So. Pre-Game Alliances are against the rules. Is that concerning players or nations? The reason I ask is that as playing certain nations I favour certain openings.
For example, as Italy, I am CONVINCED that attacking Austria in 1901 is suicide. Now I know there are a lot of good players out there who will disagree with me. That is just the conclusion I have come to from my games/experience on this site and playing the game over the years. I also think Lepanto's are a bit "tired" and probably benefit other nations more than Austria. So unless France is the nicest most persuasive player EVER, I want to head west. My relationship with Austria only matters in as much as if I don't like him I ally and then stab 1903ish. If I like him I might try something long term.
Obviously each game is different. Austria might not share my views and invade ME, messing everything up a treat. But the fact remains if I get drawn Italy then I want to invade France even before I have sent or received a single message. Is that ok? I *think* so, but part of me thinks it is going into a game with a pre-planned idea.
Obviously hoping I don't draw Italy soon and people read this
