Borzoi

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End of Game Statements

Game Summary

The Players

Statements

Kevin Wilson (Byzantines): Seems almost like this scenario with 4 was pre-determined. The Byzantines started with such a large advantage in territory and units that it would take a joint effort from the other 3 to prevent a march to victory. And even with that, I kind of backed into the win. That last season I had no expectation to pick up Bologna, Sardinia and Mantua. Bologna was protecting my ally’s back and expected to bounce. It was really intended to keep the others out of his province. Sardinia and Mantua were to tie up opposing units and expected to bounce too. When all three succeeded I told my Papal ally that I was as surprised as the rest probably.

I had expressed to my Papal ally a desire to promote some gains for him to close the gap between us. That’s why the entire Byzantine fleet was heading west, to get into position to help. That it picked up empty provinces along the way was to simply help with the expenses.

I guess, given the starting advantage and with the lack of a 3-way opposing alliance, if I didn’t get to a victory I just would have played poorly. But, I’ll take the win. I think it’s my first in Mach in the zine.

Thanks to Bob, Martin and Kevin for playing and to Chris for running the game.

Let’s do it again.

Bob Robles (France): Congratulations to Kevin. The unstoppable Byzantine juggernaut was too much. Well played.