| Press for Spring of 1909 in ruffians |
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Broadcast message from Italy in 'ruffians':
> Welcome to our new Turk! All the powers of Europe are looking forward to
> hearing the thoughts of a new administration.
>
> Well, all the powers of Europe excepting Italy, of course . . .
>
> ;)
>
Sorry to disapoint you, Turkey and I already have established good
relations. *smile*
> The ArchPope
The Exile-Pope
Message from Italy to Turkey in 'ruffians':
> Dear Leader of Italy,
>
Greetings!
> Sorry to see u go. Hopefully we can meet on the field later.
>
I am sorry too... that you did not show up earlier. Any other Turkey would
possibly have helped my situation.
A tip, do not ever trust Austria. He has lied, lied and lied again. Old
Turkey figured that out mush too late.
> MiKaL
Mvh Roland
Broadcast message from Russia in 'ruffians':
>Broadcast message from [email protected] as Italy in 'ruffians':
>
>Sorry to disapoint you, Turkey and I already have established good
>relations. *smile*
>
>The Exile-Pope
And vacation plans, I hope... d;-})
Cal White Tsuper Tsar
Message from Austria to Russia in 'ruffians':
Cal,
I thought I ought to keep you abreast of developments, regarding the new
Turk. You will recall that with cyrille I promised to turn on you, to get
him out of position? I am doing the same thing with this fellah. I hope to
influence -- ok, I HOPE to outright dictate his moves this year, which
should put us in pretty good shape for the fall.
In the west, I was thinking of supporting a fleet into the Tyhrn, and asking
John to move to the Westmed. I think he will go for it, as he is pretty
much at my mercy anyway. I still think I need his good will more than
Tunis, anyway!
I feel certain that StPete can be regained -- it was only a question of Paul
building armies and betraying us or fleets and going after Christian. What
are your thoughts here?
I am suggesting a supported attack on Sev, and Aeg -> Con, to bounce with
your Bulgaria -> Con. if you don't move there, my fleet greece arrives in
the Aegean. In the fall, I should know what he is planning, but probably
supporting me into Bulgaria and Rumania -- which I will not do, of course --
and I should walk into Smyrna.
How are you recovering? My wife and I just saw Toy Story2 --- GREAT!!! It
Was GREAT!
Chris
Message from Russia to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Message from [email protected] as Austria to Russia in
'ruffians':
>
> I thought I ought to keep you abreast of developments, regarding the new
> Turk. You will recall that with cyrille I promised to turn on you, to get
> him out of position? I am doing the same thing with this fellah. I hope
to
> influence -- ok, I HOPE to outright dictate his moves this year, which
> should put us in pretty good shape for the fall.
That wll jive with what I told him. I basically said that I couldn't see
any logical reason for me to turn away from my attack on him. He wrote back
and said he understood, but that will leave your offer as his only grasping
straw. Should work.
> In the west, I was thinking of supporting a fleet into the Tyhrn, and
asking
> John to move to the Westmed. I think he will go for it, as he is pretty
> much at my mercy anyway. I still think I need his good will more than
> Tunis, anyway!
Yeah, makes sense to me, at least until you can build a fleet to replace
his. I'm not a fan of having puppets. It only takes one show of
independence to wreck your plans they always seem to do it at the most
inconvenient time too.
> I feel certain that StPete can be regained -- it was only a question of
Paul
> building armies and betraying us or fleets and going after Christian.
What
> are your thoughts here?
I think Paul's lot was cast when we were able to watch his builds this past
Winter. The two fleets means he is never going to convince Christian that
he can be more than an enemy. Christian will be right not to believe him
too. For better or worse, Paul has to continue through with his attack and
trust us at the same time.
> I am suggesting a supported attack on Sev, and Aeg -> Con, to bounce with
> your Bulgaria -> Con. if you don't move there, my fleet greece arrives in
> the Aegean. In the fall, I should know what he is planning, but probably
> supporting me into Bulgaria and Rumania -- which I will not do, of
course --
> and I should walk into Smyrna.
Sounds okay to me. Just repeat after me: "My long term plans require, I say
REQUIRE, a build centre on the north coast to stop Christian and St Pete's
is perfect. That means I cannot stab Cal, I cannot stab Cal, I
cannot...zzzzzz"
Throw in a few thoughts about a revitalized Turk on your flank and, well,
you get the idea...
> How are you recovering? My wife and I just saw Toy Story2 --- GREAT!!!
It
> Was GREAT!
Recovering great. I was carrying heavy stuff around last weekend, jumping
in and out of pickup truck to load it, etc. Even planning a big canoe trip
up in northern Ontario down the Albany River to James Bay. I can hardly
wait!
I'll take your word for it on the movie. My wife is the movie buff in this
household, not me. I rarely watch them. Too busy in front of the small
screen (and if you think I meant television, bite your tongue!).
Take care,
Cal
Message from England to Turkey in
'ruffians':
Well, right now I am trying to survive the German attack on me. Tell me how
I can help you in Russia!! I am willing to do whatever you ask of me!!
