There's more evidence to suggest you're ready to attack us than ally with us. Why should we believe you?

That was at Manwe.

Thanks. I was confused for a second, checking the time stamps.

I already requested that Russia build in the South.

I understand that. But, assuming you are Germany, I was just thinking that a build on the NC does not hurt you, it only slows England's growth, and that might be something that interested you. I thought perhaps you might be receptive to other possibilities/opportunities.

I think Russia either needs to work with Austria to combat IT or combat AIT on his own right now. A northern build isn't especially conducive to either of those goals, and it crowds the northern seas, slowing my eventual world conquest and subsequent domination.

Jenga = #fakecountry. Please don't bother trying to disrupt my game, they can see through you.
That said, I do concur with my shadow-ego jenga that an army in Venice would be troubling.

Well southern build isn't in the cards unless Moscow counts as south.

I need to bring back the treachery rankings.

Italy, sticking with the I hate jenga agenda. Frustrating.

Russia I am being assaulted from the west; what would it take to prevent you from moving to Galicia? I am not w/o things to offer.

England, are you conceding the North Sea to Germany? Bold.

Ok, Germany is pretty set. Remember that later when we interact later, whoever you are.

I'm actually Turkey.

Ok, Turkey is pretty set.

I'm actually Turkey.

@Italy - Just want you to know the fleet build is going to head north. I just couldn't build in Brest.

I don't want to disrupt the interesting spot you are in.

I hope so Tom. If you try to make the foolish move of sneaking a center from me, god help you cause I will ensure my own destruction to take you down with me. Russia, Turkey, it's open season in Austria's eastern centers. First come first served, free admission, while supplies last.

I love how there's literally not a chance in hell Manwe is Italy.

Do you know that because you are? Cause you sure as hell ain't Turkey.

I'll need support into aromania this turn, Austria. You get support into Bulgaria after that

England, don't get any ideas about St P. They won't work

Lol, as if that would work.

Austria, you need to send your fleet at Italy if you want to effectively stop the bleeding, which leaves you unable to effectively contest the Balkans beyond holding what you have. I've got two fleets and an enemy in Russia, so I'm unable to effectively contest the Balkans beyond holding what I have. I'll be in Bla this turn, which should leave me able to take Rum in the fall, if you wanted to support me there in the Spring instead, it would be an excellent show of good faith. Another build for me would head straight at Italy, as the crusher has left him vulnerable in the seas, and that would be enough to push him back, which would in turn open you up to taking both his centers and Russia's. No need to confirm any support now, obviously. Don't want to draw Russian ire. Just consider it.

England/Germany: Scandinavia is yours if you want it. I suggest you take it.

ghug, I must commend you on your flawless transition from Germany to Turkey. Well executed.

Person claiming to be Russia, would you accept supporting the fleet in Sev into Rum?

I must say the easiest build for whoever Italy is probably involves supporting into Munich. But I would not wish such misfortune on my German friend and neighbor.

Jenga, you'll recall that I repeatedly advocated against Italian aggression against you. Seeing you work with Russia would be disappointing.

In diplomacy things frequently stray from ideal. I am of the opinion that dying is the most disappointing outcome. So I might make the occasional outreach to try to avoid that. I hope that you can understand.

jenga:

If you speed up the Russian attack on me, then it speeds up the possibility of Russia turning on you. The same cannot be said of the reverse.

To clairify: If Russia receives Rum, then he has the capability to march on the two countries around the same time, whereas the Turkisj position would require a more full neutralization of Russia to attack Austria.

With a fleet in Rum? How would that fleet march on me? Look I am in somewhat desperate straights, and I would be happy to work with you. But you must concede that a fleet in Rum is much less threatening than either of you having an army there.

@Germany(whoever you are) Can I count on you to move to Belgium? I will support you to Sweden in return.

Jenga, there's one Turkish army in the Balkans. Putting it in Rumania doesn't bring another in. It does get you an ally with fleets, which is rather important for you right now, and it ties up as many as six Russian and Turkish units doing nothing, which is great for you from a border security standpoint.