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30 May 15 UTC	Spring, 1994: A note about how neutral SCs are handled in the Build Phase: After the Fall move and the subsequent Retreat Phase, and before the next year begins, a tally is made of the total number of supply centers controlled by each Nation. A Nation controls a supply center if 1) it has a unit (army or fleet) occupying the province with that supply center or 2) the province with the supply center is unoccupied and the Power was the last to occupy that province at the end of a year. Each supply center can support one military unit, so Powers that have gained supply centers over the course of the year can build new units. Unlike on the traditional map, units created during the Build Phase can be placed on ANY vacant SC territory under your control. So, for example, if I were to hold Libya at some point and it was unoccupied, I could place a newly created unit there. Folks who have only played on the traditional map: be cognizant of this.
06 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: Fellow Diplomats! Germany is happy to announce the Inaugural "Writing on the Wall" Comedy Festival. The winning diplomat will get to be the sole decider of German troop action this turn. To enter, message Germany one of your best jokes! The diplomat that tickles the people of Germany most will call the shots! And best of all, you'll do it in COMPLETE SECRECY. FAQs: Q: What? Why? A: Control of the supply centers currently controlled by Germany will undoubtedly give some country or alliances a benefit for the next, Germany-free stage of the game. The actions, or inactions, of German forces will undoubtedly set the stage for the next few turns. Q: Are you serious? A: You bet your damn bippy. In order to not have this game be a complete wash, I'd like to at least get a few chuckles out of it. Q: What do you mean, COMPLETE SECRECY? A: For the remainder of the game, even after my inevitable overthrow, the identity of the winner and commander will remain anonymous at the sole discretion of said winner. German lips will be completely sealed, on honor of exile from this group of players. Q: Seriously, are you serious? A: Yes. My troops, your commands. Want to sneak around an agreement? Take a province with no need for support? Get the first blow in a few turns early? Just muck around in the center of it all for a bit? Any of these and more can be yours, and it's right before a build phase! Q: So... A: It's best not to overthink it. I haven't. So here are the rules: get your jokes to me by 12 PM Saturday, and I will determine and notify the winner and losers. The winner will then have until 10 AM Sunday to send me his/her orders, which I will place and ready on the spot. Let the festival begin! Best of luck to all!
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: Did Spain leave?
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: I haven't seen him in ages. He left the Facebook chat last week so he wouldn't have seen the message there. Can anyone contact him IRL?
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: I think he is Shawn's friend. I hope he didn't leave due to an unhappy experience with Diplomacy. I know there can be a sting when people stab and break their word, but I hope he didn't take anything personally.
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: I don't know Spain. Germany and Poland are the two I brought.
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: Ah, then he's Gougy's bud.
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: So what happens if he doesn't enter any moves?
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: If you miss one turn, nothing. Once you miss the second, you go into civil disorder. When that happens, it will show that he has left the game. All of his units will HOLD as their move, and units that are displaced are simply destroyed (as opposed to retreating).
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: So, basically, a free-for-all for his direct neighbors. Kind of sucks for everyone else, though. But the sooner his SCs are taken, the sooner we won't have to wait 48 hours for every phase (necessarily).
09 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: If this were a seven-man map, I'd vote for a Cancel, because I agree: non-active players directly benefit neighbors. But honestly, even if he were here for this turn, he can do nothing to stop his fall: England and I have soundly eviscerated him.
10 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: Not my buddy. Zachary West. Jeff's buddy.
10 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: That sounds like an incomplete haiku.
10 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: I've never met him, so he must be someone's friend in here, yes?
10 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1995: Ah, he's Will's friend.
10 Jun 15 UTC	Spring, 1996: Yes. He was in the middle of a move and his ability to connect online wasn't what he thought it was going to be. I'll check in and see what's up.
18 Jun 15 UTC	Spring, 1997: Anyone know what's going on with Italy?
18 Jun 15 UTC	Spring, 1997: Sorry guys. Life got super busy the last few days.
21 Jun 15 UTC	Autumn, 1997: For the record, this has basically just been revenge for World War II up to this point.
26 Jun 15 UTC	Spring, 1999: Does anyone else love that it looks like I splatted the Algerian army like a bug by ramming it from both sides with tanks?