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Vegan foodie. ππ
Libertarian socialist. π΄π©
Hiking explorer. ππΆ
Intersectional feminist. π³οΈβπβ¨
Critical postfoundationalist. ππ
Strategic pessimist. π€π€¨
Pragmatic pacifist. ποΈπ‘οΈ
Β‘No PasarΓ‘n! β
I liked the tension the ressource allocation creates. I can see that that's not for everyone, and certainly not what I want in every game, but on this level it makes sense to me. Felt like France should have been more prioritized for Entente reinforcements, up to a threshold or something.
February 10, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I liked the tension the ressource allocation creates. I can see that that's not for everyone, and certainly not what I want in every game, but on this level it makes sense to me. Felt like France should have been more prioritized for Entente reinforcements, up to a threshold or something.
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Immediate victory for the Central Powers! What a game, quite the dance with France. Need to play again, soon!
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Immediate victory for the Central Powers! What a game, quite the dance with France. Need to play again, soon!
Immediate victory for the Central Powers! What a game, quite the dance with France. Need to play again, soon!
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Immediate victory for the Central Powers! What a game, quite the dance with France. Need to play again, soon!
Offensives:
Battle of the Somme, 2OV FR β₯5 vs GER: 3, 6 (Β±3), artillery 4 = -1OV for each, die to event.
Here come the Huns! 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 2, 2, 6 (Β±2), arty 3, 3, re-roll: 4, 6 = -3OV FR. The flying circus made the difference!
Battle of the Somme, 2OV FR β₯5 vs GER: 3, 6 (Β±3), artillery 4 = -1OV for each, die to event.
Here come the Huns! 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 2, 2, 6 (Β±2), arty 3, 3, re-roll: 4, 6 = -3OV FR. The flying circus made the difference!
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Offensives:
Battle of the Somme, 2OV FR β₯5 vs GER: 3, 6 (Β±3), artillery 4 = -1OV for each, die to event.
Here come the Huns! 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 2, 2, 6 (Β±2), arty 3, 3, re-roll: 4, 6 = -3OV FR. The flying circus made the difference!
Battle of the Somme, 2OV FR β₯5 vs GER: 3, 6 (Β±3), artillery 4 = -1OV for each, die to event.
Here come the Huns! 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 2, 2, 6 (Β±2), arty 3, 3, re-roll: 4, 6 = -3OV FR. The flying circus made the difference!
Technology: 3RP on JΓ€gerstaffeln: 4 (+2). 2RP to increase Att and Art in AH.
Reinforcements: 3RP for 1OV in GER, BG, OE each.
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, additional Research Point.
6RP for +3OV FR, 3RP for +2OV RU, ME fails.
Reinforcements: 3RP for 1OV in GER, BG, OE each.
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, additional Research Point.
6RP for +3OV FR, 3RP for +2OV RU, ME fails.
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Technology: 3RP on JΓ€gerstaffeln: 4 (+2). 2RP to increase Att and Art in AH.
Reinforcements: 3RP for 1OV in GER, BG, OE each.
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, additional Research Point.
6RP for +3OV FR, 3RP for +2OV RU, ME fails.
Reinforcements: 3RP for 1OV in GER, BG, OE each.
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, additional Research Point.
6RP for +3OV FR, 3RP for +2OV RU, ME fails.
1916.3/3
ENT Initiative.
Events: Romania at war (ENT Production +1), Trentino Offensive, Battle of the Somme (I won't cancel it).
Resource Collection: ENT 17, CP 14+1, -2 for Blockade roll of 2. GIVE ME UNRESTRICTED RAIDING NOW!
ENT Initiative.
Events: Romania at war (ENT Production +1), Trentino Offensive, Battle of the Somme (I won't cancel it).
Resource Collection: ENT 17, CP 14+1, -2 for Blockade roll of 2. GIVE ME UNRESTRICTED RAIDING NOW!
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
1916.3/3
ENT Initiative.
Events: Romania at war (ENT Production +1), Trentino Offensive, Battle of the Somme (I won't cancel it).
Resource Collection: ENT 17, CP 14+1, -2 for Blockade roll of 2. GIVE ME UNRESTRICTED RAIDING NOW!
ENT Initiative.
Events: Romania at war (ENT Production +1), Trentino Offensive, Battle of the Somme (I won't cancel it).
Resource Collection: ENT 17, CP 14+1, -2 for Blockade roll of 2. GIVE ME UNRESTRICTED RAIDING NOW!
Free attack in Africa: 1OV CP β₯5 vs ENT: 3, no effect.
