gameID=46924 The best learning experience yet on this site. Still convinced I could've won that game, had I not 1) botched it up in Germany in spring 1911, and 2) had I not underestimated Pete U's humanitarian feelings in keeping Germany alive. I was keeping Germany alive so I could keep my draw vote in while taking over Italy's centers, so Italy wouldn't throw the game to Austria. I was just counting on Austria to wait until Germany was eliminated to draw! (by then, I would've taken St. Petes and withdrawn my own draw vote, effectively keeping him from winning. That game was so good, yet I feel like my TA's absence hurt me. He was gone for 6 years or so at the end.

Goldfigner. The reason he didn't stab then, was because of spite. As soon as Turkey and I started beating Germany, he began crying "cheater". And my dignity is one of the *few* things i have to pride myself on, and neither Turkey nor I were going to put up with that crap. And I really didn't expect it from such a player as it was. So that was the reason why we didn't stab each other. :)

I'd love to hear 2nd white line's take on the game. He was trusting to a fault and probably real frustrated with himself when you ended the game for him.

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*Goldfinger
@Yonni
Ya, it would be interesting. At the end I really didn't trust him, but apparently he did trust me, but whatever. It was WTA, and you play to win, not to draw. So. :O

aww I don't get to be goldfinger's nemesis

Nope. If you didn't have turkey in that game you might have qualified :p

I understand the whole dignity line. I've been called a cheater before too. And you know who did it? A multi. If you're not cheating (which I assume you aren't) just don't pay heed and play it like any other game. It turned out well for you though, so congrats

I've had that happen to me as well (cheater calling me a cheater). Smashing his ass into bits with my "multi" was one of the most fun moments on this site.

bump back to front page. Looks like the Spring phase will end soon. I'll comment then.

Folks, I wanted to personally apologize. I've been ultra busy at work, got a job offer at my client (I'm a consultant), finalizing my divorce, and have football season to officiate. I've laxed on my mod duties as well (which take priority to prof'ing the SoW threads. Normally, I love talking about diplomacy and my thoughts and theories... not that they are right, but to open up discussions and see what other people think. I hate how I've missed out on that opportunity, but hate even more that the students in this game missed out on prof comments because I didn't ask to be replaced earlier when I knew I had very little time.

Anywho, I wish the students all the best, and it isn't whether you won or lost, but what you learned in the process! I hope to see each of you in a game in the future!

bump

Thanks for that closing FK. I agree whole-heartedly and look forward to maybe doing this with you in future seasons. Good luck.

Moves go through in 5-hours.

Wow.. Just wow.. I have absolutely nothing to say (except bumpity for the moves)

Bump for spring moves.

Le bump?

Application of the bump is necessary!

I won't have time to get to the S05 moves commentary until later on. I work tonight and I'm leaving campus now. Sorry all, you'll have to wait another 8 or 9 hours plus time to type it all out. I will say this, though. The events of this last season were entirely predictable but if I were Germany, I would have totally stabbed France instead of worked with him. More on that to come, though.

And that last line. That line right there is why this thread is rather redundant. We can't question his Opinion. Why is he thinking that. Why would he do that. We have to ask our TA, who may not be thinking the same way. >.>

Well, when he gets back, maybe he will explain his reasoning. That was a shorter post and not meant to be commentary for the season. Tru Ninja has been very thorough in his posts, and I'm sure he will explain his opinions.

looking forward to youradhere's analysis.

@Scmoo472, the point of not asking questions is to keep from overly influencing your decisions. What we want the students to figure out is when and why they should make moves. Everyone can figure out what moves to make but if you make them at the wrong time or the for the wrong reasons you will not make any progress in the game. You seem to be doing a good job of figuring out when to make moves so take a guess now at why Ninja thought a German stab would be appropriate and check with him after the game. If he explained his reasoning for why he thought every country should do everything he thinks is right then the game would end in a 7 way draw every single time. The best way you can figure out if you are learning from this game is to read every professors posts and see if you understand why they suggest or predict what they do. If not work with your TA and try to get there. I don't remember offhand who your TA is but since they were cleared to be a TA they should be able to explain to you the reasoning behind any of the professors comments, even if they don't agree with them.

I have been talking with another player via PM. So I can't find his last PM to reply to him >.> It is Triumvir.

go to help and then find user

I already did. Found him and pm'd him. :D

My parents are in town and so I'll post what I can for some commentary for the S05 season but I doubt I'll give it the attention that it deserves. If I can't finish it, I won't post it until it's done which may not happen until tomorrow evening when I'll comment for both the spring and fall phases. Sorry all. I'll do what I can since I know that many of you follow the comments and some of you are curious about my earlier post.

Dude! No worries. You're not paid to do this and you've been doing a fantastic job of it (though I disagree with some of your statements, but hey, that's part of the game, right?). Real life should always take precedence on WebDip and I wish you a pleasant visit.

Alright, I’ve reviewed the game so far. It’s looked pretty lively, especially in Turkey. I’m just going to go through each theatre.

Northwest:
It looks like Germany and France have all but finished off England and found some peace for now. France seems distracted by his offensive in Italy and Germany looks like he’s decided to head East as well. I would expect the Atlantic will be the most pacific theatre from here on out, unless Germany and France resume hostilities. For now it looks like they’ve come to an agreement on demobilization. If they want to work together for the rest of the game, Germany will have to leave the island, though I would never agree to that in his position.

Central Europe:
Lots of potential for volatility here. Austria’s down, but he’s not quite out yet. Italy, Austria, and France could both decide Munich’s fate this turn. Munich will be a huge source of temptation for France: if he successfully deprives Germany of such a key centers, he would be able to absorb losses in England. I think it’s up to Italy at this point. Ideally, he should figure out a way to use Munich as leverage over France. It will take some creativity, though.

Italy:
It looks like Italy trusts Turkey enough to ditch everything to defend against France. If he keeps Turkey neutralized, he’s in an excellent position. France has managed to occupy Tunis, but Italy’s naval advantage will save North Africa while his armies could push France back to Marseilles. From there, Italy has the potential to reverse the offensive, or head East again. Turkey’s completed his recovery this year, however, and threatens to to sweep into the Italian Balkans. Italy will have to do a lot to keep Turkey off his back.

East/North:
Huge potential here. It looks to me that Turkey and Russia are setting up a late-game Juggernaut. Turkey ought to wreck Italy while he can. Turkey has a tremendous opportunity to build momentum.
Germany’s swung around to challenge Russia. Russia will presumably keep England around in Norway to secure Scandinavia, but Germany and France will push through if they can maintain their alliance. Russia ought to preserve Austria’s centers to keep the pressure on Germany.

All in all, it looks like F/G vs R/T. Italy and Turkey have the potential to shake this up, however. If I were Turkey, I would stick with the Juggernaut, but an alliance with Italy would make for a more interesting game. Together, they could dominate the Mediterranean, but it would require immense trust on Italy’s part.

Bump, you're a jackass Thucy.

bump...again.