Greetings, Austria!

We don't have any immediate discussion points, but thought I would check in with you since it can be dangerous for me if Austria collapses early, and that is a serious risk if Austria is a newbie (not sure if you are).

Suggest that you get Germany on your side early. They will be dangerously exposed if you struggle early. You should ask them to send F Kiel - Denmark with the message to Russia that if he attacks you (with A Warsaw - Galicia instead of Ukraine), he will block them out of Sweden.

Good luck, and have fun! Greetings to you as well.  I wish you luck and I will certainly keep all of that in mind Seems like year one went well for you! Have both Greece and Serbia in the bag! How are your feelings on Italy? I am friendly with them thus far.  I am open to discussion in general about how we might be able to work together. Haha I'm sure Turkey would be very alarmed to hear that Still though, you seem well placed! Well. I started off friendly with both of them.  haven't exactly figured out what I am going to do yet as I am still waiting to hear from both of them at the moment.  What is your relationship with Italy like at the moment? There's been some tension as Italy is concerned about my presence in the Mediterranean. However, it seems to be mostly defused. I would prefer to keep things cordial for now If you would be interested in a joint attack, I might change my mind and join, but I am also happy to stand by if you see them as an ally lets see where things lie at the end of this year. Sure, that's reasonable. I think it will be an interesting year Okay, Italy predicted my move to Tuscany, but yyou've been stabbed by Italy as well They'll probably build in Venetia and try to hit Trieste Would you be willing to support me into Venice? probably.  I messed up big time with some crappy communication and then last minute moves.  I think I much prefer playing this game in person then over the computer The dynamic is definitely very different.  Typically misorders are rarer playing on line - which also makes them costlier