last game.

Unfortunately for Meeker, Gustaf knows how to make contingency plans and doesn't end up flailing about helplessly when his main idea fails like I do.

(On a related note, I'm very, very suspicious of Josh's intentions with those forces on Maryland)

[Verily]

Meeker's in a tough spot.  The way the map is, Gustav is almost certainly going to want to attack Nevada next round, so trying to get and hold the Southwest is unlikely to succeed unless he can make an arrangement with Gustaf.  With no prospect of taking and holding a region, making a single attack to gain a RISK card or blitzing west to deny Gustaf the Pacific bonus looks like the best short term strategies.

Indeed. He could certainly take over the Southwest, but to do so before denying Gustaf the Pacific by taking California would be a mistake, IMO. Gustaf would simply be too strong. He might still be able to take the Southwest and California if he gets good dice rolls (CO-NM-AZ-CA-NV-UT or CO-UT-NV-CA-AZ-NM, the former ending troops closer to the frontier), but blitzing to California should take priority.

[The Mikado]

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Saith the player with the most immediate interest in Gustaf and Meeker denying each other control of the West.

(Of course I agree with you that it would be best for everyone, including Meeker, but your advice does leave Meeker with a very thinly defended border with Texas)

[Meeker]

All three on Colorado

Attack GA-NC-TN-AR do or die

[Gustaf]

Fantastic play Gustaf, the same kind of micro management I try to use.

Assuming that you're not being ironic, thank you.

As for Meeker's plans, he has a threat to his west and a threat to his east. Just because the eastern one hasn't materialized yet it doesn't mean it's any less dangerous.

[Joe Republic]

All three on Colorado

Attack GA-NC-TN-AR do or die

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in Colorado, where there are now 13 in total.



Attacks

Georgia invades North Carolina (Gustaf) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

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

Meekermariner conquers North Carolina and places 4 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Georgia.

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North Carolina invades Tennessee (Gustaf) with 3 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

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

Meekermariner conquers Tennessee and places 3 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in North Carolina.

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

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

Meekermariner [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Gustaf loses 1 battalion

Meekermariner conquers Arkansas and places 1 battalion there, leaving 1 behind in Tennessee.

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Awaiting further instructions.

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[Meeker]

End turn

[Gustaf]

All three on Colorado

Attack GA-NC-TN-AR do or die

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in Colorado, where there are now 13 in total.



Attacks

Georgia invades North Carolina (Gustaf) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

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

Meekermariner conquers North Carolina and places 4 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Georgia.

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North Carolina invades Tennessee (Gustaf) with 3 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

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

Meekermariner conquers Tennessee and places 3 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in North Carolina.

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

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

Meekermariner [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Gustaf loses 1 battalion

Gustaf conquers Arkansas and places 1 battalion there, leaving 1 behind in Tennessee.

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Awaiting further instructions.

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I got Arkansas!

[Joe Republic]

I got Arkansas!

Hmm, so you did.  I guess Meeker's army must have surrendered right after the battle.

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







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


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

[Gustaf]

I got Arkansas!

Hmm, so you did.  I guess Meeker's army must have surrendered right after the battle.

In fact, it taken literally I did not only successfully repulse Meeker's attack on Arkansas I also mysteriously took over Tennessee, gaining an extra batallion.

[The Mikado]

Argh!  Too...many...options...too...many...risks...

Start off with three on Ohio...I'll get back to you in a couple of minutes.

EDIT:

Okay, made my decision...it was either attack TN (sane strategy), or do something to really disrupt everyone (insane strategy).  I picked the latter.

Start off with Ohio-Kentucky-Missouri-Nebraska-Wyoming-Idaho...do-or-die, await further orders.

[Gustaf]

Argh!  Too...many...options...too...many...risks...

Start off with three on Ohio...I'll get back to you in a couple of minutes.

I knew what I'd do. The game's called Risk, that's all I'm saying.

[The Mikado]

Argh!  Too...many...options...too...many...risks...

Start off with three on Ohio...I'll get back to you in a couple of minutes.

I knew what I'd do. The game's called Risk, that's all I'm saying.

You would've attacked TN...right?

See, I actually realized I encounter far fewer enemy troops doing it this way...and I'm not in it to win this time anyway...just to make it interesting.

Besides, the final factor to make me do this was Josh's force on Maryland...there's a good chance that if I attacked Northeast, he'd rule the Eastern half of the map in short order.

[Gustaf]

Argh!  Too...many...options...too...many...risks...

Start off with three on Ohio...I'll get back to you in a couple of minutes.

I knew what I'd do. The game's called Risk, that's all I'm saying.

You would've attacked TN...right?

See, I actually realized I encounter far fewer enemy troops doing it this way...and I'm not in it to win this time anyway...just to make it interesting.

