niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
Hello, brother Turk! Whaddya say we just steamroll this board? Full juggernaut, no funny business, get your fleet out, pop mine, roll the board. I like picking an ally early on and sticking with them, and I want it to be you.
Hi Russia, I do think an alliance between us would be ideal.  I plan to do a fairly standard opening and we can work from there
What do you think? Are we good to proceed?
Yep. I'll send Sevastopol to Rumania, you send Ankara to Constantinople, and we can juggernaut this.
I'm not sure I'm ready to commit on the black sea yet, though. What do you say we bump there for the first year?
Output: I mean, I feel like it's a pretty big waste of time, because there's a huge tactical momentum advantage to getting your fleet out, but if you insist then we can bounce.
We are ever so far apart, but let's keep in touch ya (especially if you want to head Russia's way~~)
Sure, I think it would be great to keep in touch
Great ~~ sounds good
Hey England, looks like I'll be pitted against Russia for the game so if you want to work together that would be awesome
I'll definitely see what I can do -- with Russia getting into Sweden for free, that's not good for either of us
Output: Yeah, did you talk to germany or are they just away?
Hey neighbors ~~
What would you say to a western triple? We'd have to be careful about it and simulate some in fighting to prevent the east from teaming up in response, but I think we can pull it off
I’m down. What did Germany say?
Sounds like their in if you are
So we doing this?
DMZ the channel?
Output: I agree with the DMZ -- I definitely think we can pull the Western triple off
Hey france, great first year!
Austria & Russia seem to have banded together so perhaps you need to be aware of that
thanks for the heads up.  do you have an ally in Italy?
No, not really. Their response has been strange and mostly aligned with Austria's. So they're probably allied
But yeah, it would be good to have an ally a bit closer
Output: Italy's behavior just baffles me
Hello, Austria.  
Look, I'd love to be besties and all that, and maybe we'll get there.  But for now can I assume that we both have bigger fish to fry, and that we both know that attacking each other early will mean mutually assured destruction?

I'm open to a non-aggression pact, possibly with sharing information, natirally.  Outside of that, let me know what's on your mind and we'll go from there.

Best,

- Kaiser
No thoughts on the start of the game?  Any information I can share, or vice-versa?

You're pretty quiet down there...
I actually thought I'd responded sorry. I don't know why we can't be best friends. Germany does well then Austria can do well and vice versa. Not much from.my neighbours. You got anything from Italy?
Nothing from you or Italy until now.  You'll be shocked to learn that Turkey mused about how much he loves to play Germany and open to Tyrolia.  😂

Can't blame a guy for trying, I guess!

Anyway, for now I'm good with a short pact to stay out of Tyrolia (unless you've planned a bounce with Italy or something, but that would be weird ). Maybe limit it to 1901 for now?  I don't have any plans in that neighborhood, but I don't want to bind your hands if something comes up with Russia or Italy.
Tyr 1901 for me would be pretty crazy and no I don't plan for it so I'm happy to agree to it. I've got nothing from Italy either so I'll just have to play defensively there. Russia seems to be interested in opening north
Output: I wish I could say "what can I do to help you," but I have nothing in range.

What I am doing is sowing some seeds of doubt with Italy - floating the idea that Russia and Turkey are working together, and backhandedly noting how bad it will be for him if they are, and they wipe you out quickly.

You have a best probabilistic set of moves, but the best you can realistically hope for is maybe 1 build if you go +Greece, +Serbia, -Trieste.  Maybe.

If I were you, I'd reach out to Italy.  Suggest that he take Tunis, and instead of forcing him out of Trieste, you'll take Greece and move on.  Tell him you're going to move to Trieste because it's your best move.  It is.  Request that he move to Vienna, because that's Russia's best move (it is) and you want to prevent him from getting another build.

You'd move Bud-Tri, and Ser S Alb-Gre.
Hello Germany, nice to make your acquaintance. 

I've been thinking about this game alot, because the fact that it will only last until 1910 really changes my strategy. Add in that no one is likely to NMR and I believe it will be near impossible to solo. 

Normally when playing Russia I try to grab a couple German centers around 1904, allowing me to hold over the stalemate line setting up a solo when I conquer the East. Since I'm not intending to solo in this game, however, it doesn't make sense to go after your centers. It would be much better for both of us, I believe, to agree to a pact of non aggression. I could even offer some help against England, if there came a time when you wished that. What do you think?
Interesting points.  I've been thinking about how the format and time limitation might change the game as well.

For transparency, England reached out to me as well, and generally I think Germany working with England is, in a vacuum, the best course.

I'm fine with a non-aggression pact, but we need to set pretty clear ground rules - I'm significantly more vulnerable than you.  Interested in each of us setting up a proposal, and see how well they match?
How about a commitment to something like the following through Spring 2003.  We can revisit or extend from there, and of course any of these are subject to specific agreement otherwise:

- Total DMZ in SIL & PRU
- No German units in BoT or LVN
- Germany concedes Sweden, but only to be occupied by fleets.
- No Russian units in BAL
- No army builds in Berlin
- No army builds in StP
- Notify before a build in WAR

What do you think?
I agree to all of those points.

