So, in trying to keep someone from invading me, I was trying to explain that I had 2 supports for my center, and he had 2 supports. The conversation that followed I found very interesting. i explained that even if EVERYTHING went his way, the most he would get would be 2 centers... And it should be noted this conversation took place in the fall of 1902, VERY early in the game.


ME: While you are patient waiting for those 2, what are the other large powers accomplishing? Something to think about. Assuming everything falls your way, what do you get?

Him:What do I expect to get? A four-way Country A, B, C and D draw. I'd be okay with that.

Me: Sigh... I suppose some people play for the draw, rather than the win. I doubt your 3 others will agree to that, but good luck. You were lucky enough to draw Country A, you should take advantage of its offensive capabilities. Oh well. Good luck.

Him:I'm sure you have trouble relating to that, from what I see in your record. And the same may be true for a couple of the others. But you may see by my own record that I don't stab for wins. Could I have ten wins by now? Sure. Stabbing for a win is actually pretty easy. So easy in fact, that in a previous Dip life I got tired of stabbing and winning. I've decided to try to gain satisfaction by creating and keeping strong alliances. Will I get stabbed a bunch of times by my allies along the way? Sure. But my goal is to be the only player in the top 50 HoF with far more draws than wins.