Diplomacy Zine --- Chapter Three EP #144 From: mad-2@kub.nl (C. Wekx) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1990 16:36:04 +0000 Issue #144 of ELECTRONIC PROTOCOL: ------------- Chapter Three ------------- This chapter contains results from TANNENBURG (#18), ENTENTE (#21), DAWN PATROL (#23), BERLIN (#32), EL ALAMEIN (#41), SNIKKEL 1 (#42), SNIKKEL 2 (#43) and blind game MULHOUSE (#22). |*.*****.*****.*****.*****.*****.*****.****R ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Winter '07 of the game TANNENBURG (BNC number 1989HZ) (GM is ebrosius@lucy.wellesley.edu/Eric Brosius) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 90 22:46:39 est TANNENBURG (1989HZ) -- Winter, 1907 See The GAME NOTES For News Of The Concession Proposals! Winter, 1907: FRA (Daybell) Remove A Bre. GER (Krywolt) Even. ITA (Wilson) Remove F Cly. RUS (Jordan) Build A Sev, A War, F StP(nc). TUR (Shook) Build F Con. Units Available for Spring, 1908: F (6) F Tyn, F Wes, A Tus, A Pie, A Mar, A Gas. G (4) F Edi, F Bel, A Hol, A Ruh. I (1) F Nao. R (14) F Nrg, F Nwy, A Swe, A Fin, F Stp(nc), F Den, A Kie, A Mun, A War, A Vie, A Bud, A Rum, A Sev, F Tun. T (9) F Nap, A Apu, F Ion, F Alb, A Ven, A Tri, F Adr, A Ser, F Con. GAME NOTES: I capitalized the German move ((A RUH-mun)) incorrectly last time. The army stayed in Ruhr. I'm sorry if this caused you any inconvenience. The concession to Germany failed -- at least one "No" vote was cast. The concession to Russia received at least one "Yes" vote and no "No" votes, but at least one player failed to vote. If any player vetoes this concession by the next deadline the game will continue -- otherwise Russia will win. Please submit orders for Spring, 1908 to be used in case I receive a veto, even if you want the concession to pass. The deadline for vetoes and Spring, 1908 orders is ***Sunday, February 25 at 10PM EST***. PRESS: GM-Board: There was no press this time. I guess everyone's afraid they will be shot if they submit any! END OF PRESS |? ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | ? of the game ENTENTE (MNC number 1989IJrv17) (1914 variant, GM is matt@oddjob.uchicago.edu/Matt Crawford) Nothing received. |*.*****.*****.*****.**S.. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Summer '04 of the game MULHOUSE (MNC number 1989ISrd24) (Blind game, GM is barry@vax1.acs.udel.edu/Barry T. Fausnaugh) Nothing received. |*.*****.*****.*****.*****.**S.. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Fall '05 of the game DAWN PATROL (BNC number 1989II) (GM is sinhaa@mcmaster.ca/Anand Sinha) Date: Fri, 16 Feb 90 10:56 EST Hello all, I've had a request to delay the Fall deadline, so the deadline is now Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 22:00 EST. Thanks, Anand |*.*****.**S.. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Fall '02 of the game BERLIN (BNC number 1989KQ) (GM is cwekx@htikub5.bitnet/Constantijn Wekx) Due Feb 21 |R ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Winter '00 of the game EL ALAMEIN (BNC number not known) (GM is cap@htikub5.bitnet/Joris Pinkse) Date: Wed, 14 Feb 90 11:52 N Ok folks, winter '00 press. Joris The situation is now: Unit positions: A F Austria: Bud,Vie Tri England: Lvp Lon,Edi France: Par,Mar Bre Germany: Ber,Mun Kie Italy: Ven,Rom Nap Russia: Mos,War StP sc,Sev Turkey: Con,Smy Ank ownership supply centers: Austria: Bud,Vie,Tri England: Lvp,Lon,Edi France: Par,Mar,Bre Germany: Ber,Mun,Kie Italy: Rom,Ven,Nap Russia: Mos,War,StP,Sev Turkey: Con,Smy,Ank 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Cumulated # hours late Odear (A) 3 0 Crabbe (E) 3 0 Klaus (F) 3 0 Pulliam (G) 3 0 Davis (I) 3 0 Darken (R) 4 0 Huntsman (T) 3 0 Press: Le Matin(7.2.1901) Today our glorious Emperor Francois Pomme de Terre has sent missionaries to Spain and Portugal where nowadays there is anarchy. We are shure, that our offered help to these still economicaly backwards Nations is welcome. The Emperor expressed his best wishes for the European future, where France will play one of the