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Posted: **09 Oct 2020, 18:33**

Solar Flare wrote:6-way alliances...

You know, the like of which I always try to form when I'm in a game with you...

That mostly just makes me feel cornered, but I will strongly consider making a video about "6-way alliances." LOL

Posted: **09 Oct 2020, 18:35**

Phlegmatic wrote:Fight on one front at a time with overwhelming force and use diplomatic means to defend your other borders, as per the Schlieffen Plan. https://www.britannica.com/event/Schlieffen-Plan

This is gold. I will definitely have to make sure I do something in this vein if I haven't already, because this is pretty central to how I think about strategy.

Posted: **09 Oct 2020, 18:38**

Audacia wrote:Love the new avatar. Truly made my day.

I'm very glad to hear it

And the "Play the Virgin Queen" concept seems like a very good one. Remaining non-committal while getting others to commit is a difficult art in Diplomacy.

Posted: **09 Oct 2020, 18:40**

Big Gun wrote:FM - your new Avatar is splendid and motivating!

As you've hinted already in another place, a series on strategic options for some of the more popular variant maps would be cool. Ancient Med, WitA, Versailles and even Hundred would be obvious choices for this website.

I love your YouTube videos and admire your dedication to the hobby.

Happy to chat on Zoom soon, if you like?

BG

Great, I am looking forward to it! Your mastery of Versailles is unmatched.

And thank you, regarding the rest of your comment. Is that a new Avatar for you as well, or has it just been a while since I last saw it?

Posted: **09 Oct 2020, 21:12**

[/quote]Is that a new Avatar for you as well, or has it just been a while since I last saw it?[/quote]

Yep, as I say, yours motivated me to give myself one. But you might recognise the song... ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLsXJitaiVo

Posted: **09 Oct 2020, 22:52**

Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

Posted: **21 Oct 2020, 02:23**

Locutus wrote:Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

That's almost a strategic maxim, but Italy loses far too many games for me to trust it.

I love the movie, though!

Thanks to all for the ideas, and I hope this thread will attract many more ideas in the same vein (or creative ideas that break the mold!).

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