Perhaps you may a new rundown of players (keep the games) but w/ the GR of July now. Would help out for TA's/Profs on what to expect their player to know.

Game 1 has started.

Do we have a thread for it yet?

Apologies for the delay. I wasn't actually on when you sent it, I had just left my computer on(it doesn't automatically go to sleep), and I didn't check my PMs when I came back, just finished orders for a couple games and logged off(a mistake on my part). Also, I have a question about EOGs. Never having written one before, do you write the EOG as you're actually playing the game or is it a posthumous sort of thing where you try to express what you were feeling at the time?

@ President Eden
http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?viewthread=738795#738795
:)

derpy hooves

Game 2 has begun.

Game ID: http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=63029

Well, vordemu, you can actually write EOG's either way. Some people jot a few things down as they play, while others write it once they're finished. I usually wait until the end to write mine, but then it takes me about 2 hours to write it (because I write long ones) and going back through the game and my press. And you do it to explain your actions, plans, and what you were thinking.

Considering that these are longer phase games and that you will be basing your decision not only on your press but on the advice of your TA who will be pm'ing you, I would advise you to write your EOG as you play, otherwise it might take a while to sort through all of your messages afterwards.

NEED A NEW TA for Russia in Game 1. Mine Bav has not been on since June 27.

basvanopheusden is my TA

So should we start advising our students? Are we pausing this?

doublepostforforumbug

I love TAs.

Oh, never mind, I'm just an idiot.

And a heads to the other TA's and professors, game 2 has started

Are they pausing for some reason or not?

Yeah, we're pausing because I'm leaving until the 15th and another player is leaving for that weekend (14th to 17th I think).

Sorry for slowing things down.

So Smiley, do you know who you'll be TAing? I've got Turkey and it was on your list.

I've got Italy.

So should we go ahead and send opening advice to our students? I'm inclined to say no, as I don't think communication should be allowed in a pause.

I sent mine a message saying hi, but didn't actually give any advice.

I think we need to pause if my TA does not show up in Game 1 unless some one steps up. I am Russia!!

@Smiley: given that this is SoW, I see no reasons why there should not be talk during the pause. In my opinion (and the amounts of literature on the subject seem to indicate that my opinion is right), opening moves can give rise to many theories and possible discussions. Having more time to go around it might be useful to some players who are not quite sure what they are doing (and what message they are sending) with their opening moves.

Well, yes, it would be, but it would be disadvantages for those players that won't be around - it's an unfair advantage...

Pfff! I'm the one who's away for the most part!!! I don't mind my opponents getting some time to prep!!!

That being said: if ever I do have internet where I'm going, I'll warn you all ASAP so that we can continue with the game.

I'm the other one that will be gone for a bit and I'm completely OK with people having discussions while I'm gone. Ironically, Cachimbo and I won't be overlapping before the unpause and we're playing as R/T. There is still time after the unpause anyways so talking to the TAs before could be helpful.

*twitches at the misuse of irony*

:-P

I like to see you twitch: gives your smiley face a funny grin.

The other day my friend was claiming that I don't understand irony. Which was ironic, because we were at a bus stop.

Oh! And in an effort not to overload our friendly organizer, could someone tell me who the TA is for Turkey/Game 2?

And the TAing begins...

But, really, at what point is a word used enough in one way that it just takes on a new meaning?