major roles. Any participants in our attempt for a new peaceful order in Europe are welcome. Due to heavy storms in the English Channel, our links to England are down. We will try our best to overcome this difficulties. (Hello Ric (England), my mail to you is always rejected as undeliverable. If you are interested in cooperation then send me a note, so I get your correct address from there. Bye Tokla) Next deadline (S01), unless the players decide otherwise, will be February 20th 9.00 am MET (about 3.00 am EST), but the results will be sent out as soon as everyone's moves are in. Date: Fri, 16 Feb 90 11:49 N Yo folks, I still haven't received orders from 4 of you, so if you want the orders to be processed before the weekend you'll have to send them in very quickly due to the time lag; otherwise it'll be monday or tuesday. Note that tuesday really is the final final deadline. Joris Date: Mon, 19 Feb 90 16:16 N Yo folks, Waiting for 2 players' moves. Joris |*.**RRR ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Fall '02 of the game SNIKKEL 1 (BNC number not known) (Old-timer game, GM is pinkse@htikub5.bitnet/Joris Pinkse) Date: Wed, 14 Feb 90 13:31 N Yo folks, The Fall and Winter '01 moves !!!! Last time I had omitted some press by accident; my apologies. I hope everything's gone smoothly this time. Joris Players: George Boyce: England george@nova.npac.syre.edu Constantijn Wekx: Turkey cwekx@htikub5.bitnet Eric Aubourg Italy aubourg@frulm11.bitnet John O'Regan France j_oregan%cssy01@iruccvax.bitnet Anand Sinha Russia sinhaa@mcmaster.bitnet Michel Malhomme Austria malhomme@enst.enst.fr George Fink Germany gfink@iris.ucdavis.edu Moves: Austria (Malhomme): England (Boyce): A Gal-Rum (* bounce *) A Edi-Bel A Bud-Ser (* bounce *) F Nth C A Edi-Bel F Alb-Gre F Nwg-Nwy /* builds: A Vie */ /* builds: F Edi, F Lon */ France (O'Regan): Germany (Fink): A Par-Pic A Kie-Hol A Spa-Por A Mun h F MAO-Spa sc F Den h /* builds: F Bre, A Par */ /* builds: A Ber, F Kie */ Italy (Aubourg): Russia (Sinha): A Ven h A War-Gal (* bounce *) A Apu-Tun A Ukr-Rum F Ion C A Apu-Tun F GoB-Swe /* builds F Nap */ F Sev S Ukr-Gal /* builds A Mos, F StP nc */ Turkey (Wekx): A Bul-Ser (* bounce *) A Ank-Con F Con-Aeg /* builds F Smy */ The situation is now: Unit positions: A F Austria: Bud,Gal,Vie Gre England: Bel Nth,Nwy,Edi,Lon France: Pic,Por,Par Spa sc,Bre Germany: Hol,Mun,Ber Den,Kie Italy: Tun,Ven Ion,Nap Russia: Ukr,War,Mos Swe,Sev,StP nc Turkey: Bul,Con Aeg,Smy ownership supply centers: Austria: Bud,Vie,Tri,Gre (* has built 1 *) England: Lvp,Lon,Edi,Bel,Nwy (* has built 2 *) France: Par,Mar,Bre,Spa,Por (* has built 2 *) Germany: Ber,Mun,Kie,Hol,Den (* has built 2 *) Italy: Rom,Ven,Nap,Tun (* has built 1 *) Russia: Mos,War,StP,Sev,Rum,Swe (* has built 2 *) Turkey: Con,Smy,Ank,Bul (* has built 1 *) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Cumulated # hours late Malhomme (A) 3 4 0 Boyce (E) 3 5 4 O'Regan (F) 3 5 0 Fink (G) 3 5 0 Aubourg (I) 3 4 0 Sinha (R) 4 6 0 Wekx (T) 3 4 0 Press: Amsterdam: Sweet's zip(per) code: 5046 PL. Belgrade: Yesterday Hungarian troups crossed the border with Serbia. Commander Bela said on today's press conference: "Those Serbian slaves have provoked us by blowing up a Hungarian press office in the district Becs. From now on we will answer their terrorist actions with bombs!". The Hungarian military action has caused a lot of commotion abroad. The Serbian government denies any involvement in (what has been named) the Becs incident. They have even released a secret staff report from Bela's unit dated 10th of April 1901 in which the date of "the intended invasion" is clearly specified. The Serbian minister of foreign affairs Stojanov said he has evidence that the explosion had been planned and worked out by the Hungarian intelligence agency. On an extra meeting of the cabinet this morning, the Serbian leaders have decided to ask both humanitarian help and military assistance to their allies. Bonn: (Rumors column) The Kaiser was spotted entering Madame Finch's establishment