1OV SRB β₯5 vs BG: 6 (Β±2), artillery 4 = -1OV BG.
CP save 1 RP and pass.
1OV ENT β₯5 vs CP in Africa; 3, no effect.
End of turn.
1OV SRB β₯5 vs BG: 6 (Β±2), artillery 4 = -1OV BG.
CP save 1 RP and pass.
1OV ENT β₯5 vs CP in Africa; 3, no effect.
End of turn.
February 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Free attack in Africa: 1OV CP β₯5 vs ENT: 3, no effect.
1OV SRB β₯5 vs BG: 6 (Β±2), artillery 4 = -1OV BG.
CP save 1 RP and pass.
1OV ENT β₯5 vs CP in Africa; 3, no effect.
End of turn.
1OV SRB β₯5 vs BG: 6 (Β±2), artillery 4 = -1OV BG.
CP save 1 RP and pass.
1OV ENT β₯5 vs CP in Africa; 3, no effect.
End of turn.
Offensives:
2OV ME β₯5 vs OE: 1, 4 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV each.
Looking for the killing lunge, 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 1, 4, 6 (Β±2), artillery 2, 2, re-roll: 6 = -1OV GER, -3OV FR. Sooo close.
2OV RU β₯5 vs AH: 1, 5 (-1), artillery 3 = -1OV RU. That was lucky.
2OV ME β₯5 vs OE: 1, 4 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV each.
Looking for the killing lunge, 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 1, 4, 6 (Β±2), artillery 2, 2, re-roll: 6 = -1OV GER, -3OV FR. Sooo close.
2OV RU β₯5 vs AH: 1, 5 (-1), artillery 3 = -1OV RU. That was lucky.
February 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Offensives:
2OV ME β₯5 vs OE: 1, 4 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV each.
Looking for the killing lunge, 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 1, 4, 6 (Β±2), artillery 2, 2, re-roll: 6 = -1OV GER, -3OV FR. Sooo close.
2OV RU β₯5 vs AH: 1, 5 (-1), artillery 3 = -1OV RU. That was lucky.
2OV ME β₯5 vs OE: 1, 4 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV each.
Looking for the killing lunge, 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 1, 4, 6 (Β±2), artillery 2, 2, re-roll: 6 = -1OV GER, -3OV FR. Sooo close.
2OV RU β₯5 vs AH: 1, 5 (-1), artillery 3 = -1OV RU. That was lucky.
2RP on Blockhaus: 4 (+1). 1RP to implement in AH. Also missed that I can use Zeppelins to discard Brusilov, phew!
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, a Research Cube added.
6RP for +3OV in RU, 3RP for +2OV in FR, 1RP for +1OV in Serbia. Here comes the British money.
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, a Research Cube added.
6RP for +3OV in RU, 3RP for +2OV in FR, 1RP for +1OV in Serbia. Here comes the British money.
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
2RP on Blockhaus: 4 (+1). 1RP to implement in AH. Also missed that I can use Zeppelins to discard Brusilov, phew!
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, a Research Cube added.
6RP for +3OV in RU, 3RP for +2OV in FR, 1RP for +1OV in Serbia. Here comes the British money.
ENT spend 2 on Art: 1, a Research Cube added.
6RP for +3OV in RU, 3RP for +2OV in FR, 1RP for +1OV in Serbia. Here comes the British money.
1916.2/3
ENT Initiative.
Events: Battle of JΓΌtland is pretty unspectecular (rolled a 2), Brusilov Offensive and Siege of PrzemyΕl will cry havoc on AH, though.
Resource Collection: ENT 16, CP 14-3 for Blockade. Tables are turning now, it seems.
Reinforcements: 6RP for +3OV in GER.
ENT Initiative.
Events: Battle of JΓΌtland is pretty unspectecular (rolled a 2), Brusilov Offensive and Siege of PrzemyΕl will cry havoc on AH, though.
Resource Collection: ENT 16, CP 14-3 for Blockade. Tables are turning now, it seems.
Reinforcements: 6RP for +3OV in GER.
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
1916.2/3
ENT Initiative.
Events: Battle of JΓΌtland is pretty unspectecular (rolled a 2), Brusilov Offensive and Siege of PrzemyΕl will cry havoc on AH, though.
Resource Collection: ENT 16, CP 14-3 for Blockade. Tables are turning now, it seems.
Reinforcements: 6RP for +3OV in GER.
ENT Initiative.
Events: Battle of JΓΌtland is pretty unspectecular (rolled a 2), Brusilov Offensive and Siege of PrzemyΕl will cry havoc on AH, though.