Just to be clear, England is not necessarily a target of mine, but if necessary I can act as an insurance policy against English aggression for you.
By the way, for whatever it's worth I am hearing talk coming back to me that you are looking to open north.  Again, it's spring '01, so talk is pretty cheap.  But just thought I'd flag it for you.
Output: Talk is cheap, and after Spring resolution you will see that I fully intend to abide by our agreement. 

The fact that you brought this up with me really builds trust with me. I did tell Austria that I was heading North West, but obviously that is a lie. I hope that you see it to be in your best interest to keep that confidential because I truly do intend to work with you all the way through 1910.
Would you like to work together?
Depends on what you're thinking.  As Germany, I think England makes the most sense as an ally.  Regardless of how the early game goes, I have to deal with some combination of England, France, and Russia within a few years.  France and Russia can help against England, but  not against each other, while England can help against both of the other two.

I'm definitely open to working together, but my main questions for you: what does your contact with France or Russia look like?  Are you looking for a 3-party alliance, or just two?  What's your initial vision of how this will go, especially considering the 1910 deadline?
I have reached out to France and am hoping for a three-way alliance between us. I have not spoken with Russia, and he has not spoken with me either.

I see myself going through Scandinavia and northern Russia, yourself going through southern Russia and Austria, and France will take the Mediterranean.
I'm not closed off to the possibility, but I'm not thrilled at the prospect of an alliance with both you and France.  If with you, I'd much prefer that we split Scandinavia and then you focus on the Atlantic and Med.  If you land armies in Russia...well, that makes me an easy stab, while the reverse is not even close to true.

The concern about you flowing through Russia also explains my concern with the E/G/F combo, except even more so.

I'm not trying to be contrary, but I don't have the luxury of setting my back against a wall like you do.
By the way, have you heard anything from France?
Output: You bring up some very good points. I'm willing to team up against France.
Hello down there, Sultan!

Anything we need to talk about early, or should we just see what happens early?

Best,

- Kaiser
Eh, I have the luxury of a boring country that CAN chill out and see how things shake out. 
And as much as I personally enjoy opening to Tyrolia as Germany, other people tend to look at me weird if I suggest it, so...I guess all I can really five into is to ask that you give me a heads up if you decide to pick a fight with a mutual neighbor so I can pile on
So, you were going for the Slingshot Juggernaut, and had the rug pulled out, huh?  That hurts.  And Austria is in no position to provide much help.

What's the plan from this point?
My hands are tied with my positioning and an NAP that runs through the end of this year, but I'm happy to work as an intermediary with you and Austria to help coordinate.

I've given you one bit of help - Russia can't build in Warsaw, so it takes one unit out of the South.
Ugh, what a pain in the ass. I can't even rotate on him in a meaningful time frame, and Austria's going to be no help any time soon beyond protecting Bulgaria this turn.
Output: You could take him down together, unless he's working with Italy.  Even if he's not, Italy's going to feed on Austria - he's pretty committed - and come after you since you're exposed.  The upside is just that they wouldn't likely be explicitly helping each other.

I don't have anything preventing me from going at Italy, and he's really wrecking everything right now.  Plus, silent.  As far as I know, towards everyone.
Good morning, France.

I wanted to reach out to you to see where your mind is at initially.  I also wanted to let you know up front that, unless something changes, I will be moving to Ruhr.  I'm not worrying about Belgium at this point, but I do want to ensure that I have Holland locked down.  Most importantly, this isn't intended as hostility towards you.

With that out of the way, what's going on so far?  Have you heard from Italy, England, or Russia?  What are you hoping for early?
Checking back in with one more question: would you prefer to plan a stand-off in Burgundy?  I'm not excited about it, but I'm open to it.
Hi Germany! 

Bounce in Burgundy sounds good. But your move to Ruh... idk, not really liking that. Holland is guaranteed to you winter 1901 no matter if you have Ruh or not. The main reason you would move it there in 1901 would be to take Belgium, and then move in on me. It feels pretty anti-france. Hopefully we can work something out, and maybe even arrange an alliance against England? About that, have you heard anything from them? I havn't. 

Looking forwards to a good game! -France
Yes, England reached out to me, and asked if I was interested in an alliance of the three of us.  I told him I wasn't, as that rarely ends well for Germany.  I told him I was definitely interested in allying with one of you, but not both.

I'm not a big fan of a bounce in Burgundy.  It's kind of a fear maneuver that puts both of us behind overall.  It's nice on your end, since it functions as your defense and frees up Marsailles.

Speaking of Marsailles - nothing from Italy?  I haven't heard from him yet.
What would the rest of S01 look like with the Burgundy bounce?
Output: So... what are you going to do about ruhr? The rest of S01 really depends on where we want this to go. Do you want a full on alliance against england or just an agreement of DMZs and who gets what territories.
Hey how's it going!? Hoping we can work together in this one. How you feeling about gal this year? Should we bounce there?
Greetings Austria, nice to make your acquaintance.

