Hey Germany,  how are things going? Would you like to have alliance was against France? What’s up England!! Things are good! TGIF I’m not looking to commit to anyone just yet, I hope that’s no trouble! Ok... do you mind if I ask how your relationship with France is? Not well formed at this point Have you been talking to Russia much? Not much. Why? Just feeling around I’m so excited to be playing this game! Now that things are calming down with the holidays I will have more free time. Yea, an early attack  from russia wouldn’t be fun Nice No it wouldn’t! For either of us! Hey Germany. What are you thinking about an alliance? We can't wait forever... also what about Belgium? I'm assuming we both want it, and a bounce would not be good, as it would mean nothing for both of us. If you agree to attacking france, I would be willing to let you have Holland AND Belgium. I would launch a full-on russia attack, with Yorkshire to Norway, and Nwg to Bar. Denmark would be left empty for that year and then you or me (depending on the situation) could get it in 1902. What do you think? Because... your only going to be able to have 2 of Belgium, Denmark, or holland this year Hmm. I’m not willing to give up denmark thats a quick pick up for me. I would however be down to work together in exchange for passage into Belgium this turn and Holland next turn with one of my new units. I mean, it's up to you. But both Belgium and Holland are easy pick ups to Yeah it’s true How about I stay neutral for a turn or two. I don’t want to wed myself to an alliance just yet but I would be down to decline any offers from France to turn on you. I can’t stay neutral for very long but I think I can get through a few turns. Wait... your saying that in order to work with you I *need* to give you Belgium and Holland? Do you realize how ridiculous that is? France wants an alliance with me too, you know... and while I would rather work with you, if your going to make demands like that... ehh no net really saying that’s a necessary condition lol But of course I would like them Obviously france is reaching out to me too I want to communicate with you, because there are 3 centers up for grabs here, and 3 units to get them. Now, if we bounce, it's mutually bad. But if we can communicate, we can end up getting all of them. Because I REALLY don't want to see a strong russia, and I think they are an easy target for england, I would really like to attack them. I'm planning on moving to Nwy and BAR, and offering you both Holland AND Belgium, as long as you don't move to denmark this turn. If your not interested, than which centers would you like? I’m open to it!! What’s the rational for me staying out of Denmark though? Just curious. I'm not saying you shouldn't move there, as that is typically a german center. I'm fine with you moving there later, it's just you wouldn't be able to get there this turn if you take Holland and Belgium. I see! Do you see an issue with me taking denmark now and holland later? You could. I think it would be better to get Holland now and Denmark later though, since that would put more pressure on france and would also be more defensively sound. that makes sense! My view is that with you and Russia fighting it out over Scandinavia, I’m a little more worried about protecting myself there. I hope you don’t mind if I go through with Denmark! Okay I also think the move to Belgium puts pressure on France. Germany doesn’t have to disband Wrong person lol