Resource Collection: ENT 16, CP 14-3 for Blockade. Tables are turning now, it seems.
Reinforcements: 6RP for +3OV in GER.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production (max-ed out now, need my U-Boote back!).
End of turn.
End of turn.
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production (max-ed out now, need my U-Boote back!).
End of turn.
End of turn.
2OV GER β₯5 vs ENT in Africa: 4, 4 = no effect.
Athena decides to strike back! 1OV: 6 = -1OV CP in Africa.
3OV GER β₯4 vs FR as forced by Battle of Verdun: 1, 2, 6 (Β±2), artillery 3, 4, re-rolling 3: 4 = -3OV FR, -2OV GER (event). This is cinema.
1OV RU β₯5 vs GER: 3 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV GER.
Athena decides to strike back! 1OV: 6 = -1OV CP in Africa.
3OV GER β₯4 vs FR as forced by Battle of Verdun: 1, 2, 6 (Β±2), artillery 3, 4, re-rolling 3: 4 = -3OV FR, -2OV GER (event). This is cinema.
1OV RU β₯5 vs GER: 3 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV GER.
February 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
2OV GER β₯5 vs ENT in Africa: 4, 4 = no effect.
Athena decides to strike back! 1OV: 6 = -1OV CP in Africa.
3OV GER β₯4 vs FR as forced by Battle of Verdun: 1, 2, 6 (Β±2), artillery 3, 4, re-rolling 3: 4 = -3OV FR, -2OV GER (event). This is cinema.
1OV RU β₯5 vs GER: 3 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV GER.
Athena decides to strike back! 1OV: 6 = -1OV CP in Africa.
3OV GER β₯4 vs FR as forced by Battle of Verdun: 1, 2, 6 (Β±2), artillery 3, 4, re-rolling 3: 4 = -3OV FR, -2OV GER (event). This is cinema.
1OV RU β₯5 vs GER: 3 (Β±2), artillery 6 = -1OV GER.
Research: 3RP on Firepower: 4 (+2), 2RP on Zeppelins: 2 (+2), 3RP on Barrages: 3 (+2). All successful. 2RP to increase BG Def by 2.
ENT spend 1 on Att and Nav each, 2 on Art, all successful.
ENT recovering: 3RP +3OV RU, 3RP +2OV FR.
ENT spend 1 on Att and Nav each, 2 on Art, all successful.
ENT recovering: 3RP +3OV RU, 3RP +2OV FR.
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Research: 3RP on Firepower: 4 (+2), 2RP on Zeppelins: 2 (+2), 3RP on Barrages: 3 (+2). All successful. 2RP to increase BG Def by 2.
ENT spend 1 on Att and Nav each, 2 on Art, all successful.
ENT recovering: 3RP +3OV RU, 3RP +2OV FR.
ENT spend 1 on Att and Nav each, 2 on Art, all successful.
ENT recovering: 3RP +3OV RU, 3RP +2OV FR.
1916.1/3
CP Initiative.
Events: Arab Revolt (OE -1OV), Wilson intervenes (no more Naval Control rolls for CP), Battle of Verdun.
Collect Resources: ENT 15, CP 14+3, -2 for ENT Naval Blockade (rolled a 2).
Spending 2RP to reinforce GER and OE by 1 each.
CP Initiative.
Events: Arab Revolt (OE -1OV), Wilson intervenes (no more Naval Control rolls for CP), Battle of Verdun.
Collect Resources: ENT 15, CP 14+3, -2 for ENT Naval Blockade (rolled a 2).
Spending 2RP to reinforce GER and OE by 1 each.
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
1916.1/3
CP Initiative.
Events: Arab Revolt (OE -1OV), Wilson intervenes (no more Naval Control rolls for CP), Battle of Verdun.
Collect Resources: ENT 15, CP 14+3, -2 for ENT Naval Blockade (rolled a 2).
Spending 2RP to reinforce GER and OE by 1 each.
CP Initiative.
Events: Arab Revolt (OE -1OV), Wilson intervenes (no more Naval Control rolls for CP), Battle of Verdun.
Collect Resources: ENT 15, CP 14+3, -2 for ENT Naval Blockade (rolled a 2).
Spending 2RP to reinforce GER and OE by 1 each.
2OV(+1 for Safari) GER β₯5 ENT in colonies: 2, 3, 3, nothing.
2OV OE β₯5 vs ME: 3, 3 (-1), artillery 3, re-roll: 3 ... nothing.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
The Entente holding onto a thread.
2OV OE β₯5 vs ME: 3, 3 (-1), artillery 3, re-roll: 3 ... nothing.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
The Entente holding onto a thread.
