I am the G.O.A.T. of press - Any worthy challangers?

[Ginge86]

Making the game private and/or unranked may help in that respect, but it seems that most limitations on forum posting are for public press or gunboat games any way.

Unranked? How dare you use that language on this thread!
I think I need to take a shower after reading that

[Yonni]

If we all agree to it, kibitzing on the forum is fine. I'm fine either way. Happy anon or not. And 36-48hrs. Don't care about scoring format

[Doug7878]

We still need 3 more for the Rumble In The Jungle.
So far we have 4 star performers already signed up.
In ratings order

The GOAT (Me) - 11th
Octavious - 15th
Yonni - 17th
JECE - 727th (No idea how this guy classes as a top player but he seemed keen to challenge the GOAT, I can respect his bravery).

Can we get someone from the top 10, or am I officially the best ranked player on this site lmao

The way this is going, I may be forced to invite someone like Jamie to the game, nobody wants that, surely?

I don't know if Nikola Maric Eto plays much press these days, but these guys do:
Dejan0707
chluke
KopRiley
Ghug
IRidePigs
Farka
Eques

[ghug]

I still play regularly, as my profile shows, but this roster isn't really up to my preferred level of play, so I'll have to pass.

[Ginge86]

I still play regularly, as my profile shows, but this roster isn't really up to my preferred level of play, so I'll have to pass.

Seems like someone is a little short in the courage department. I completely understand. Taking on an opponent as formidable as the GOAT, must be intimidating to mere mortals such as yourself.

To be clear, you would only be the 3rd highest rated player at the table. So I think you would be very lucky for us to allow you to join.

The line up so far, in order of ranking and therefore by extension greatness

The stars
The GOAT (Me) - 11th
Octavious - 15th
Ghug - 16th If he can find some courage
Yonni - 17th


The reserves
JECE - 727th (No idea how this guy classes as a top player but he seemed keen to challenge the GOAT, I can respect his bravery).

The Victim
Jamie99uk - some ridiculous number

ARE THERE NO MORE?????????

[Jamiet99uk]

Ghug literally said no.

[Ginge86]

Ghug literally said no.

And who are you, Ghugs mother?
What they clearly meant to say was it would be an honour to play with the GOAT.

My assumption is that Ghug is not the type of person who would want to be forever known as the coward that was too scared to face the great and mighty GOAT.

I mean, if even Jamie is up to the challenge, it would just be embarrassing.

[Doom427]

The incredible power plays, the subtle tricks. Maybe we should start a watching thread already. True diplomacy masters are playing before the game even starts

[JECE]

ghug, let's play a game of of Ankara Crescent with the cabrón. We don't need to play a standard game to give a proper schooling.

I'll open with fleet Marseilles-Moscow.

[ghug]

ghug, let's play a game of of Ankara Crescent with the cabrón. We don't need to play a standard game to give a proper schooling.

I'll open with fleet Marseilles-Moscow.

I'm going to start by building a ghost in Tbilisi.

[Ginge86]

I thought better of Web Diplomacy. Is this all you have to offer?
Surely there are a few more brave souls, willing to challange the GOAT?

[Jamiet99uk]

ghug, let's play a game of of Ankara Crescent with the cabrón. We don't need to play a standard game to give a proper schooling.

I'll open with fleet Marseilles-Moscow.

I'm going to start by building a ghost in Tbilisi.

I'll try a reverse convoy from Tunis to North Africa. I assume we're using the 1971 rules, and therefore North Africa is a SC, right?

[JECE]

ghug, let's play a game of of Ankara Crescent with the cabrón. We don't need to play a standard game to give a proper schooling.

I'll open with fleet Marseilles-Moscow.

I'm going to start by building a ghost in Tbilisi.

I'll try a reverse convoy from Tunis to North Africa. I assume we're using the 1971 rules, and therefore North Africa is a SC, right?

Yes, that's right, but without the 1971 errata. So Atlanta is a supply center, not Atlantis.

[Jamiet99uk]

I'm going to start by building a ghost in Tbilisi.

I'll try a reverse convoy from Tunis to North Africa. I assume we're using the 1971 rules, and therefore North Africa is a SC, right?

Yes, that's right, but without the 1971 errata. So Atlanta is a supply center, not Atlantis.

That was only ever a mis-print, they published an errata in 2004 correcting it. Anyway, whose move is it?

[Ginge86]

Wow, you guys are really old

[French_boi]

This thread has been incredibly entertaining to read. As the N.V.G.O.A.T (Not Very Good Of All Time - a title of comparable esteem to G.O.A.T.) of press myself, watching the match that will eventually unfold between you will certainly be a treat.

[JECE]

It's French_boi's turn.

French_boi, I suggest concentrating all of your forces in Silesia, which you can easily do if you move to Syria.

[French_boi]

Not only will I do that, but in addition I will move pawn to e4 and place a black stone on the 3-4 point in the upper right corner of the board.

[Jamiet99uk]

Not only will I do that, but in addition I will move pawn to e4 and place a black stone on the 3-4 point in the upper right corner of the board.

A black stone? I haven't seen that in a long time.

I will move NAO to Spain (West Coast) and place a picture of Queen Victoria in Liverpool.

[Ginge86]

It would seem my fishing expedition is over.

To keep everyone updated, I will contact some of the higher ranked players by inbox and see if I can get a full game of stars. I will update you on the progress as soon as I can.

The game itself cannot start until after 8/8 anyway, due to the scheduling of one of the players involved, so we do have some time.

In the meantime, if anyone can find there courage, drop your name below and we will see if you are qualified enough to join.