End of Game Statements
Paul Bolduc (Barcelona) Despite playing over a dozen games over the years, this is my first win ever in AoR -- and I nearly got beat by Koehler's Genoa. I got off to a good start by cashing in the Cloth/Wine card for $45 on Turn 2 and leveraged that cash advantage to a comfy lead, only to have Steve pull off a $200+ payoff, which made things competitive again. And Cary was coming up fast too. Thanks for all.
Cary Nichols (Hamburg) Great going, Paul! Smooth and steady all the way.
Bob Robles (London) Tough game and congratulations to Paul for a masterful game. I still have alot to learn.
Steve Koehler (Genoa) Congratulations Paul, you played a very good game.
Whatever hopes I had were dashed in turn six when Hamburg played Civil War on me. Hamburg played other cards in favor of the leader later as well. I don't know if I did something to annoy you, Cary, but you certainly seemed intent on helping Barcelona win.
I too received some benefit from some questionable card play. Dennis played several cards that seemed to benefit me more than himself and others. So I am certainly not saying I would have won this game had it not been for Cary's play.
It's my firm belief that one should not play a card unless it means you will benefit as much as anyone else, with the exception of when you make a deal with someone which benefits you in other ways. Speaking of deals, I tried on several occasions to negotiate with other players. Most never responded.
All in all, a well-played game, especially by Paul, marred by some thoughtless play that decreased my enjoyment of it. Sorry if this upsets anyone.