Game 1: WT vs ET.
WT: a deadly alliance, usually only countered by a Juggernaut, and even then the numbers give an edge to the WT. but what if we add Austria to the Jugg?
WT advantages: can get right into battle. Germany and England will be in Russian turf by 1902.
WT disadvantages: there are only so many neutrals, and Italy will quickly be eaten up by Austria.
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ET advantages: Russia may be overwhelemed in the north, but Austria could provide some nice flank support from Tyrolia, Bohemia, etc. Austria will also be able to get into Italy before France can send his lone fleet round. Turkey has nothing to do but help in the Med, and will become a naval beast if given the chance
ET disadvantages: Russia's north is vunerable. With a lone fleet stranded in Finland the Gulf, he will not last long. Turkey's two armies are basically useless. There may be trouble using Russia's southern fleet.

Game Details: games are non-anon, full press. game length however long the majority wants, at least 24 hours. If there are players that want to play, but the games are full, or are interested but do not want to play, perhaps a just for fun side pot can be made so that spectators can wager on which side they think will win.

Nice idea.
Unfortunately I'll be busy with journeys until Oct 10 and until then I can play only gunboats or games with phase>36hrs.
If you start Oct 10 or later, please count me in.

"we can make a nice pot as a little motivation"
Max bet for ClassicVS is 1 point, if I'm not wrong.

Can we add a smaller game to this serie? It's E/A vs G/T.

Sounds fun, count me in.

both games I assume?

Game 2: The French Fear Vs the Froggernaut!
The French Fear, 3 nations at Frances throat. Mayhem usually breaks out after France falls, but what if we take the competition out of the question? France may be a goner, unless the Jugg shows up in time....
French Fear advantages: France can be taken out quickly, then 100% of the attention can be turned towards the Jugg. Italy controls the Med, England the North seas, and Germany the land.
French Fear disadvantages: The Jugg is closing in on them, and if France turtles up long enough, Turkey can and will pick up 7 centers before the battle starts.
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Froggernaut: Potentially named after the old video game, the Jugg has to cross the entire map in order to aid its blue ally.
Froggernaut advantages: Its a Juggernaut. + No Austria. +Stalled reaction time in the west. We're talking a potential 7 builds in 1901.
Froggernaut Disadvantages: Russia's fleets arent very helpful. There are 5 centers in the west that will be used to feul the fight for the Fear if France falls too early

(I formerly take back what I said about the nice pot. max pot is 6. So this is just for Science now)

Sounds like twisted fun.....I've played a series to WWI formal reenactments that were fun as hell.

Yes, both game.

Games... silly me.

oh boy, I have to try this out(both games)

So four people? Are we doing this on the versus map or is there going to be a free agent?

I'll play both.

1) mongoose998
2) gopher27
3) butterhead
4) Lannister
5) ashelygirl

Thanks for including me gopher.... We do need 1 more player in order for the games to commence.
Before we find out the players, would anyone like to give an edge to either side?
Im going to give my edge to the west, The French Fear, and the Western Triple

I'll join ;)

I'm thinking it will be a western victory in both...

Froggernaut should scoop up all of the Balkans and most of Austria. Plus France still gets Spain and Portugal to hold out while waiting for the cavalry.

One more needed

The games can probably be created and passwords PMed.

Nevermind, we're at 6 already. Let's get going.

We need to talk phase length first. Im thinking 36 hrs?

If it's 36 or more I'm in. :)

.. You said that you could not join for 10 more days..

What I said is written in the 4th post. Just scroll up a bit.

hm... I took that "If you start Oct 10 or later, please count me in."
= "If you do not start Oct 10 or later, please do not count me in"

Seeing how I already accepted mr W, hows about you each do 1 game?

The site is not letting me join this, which is my third game. That doesn't seem right.

Oooops...You need 6, not 7. Right. Sorry I thought you needed one more. Don't worry, next time, if ever, I'll be in.

Perhaps are there 3 more willing to try that EA vs GT?