in the red-light district here last Wednesday. This has been his fourth visit in the last month. Is our fearless leader having an affair? Or are these visits, as his aides have claimed, merely surprise inspections. Only time will tell. Brussels: What?!? But we have not enough chocolate for our own soldiers! Budapest: Archduke Francois-Joseph warned Turkey not to interfere with his aspirations in the Balkans today. Constantinople: The Turkish Emir was vacationing this past week at our Southern Coast resort. All other Turkish press was censored. Constantinople: The Emir has joined Austria in condemnation of lasagne. "Lasagne is a waste of spices. If that Pope-guy wants to really enjoy spicey food, we can deliver a serving of our best Falafel to him personally." The Emir was then reported to have called a local falafel house and ordered a few servings to go. The food was delivered aboard a Turkish War tugboat stationed in Constantinople. The Tugboat represents the complete Turkish naval force. Helsinki: The weather forecast for Wednesday, February 14: Austria/Hungary Vienna cloudy/sun -1/ 7 C Budapest cloudy/sun -1/ 6 C England London cloudy 4/ 7 C Edinburg rain 3/ 5 C France Paris rain 6/10 C Marseilles rain/sun 7/14 C Germany Berlin cloudy 0/ 2 C Munich rain/sun 2/ 5 C Italy Rom sun 8/17 C Venice cloudy/sun 5/11 C Russia Moscow snow/sun -2/ 2 C Warsaw cloudy 2/ 5 C Turkey Ankara cloudy/sun -3/ 7 C Constantinople cloudy/sun 7/12 C London: A delegation representing the Emir Constanti et Salami arrived here in London last week. The purpose of this visit from a nation on the other side of Europe has raised a few eyebrows in the international community, but mums been the word from 10 Downing St. In a possibly related story, the shipyards of London have been hiring large crews for unknown project. More to come as the story unfolds. London: The recent actions of France and Germany in the Lowlands and Burgandy has shown the Prime Minister's office of the unstability of the region. Thus English forces are being sent onto the continent to bring order into the area. "Hopefully", the Prime Minister said, "the presence of our superiorly trained forces will keep the Barbaric Germans and the Wimpy French in line". London: Stiff winds blew the Norwegian expeditionary troops off course. After many days at sea, one soldier's desperate need for chocolate led the force to land in Belgium. The rest is history. Marseille: There was a great explosion at the town hall of Saluzzo just across the border in Italy last Friday. Strangely, both French and Italian troops cooperated in the clean-up efforts. Local police superintendant Vicent Poirot (no relation to the famous Belgian) was livid. "We can take care of our own town, thank you. We need no help from these, these ... soldiers," he sputtered, "I will get to the bottom of this incident!" The Sup's assistant Dr. Hestings was nearby when the explosion occured, and dashed to the scene of the accident, only to find the troops already there putting out the fire. Some witnesses claimed that they saw the troops actually throwing paper on the fire rather than water, but soon afterwards the witnesses were carried away in patriotic fervor and enlisted in the Navy, and were last seen sailing out of Naples for the East. Moscow: Boris Snitchovitch declared yesterday that countries that would dare disobey the Tsar would be crushed, destroyed and stomped over. Thus if austrian stinkers don't go out of Galicia and Rumania, if turkish slaves go to the black-sea or give no support to rumania, or if the prussian mongrels don't give support to sweden, or if english bastard go to Norway, they will have to face the Tsar Retaliation, and prepare to be annihilated. Moscow: The Tsar announced that he and his staff had absolutely nothing to do with the kidnapping of the Dutch girl by the Emir of Turkey. He went on to call it a reprehensible act, and called on all nations to wipe Turkey off the map. Munich: Training continues for the Alpine attack forces stationed just