I dont think you are supposed to discuss ongiong games in gunboat lol.

you arent in it, but its best to wait til the end?

While Turkey and Austria add to their units, France has successfully lost their defences for the home country. It's kind of sad to be honest. We'll wait and see what Spring of 1906 brings to this round.

You should stick to five year intervals.

Sorry Brainbomb, it's not like I'm communicating with any of you, nor have I asked any of you what countries you are or whatever. It's my comments and has no effect on the game whatsoever as long as it is going on. However, I will postpone all comments until the game is drawn or over.

no, I get that, but I'm not in that game. so the outcome is irrelevant to me. but it might afford someone help by offering analysis before its over

a bit sad since I enjoyed your comments. However, I think too it's a good decision since the commentating could influence one or more players. Thanks for the effort though :)

Please do not comment on ongoing gunboat games in the forum.

Brainbomb is correct (had to check that twice!)

Will do, LeonWalras. My comments are already reserved for after the game. Please don't ban me! I beg you! Don't do it! (Is that enough pleading?)

talk about tasteful sideboobs or Leon's hairy feet.

Wow, for a guy who joined the site yesterday, that's a very in depth analysis of a live game.

I enjoyed

What would Mapu say :

'In before ban"

Before playing this game ssoren, I made sure to read up on some information in the Diplomacy Archive site. I came from Warlight (another community of gamers like this but much more popular and easier to play). This adds a whole new level of complexity to the game. So, I know most of the major opening moves and whatnot. I enjoy analyzing what people typically do to figure out a strategy. It's what made me so good at Warlight. I also happen to be a big believer in no-backstabbing and do not condone it in any way - this game is a bit futile for it though. Thank you both for your comments though (ssoren and Gen. Lee) I appreciate it. I'll probably only do this on Monday afternoon/nights because that's when I have the most free time. Also, moderators don't really approve.

hes new. he said hes from some other website earlier. he doesnt know our rules yet.

I keep learning. Always best to do it from the best, eh?

If you guys want to spectate: http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=184520#gamePanel

I just realized that nobody would know what I'm talking about without looking at the game XD

you move around like a seasoned veteran

I'll be leaving in a couple minutes, would someone mind posting the rest of my comments after the game has ended?

And how would I be able to share it with that person? Does PM work for long messages since I can't post here yet?

Hey Frostweaver, sending anyone pm's or commentary about an ongoing gunboat is against the site rules unless you're 100% sure the person you're talking to isn't in the game. Your idea is very cool, so I would encourage you to reach out to the mods to come up with a way you could do this type of commentary while still ensuring the rules are followed.

Well I'm 99% sure that Brainbomb isn't in the game. There is a 1% chance that he was lying to me. I don't know. Should I take the risk? Probably not. I'll just post tomorrow if I can't do it tonight. Thanks jmo.

Spring 1906: What a strange feeling. Thanks to Brainbomb for that, I'll continue my commentary. England has survived, like Churchill did during WWII. Now it's time for them to turn the tide. That shouldn't be a problem since Italy has effectively has problems for France in the south. Meanwhile, Turkey is being stone-blocked by Italy in the south and Austria has finally turned full attention towards Turkey. MAY TURKEY SUFFER THE WRATH OF AUSTRIA!!! Germany is doing his own little thing in his corner between Austria and France...


Autumn 1906 (Diplomacy): Russia remains alive and well! I'd like to retract my statement about him not surviving for a while. It appears he has. Meanwhile, England is stalling him at Sweden. England moves into the prime spot with a fleet in Mid-Atlantic Ocean - perhaps signaling French doom. Austria continues to be successful wherever he goes. Obviously, Austria is not being played by the weak-hearted, evident by his bold moves! He has split Turkey successfully in two! I put my bets on a good player like The Czech or someone who has successfully done this. Maybe Brainbomb although he would've given up by now, just like when he played Germany against me ;)
This autumn brings about Turkish renewal into the side of Austria and Italy while Germany emerges out of his cave and into French territory! What units shall be built? I wouldn't know. Meanwhile, England and Russia did a small switcheroo with Sweden and St. P.


Spring 1907 Diplomacy: France continues to be dismantled by a coalition of Italy, England, and France. Meanwhile, Austria and Turkey, the two superpowers are going at it blow-for-blow. It's like Superman vs. Doomsday. Except you don't know which one's which. Is Russia attempting a sneak-up somewhere? I wouldn't rule out the possibility.