To me it seems Austria will have a solo-win unless Germany stops attacking
me. He moves averything against me while Austria kills Turkey (you) and
Russia, and then he stabs Germany...I think the main target right now is to
get Germany to see that Austria is winning...
/Christian, England
Message from Austria to France in 'ruffians':
Hi ho John!
happy holidays! We have a new Turk on board, and I was wondering how far
your good feeling towards your fellow man extended this holiday season?
I would really, really love to get a little more Pressure on Christian asap.
I will be moving Naples -> Tyhrn, no surprise there. I was wondering if I
could convince you to move to the Westmed again -- with me moving Through
Tunis to North Africa in the fall!
Just say the word and that is off -- but I like the idea of getting two
fleets on MAO right away. No one would expect me to move out of Tunis once
I am there -- but you and I know that your fleet and it's good will are
worth a lot more than one center!
We should go out sometime for dinner, or a movie -- Mary and I saw Toy Story
2 last night -- its Fabulous!
anyway, drop me a line soon!
best,
Chris
Message from Austria to Russia and Germany in
'ruffians':
Guys,
I was wondering what to do with A Galicia. I have it holding for the
moment, I don't want to just move back to Budapest, should I move to
Silesia, to assist in the northern defense? I am also Supporting Belgium to
hold, right?
Let me know!
chris
Message from Austria to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Ok, I have come up with a plan.
I will move :
F Greece -> Aegean
A Serbia -> bulgaria
you should attack Sev --
A Armenia -> Sev
F Black S A Arm -> Sev
F Aeg -> Con
You should bounce with Cal's army in Con, and the attack on Sev probably
won't go through but who knows?
in the fall, I can cut support for Sev, and take Bulgaria. That should set
us up to move north together!
Does this sound good to you? Let me know!
best,
Chris
Message from France to Austria in 'ruffians':
> I would really, really love to get a little more Pressure on Christian
asap.
I would think that Germany is the target now, having built 2 fleets he will
keep Christian busier than anything we could do. But it is your call. I only
ask that you make a decent play for a solo, which I know you will, and that
if you can find 18 without eliminating me then so much the better.
> I will be moving Naples -> Tyhrn, no surprise there. I was wondering if I
> could convince you to move to the Westmed again -- with me moving Through
> Tunis to North Africa in the fall!
>
ok i will move to WES (or try to)
> We should go out sometime for dinner, or a movie -- Mary and I saw Toy
Story
> 2 last night -- its Fabulous!
wow, i havent even seen ToyStory the Original yet! :) Let's do something
during this Xmas lull. I am going to Chicago this weekend and Montreal for
the New Year's but have time in between
Message from Germany to Austria and Russia in 'ruffians':
>
> Message from [email protected] as Austria to Russia and Germany in
> 'ruffians':
>
> Guys,
>
> I was wondering what to do with A Galicia. I have it holding for the
> moment, I don't want to just move back to Budapest, should I move to
> Silesia, to assist in the northern defense? I am also Supporting Belgium to
> hold, right?
>
> Let me know!
>
> Chris:
Well, maybe you should move A Ruhr-Bur instead! That would leave my A Bel
exposed; if it should be dislodged, its retreat could be conditional on the
English
move to Spain (if (sc), it could go otb and be rebuilt as a fleet in the winter;
if (nc), it
could retreat to Pic and be in position to lend a second support to Bre). I can
send
F Kie-Hol (Bel supporting); F Hel-Nth, F Ber-Bal, A Mun-Ruh and A Den holds.
If England takes Bel, we can take it back 4-3 so that I don't lose the dot!
As for Gal: if Cal wants to move A Rum-Sev and Ukr-Mos, you could perhaps
bounce A's Gal and Ser over Rum to keep it free from Turkish predators.
Paul
Message from Turkey to Austria in 'ruffians':
> Ok, I have come up with a plan.
>
> I will move :
>
> F Greece -> Aegean
> A Serbia -> bulgaria
> you should attack Sev --
>
> A Armenia -> Sev
> F Black S A Arm -> Sev
> F Aeg -> Con
>
> You should bounce with Cal's army in Con, and the attack on Sev probably
> won't go through but who knows?
>
> in the fall, I can cut support for Sev, and take Bulgaria. That should
set
> us up to move north together!
>
> Does this sound good to you? Let me know!
>
> best,
>
> Chris
>
Dear Chris,
I am not understanding your planning here.
1. How is attacking bul supported helping us. I thought u were gonna sneak
up on Russia in the fall. This is a fruitless attack in the spring.
2. What purpose does f gre - aeg accomplish, it just bounces?
Looks like if u r gonna attack bul it would be done with support or not
attack at all and keep stealth.
Attacking bul in the spring gives him a heads up on your exposed bud, and
the last thing u want is a Russian army in Austria proper.
I assume I will not see an Austrian fleet EVER in eas?
How about this:
spring:
a arm - sev (will bounce)
f bla s aeg - con
f aeg - con (will succeed with support)
f gre h
f ion s nap - tyn
a ser - bud
a gal s ser - bud
a ven - tri
fall:
f con - bul(sc)
f bla s bud - rum
a arm - sev
f gre s con - bul(sc)
a tri - ser (cover retreat)
a bud - rum
a gal - war
we can trade rum and bul back next year
this way i get one for sure, u get at least one for sure and maybe two
thoughts?
