Sorry about my draw vote earlier as Russia, I forgot about the rule.
For the first game, I just couldn't seem to have Italy back off. Once I took Tunis, Italy wouldn't stop attacking me. So, eventually I just suicided on Italy.

No worries, and yeah, I saw that :P

I do think that it could have been worked out without being able to draw though.

Anyone up for two more?

Me!

I liked this game and will play another one.

As far as an EOG goes, Italy's move west and my peace with russia allowed me to in combination with some lucky breaks take on France and England at the same time. I recognized the A/I in the south so I stayed focused west to battle Italy. I trusted Russia a lot and it worked most of the game. Then, out of nowhere I am stabbed. I completely turn my forces on Russia at this instance, the goal being his elimination. I had a very lucky break in the west one autumn when I defended both PAR and BRE from Italy against tough odds. This saved me, I think. Eventually Russia knew fighting me was futile and he turned away, I recognized the need to focus on A/I again and we made a good stalemate, without anyone getting too close. I was worried Russia would not figure out what to do, but he pulled it off. A good game, thanks all.

I'd like to play another one as well.

Alright. How would everyone feel about 3 games @ 101?

1. trip
2. Troodonte
3. Lando
4. Frank

Sounds fine to me.

Very fun games. I had the misfortune of drawing England twice, which isn't to say it's a bad draw, but I like a little variety sometimes. Used the same opening both games - it was a huge success in the first, a massive failure in the second. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

1. trip
2. Troodonte
3. Lando
4. Frank
5. 2WL