Time to look at Autumn 1907: Italy appears to have regained its pennisula. This means that the Turkish-Austrian fight is in favor of Austria. Haha, looks like Russia is finally screwed with that army convoy to Norway by England. Finish him off! Do it England! Meanwhile, Italy has left the coalition against France in favor of itself and England and Germany are doing their best to finish France off. Will they prevail or will he? Germany's finally turned the tables on Austria but it's probably a bad strategy unless he knows how to deal with an incompetent Turkey. Most likely he does. Let's go AUSTRIA! C'MON BABY!
Regarding troop build-up, England and Germany are doing alright. I’d like to make note that four, that’s right, 4 as in the number four, Austrian armies are essentially keeping eight Turkish units at bay. What does everyone else do? Continue fighting each other… I’m really hoping for a draw soon since I’ll have to leave to devote my time to studying with distractions.


Spring 1908: Wow, France making a real comeback against Germany. Probably not for long due to German units moving westward but it’s always good while it lasts, eh? Austria finally looks down: Turkey moves ahead. Darn it! Keep it up Austria! I’ll cheer for you the entire time even if you lose! Because you did it in the most manly manner possible! So Russia at least is screwed, fulfilling one of my earlier predictions. I have no clue what Italy is doing, like what even?


Autumn 1908: Well that does it for Russia. Good game and good job staying in but you’re OUT! Austria is done for as well - will Turkey aim for the solo win? Germany has resurged against France. They’re kind of like a see-saw, don’t you agree? Meanwhile, Italy is about to get hammered on two fronts. That’s kind of sad for surviving for so long.


Spring 1909: England moves into the southern theatre for the first time. Will France survive his purge? (I’ve probably said that for the past few years). Also, Italy is officially screwed with that Turkey fleet surrounding him. So long, Italy! Turkey is attempting to stop England now as it closes in on the goal of 18 supply centers. Don’t worry Austria - I love you!
Also just letting everyone know: I’m a bit confused with the phases. I’m always off by a number by a describe these battles. Just keep that in mind.


Autumn 1909: FRANCE AND AUSTRIA ARE OUT! That’s four left! Turkey begins his onslaught on Germany and it’s looking more and more likely for his win… That’s sad, considering the shade I threw at him in earlier years. I’ll be interested to find out who it is once this game is over. Italy is barely surviving while trapped between Turkey and England. Turkey has a 80% chance of winning this.
So it’s looking like 4 units of England versus 3, potentially 5, units of Turkey in the north. Turkey’s 5 fleets will get rid of Italy by the end of this year and move on against 3 English fleets down south. Meanwhile, Turkey’s 5 armies will keep at bay 7 German armies. Odds favor Turkey right now.


Spring 1910: It’s looking pretty chill for Turkey right now. England and Germany appear to be equally matched to him. Perhaps it’s going to be a three-way draw if the coalition can keep it up or if Turkey is too tired to play further. After coming this far for this prize, I don’t know. I really don’t.


Autumn 1910: What a strange sight? How did England get Moscow? I guess it didn’t show up on my map. Meanwhile, Italy is finally ruined. It’s a final matchup between England and Germany versus Turkey.


Well I’m out. Nice being able to reach out to this community. I’ll let everyone know who wins when I come back and view the results. Hopefully it’s whatever. Thanks guys! Also thanks to Leon for his hairy toes! I won’t comment on any more years for the rest of the game.

Ok I’m back and the results are in: a three way draw between Britain, Germany, and Turkey. Good job men! Credit to Ranscott, Pomagos, and Akshu.

I wasnt in that game.

Brainbomb, I wrote those comments as I was going, not going back and changing then afterwards. They were first reflections.

@frostweaver i appreciate the compliments. I don't know how to play Austria in Gunboat.
My mistake was in Spring 1904, I thought Italy was going to continue attacking me. I should have turned on Turkey then or in the Fall of that year. The Turkish move to support me into the Ionian confused me. I thought that he intended to attack Italy and only moved into BUL as a precaution against me, but that was instead the beginning of his attack against me.
I then tried to get some builds against Germany before turning back on Turkey, but we all saw how that ended.

@Ezio I was very much in support of you. Nevertheless, it is much of a disadvantage when you're outnumbered 2:1 and nobody else is stemming the flow. That's just sound math. Next time will go better though (hopefully). I'm still new and hopefully will be able to play with you sometime, sooner or later.

First of all: nice commentary, as i said before. Playing russia, I tried to befriend austria or turkey in the beginning, confused by some signals, letting myself too open. Had hoped that austria will take my support into the balkans, but it didn't take it. After that it was just trying to stay alive, hoping that england goes into the back of germany to maybe get a second center after I got stp back ... but it looks like, russian meat is more delicious than german one ;)

@Kaki Yes I do see where you were coming from. However, you got played by Austria pretty bad - it was almost a complete outsmart from my perspective. However, that's also hindsight bias so I know I definitely would've failed as Russia if I played as that country. No knocks on your playing experience since I'm an amateur myself.