Besides, the final factor to make me do this was Josh's force on Maryland...there's a good chance that if I attacked Northeast, he'd rule the Eastern half of the map in short order.

Well I wouldn't have hurt myself of all people, that's for sure. I would've taken the Northeast because Josh probably wouldn't go after you anyway. But, sure, ruin me if you like.

[Joe Republic]

Argh!  Too...many...options...too...many...risks...

Start off with three on Ohio...I'll get back to you in a couple of minutes.

EDIT:

Okay, made my decision...it was either attack TN (sane strategy), or do something to really disrupt everyone (insane strategy).  I picked the latter.

Start off with Ohio-Kentucky-Missouri-Nebraska-Wyoming-Idaho...do-or-die, await further orders.

Reinforcements

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



Attacks

Ohio invades Kentucky (TN2024) with 20 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

The Mikado [20] rolls 3 dice: 5 2 1
TN2024 [1] rolls 1 die: 1
TN2024 loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Kentucky and places 20 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Ohio.

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Kentucky invades Missouri (Josh22) with 19 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

The Mikado [19] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 2
Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 5
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

The Mikado [18] rolls 3 dice: 4 3 2
Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Missouri and places 18 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Kentucky.

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Missouri invades Nebraska (TN2024) with 17 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

The Mikado [17] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 4
TN2024 [1] rolls 1 die: 4
TN2024 loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Nebraska and places 17 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Kentucky.

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Nebraska invades Wyoming (TN2024) with 16 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

The Mikado [16] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 1
TN2024 [1] rolls 1 die: 2
TN2024 loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Wyoming and places 16 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Nebraska.

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Wyoming invades Idaho (Gustaf) with 15 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

The Mikado [15] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 2
Gustaf [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Gustaf loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Idaho and places 15 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Wyoming.

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Awaiting further instructions.

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[Josh/Devilman88]

Argh!  Too...many...options...too...many...risks...

Start off with three on Ohio...I'll get back to you in a couple of minutes.

I knew what I'd do. The game's called Risk, that's all I'm saying.

You would've attacked TN...right?

See, I actually realized I encounter far fewer enemy troops doing it this way...and I'm not in it to win this time anyway...just to make it interesting.

Besides, the final factor to make me do this was Josh's force on Maryland...there's a good chance that if I attacked Northeast, he'd rule the Eastern half of the map in short order.

Well I wouldn't have hurt myself of all people, that's for sure. I would've taken the Northeast because Josh probably wouldn't go after you anyway. But, sure, ruin me if you like.

I wouldn't have done what he did, but that is me. I just hate going first, my 2nd round will be better, if the dice gods help me out.

[The Mikado]

Idaho-Washington, all in Washington, end turn.

Stop if I lose over 7.

[Joe Republic]

Idaho-Washington, all in Washington, end turn.

Stop if I lose over 7.

Additional Attacks

Idaho invades Washington (Gustaf) with 14 battalions available to attack, while 5 battalions will defend.

The Mikado [14] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 5
Gustaf [5] rolls 2 dice: 6 2
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

The Mikado [13] rolls 3 dice: 5 2 1
Gustaf [4] rolls 2 dice: 5 2
The Mikado loses 2 battalions

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

The Mikado [11] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 4
Gustaf [2] rolls 2 dice: 3 1
Gustaf loses 2 battalions

The Mikado conquers Washington and places 11 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Idaho.

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* General Gustaf has lost control of the Pacific region *

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







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


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

[Verily]

Two in Alabama, one in Texas.

Attack AL-FL-GA and TX-OK, moving the minimum number of troops into OK, and await further orders.

[Joe Republic]

Two in Alabama, one in Texas.

Attack AL-FL-GA and TX-OK, moving the minimum number of troops into OK, and await further orders.

Reinforcements

Of the 3 available reinforcements, 2 have been deployed in Alabama where there are now 7 in total; and 1 has been deployed in Texas, where there are now 10 in total.



Attacks

Alabama invades Florida (Gustaf) with 6 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

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

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

Verily conquers Florida and places 5 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Alabama.

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Florida invades Georgia (Meekermariner) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

Verily [4] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 3
Meekermariner [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Meekermariner loses 1 battalion

Verily conquers Georgia and places 4 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Florida.

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Texas invades Oklahoma (Josh22) with 9 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend.

Verily [9] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 1
Josh22 [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Josh22 loses 1 battalion

Verily conquers Oklahoma and places 3 battalions there, leaving 7 behind in Texas.

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Awaiting further instructions.

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[The Mikado]

Come on, soldiers of the South/Southeast!  You can fight harder than that!  Resist the Yellow Army's imperialist encroachments!

[Verily]

Attack TX-LA-AR and MS-TN and wait for further orders.