This is definitely a unique game given the time constraints and high stakes. I intend to strike Northwest in an attempt to build a large fleet line extending across the North Atlantic. I need your cooperation to make this work, however. I need you to eliminate Turkey as a threat, and quickly so that I can turn my full attention North. Here is what I propose:

I take RUM, but agree to take no centers South of RUM.
Spring 1901 I move A MOS-STP
We both agree to a total DMZ in GAL
Fall 1901 I will move A WAR North
I will use any available strength along my Southern border to support you in taking the Balkans and Turkey throughout the game.

I think if we can both maintain trust you and I can hold the majority of centers between the two of us in 1910, and we'll both walk out of this game with the spoils. What do you think?
Sounds interesting! What does A War do in the spring?
I think A WAR-MOS. It allows me to backfill and on the off chance you do stab me and move to GAL I can bounce WAR in the Autumn then build in WAR, to be frank.
Ok. So you want to take rum this year with your fleet? You're ok giving up the black sea? Or are you hoping for a DMZ there?
Output: Bounce in the spring, hope for the DMZ in the fall
Howdy diddly do, neighbor!

Any thoughts on how you'd like the opening stages to go?
I'd love to take all of the balkans and Rumania then all of Italy and France in the next 2 years. Seems like a decent opening!? How about you? 🙂
Wouldn't we all love that?  I mean, not specifically you taking all that...
Seriously, though, you have any thoughts on what kind if longer term partner you want? Any grudges you need to work out on the board?
You, umm, want to ask me to get my fleet out to help slow down Italy?
I think we are both an early dinner at this point but sure!
Output: I've put prelim orders in to support Greece to ion and stand Italy out.  Let me know if that's wasted effort
Hey Turkey! 

How's it looking over there in the east? Anyways, I was wondering in if you have any intel on Italy, since I haven't heard much from them. I realize we most likely won't have too much to do with each other in the beginning, but I'm looking forwards to working with you later in the game if were both still around! 

-France
Oh my bad Austria 😳
Well, same could go for you ig
I'm the same, have heard nothing from Italy.
Hey austria; I don't know if you have noticed but russia is huge rn and is about to crush both you and turkey, and then procede to run over the rest of the map. Idk how your relationship with turkey or italy is, but you guys really need to work together to stop russia.
Output: I haven't noticed! lol. I have noticed. Italy is working with Russia and is unresponsive. Turkey and perhaps even Germany are going to help but I think this ship has sailed 🙂
Hello Turkey, nice to make your acquaintance. 

I've been thinking about this game alot, because the fact that it will only last until 1910 really changes my strategy. Add in that no one is likely to NMR and I believe it will be near impossible to solo. As such, it really only makes sense to find a ride or die partner for close tactical coordination and grab as many centers as possible.

As I'm sure you know, when R/T can trust each other and are firing on all 8 the Juggernaut can be nearly unstoppable. You, as Turkey, are my number 1 preferred partner in this game. I propose that we ally to dominate the Eastern sphere of this game. Do you agree?
I mean, who doesn't like a good Juggernaut?  Always a fun start to the game!  

How do you like to play it?  Standard bounce in Black then go our own way West, or something a little fancier that requires a bit more trust?  I'm of course partial to a plan that gets an army rather than a fleet in rum, but other than that pretty open.
I usually go with the bounce, but due to the unusual nature of this game I would consider other openings. If you would be willing to allow F SEV-BLA I could support us both into a quick takeover of the Balkans. I understand that that move takes a lot of trust, however, so I am of course open to other suggestions.
Bounce is safer, but rotation is more fun, and it's just a game. Let's do it.
Nice! Have to take some time to think about this tactically but I think we're in a good spot.

 I'm kind of surprised Italy took Trieste, that's statistically a pretty bad move for Italy.
Output: But a good move for us, unless it's a Key - which it likely isn't, because the moving the second fleet north hurts that opening.

So...umm...  Carry on, I guess.  You're pretty well guaranteed two builds.
Greetings Russia!

How is it over there in the north? I feel that an France-Russia alliance is basically the best in the game. Of course, this is a bit more of a mid and late-game alliance, but there is no reason not to work something out rn. What do you think? Looking forwards to a great game

-France
Absolutely, I think with the artificial time constraints in this game a three or four way draw is the most likely outcome, and as we share no direct spheres of influence I of course bear you no ill will. Hope to see you in the end game
Alright, looking forwards to it. Have you heard anything of italy, france, or germany? Just trying to gather some intel here 🤪
Hi again Russia. I don't know about you but I would be interested in an alliance—our positions perfectly complement each other right now. I know that you and turkey have an alliance—but if you look at the last few years, it's clear that you haven't gotten anything out of this. In the first year of the game, you had 7 units, and were looking like you basically had the game. But once you made your alliance with turkey, you were all bottled up, and got no more builds. But now, your actually in a great place to stab turkey, with you fleet in Bla, and your armies in the Balkans. I think if we play this right, the game could practically be ours.
Excellent move!
Output: To be honest I'm not willing to betray trust with Turkey. I would be happy, however to see a 3 way draw in 1910 consisting of you, Turkey and I.
Hello
I would like to work with you
Hello.  Is it me you're looking for?
Yes, actually. It is. Lol.
On a more serious note, I have come to the realization that France and Russia have no intentions to work with me. I also realize that you will shortly have no room to grow. I propose an alliance between the two of us. We try to take out Russia before the end of the game, thus leaving only three of us to split the pot. Russia will have no choice but to disband a unit next phase. I expect him to disband  his fleet in the South, thus leaving you the perfect opportunity to attack. Let me know what your thoughts are.
Output: You've pretty much voiced my thoughts there. The turn I accidentally went nmr, the orders that didn't take were me moving North into Russia. Now I'm just waiting for another good window - and post-pull is the right time.
Would you like to work together?
I do like the prospect of an alliance between our two nations. Maybe to take out germany? Have you heard anything from them? 