outside Munich. These forces will probably be incorporated into a unit of the army during the Winter of this year. They are expected to head south into Tyrolia in the Spring. "Zeze men are ze best troops that Germany haz available. Zey alzo play beach volleyball vell, zo a trip to ze Riviera iz very pozzible in ze near future. " This statement along with a recent attempt to move into Burgandy has the German press wondering about the Kaiser's mental health. Oslo: What?!? 10 sailors?? But we had expected thousands of hungry soldiers! What are we to do with all this fine Italian lasagne which we intercepted in route from Rome to Munich?? Paris: Just thought I'd dash off a quick note to inform you all that I have made a tiny mistake in my latest press note to Joris. I had no intention declaring war on Turkey (yet). "Turkey" should be replaced by "Jerky". And we all know who's meant by that, eh, Joris? Roma: The Pope is very concerned about a possible French invasion of the Vatican protectorate of Italy. As such, he is asking the infidels of Turkey to not carry through with an expansion in the Mediterranean, and asking the Unbelievers of Germany to push into Burgundy. He is also asking the Godless hordes in Austria to leave Greece to the Pope, so that he can convert more people to the true faith. Rome: Since France has declared war on both Turkey and Austria, I am sitting ducks right between those lunatics. Sofia: The commander of the first Turkish army has been replaced due to a corruption gifts scandal. Stockholm: Prime minister Karlson: "Mr. Snitchovitch says "we will bury you", I don't subscribe to his point of view." Russian minister Snitchovitch: "Free, free, set THEM free!" St. Petersburg: Czar Nicholas requested the Turks to stay out of the Russian/Austrian conflict. "It can become pretty tough there", he said, "and you might get hurt". St. Petersburg: Minister of Defense, Boris Snitchovitch, announced today that the Russian campaign into Galicia was a major disaster, but it proved the reliability of his spies in Vienna. "The treachery of the Austrian people cannot be ignored! After many attempts to make peaceful relations with the Austrians, they turned on us! Well, Russia will not relax her vigil until the Habsbourgs are removed from the face of the earth". St. Petersburg: Turkish diplomate: "Our mighty Emir has attended a post graduate course International Relations last year." Czar Nicholas: "Hahahaha, that clumsy jellyprick?" Tilburg (Leuter): The Dutch foreign minister, having sought refuge in Canada, has declared that the Dutch forces will soon kick them Germans out of The Netherlands again. It appears that only one town has resisted the German aggression and will continue doing so in order to ensure the freedom of press. Vienna: Archduke Francois Joseph has just declard that the tsar was a ridiculous bloated blockhead, stating that his ludicrous declarations had just caused bursts of laughter in the whole empire. Warsaw: The Duke of Warsaw, a distant relative of the Habsbourg family in Austria, proclaimed himself King of Austria-Hungary today. He then declared that Austria-Hungary would be placed under Russian rule on the Nov 15, 1901. He hoped that Russia and Austria would then be friends. In order to prevent any uprisings of the no longer ruling family, he ordered his personal forces into the Austrian province of Galicia. He will even lead the forces himself. Washington: President Roosevelt has declared war on Italy for refusing to deliver a Hawaiian Pan Pizza to the White House. "Pizza Hut delivers! Why can't the damned Italians? We shall never surrender! We shall fight on the beaches! We shall fight in the air! We shall overcome this threat to our nation's security!!" Zurich: There has been much activity in the banks lately. A great deal of Russian money has flowed into the country lately. Also, the amount of German and Japanese money has started to increase. Next deadline (S02), unless the players decide otherwise, will be February 20th 9.00 am MET (about 3.00 am EST); please submit retreats as soon as you receive the movement results, but certainly before February 22nd, 9.00 am MET. Date: Fri, 16 Feb 90 20:45 N Yo folks, Sorry folks, as you will all have seen, the Russian army's final position was Rum, not Ukr. Please notify me in future if this kind of mistakes happen again. Joris Date: Mon, 19 Feb 90 14:48 N Yo folks, Keep an eye on the deadline (tomorrow 9.00 am MET (3.00 am EST)), will you ? Haven't received order sets of 4 of you. Joris |* R.... