Waiting on builds.

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Rough NMR by Turkey, but the situation seems salvageable. Looks like Russia is after Galicia. I'm kind of surprised Russia didn't try to take advantage of the imminent NMR and take Sevastopol back, but Russia's southern position is fairly secure at the moment, so there's little to complain about there.

The West is looking fairly predictable. France is finishing off England and, on a second look, it seems France has a much better shot at success than I first predicted. Germany didn't make the push I expected against Russia; suddenly Russia has the force in the north to cause problems and the security in the south that would normally not be present. Germany's position is difficult right now. Of course, France could also go ruin Italy's day; it wouldn't take much to cave him in from the west, as strong an eastern front as Italy is projecting.

Future is uncertain; whatever is involved, France will play a part.

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Well, Turkey NMR is unexpected at this point and makes his position look even worst. He should thanks Russsia a lot for the support for Rum, otherwise he will be doomed. Russia move to Silesia was a great one, now he has 50/50 on taking a German center. Germany self bounces at this point where completely pointless, why do you need an army on Edi now Germany? I don´t like France moves too, only one unit actually moved and taking Wales isn´t exactly and advance. The question on the West is still what to do now that England is gone. I guess that the London faith will tell a lot about what will happen in the West. In the East, Turkey was lucky to have the Russian support and still can play the turttle tactic waiting for the West to move on Italy, but will the West really do this move? Not soon, I would say.
At this point of the game, people start to think on the likely outcome and discussion about draws and stalemate lines are all around. Evaluate your real chances and choose the best path is the key now.


Individual analisys.

France - I think France still have a strong position, but is losing momentum. Decide where your new centers are coming from and make the move if you still have any hope to try for a win.

Germany - Having most of your units out of the mainland isn´t the best tactic for Germany. The self bounce on Den is another weak play, if you have moved the army from Edi to Den you could take Swe or Nwy in the Fall, so it seems a waste of time.

England - Well, you are lucky to still be alive, but I don´t think it will last longer then this turn.

Russia - Great moves, the best of this turn. Supporting Rum was key to hold the south and moving to Silesia puts Germany in check. Now it´s 50/50 on getting a build, but more then counting with this build I will be doing a lot of diplomacy to get another ally....

Turkey - What can I say? NMR? Really?

Italy - I don´t know if the moves were entered knowing Turkey will NMR or not, but Italy is advancing. Problem is that breaking the Turkish wall isn´t an easy task, specially if Russia keeps supporting Rum.

Bump!

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bump...cant let fall into bottom of the abyss!!

wow!!. bump!!

Well, another interesting turn on Fall followed by the builds from Italy and for the lack of build from France (I guess another NMR).

In the West, England is gone as expected and France take Lon. Good job of France convincing Germany to support it, while trying to move on Germany. Germany at least covered Ruhr and Mun and tryed to convoy back to the mainland. Now negotiations with Russia and Italy should be the first priority from both France and Germany.

In the East, Italy is advancing, but being the biggest power could bring some trouble, specially without some clear ally. But the spot in any draw is guaranteed and can even dream with more. Were those armies are heading are the key question at this point. Turkey keeps suffering but at least found a good ally on Russia. Russia need to find an ally on the West to have some chance, but that armies on Scandinavia are not exactly usefull now.
This turn will probably show what will be the tendency for the end game.

Looks like France is ready to roll on Germany, so that has to be good news for Russia (who now has his back secure) and Italy (same). I can't really see either of them helping a western member out against the other, so it looks to be France and Germany 1v1 in the west. I think France has superior positioning, but the fight is going to be slow; it's probably better for these two to ally and look elsewhere, but if they're going to fight I'm sure the eastern trio don't mind.

Speaking of them, this seems like the turn for Russia to make its move on Turkey with Italy. Rumania and Sevastopol can be claimed, which should give Russia the builds it needs to fortify the southern border. Russia could also continue the attack on Italy and claim Vienna and maybe Budapest as well. Either way Russia is in a good spot because while currently deployed against Italy the Russian armies can easily swing east and hit Turkish holdings. Turkey is entirely at Russia's mercy here.

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I just want to thank JesusPetry for continuously bumping this thread

You're welcome. I'm following the game. A bit disappointed now that NMRs seem to be in fashion.

I'm disappointed with the NMR's too. Follow game 2. None of that so far

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Well, this game is really going down with NMRs. If France doesn´t come back before this turn end, the game need to be pause and a sub should take France, otherwise the game will be completelly screwed.

About the moves that were entered, Russia and Turkey are holding against Italy and swapping Rum for Bul isn´t the best option for both countries and we could see another swap this year that could even include Russia.
Russia should be the one more pissed with France NMR, supporting France against Germany was a risky move and his ally doesn´t show, really bad.

Germany on the other side is a lucky guy, instead of losing a center (Mun) and also losing a key position on NS he got two centes and even with the risk of losing Mun and NS in the next turn, he will end the year with at least one build and the upper hand in the West.

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I have a sub ready to replace France if he goes into CD

Bump, you're a jackass Thucy

haha, jmo I was searching for this one after you bumped Game 2, but couldn't find it. I started freaking after I went back 4 pages, but finally realized you probs beat me to it

haha, sorry dude, when I saw the spam fest I wanted to make sure some worthwhile threads survived.

Get back up to the top!

So... nothing's really going on. I'm really disappointed with France's disappearance, because he was going to play Kingmaker here and basically decide the destiny of the game, and now he's gone. Italy's putting up a valiant fight but with the cannibalization of France it's hard to see him staying alive; everyone seems to be after him (except maybe Germany, depending on where Munich goes). Looks like the Juggernaut will roll onward; it'll be interesting to see what happens to Germany.

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