In any case, I think we should arrange a DMZ in the english channel. It will allow both of our fleets to be more effective in places where they could do a lot more. Let me know what you think.

 Looking forwards to a great game! -France
I haven't really heard much of anything from Germany.
Also, I think a DMZ could work well.
Ok. Want to work together against germany?
Output: Yes, that's what I'm hoping for.
Hey Turkey! 

How's it looking over there in the east? Anyways, I was wondering in if you have any intel on Italy, since I haven't heard much from them. I realize we most likely won't have too much to do with each other in the beginning, but I'm looking forwards to working with you later in the game if were both still around!
I've reached out to Italy and heard... Absolutely nothing. No response yet. Sorry!
He doesn't seem the most talkative type. 

Anyway, how you doin?
Hey Turkey; I don't know if you have noticed but Russia is huge rn and is about to crush both you and Austria, and then proceed to run over the rest of the map. Idk how your relationship with Austria or Italy is, but you guys really need to work together to stop Russia.
Why are you working with russia??? You realize as soon as they have used you they are going to turn on you and crush you?
Does that mean you don't want to talk about a Triple Entente?
Output: How would you like to spice this pie?
Hello! What are your initial plans?
Still hashing it out.
Cool. I don't like Russia so far, so an A/I that can stop a juggernaut would be my preference right now.
I haven't heard from Russia yet.
Oof. So you decided to attack Austria and now Russia and Turkey are in a much better position. My advice would be to apologize to Austria and fight against this juggernaut that could be forming. Attacking Austria is not gonna work well for you.
Output: So there is definitely a juggernaut forming
Modified Key Lepanto?
Hey Italy. I don’t want to fight you right now. Are you familiar with the deep water / deep blue lepanto? It’s a move that lets us work together in the first few years against Turkey.
You read my mind.
Not key though.
Just to be clear, I’m open to a modified Lepanto, but not a Key. I’ve never played with you before and I’d like to go on a date, maybe a nice dinner on a romantic boat ride before giving you a key to my place. 😉
Output: I like the Key where I go BOH and take AEG. We both get one build and Turkey falls fast.
Hello, my friend - I would like to work with you long-term.  Please let me know which direction you'd like to go first - into Austria or into Turkey.  Your choice will be my direction too.
I'm still figuring it out.
What are your first impressions? Germany obviously doesn't like you.
What makes you think that Germany doesn't "like" me?
He said it.
Output: He said that he didn't like me?  What are we, middle school kids?
Hello there! I realize that we don’t have a ton to talk about but I’m curious what you think about the game in general, and specifically France.
I'm not sure yet, let me work out the East.
Yeah just want to know what my neighbors are thinking, keep me posted and let me know if you need my opinion on anything
Not always giving me the option to guess true or false even though it asks me. <@567829259054219275>
I’ve been getting it
Output: Any chance you move against France?
I can support you in Trieste and leave you to convoy to Greece., He speaks!, I could say the same thing, what about what i said, I think Austria is about dead anyway. Might as well., Ok lets do that
Output: Austria just became a vassal of russia. We have to start talking at least.
Hello there 😄, Hi, That was a good lie, I think you may have problems., Oof this is a tough one to react to
Output: Both England and Germany are wondering if I'll open west.
Hey, would you mind guaranteeing Tyrolia by leaving A Mun where it is or by bouncing in Bul? If you tell Italy you have my back, I’m less likely to wind up like the actual Austrians and we both get to live longer.
I'd rather use my army in the northern campaign, but I certainly dont want to see Italy in Tyrolia, so I'll talk to Italy and see where they are at. I still might bounce in Bur, still figuring things out.
Yeah, Russia is playing hard ball, so i understand and fully support you hitting north (maybe with England’s help). If you do bounce Bur, I can make do as well.
Did you organize a bounce in Bur / tell Italy you’ll guarantee Tyrolia?
Just checking. Not demanding.
Output: France has told me he is supporting himself into Burgundy, which is troubling. I have talked to Italy, but I can't guarantee that I can help you if France is hostile to me.
Hello! What are your thoughts in Scandinavia?
I would like Sweden.  In exchange, I would offer up that fleet as a proxy unit for you.  Want some help into Skag?  You got it.  Want me to help you into North Sea after I take Norway?  It's all yours.  Thoughts?
Hello! So it sounds like you are already planning on taking Sweden and Norway. I will confess that a strong Northern power makes me uncomfortable. If you are planning on taking Norway, you are probably committing your army in Moscow to St Pete this year then? That makes you awfully vulnerable in the south.
I thought we might work together?  If I took Norway with your help, we could DMZ Scandinavia - which would allow me to focus on the South.
Anyway, that's getting way ahead of ourselves - I can't fight on two fronts, I'd rather work with you in the North and focus on the South.
Output: I'd consider that if you didn't build at all in St Pete. Let me talk to France and get back to you, since I would clearly benefit more from this in an EF alliance than an EG alliance, and France has yet to say anything.
Hello germany! I figured we should open up talks
