<t> Have always played with all of those optional rules implemented. In fact wouldn't consider playing without most of them. The only one I've been flexible on (ie. gone along with majority vote) is leader casualties. And even then I've always voted for its use. <br/>
Maybe reduce the odds of ...

got to agree with AdmiralN.

Instant invasion of Portugal: very brave Pippin, very brave. 8D]

You'd better have the Russkies on side (and of course their fleet is probably frozen in at the start of game)

<t> Well people here's my thoughts.<br/>
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Rules not implemented <br/>
1. Forced march <br/>
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This is an important one. Due to the forage losses it inevitably causes it is only used in emergency but when it’s needed, it’s needed (the French double move for instance). Would like ...

<t> Well all these Spainish stories are making me want to tell mine. Only the first bit is really relevant to the thread.<br/>
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Playing Spain I was approached by France at the start of the game to start allied with him and at war with England. We were to start with our fleets stacked together ...