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I get asked about this all the time. I finally reduced my thoughts to a writing so that I can direct people to an article (rather than explain myself for the umpteenth time).

Gunboat Diplomacy Openings for England

This isn't an exhaustive analysis of all possible openings, but my analysis of the openings that I typically see in my matches. I do answer the question of which opening I consider to be best and why.

What kind of sick, tortured soul says cheerio whilst drinking tea?!?

Hahaha, that may have come across as creepier than I intended.

Great article BrotherBored! (or should I say swordsman?) Up until reading this I was completely convinced of the necessity for England to open east. On a previous gunboat game Russia had opened north and shut me out of Norway. I was traumatized. I already suspected England was the weakest nation on the board and now my suspicions were confirmed. Since then I resolved to never be blocked from a 1901 build as England. But your article opened my eyes to new possibilities