Yes, most certainly. I would very much like to work with you against Russia to keep him from dominating the North, and working against France together would also be great. E/G is one of my favorite alliances to play.
Would you be okay with the idea of me having Hol? The fifth build can be tough for England.
I would very much not be okay with you having Hol, it's an SC directly bordering my home. I can help you into Bel though, or help you against Russia into Sweden or St Pete for that extra SC or 2.
Understandable but worth the ask in my opinion. Not trying to be overly aggressive.
Output: I don’t want to overcommit to attacking anyone this early, but I appreciate you offering support. So you don’t think you and France will be friendly?
Hello! Russia sounds like he is opening Moscow into St Pete. Just thought I'd let you know to help you plan.
Hello there! You seem to be certain about that. I wont be making my plans on something like that, you will understand that, I could easily get locked in a deadly war that way.
I'll be honest and say I'm not enthused about seeing Austria get attacked from Italy and Russia, although I am pleasantly surprised seeing Russia open more southerly. I'm not sure what your plans are, but we would both hate to see a wintergreen alliance, which looks very possible right now.
I am not sure what is happening, but you did send wrong info on Russia. Your agenda looks like making me fight Russia. I could if you are willing to commit.
Russia promised me he would help support me into North Sea from Norway, implying he would move north. That obviously didn't happen.
Output: That also implies you don't help England or that you help him to het in Norway in the first place. We definitely should stay in contact and work our way to brighter future.
Hello there my dear Kaiser! Nice to meet you 😄
Hello, hello. What are your thoughts on an F/G alliance?
Hello hello! I for one would not oppose one, what are your thoughts?
Well, Russia has seemed to be stirring up all kinds of trouble, but he has offered me help against England, so that's a point in favor of an F/G. I would like to at least DMZ Bur in 01
That’s funny, Austria just asked for me to bounce you there so Mun can protect against a potential Tyr invasion
Output: Idk why Austria thinks Tyr is going to be invaded this year
Greetings and salutations!  I prefer not to bounce in Galicia - it weakens Austria against Italy since you can't cover Trieste and it means I HAVE to move Moscow to Ukraine, which commits that unit to a southern direction early.  What are you thoughts?
I’m not a fan of fighting Italy or Russia as Austria. Germany will also probably guarantee Tyr. I just want to survive, and you two are capable of picking me apart. Is there some sort of arrangement we can come to with turkey and the Balkans that doesn’t involve me wasting away in the carpathians?
How much of Turkey are you willing to let the Italian have?  I'd like two centers and I'd be comfortable with you having Bulgaria - as long as you were willing to head after Italy next.
Two centers is a lot to give if I’m doing the heavy lifting and then fighting Italy on top of it unless you’re going through Arm? I assumed you’d be going north?
I mean, I'm assuming you've got Italy doing a Lepanto and getting out of position.   When you said an arrangement with Turkey  - did you mean the three of us working together or you and I splitting him up.  'Cause if we split him up, then a 50/50 split seems pretty fair, right?  I'd get two, and you'd get Bulgaria and another.
Output: I meant carving him up. If you take the Armenian opening, I’m fine with a 2 & 1 + 1.
Hello there! I realize we may not have a ton to talk about but I’m curious about your opinion of the game in general. Also maybe what you think is going on with Italy and Russia.
I have an opinion on that topic, having received press from both, but I’m curious about why you’d ask?
Wanted to know if russia will be playing the north at all. Obviously you can keep things to yourself if you wish
I don’t have any information on the north, but depending on what you’ve heard about the Italians, I might be able to make some informed guesses about the north’s fate, which I could/would share with you in exchange for that info.
Italy didn’t give me anything to be honest with you but he may in the future. I’d be interested in an exchange but don’t want to lie to you and give false info. I’ll let you know if I learn something.
Output: Thank you. I’ll let you know if I hear anything about the north
Hey turkey. I’m just saying hi and wondering what your thoughts are on Rum and Gre? Serb is traditionally Austrian territory and Bul goes to Turkey. I’m just wondering how the Russian situation is going to shake out. Also, would you be open to sharing information you hear about me with me in exchange for Russian intel?
Hi, I am willing to work with you, at least in the intel sharing part. I would be happy if we split Rum and Gre in a way that steers us away from each other.
I can’t speak to the split now, but if we do split it me Gre you Rum, I propose that you only put Fleets in Rum and I only put armies in Greece. If you’d rather I put a fleet in that’s OK too
That is reasonable but then that would mean you and Italy fight while it is me against Russia. What about a reverse? I get Gre? Would that work for you at all?
Why does being in Greece commit me to the Italian front? Galicia is crucial to taking Russia.
Output: Because what will italy do in that case? He is the eastern power and he will definitely be looking for greece for himself. Also if you take greece and then commit to fight russia, ehat do i get from that? You got easy greece for you while I have to fight for everything. Hopefully you understand my point here.
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 😄
Output: I’ve heard that you plan to force Bur.