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... | Spring '01 of the game SNIKKEL 2 (BNC number not known) (Old-timer game, GM is cwekx@htikub5.bitnet/Constantijn Wekx) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 90 17:18 MET Yo folks! The Spring '01 results! Austria/Hungary: F Tri -> Alb; A Bud -> Ser; A Vie -> Tri. England: F Edi -> Nwg; F Lon -> Nts; A Lvp -> Yor. France: F Bre -> Mao; A Mar -> Bur; A Par -> Pic. Germany: F Kie -> Den; A Ber -> Kie; A Mun -> Ruh. Italy: F Nap -> Tys; A Rom -> Ven; A Ven -> Tyr. Russia: F Sev -> Rum; F Stp -> Gob; A Mos -> Stp; A War -> Gal. Turkey: F Ank -> Con; A Con -> Bul; A Smy holds. The units position! F A Austria/Hungary: Alb, Ser, Tri. England: Nts, Nwg, Yor. France: Mao, Bur, Pic. Germany: Den, Kie, Ruh. Italy: Tys, Tyr, Ven. Russia: Gob, Rum, Gal, Stp. Turkey: Con, Bul, Smy. The press! <Snikkel 2 Today> (Berlin) The Kaiser, foaming at the mouth, raged obscenities about the English Queen today. He spoke of "Death of the English SchweinHund", and "Destroy the English Bitch who thinks she is regal". (Brest) President Maurice Richard denied rumors that the hockey trip to Canada was in fact an exercise for a possible attack on a certain Northern power. He stated that the fact that over 80 % of the participants were marines was completely coincidential. He furthermore blamed 'a Southern European' ruler to have spread the rumors. (London) Queen Elizabeth today stated that the relationship between France and England will last eternally. In order to express the friendship she proclaimed that she would assist the French conquering Canada provided that Canada was not to be Francophonized. It is being said that she is interested in playing hockey herself. (Monte Carlo) The Grand Prix of Monaco will talk place as scheduled there are no expected tensions between France and Italy. Jackie Quewert is expected to win this year's event (Paris) With the arrival of Spring, all of the hockey rinks in Paris have begun to melt. Reports are that President Richard's two youngest sons have been stored aboard the French Navy's largest Warship. The ship has set sail from Brest and is heading into the Atlantic Ocean. It is supposedly heading towards Canada, to establish a hockey dynasty. (St. Petersburg) The Czar has once again stressed the ultimate importance of a full alliance with England. He stated that he will do whatever in his power and in the power of the glorious Russian fleet, which is said as having conquered Sweden, to retain and increase the influence of both England and Russia. (Vienna) The Grand Duke of Austria announces Mardi-Gras EAST. This year to be help in Sarajebo! Bring your own car... The next deadline! Fall '01: Sunday February 25, 1990, at 22:00 h (MET). The end! Ciao, babies! Constantijn Wekx (cwekx@htikub5.bitnet) /----------------------------------------------------------------------------\ If you are interested in joining the fun here on Electronic Protocol, send mail to Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com including your name, address, phone, e-mail address, and country preference list. He will add you to the waiting list and get you into a game as soon as possible. \----------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ***--*--*------------------Constantijn Wekx----------------------------------+ ** * *KUB-University Phone: (+31) 13 671914 Bitnet: cwekx@htikub5 | * * * Tilburg-Nederland UUCP: ...!mcvax!kubix!mad-2 Surfnet: kubvx1::cwekx | +-*--*-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Up