First of all I want to make clear my commitment to the game is to do at least a commentary for each game year, and I am trying to do this, but real life sometimes get preference.
1905
This was a really interesting year. We saw the first country to say goodbye (Austria) and another one that are alive just by accident (Russia). Also, Italy did a interesting move, he seems to be moving West and then he strike his old pal Turkey. Will this work? I don´t know. Turkey is a hard nut to crack and have the time on his side. If the fight took to long France or Germany will walk into Italy´s back. But in the West things are blur too. Germany were not able to hold War and with no builds while France is walking into England the balance is changing on France´s direction. England is slowly going down, but while alive there is still hope.
Individual Analisys
England - Humm, England keep StP and Norway, but it´s really unlikely he will be able to keep both next year. On the other side, Germany advancing to EC and Bur could make France less likely to advance over Nor and Lon. But I think England´s faith now depends only on how much help Germany can´t give him.
France - France keeps taking England centers and the Italy move on Turkey put him in a much better position. But losing EC and Bur could be a problem, even with a build. Also, the build will be a hard choice between Par and Bre, as he will need to cover both next turn. I think an alliance with Italy is forming, but this could lead to an G/T alliance and it will be interesting to see who will win on that.
Germany - Germany take Mos in Spring, but lose it on the Fall. One could say this is a useless move, but it was helpfull to keep England with StP at least for another year. Also, Germany need to find an ally on the East, it could be either Italy or Turkey, both have his pro´s and con´s but Turkey seems more natural at this point. Also, keeping England alive is becoming harder, but it could pay back if France start to lose some space.
Italy - Italy did a really interesting move, he pointed to a move to the West and then stabbed his ally Turkey. I don´t know if this was the right moment, but it can´t de denied that moving to the West will make really easy to Turkey to march into Italy´s centers. But I think this move should have been stronger, taking either Ser or Gre to not allow a Turkish build. Vie will still be there to be taken next year. Also, now it´s a matter of time, as the one who wins on the West will move after him. So allying with France or Germany (or even both) should be the first task.
Austria - Goodbye mate, hope you have learnt a lot on this game.
Turkey - Turkey did a clever move taking Mos an leaving Sev for the next year. He would have a build and another one in the pocket and even War is on his reach for next year. And then came the bad news: Italy is doing a sneaky move into EM and seems to be heading to the East. Turkey can´t probably defend all his centers and also a late Lepanto for next year without some luck, but if he can make at least some peace with Germany I think he could give Italy a hard time.
Russia - Russia is alive just by accident. But should be going after Austria in the end of the year, unless he managed to get some support to take StP. But I don´t really believe on that, as Turkey will have to focus south and Germany need to keep working with England.
Jumbo and Memilio BANNED
game, he was clearly building up points with Memilio, his other account.
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