Hi there! I always feel like it’s important for russia and england to have a good relationship. I have played too many games where they get in an unnecessary fight that never really helps either one in the long run.
Do you want to go after Germany? How agressive do you want to be?  Any suggestions?  I'm open to an early attack on Germany.
I’m always cautious about going in with Russia on Germany, it’s not an ideal opening for them which makes me cautious. Are your relations with Austria and turkey good enough that you can do that?
Not sure!  i actually haven't heard anything from Turkey yet.
So your plan is to move on germany? Or was that just a proposal? And neither have I
Output: No, I said I'm open to moving against Germany.  You said that you didn't want to fight each other in the North and that we should have a good relationship.  If you were going to move against Germany early, I was letting you know that I would join with you.
I would prefer to bounce in the Black sea, unless you're interested in doing something like blowing up my fleet.
I am interested in both, but for sake of any alliance I'd go for a bounce.
I agree, that's probably for the best.  let's see what our neighbors do in '01, perhaps it will open up some opportunities.
Yes of course. The smartest move is that. But I would like to work with you the most because AT alliance won't work past 1903 and IT is just a wild card for me. I am not saying we should do Juggernaut but maybe Juggernaut Lite, sort of.
Jug light it is!
Output: Good morning! I’d prefer not to bounce again, but want to know what you’re thinking.
Hallo there my dearest Tsar! Still figuring this messaging system out haha
France, what's up my friend?  Do I have anything to worry about from my neighbors?  Would you tell me if I did?
Of course I would, and I haven't heard anything yet. I may have heard some plan involving taking out England early? Unsure 😉
I suppose you really wanted to be in burgundy! What’s next? Would you like assistance?
Assistance would be nice, depends what form it comes in though 😄
Output: Nicely done.  Do you plan on helping England against Germany?  If you'd like, the three of us could take down Germany together, and then you and I team up on England.  What are your thoughts on this general strategy?  If you agree, we can figure out the specific tactics as we go along.
Hi there! What’re your thoughts on the board to start? I realize we don’t have any negotiations to make but I always like to get to know what people are thinking
Hello! As a corner buddies, I am certain we will work sometime in the future, perhaps to establish a stalemate line.
Just so you know I have heard that russia is planning on moving south, not sure if that is on you or on austria
Well, nothing unusual there. To be honest here Germany is saying me quite opposite of what you have said. It is guessing game now.
Yeah I have been getting some vibes that russia is not telling a lot of truths so we will see
Output: How not? He did move south.
Hello there England! Pleasure to meet you 😄
You as well! I’d be interested in creating a DMZ in the English Channel, how about you?
I would too, and I hope you are telling the truth too!
Of course, in all honesty I have two fleets so I could force my way in anyways. I don’t want to do that though. What about Hol? Bel is obviously yours
I wouldn't say obviously but I certainly wouldn't mind getting Bel and helping you into Hol if that were the case
Output: Obviously that would be great, germany would have to be on board though or else we would be making an enemy.
Hallo there my dearest Sultan! A pleasure to meet you 😄, Hello monsieur President. Greater pleasure would be to work together., I would love for that too. How do things in the east seem to be developing?, They're going slowly but steady, soon steamy. And what about the western part?, The battle for Belgium will be interesting for sure 😅
Output: Just a head up here, Austria wants food relations with me currently but wants me to have Rum. I will go for it but I expect you will take it with support which is OK with me.
Greetings, Germany. How are things up north?
Things are still shaking out but overall ok. France and England seem to be getting along nicely and will likely roll towards us soon.
France told me his main focus is to take out England before moving towards us, but that seems unlikely. Let’s watch out for each other
👍🏽
England didn’t seem to be making any friends fast. Turkey looks like they’ve sided with Russia against Austria. Are you jumping on the anti Austria bandwagon? I’m trying to fend off Russia in the north.
Output: Huh, France has been pretty quiet to me, so I was assuming France and England were working together. Have you heard much from France? I probably will try to stay neutral with Austria a bit longer, we will see
Hi Italy, I hope we can reach a mutually beneficial agreement on what we want to do in these opening moves
Hi Austria! Yes definitely willing to work together
Did you have anything in mind?
Yes, I'd like to develop to the Balkans, keeping Turkey busy, which would allow a Lepanto opening from your side
Ok! That works for me
Output: Have you been able to gather anything from Russia yet?
Greetings, Czar.  How are things in Russia?
Have you been able to gather anything from Austria or Turkey?
I’m willing to work with you in the East, let me know if I can be of assistance
Not yet - we have to actually process a couple moves before I can gather any dots from them.
Oh, you meant information.  Turkey's not super talkative, seems to be looking at traditional boring Turkish openings.  Austria strikes me as the kind of guy who probably messages every person on the board with an opening proffer of "Hey!  Do you want to ally against <mutual neighbor>?"
