Hi there! Not sure we have much to talk about but I figured I would reach out. Yeah for sure! How’s it going Italy? Not bad, I’ve heard from everyone but Austria, hbu? I’ve heard from a few players. Don’t have much to discuss with Turkey at this point lol. I’ve had a fairly busy week so I haven’t been reaching out much. I’m really excited for this game! How’s it going in the West? Was that bounce in Bur arranged? Yessir! Curious about the alliances over there... I’d be willing to exchange information Yeah for sure Happy to tell you what I know So what’s it looking like Idk really know that truth tbh Ive spoken to a lot the players in my theatre but I don’t know who trust. I might be able to get a better picture based on what they told you. I haven’t heard much from england, France told me they’re staying neutral until they know who they can trust, and that they have an idea of who but they won’t tell me who. His main worry is keeping you guys from joining up against him. Yeah that makes sense. I feel like France. Both him and England have reached out. I think it’s kind of a three way diplomatic stalemate for the moment Anything you have heard about my side? No to be honest :/. My communication with Austria and Turkey has been minimal. I am down to try to chat them up if I can be helpful to you. Not sure how much luck you would have, you’re welcome to try though. Austria has not been talkative at all. Yeah we’ve barely spoken! Well I’m glad you’re responsive. I am so so so much more likely to help and ally with talkative players than players who kinda ghost. I know right, despite that I’m trying to ally with Austria. Fighting them doesn’t usually end up well for me when I play as Italy. Yeah that’s fair. I was Germany in my last game, never fought with Italy once. We had a pretty good relationship and I ended up allying with them in the late game. Always nice to have the option! I have no clue who I hope to ally with so far. Yeah same. Oh dear What’s wrong? Was england not supposed to do that? No sir lol What is your relationship with France like? Well it was supposed to be good but they just moved their fleet to the SC of Spain, which seems unnecessary Why? Also what are your thoughts on Russia? Mostly just curiousity Seems like a good dude I’m pretty sure France and England are gonna go for you. I mentioned to him that he could help you out in the north as that would benefit me (I like you and don’t want France getting too big) Did he say anything? What have your conversations with France been like? Do you think France is allied with England? Yes I do, I am negotiating him getting that fleet out of Spain and he said he has to clear it with england. Yikes Yeah so you’re in trouble, have you heard from russia or Austria? Yeah been talking to Russia. Austria, only a little Is russia gonna help or nah We’ll see Hey Italy! How’s it going? Some good some bad as I think you can see. Austria was being uncooperative so it was nice to coordinate a little hit on them. Unfortunately France got a little bold. Yes that is unfortunate. It seems to me that France and England are in lock step. I wanted to ask what your plans for that army in Tyr are Well with the French being aggressive I might have to support Ven holding (after I build) otherwise it’ll probably be attacking Austria. Is France asking you about attacking England? He told me he would and I was curious whether or not he’s being honest Yes he asked me!! Can I trust him? He has been extremely untrustworthy this game. I would recommend trying to work with him, but protect yourself as much as you can. Don’t trust him in any places where it makes you vulnerable. But negotiating peace/an attack on England can’t hurt Not saying to betray him at all, he has been a fantastic ally that I would love to end the game with but we should keep an eye on Russia’s growth Yeah I’m totally with you. Russia says he wants a three way victory with me you and him. I think the best thing we can do is build to parity Exactly, France is gonna try and get us to break off, I’m good staying with russia for now though Agreed. If he helps me with turkey and Austria and actually gives me supply centers then I will have enough that he can’t really stab both of us. Which is the point he made. If he’s gonna go for a solo we will know this year I think our best bet is to ride this out, take Russia at his word, but be prepared to work together if he turns on one of us. Sounds great Lol Is france trying to recruit you? Yes, he said “we need to do something about Russia” Yeah I’m playing along with him right now, I’m supposed to be convincing you that France is trustworthy Lolololololol He hasn’t even convinced me that he’s trustworthy so I don’t know why he thinks I would do that 😂 Yeah he’s a real champ He’s been so annoying all game And he wants me to ally with Austria and turkey, who have both already stabbed me this game Yes, just as France has also support england in stabbing me. He knows he’s kinda beat. With Russia’s support, France will be worn down over the next few years. Yeah he picked a bad ally and then that ally quit, I’ll be turning to crush him once we deal with the East Amen. I’m hoping to take many of his supply centers to establish some parity. I think the best thing we can do to keep the alliance strong is make sure we’re all about the same size. Yeah that was the only reason I got a little worried is because he’s now doubled us Hey Italy good looks!! Looks like england, Austria and turkey are virtually toast. Hey Italy! Wanted to check in and say hi! Things seem to being going really well for our alliance! Yeah I agree! I still wanna make sure that France doesn’t become a threat, russia is playing nice Russia is been good to me, I’m still weary of a stab How’s it going Italy?! wanted to check in Pretty good! I’ll be heading toward France here Epic. Let’s carve them up. How are you feeling about Russia Good, he’s been nice to me and has continued to support me Yeah I still trust him and feel good about the alliance Me too I think when Turkey is officially eliminated we be able to get France to surrender Yeah he’s just starting to break And HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cheers to the Russia-Germany-Italy alliance! Happy new year!! I will support Pic to Bre and set my win condition to three way win Sounds great Italy! Thanks for being such a great ally! You as well, good game!