Howdy,
At 11:24 PM 8/17/97 +0000, Melle wrote:
> First of all: Time I think the deadlines were too
> long
True...but since there is a lot of negociating
necessary implicated with this variant, and I can`t spend my day playing
diplomacy, it needs longer deadlines than an usual game.
> 1 The proxy orders. We have had a discussion about
> this already, but I want to repeat the arguments a bit
> because this could also solve some of the
> NMR-problems. Proxy orders are just orders to give
I totally approve this proposition, it adds to the fun
of this variant.
> 2. Solo victory removal.
Putting the solo-victory to 25 centers could be a viable
condition. Then again, while playing a game, it could
become a liability in this game, just as the 18 center
rule had become one. We won't know until the situation
occurs. By the way, Cory, you still say you wanted to
win the game with Turkey (with me). I still can`t
believe that. England was much stronger than Germany
and had more than 4 units (the difference between a solo
and a team victory). With Turkey growing as fast as it
was, I had no choice but to block Turkey's operation, at
least until Germany get even with England (but that was
far from happening).
> this game. I don't think there is a very good solution
> possible for NMR's..but all ideas welcome.
There were a lot of NMR due to a lost of interest and to
blackmail. While we can`t control the latter, I am sure
the interest can be maintained in the game.
> Also, all players and observers! let me know if you
> want to play in a new DD-game, and please comment on
> the rules if you got any ideas.
YES, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART IN A REMATCH.
Jean-Francois Gamache