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End of Game Statements

Notes

All three draws were approved unanimously, so the one that takes precedence is the one that includes the most players.  The draw including all survivors is approved.

Game Summary

1454

1455

1456
 1457
 1458
 1459
 1460
 1461
 1462

Austria

 3

4

5
 9
 10
 11
 14
 12
 13

Florence

3

4

5
 5
 6
 7
 5
 5
 3

France

3

4

7
 10
 11
 11
 10
 14
 17

Milan

3

3

4
 6
 6
 6
 6
 6
 0
Naples
 4
 7
 6
 3
 2
 1
 0
 0
 0
Papacy 4
 4
 4
 4
 4
 3
 2
 2
 1
Turks
 3
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
Venice
 4
 6
 6
 7
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0

The Players

Austria

Jason Wilke-Nguyen

1st place
Florence

Bob Robles

1st place
France

Kevin Wilson

1st place
Milan

Kevin Wilson (out, Fall 1461)

5th place
Naples
 Dave Anderson (resign, Spring 1456), Brad Martin (out, Fall 1459)
 6th place
Papacy
 Bob Robles
 1st place
Turks
 Jason Wilke-Nguyen (out, Fall 1454)
 8th place
Venice
 Dave Anderson (resign, Spring 1456), Brad Martin (out, Fall 1456)
 7th place

Statements

Kevin Wilson (France and Milan): Well, I should have just stuck with my early alliance with Austria/Turks.  After taking out Venice/Naples we had the advantage but I was certain Jason would stab so I felt the need to act first and then flubbed it and failed to drive the knife home.  Jason made me pay and any chance was lost, especially after Milan was lost.  It seemed only Austria had a shot at a solo but it would have been a long, difficult and time consuming fight.  I didn’t really see a path for France, without the assistance and support of Milan, to find a way to victory so it was time to seek peace.

Thanks to Chris for running the game and to Jason and Bob for putting up the valiant fight.

Bob Robles (Florence and Papacy):  Fun game. I couldn't capitalize on my central position and got squeezed throughout the game. Well played by all. Thanks, as always, for running the game Chris.

Jason Wilke-Nguyen (Austria and Turks):  I started out wrong footed when Turkey was eliminated through bribery.  I only regained my footing when I gained Venice.  That was a tenuous venture in and of itself, but it solidified my status.

France was a solid ally through most of the game.  There were a couple of points when I had my doubts, but he came through each time.

Sadly, the real world has interfered with much of my participation.  I have found myself snapping at many people lately that I'm just one person.  I think that led me to vote for any/all proposals probably a bit earlier than I otherwise might have.  I'm divesting myself of activities and responsibilities until I regain my sanity.

Thanks to all for the game!  I enjoyed it.



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