Meef
Message from Austria to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Meef,
hmm -- You make some good points -- unfortunately, I have some other uses
for A Venice, which is why I don't want to leave Greece.
But, you're right, I son't want to make Cal nervous at all -- he is certain
I am not going to betray him.
So, how about :
spring:
a arm - sev (will bounce)
f bla s A Arm -> Sev (will bounce)
f aeg - con (will bounce, keeping me in Greece(
f gre -> Aeg (Cal is definitely expecting this)
f ion s nap - tyn
a ser - > Bud
a gal -> Bud ( defensive self bounce to keep him from attacking me)
fall:
f Aeg S A Ser -> Bul (I know this plan doesn't net you a build this year,
see below)
f bla - rum
a arm - sev
f gre s Ser -> Bul
a ser -> Bul
a gal - war
Ok -- so, why only take two from Russia when we could take three? One
word -- Germany. The minute I stab Russia, Germany is going to pitch a
hissy fit. He is the real person I have to fool in the spring -- To get
into position to defend myself from him, and make sure he doesn't turn
around and come after me.
I should be able to do this -- but A Venice and A Gal are needed, and that
means we can't take Rumania, 'casue I cant cover the retreat. I am
absolutely for switching you into Bulgaria next year, while I build to take
Rumania and help you into Sev and Moscow.
I know it is a little unbalanced for this year, but the need for secrecy
hampers my movement.
As to the Eastmed thing, you don't need to fear at all -- I am going to be
moving Ionian away from you this season, and if everything works out between
us, I'd like to get your fleets out into the Med where they can help against
England!
I am going to be a little busy in the coming weeks -- my wife is 9 months
pregnant, and we are expecting the little fellah anytime now, but I have a
cpu at home, and should be able to get a reply out in 48 hours. But if you
don't hear from me, please don't panic, I'm probably at the hospital!
Best,
Chris
Message from Austria to Russia and Germany in
'ruffians':
Guys,
Ok, I have changed the Ruhr order to Burgundy. Cal, thoughts on Galicia?
Chris
Message from Russia to Austria and Germany in
'ruffians':
> Message from [email protected] as Austria to Russia and Germany
in
> 'ruffians':
>
> Ok, I have changed the Ruhr order to Burgundy. Cal, thoughts on Galicia?
Sorry to take so long to respond, been pretty busy at work.
I think I'm pretty much in a holding pattern until Chris can take another
centre off Turkey. Ukraina is moving back to Moscow, so I'll have a
supported attack on St Pete's. I'm pretty much open to suggestion as to
other tactics. Sev will be supported by Rum and Bul -?. I have some ideas,
but I'll wait til Chris figures out what he can talk the newbie into doing.
To answer your question, as it stands now, I don't need Gal for anything.
d;-})
Cal
Message from Turkey to Austria in 'ruffians':
Chris, congrats on the little fellow on the way!!!!!!
> spring:
> a arm - sev (will bounce)
> f bla s A Arm -> Sev (will bounce)
> f aeg - con (will bounce, keeping me in Greece(
>
> f gre -> Aeg (Cal is definitely expecting this)
> f ion s nap - tyn
> a ser - > Bud
> a gal -> Bud ( defensive self bounce to keep him from attacking me)
>
>
> fall:
> f Aeg S A Ser -> Bul (I know this plan doesn't net you a build this year,
> see below)
> f bla - rum
> a arm - sev
>
> f gre s Ser -> Bul
> a ser -> Bul
> a gal - war
>
k, i am sold. My orders will read:
a arm - sev
f bla s Arm - Sev
f aeg - con
look forward to working with u.
Meef
Message from Austria to Turkey in 'ruffians':
Meef,
Good news! I just got a letter in From Russia --
He will be moving Ukraine to Moscow, so as to have a supported attack on
StPete in the Fall -- he definitely believes me at this point.
This means that I can use Serbia to hit Rum in the fall, so that your
supported attack on Sev will work! We can take three off him, with you
getting Sev, and I taking Warsaw and Bulgaria.
Best,
Chris
Message from Turkey to Austria in 'ruffians':
Chris,
excellent!!!!!
Meef
Message from Turkey to England in 'ruffians':
> Well, right now I am trying to survive the German attack on me. Tell me
how
> I can help you in Russia!! I am willing to do whatever you ask of me!!
>
> To me it seems Austria will have a solo-win unless Germany stops attacking
> me. He moves averything against me while Austria kills Turkey (you) and
> Russia, and then he stabs Germany...I think the main target right now is
to
> get Germany to see that Austria is winning...
>
> /Christian, England
>
Dear Christian,
Thanks for your kind words!! I would like to see u
a stp - mos
f nwy - stp(nc) (cover your self from lvn)
this will keep the pressure on Russia.
I am trying to divide the a/r alliance. I am not sure if I have made any
headway. I'll either be dead or rebounding by the end of the year. Someone
should have shot the last Sultan long ago.
What's the deal with an Austrian army in Ruhr and Germany and Austria not
going after eachother?
Meef