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I'm quite proud of how I handled the game, especially the early stages. England never recovered from that convoy to Yorkshire, which gave me the boost I needed. France couldn't make his mind what to do with Belgium, another plus. I knew Russia was a good player, but I wouldn't give an inch. The key year was 1908, when I caught Russia unawares. France eventually CD'd, but only after making huge mistakes. If he didn't CD, it might have been a draw, but I doubt it.

Yeah, I get the feeling that brainbomb likes experimenting.

Germany hasn't caught Russia unawares,Russia threwed the game to Germany.

Only after losing Warsaw and being totally unable to go into Scandinavia, my dear colleague. I got you fair and square.

No,you got anything.As allways.

:)

Zmaj still hasn't caught on to the huge amount of luck involved in live gunboat games i see... *sigh*
You see Zmaj, right off the bat you got ENORMOUSLY lucky.
England saw you going for the three builds, but didnt do anything (move to Den, which happens most of the time when germany tries for three builds) Not only that, italy opened to Piedmont, and France does a very stupid opening.
From the get-go, you had the game, from sheer chance. Now, I am not against you winning, or you making the threads. What I dont understand is you act as though there is no luck involved at all. And, ESPECIALLY when you are against splitdiplomat, You always act as though it was a one on one fight.
Now, this is way too much writing to be wasting on this, but I had to do it :)

You're right, achillies. I had chance on my side. But that doesn't depend on me, does it? So I don't mention it. The only thing I can control are my own moves and I'm very satisfied with how I played. You often come into my threads with comments like the one above, so I guess you dislike me.

duh!