Hallo there Austria 😄 Hey. Would you mind asking Germany to bounce in Bur? I want him to have an army in Mun to scare off the Italians, and if he’s going to be stuck in Mun bouncing Bur he might as well guarantee Tyrolia. Sure thing I can ask him, but given that you two should be best friends I don't see why it would hurt for you to ask him too I did ask him. Just trying to ensure I’m protected from Italy. I’m a very nervous Austria player. Trust in your diplomacy skills 😄 I’ve heard that you plan to force Bur. Yes, but I do not intend to attack Germany with it. If I'm telling the truth about forcing Bur I'm telling the truth about not attacking him. That sets you off balance if Italy moves F Nap - TyrS or to Pie Well yes that would suck quite a bit. We all know how long the battle for the Southern Med takes however, I guess we'll see if the Pope is into that. The F Nap - TyrS opening is rare, but checks in Pie are not. Even if he doesn’t hit Mar, he could let Bur move into it, removing the ability for you to build a fleet there. What do you want me to do instead? Is Italy coming towards me this Spring? I don’t know what Italy is doing. Well what should I do then. Are you just worried about your ally Germany? I’m worried about a lot of stuff not in the western triangle. You all seem much more rational than Turkey, Russia, and Italy. A juggernaut is a possibility as is an opening to sil. Across the board, I’m pushing for predictable play in 1901 so that I can make an informed decision about who to work with. If everyone goes with openings that are used < 20% of the time, then, especially as Austria, I’m screwed. Just hedgehog and see what happens. Can't really do much as Austria unfortunately. Are you with Italy or against Italy? Having a fleet in the ION is pretty useful regardless 😄 I’m not sure yet. Lots to think about. Agreed haha The juggernaut is happening You want a piece of Venice? 😉 I heard its lovely in the Fall Italy screwed up with too many missed turns. I’m going to get the hammer dropped on me if I don’t start playing ball with you.