England’s Retrospective on Game 3: https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=339888 First I want to say thanks to ColoBoy for organizing these games, and thanks to everybody for playing with such commitment. This was my first time playing vs. humans on WebDip and my fourth game of Diplomacy (not co...

Joke asside, I admire France greatly and their contribution to the development of the human society and human rights. I read many books about French revolution and enjoyed them very much. France was for decades alone in struggle against most of conservative Europe and even though at the end France ...

I see that game #4 has been concluded. Cool to watch!
https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=340030

I hope the After Action Reports for game 4 will be posted publicly, really interested to read all of them.

Thanks jay65536, that is very helpful! I think I get the picture.

I was hoping you would reply to this thread, since I first encountered the concept of the Slingshot Juggernaut when you mentioned it while discussing this Turkish opening: https://brotherbored.com/youve-never-us ... t-opening/

Thanks dargorygel for sharing. This is actually the article I was reacting to with my OP. I've read it. I get the basic principles but I'm scratching my head about the actual moveset. For example the article says in fall 1901: "Russia guesses wrong, supporting Ukraine to Rumania with the Sevastopol ...

Can anybody explain the Slingshot Juggernaut in full detail?

I've heard of it and I get that the key move is to blow up Russia's starting Black Sea fleet and then Russia builds an army in Sev. But I haven't ever seen a full explanation of the setup and follow-up moves.

Thanks in advance!

teccles wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:02 pm

I have joined. I'll use the notes feature to make sure I have a good record of my thoughts

I'm in one of the other games and have been doing this — writing notes as I think through the turns. It is great fun in itself. Excellent idea.

Ouch, I was too slow, both are already full!

I would love to be part of this, if there is room in a game.

Currently happening in both the bot games I have going atm.