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
2OV(+1 for Safari) GER β₯5 ENT in colonies: 2, 3, 3, nothing.
2OV OE β₯5 vs ME: 3, 3 (-1), artillery 3, re-roll: 3 ... nothing.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
The Entente holding onto a thread.
2OV OE β₯5 vs ME: 3, 3 (-1), artillery 3, re-roll: 3 ... nothing.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
The Entente holding onto a thread.
2OV AH β₯5 vs RU: 3, 6 (-1), 5 artillery = -2 OV for RU.
1OV BG β₯5 vs Serbia: 4 (-2), fail.
I am pretty sure I could just end the game by kicking FR out with 4 dice, but let's go 3OV GER β₯4 vs RU: Well, well, pride cometh before the fall ... 1, 2, 2 (-1), artillery 4 = -1OV each.
1OV BG β₯5 vs Serbia: 4 (-2), fail.
I am pretty sure I could just end the game by kicking FR out with 4 dice, but let's go 3OV GER β₯4 vs RU: Well, well, pride cometh before the fall ... 1, 2, 2 (-1), artillery 4 = -1OV each.
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
2OV AH β₯5 vs RU: 3, 6 (-1), 5 artillery = -2 OV for RU.
1OV BG β₯5 vs Serbia: 4 (-2), fail.
I am pretty sure I could just end the game by kicking FR out with 4 dice, but let's go 3OV GER β₯4 vs RU: Well, well, pride cometh before the fall ... 1, 2, 2 (-1), artillery 4 = -1OV each.
1OV BG β₯5 vs Serbia: 4 (-2), fail.
I am pretty sure I could just end the game by kicking FR out with 4 dice, but let's go 3OV GER β₯4 vs RU: Well, well, pride cometh before the fall ... 1, 2, 2 (-1), artillery 4 = -1OV each.
I missed to add +2 production for Italy ... doh. She would have spent those on research last turn, though, can't replicate, but doesn't have much of an effect, fortunately. +1 OV for FR, this turn, then.
1OV Serbia β₯5 vs Bulgaria: 1, -1OV for Serbia due to Bulgarian counter-attack.
1OV Serbia β₯5 vs Bulgaria: 1, -1OV for Serbia due to Bulgarian counter-attack.
February 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I missed to add +2 production for Italy ... doh. She would have spent those on research last turn, though, can't replicate, but doesn't have much of an effect, fortunately. +1 OV for FR, this turn, then.
1OV Serbia β₯5 vs Bulgaria: 1, -1OV for Serbia due to Bulgarian counter-attack.
1OV Serbia β₯5 vs Bulgaria: 1, -1OV for Serbia due to Bulgarian counter-attack.
Russian Revolution: 1d6 per RP of reinforcements in RU: 1, 2, 4 = unrest increases if any 1. The Tsar rules, even though his army is near to collapse. France, however, is close to surrendering.
February 10, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Russian Revolution: 1d6 per RP of reinforcements in RU: 1, 2, 4 = unrest increases if any 1. The Tsar rules, even though his army is near to collapse. France, however, is close to surrendering.
Athena's Reinforcements work differently: She picks country with most losses (RU over FR!), draws as many cards as the delta to initial OV (8), counts matching country (6), reinforces up to 3 times (never more than previous number), depending on RP. With 3RP reinforces by 2 (1+2[+3] per OV step).
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Athena's Reinforcements work differently: She picks country with most losses (RU over FR!), draws as many cards as the delta to initial OV (8), counts matching country (6), reinforces up to 3 times (never more than previous number), depending on RP. With 3RP reinforces by 2 (1+2[+3] per OV step).
Reinforcements: 1RP to reinforce GER.
Technology: 2 RP on Zeppelins, a 1 adds a Research Point. 1RP to implement Trenches in OE.
Technology: 1 on Att, Def, Avi each, 2 on Navi: Chemical Weapons 4 (+2), Trenches 3 (+2), Recon 1 (+1), Q-Ships 3 (+1), Att and Def succeed.
Technology: 2 RP on Zeppelins, a 1 adds a Research Point. 1RP to implement Trenches in OE.
Technology: 1 on Att, Def, Avi each, 2 on Navi: Chemical Weapons 4 (+2), Trenches 3 (+2), Recon 1 (+1), Q-Ships 3 (+1), Att and Def succeed.
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Reinforcements: 1RP to reinforce GER.
Technology: 2 RP on Zeppelins, a 1 adds a Research Point. 1RP to implement Trenches in OE.