Yes, I’ve only gathered the same from both of them. I suppose their dynamics will be more clear after a few moves. Let’s keep each other updated
Output: Have you and Turkey agreed to anything as far as how to split up Austria?
Greetings, England! How's it going in your part of the world?
Well everyone is *saying* the right stuff, all joining hands and singing Kumbaya. Whether or not they mean it...
How about your side of things?
Ah yes, pretty much the same here
I’m curious about your feel on Russia?
Output: Haven't gotten much of an impression yet, to be honest.
Do you have a preference of where you'd like to go?  When I play Italy, I always try to figure out where my 5th build is going to be - as long as it's not one of mine, I don't think a strong Italy is necessarily a bad thing for Turkey.
Hi! I am not sure yet, I will keep you posted. Trying to feel out how things will be to the west
Of course.
Any thoughts on how you'd like to handle things in the East?  I know it can be a classic AI versus RT - what would you need to see  to prevent that?  Other than me opening to Armenia, that's a little bold for me.
Was the bounce in Venice arranged?  Are you actively anti-Austrian?
Output: Gah didn’t go as planned. I am not sure if Austria wants to work with me. What’s your read? Russia seems neutral at this point
Greetings! How are things in France so far? Let me know if I can be of assistance in the future, would be happy to work together as neighbors
So would I, Italy! I think I'm going to focus on taking out my upstairs neighbor to start off, but don't be a stranger 🙂
And let me know if you'd like to nail down any agreements wrt the mediterranean
Sounds good! 🙂 I think Germany is nervous about you and England working together
Ugh
Output: Nothing personal. We can still negotiate! If you're willing to give up Tunisia and one peninsular dot of your choice, I'll help you out in the mediterranean?
Hey Germany, would you be interested in a peace between us, at least in the beginning?
I don't think either of us would benefit of starting a quibble when there's other powers at our borders.
I’d be more than happy to oblige. From what I hear you’re going to have your hands full in the easy anyways. DMZ Tyrolia and Bohemia?
Sounds good. If things change with Italy, I'll let you know.
It seems turkey has decided to side with germany
Output: Russia, sorry
Hey there - just checking in noting that there are multiple ways our interests can coincide.
Certainly. Nice to meet you.
Harrumph - that whole Western side of the board is setting off alarm bells.  I'd really appreciate if you let me into Sweden to slow England down - even if you take the dot next year, it's still to your and my advantage to let me position on him for a turn
If I let you in you’ll likely build 3
Not sure what the third is - Rum, Swe, and?  Anyway, again, I fully expect you to take Swe next year - I'm just saying it's in both our interests if you let me convert it to a different unit first.  If you bounce me out I have not way to get rid of the fleet, whereas I can disband it if you dislodge from Swe next year 🙂
Output: There third was Vienna 😁
So whaddya say to this: I build a crapton of fleets, you build a crapton of armies, and we kick the world's ass?
I like the sound of that
I know I’m supposed to build a Carlton of armies but I need a fleet in Berlin to help stamp out Russia.
Long as it's in Berlin and not Kiel, I can deal.
Berlin, huh?
Output: ahhhhhh, I had originally built in berlin and then after your message i changed it to kiel but didn't update the order properly. I have NO plans on going anywhere but the baltic with it.
Well hello there!  Hope you're having a lovely Thanksgiving!  Are you going to bounce Russia in Sweden?
I’m still undecided. Where do you stand with Russia and Austria?
Not sure. Austria is feeling things out and Russia says he’s supporting himself into Rum.
Are you planning on throwing the game to France?  I think that you really need to consider defense.
I’m trying to deal with Russia to stop you and him from steam rolling west. If you’re willing to turn on Russia I would be open to turning on France.
Output: Alright, you make an excellent point.  This year I will turn on Russia.  But you need to fight France. He's on 11, is guaranteed England (eventually), and then you're in to position to stop him from getting another 4 for the solo.  You should demand part of England (or at least BEL) to keep the two of you even.  If he refuses, then you know what he's about.
Hi Germany! I'd love for us to start out on the right foot...let me know if you'd like to discuss the three B's (Burgundy, Belgium, and Britain) or anything else, for that matter 🙂
Yes, I’d be more than happy to discuss this
I haven’t spoken with England yet but I’m in favor of an equal split of Belgium and Holland between us. I’d like to open against Russia so if we can agree to dmz burgundy that will also free you up to focus on either England or Italy. What do you think?
When you say “split of bel and hol between us”, does “us” mean you and me? If so, then you’re suggesting exactly what I was going to suggest! That also goes for the bur dmz.
I’ve also not heard anything from Britain yet but I’ll let you know if I do
It’s nice that we’re on the same wavelength
Output: I think so too
Hi Russia, can we chat about a possible alliance against Turkey?, Of course we can!, I'm opening pretty standard South opening, so can certainly focus on Turkey, Sure, I'd welcome a move to Ukr, Indeed, a strong southern deployment. Do you need assistance somewhere?
Output: Not yet - but that Western opening is irksome
Greetings!  I'd like to keep our options open for working together, I think Austria-Turkey can be a strong early game partnership.  And, with the right conditions - a mid to end game one as well.  Best of luck with regards to Galicia and Trieste, I can let you know if I hear anything.
Hi Turkey, Sounds good. Turkey is close to my heart and I know it can be a very strong ally
We could always both get 2 builds and stymie Russia. In this scenario, I would only ever build fleets. Obviously it depends on what our neighbors do, but could you trust me that Greece would be a walk-in?
Greece may be a stretch. I do need to watch what Italy does.
I know, and it's always lovely to promise Turkey support into Rumania and then just let him bounce against Russia while you guarantee Greece.  But if you'd like to work together the trust needs to start at some point between us.
Output: I'm sorry, I must've misunderstood your intentions. I thought you meant for me to walk into Greece unsupported
Hi France, I hope you will consider being a good neighbor and letting me of potential agression by Italy since a strong Italy would also not be great for you.
I'll let you know if I hear anything, and I hope you'll do the same!
...if it worries you so much, we could work together to nip Italy in the bud?
I will consider it after the opening stages. Or do you have a plan in mind?
No particular plan at the moment...i agree it’s better to see how opening moves pan out
Sorry I thought I sent that message last night
Output: Hey--I have an idea for how you could take Venice this turn, if you'd like to hear it
Hey hey!  Not planning on opening north, so would appreciate no Churchill opening
It took me a moment to look up what the Churchill opening is, and, I can guarantee you that won't happen. I hate opening LVP-EDI, to be honest. Sacrificing the ability to protect London goes against my every instinct.
As the great teacher DQ once said, "Always open to Channel"
*sigh*  Chris Martin would be so disappointed in your avoidance of the English Channel
As much as I love DQ, he isn't always right about everything.
Output: Fair enough. I was going to send the video in chat, but damn is it hard to Google anything by someone who shares a name with anyone even remotely famous.
Bounce in black, I assume?  Or is there anything clever you'd like to try?
Probably best, unless you're really looking for a RAT and want to rotate out, but I'm guessing that's not the safest play
That is a nice, strong, southern opening!
Where you headed?
Straight to hell if I don't change my ways.
Putting Ukr into Rum, no move to Black - you are free to rotate.  The Western opening irks me
Output: Before (and after) going for Trieste, Italy hasn't really made any any overtures to me about working together against Austria.  I don't like to see deceit behind EVERY door, but we may be looking at an AI.  🤷‍♂️
We come from France.  No, wait, *you* come from France.
Hey there - just don't forget to keep me in the loop if there ends up being something we can collude on.
I will, and same to you: don’t be a stranger 🙂
lol - man, I made the comment to Turkey that the Italian would probably go ahead and dive for Smy because it was low-risk and even having to turn around and deal with you the chance of an extra unit would be helpful, but I didn't think the poor bastard would actually move his army to the corner of the board out of the way, given your positioning.  Wow.  I dunno what you said to him, but he *really* misread that position
Haha italy must be some kinda optimist because i said *nothing* to them!
...I’ll be honest with you, I advised Turkey to try and snatch sevastopol, and I had you slated to lose at least one dot! How you got England to help you in the north and turkey on your side is an impressive mystery to me. I’d ask if you wanted to be allies but it’s clear you have your pick
You can never have too many friends. 😄
Output: OMG that Mediterranean position. That's just gross.
best of luck!  you've got one helluva problem coming your way.
Oh, I know. I don't think a single person has been straightforward with me - or on my side - all game.
is this a recurring trend or unique to this game>
😉
i think Russia would be interested in preventing Germany from getting many gains off of you.
Output: Oh I'm gonna be a maaaaaassive pain in Germany and France's asses, I've got 2 armies on the island and that'll make things really annoying for them.
Greetings, England! I'm sure you're a busy constitutional monarch so I'll cut right to the chase: DMZ in the channel and let's keep things friendly?
Sounds good to me. No reason for us to piss each other off, and we've got plenty of easy paths to expansion that don't bring us into contention with each other.
Okay, glad we can agree on that 🙂
Guess we should have chatted about Belgium...No hard feelings I hope! 
If you were to support me into Bel in Spring I'd support you into Holland in Fall?
Sounds good to me! Sorry for not being more talkative, holiday stuff made things hectic.
Output: Same for me, I understand. And I'll want to confirm with you sometime after we see all the winter builds, of course, but for now I'm encouraged by your agreement
Hey Turkey--just a word of advice (which may already be obvious to you), but now would be a good time to try and snatch Sevastopol with your black sea fleet, supported by your Rum army. Because Russia can't defend all three of Vienna, Warsaw, and Sevastopol, so you have like a 1/3 chance of getting to take it
Thank you.  i think I would be guaranteed to take it.  Speaking of taking ... are you going to take Italy in the rear?  you're certainly gearing up for it.
Italy’s rear is none of your business 😉
well, it is when his front is all up in my  part of the med!
Hopefully you won’t have to deal with that for much longer
Output: No, I don't think so either.  He'll make a go for Smyrna, I'm sure of it.  If anything, S01 showed that he's a dot grabbing whore.
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!
Output: How’s it going in the West? Was that bounce in Bur arranged?