Technology: 1 on Att, Def, Avi each, 2 on Navi: Chemical Weapons 4 (+2), Trenches 3 (+2), Recon 1 (+1), Q-Ships 3 (+1), Att and Def succeed.
Technology: 2 RP on Zeppelins, a 1 adds a Research Point. 1RP to implement Trenches in OE.
Technology: 1 on Att, Def, Avi each, 2 on Navi: Chemical Weapons 4 (+2), Trenches 3 (+2), Recon 1 (+1), Q-Ships 3 (+1), Att and Def succeed.
1915.3/3 Can ENT recover?
ENT Initiative.
Events: Bulgaria at War, +1 CP Production. Lusitania torpedoed. Heia Safari (+1 attack die in Africa, +1OV).
Resource Point Collection: ENT 12, CP 14.
Naval Control: 6, U-Boote sink 4 ENT RP. 3, Blockade reduces CP RP by 2.
ENT Initiative.
Events: Bulgaria at War, +1 CP Production. Lusitania torpedoed. Heia Safari (+1 attack die in Africa, +1OV).
Resource Point Collection: ENT 12, CP 14.
Naval Control: 6, U-Boote sink 4 ENT RP. 3, Blockade reduces CP RP by 2.
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
1915.3/3 Can ENT recover?
ENT Initiative.
Events: Bulgaria at War, +1 CP Production. Lusitania torpedoed. Heia Safari (+1 attack die in Africa, +1OV).
Resource Point Collection: ENT 12, CP 14.
Naval Control: 6, U-Boote sink 4 ENT RP. 3, Blockade reduces CP RP by 2.
ENT Initiative.
Events: Bulgaria at War, +1 CP Production. Lusitania torpedoed. Heia Safari (+1 attack die in Africa, +1OV).
Resource Point Collection: ENT 12, CP 14.
Naval Control: 6, U-Boote sink 4 ENT RP. 3, Blockade reduces CP RP by 2.
Offensives: 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 1, 2, 6 (Β±1), 4 artillery = -2OV FR, -1OV GER.
Athena cannot attack.
2OV AH β₯5 vs RU: 5, 6 (Β±1), 2 artillery, recon re-roll: 6 = -3OV for RU!
Free attack in Africa: 2OV: 4, 6, artillery 3, re-roll 3 = -1OV ENT.
CP out of RP.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
Athena cannot attack.
2OV AH β₯5 vs RU: 5, 6 (Β±1), 2 artillery, recon re-roll: 6 = -3OV for RU!
Free attack in Africa: 2OV: 4, 6, artillery 3, re-roll 3 = -1OV ENT.
CP out of RP.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Offensives: 3OV GER β₯4 vs FR: 1, 2, 6 (Β±1), 4 artillery = -2OV FR, -1OV GER.
Athena cannot attack.
2OV AH β₯5 vs RU: 5, 6 (Β±1), 2 artillery, recon re-roll: 6 = -3OV for RU!
Free attack in Africa: 2OV: 4, 6, artillery 3, re-roll 3 = -1OV ENT.
CP out of RP.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
Athena cannot attack.
2OV AH β₯5 vs RU: 5, 6 (Β±1), 2 artillery, recon re-roll: 6 = -3OV for RU!
Free attack in Africa: 2OV: 4, 6, artillery 3, re-roll 3 = -1OV ENT.
CP out of RP.
Merchant Navy +1 ENT Production.
Spending 2RP to reinforce GER and AH each by 1OV.
Research: 2RP on Trenches: 2 (+2), success. 2RP on Raiders: 6 (+1), success, +1 for Naval Control. 1 RP to implement trenches in AH.
Athena spends remaining 2RP on Attack and Defence ... both fail.
She cannot reinforce.
Research: 2RP on Trenches: 2 (+2), success. 2RP on Raiders: 6 (+1), success, +1 for Naval Control. 1 RP to implement trenches in AH.
Athena spends remaining 2RP on Attack and Defence ... both fail.
She cannot reinforce.
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Spending 2RP to reinforce GER and AH each by 1OV.
Research: 2RP on Trenches: 2 (+2), success. 2RP on Raiders: 6 (+1), success, +1 for Naval Control. 1 RP to implement trenches in AH.
Athena spends remaining 2RP on Attack and Defence ... both fail.
She cannot reinforce.
Research: 2RP on Trenches: 2 (+2), success. 2RP on Raiders: 6 (+1), success, +1 for Naval Control. 1 RP to implement trenches in AH.
Athena spends remaining 2RP on Attack and Defence ... both fail.
She cannot reinforce.